Even though you stretched the spring I would still check fuel pressure. All mods past this point really do need good fuel pressure. It may well be fine but building on what could be low fuel pressure just is not a good idea.

I removed the alda on my 300d, no smoke either, turned out I only had 5 psi of fuel pressure.

Sorry if I sound a bit strident about this.

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1977 240D turbo