[ceejayjay]

Hi

Recently bought a Sumo RV8. Very happy with it. One issue foxing me ( I'm an enthusiastci mug! ) is getting to grips with my Edelbrock performer carb.

Its definitely running rich - cleasr its throat on longer runs, but in town it soots up plugs. From cold the choke kicks ins fien but then as it gets to operating temp its as if the choke is still open. Plugs sooty, exhaust black etc. On restarting it belches out black soot, and then clears its throat.

I know the engine is fine, Oil Pressure bang on 35psi at 2500 etc and my old man always told me the permanent bluey-white smoke was when matters were serious, but its a pain in traffic as the 800 tickover get lumpier and lumpier, and its not that economical I guess. Revs hard through to high 5000's without a problem, but misfires for awhile until the plugs clear.

Thing is! - downloaded the Edelbrock manual, but it makes no sense to me. Don't want to twiddle away and make it worse.

Please help a thickie.

PS Bought it from Hallmark and can say I am very happy with it. I knew there were mixed reviews on them and Sovereign but I found Paul and Mike straighforward, honest and helpful
Cheers
Chris