Running too rich.

[bmxsmurf88]

i've got a 1972 bay, 1600 engine, with a 34pict3 carb.
I believe the engines running too rich, (smell of fuel while driving)
what do i need to adjust to get it running better please.
Iv looked up a few things, but the older carbs seem to be easier

[bmxsmurf88]

anyone?

[Dubsy]

If you can smell it while you're driving it's usually the exhaust donuts blowing allowing the fumes into the heaterbox. However, running rich can be caused by a few things, commonly it's a sticking or faulty choke, needle valve leaking, timing out etc, you shouldn't really adjust the carb without knowing the engine is set up properly first. I can do it for you if you fancy a drive to sunny Daventry, i can check the engine and set it up for a very reasonable cost.