1987 318 Tuning with Summit Carb

Check your ignition and the voltage the alternator is putting out. When the ignition doesn't get enough voltage to fire the plug correctly it can present as an overly rich condition when in facts its just not enough ignition energy to fire the plug correctly.

I once changed the the pulley size on my alternator to stop throwing the fan belt at the top of the track and when I fired it up the tune was different and the data logger was now telling me it was rich so I pulled the plugs and yep they looked rich but I hadn't changed a jet which means the AFR didn't change but the combustion did. I checked the voltage the alternator was putting out and it had now dropped to 13.5v instead of its regular 14v + at idle.

What gap size does your ignition system require?
I've got the Proform Orange box, so .035 is the gap I'm using.

Agree, as I'm sitting here chatting with my Dad on the way to Carlisle, I'm wondering if weak spark is part of my issue. I'll check the charging system voltage and my grounds on the Orange box. That's if I don't end up finding a deal on an MSD or similar today. I've heard mixed reviews on the reliability of new Orange boxes.