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Old 05-07-2013, 03:58 AM
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Thanks, just one last question since we're at it. What exactly does the 120% mixture setting do?

I always thought it simply pumped more fuel that wasn't used but cooled the engine. Does it also develop more power? When should I use it generally?
To my knowledge, it only cools. It doesn't appear to increase power output or fuel consumption. I use it to run the engine cool at sea level.
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