A vacuum leak can cause a lean burn.
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"Rich" and "lean" refer to the air/fuel mixture. Rich means a higher proportion of fuel than is needed and lean means less. An overly rich mixture can foul plugs, cause sluggish performance and promote carbon buildup in the combustion chambers, as well as decrease fuel economy. An overly lean mixture can cause jerky, hesitant performance, overheating and in extreme cases even melt a piston crown.
A lean fuel mixture occurs when there is an excess of air relative to fuel in the combustion process. This can be caused by factors such as a malfunctioning fuel injector, a vacuum leak, or improper tuning of the engine. Additionally, environmental conditions like high altitude can also lead to a lean mixture, as there is less oxygen in the air. When a lean mixture is present, it can result in higher combustion temperatures and potential engine damage if not addressed.
basicly its changing the mixture of fuel/air to improve performance
Dry is good, but white is bad! It means that the engine is running lean, which will result in the engine running too hot and can cause serious engine damage (even seizure). Below is a guide to reading the spark plug color. Black = Rich. The fuel/air mixture is too rich (too much fuel, not enough air). Tan/Brown = Normal. The fuel/air mixture is correct. White = Lean. The fuel/air mixture is too lean (too much air, not enough fuel).
turn clockwise or inward to lean the mixture.
To lean the carburetor, you should turn the mixture screw in (clockwise). This reduces the amount of fuel entering the mixture, resulting in a leaner fuel-to-air ratio. Conversely, turning the screw out (counterclockwise) will enrich the mixture by allowing more fuel to flow. Always make adjustments gradually and monitor engine performance.
A lean air-fuel mixture refers to a ratio in which there is more air than fuel, typically having an air-to-fuel ratio greater than 14.7:1 by weight for gasoline engines. This means that there is less fuel relative to the amount of air, which can lead to more complete combustion and improved fuel efficiency, but may also cause higher combustion temperatures and potential engine knock if excessively lean.
51** Fuel System Lean A lean air/fuel mixture has been indicated by an abnormally rich correction factor
It's when there's a little less fuel for the amount of air than the ideal condition.
you need to change your plugs of change your plug wires reguarding bank 1 lean fuel mixture you will have to change your 02sencer