Generator Runs Flawlessly, but it is running rich

WildboatingWildboating Member Posts: 957 ✭✭✭
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Any suggestions of a 5e that starts, runs and performs as it should but leaves black residue on side of boat and smells a bit rich.
2003 Rinker 342 Fiesta Vee, 350 Mag MPI, Bravo 3 2.20:1 w/ 22p 4 x4 props

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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You will get some exhaust (black) marks. Normal. Are your plugs fouling out?

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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  • WildboatingWildboating Member Posts: 957 ✭✭✭
    Nope, runs just fine..  Smells a bit rich at times and can briefly smoke on startup.

    2003 Rinker 342 Fiesta Vee, 350 Mag MPI, Bravo 3 2.20:1 w/ 22p 4 x4 props

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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would not worry about it then. Those engine can throw some smoke at start up. 

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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  • WildboatingWildboating Member Posts: 957 ✭✭✭
    Thanks!


    2003 Rinker 342 Fiesta Vee, 350 Mag MPI, Bravo 3 2.20:1 w/ 22p 4 x4 props

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  • 99270fv99270fv Member Posts: 94 ✭✭
    turn the idle mixture screw in 1/2 to 3/4 turn. this made a huge difference on mine 
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  • rasburyrasbury Member Posts: 8,925 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mine is no smoke..
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,919 mod
    I had one that was running rich for a while (my 7.3ECW) & finally it just wouldn't stay running.  Come to find out, one valve was so tight that the cylinder was never getting compression (basically running on one cylinder).  Adjusted the valve, added a particular cleaner to the gas and all has been good.  Not saying that is the issue, but if nothing else works out.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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