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exhaust smoke after changing distributor?

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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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I replaced the distributor on my 1989 civic lx (was running poorly and frequently stalling). And now there is a significant amount of exhaust smoke and all 4 plugs are fouled. What have I done?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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Black smoke?

Did you check the ignition timing after replacing the distributor?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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grey smoke that smells like fuel. didn't use a timing gun - rather, turned distributor by hand. such a small amount of adjustment, i thought i could do it by listening to the engine.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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If it smells like fuel, the smoke is likely black, indicating that the engine is running rich. You need to use a timing gun to set the ignition timing correctly.
 
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