> Does anyone know how to tell if you are getting enough fuel at high rpm?
The old racers method is to do a plug reading. Grab your plug wrench and head for an open stretch of road where you can sustain 5500 - 6000 in 3rd gear for 1/4 - 1/2 mile. You want to simultaneously shut the ignition off and let the throttle butterfly close after the 1/4 - 1/2 mile run at 5500 - 6000 RPM. Don't let off the gas before you shut the ignition off, you need to do both simultaneously, or you'll alter the results. Coast to the side of the road, and pull a couple of plugs, one at the end of the head, and one of the middle ones. Examine the plugs for evidence of lean or rich mixture. I think my old A1 Bentley had a color "chart" with pictures of various plugs identifying various mixture situations, as well as other engine problems (bad rings, too hot/cold plugs, etc.). You should probably do this a few times to insure consistent results. --Holland Forced Failure Racing Don't Ask MotorSports [email protected] a2_16V List Owner [email protected] San Jose, California _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
