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FRANK PKNY · 05-14-2010, 01:25 PM

I don't think that it is as much of a problem with today's fuel in a tight engine. No lead and cleaner running. I just changed the plugs in my 6cyl jeep at 120,000 miles and they looked clean. Of course it has electronic ingition that helps. In my 35 it's converted to electronic and is an old engine but the plugs come out clean also. I to think you can look in the hole with a light twards the intake valve an mabe get a peek to see if it's got carbon. I have read old motor books that recomended running water in through the carb to help remove carbon but have never tried it. Perhaps some one can chime in on that. Frank pkny

05-14-2010, 01:25 PM	#4
FRANK PKNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: POUGHKEEPSIE NY 12601 Posts: 1,020	Re: Engine Carbon Build-Up I don't think that it is as much of a problem with today's fuel in a tight engine. No lead and cleaner running. I just changed the plugs in my 6cyl jeep at 120,000 miles and they looked clean. Of course it has electronic ingition that helps. In my 35 it's converted to electronic and is an old engine but the plugs come out clean also. I to think you can look in the hole with a light twards the intake valve an mabe get a peek to see if it's got carbon. I have read old motor books that recomended running water in through the carb to help remove carbon but have never tried it. Perhaps some one can chime in on that. Frank pkny __________________ [email protected]