FJ80L-GCMNS 3F(non-US) engine Carburetor adjustments for High Altitude... (1 Viewer)

[PeruFJ80]

I live in Arequipa Peru, elevation is 8,500 ft and we are moving to Cusco which will be above 11,500 and traveling beyond 16,500 ft regularly in the Andes for Short Medical Trips to unreached people.

I have a mechanic friend here(certified for Mercedes) but has not worked on Carbureted engines much, but wanted to see if anyone had any tips for Carburetor Adjustment to optimize High Altitude performance.


Thanks!

 

[jdayment]

Not many are going to be familiar with a carburated 3F however if it is similar to the 2F or the 3FE there should be a HAC valve to help with the altitude adjustment. I would hop in the 60's section for what the 60 series guys do with their 2Fs. My wife bought our 60 in Colorado and then moved to North Carolina without doing any adjustments just relying on the HAC