Re: CO% Idle Mixture Adjustment(Permatune?)

[Etop Udoh <s_druid@bellsouth.net>]

John C. Worden wrote:

> At 08:48 PM 1/22/99 -0500, PreCORRADO@aol.com wrote:
> >I know l know...  the manuals say dealer only and the tool is very expensive.
> >But  we all know it is a 3mm allen screw that is readily accessable
> especially
> >on 16valves. My question is ; how can l adjust the mixture to the correct
> >setting now that l have made engine modifications. Obviously l don't have an
> >exhaust gas analizer ( that would be too easy ). So what l'm getting at is
> how
> >to do it in my garage?   Can l read the plugs, sniff the exhaust, road test
> >it, guess and check making a log of my experiments, or what!
> >
> >Give me your ideas, l feel that this aplies to most of us since we all love
> >mods :-)
> >
> >Marco 88 16V
> >
> You could buy a Permatune.  They sell for around $50.  It is a clear
> sparkplug that you install and make your adjustments until the color of the
> flame is what the instructions indicate it should be.   When you are done
> you put the real plug back in.  I haven't actually tried one, but will
> probably buy one at some point.  Anybody out there have any experience with
> these?
>
> John Worden
> Old Town, ME.
>  '98  Dakota cc Sport 4x4, 3.9 auto, Intense Blue,
>  '84  Scirocco (under construction) Brakes and Suspension currently
>  '69  MGB Roadster(in need of restoration)

Is it available for all vehicles ???
  where can it be purchased from ???
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