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Carburater adjustment only affects idle mixture. If you need to adjust the mixture when it's under power, you'll need to use an exhaust gas analyzer and change the jets and/or metering rods.

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Q: How do you adjust a carburetor on a 1985 S-10 2.8 L to make it run leaner?
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