Possible gasket issue
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Possible gasket issue
I have been having some trouble with the idle not coming down after the engine is at operating temp. Sometimes it hovers at 1100, then slowly comes down to 700ish.
I sprayed the carb down w/ carb cleaner, inside and out. The problem seems to have improved somewhat, but I noticed on the passenger side when I sprayed the cleaner, the idle went up. Maybe a gasket is the problem. It's on the passenger side of the carb, not where the carb meets the manifold.
It is a quadrajet BTW.
Any help would be appreciated.
I sprayed the carb down w/ carb cleaner, inside and out. The problem seems to have improved somewhat, but I noticed on the passenger side when I sprayed the cleaner, the idle went up. Maybe a gasket is the problem. It's on the passenger side of the carb, not where the carb meets the manifold.
It is a quadrajet BTW.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: Possible gasket issue
I have been having some trouble with the idle not coming down after the engine is at operating temp. Sometimes it hovers at 1100, then slowly comes down to 700ish.
I sprayed the carb down w/ carb cleaner, inside and out. The problem seems to have improved somewhat, but I noticed on the passenger side when I sprayed the cleaner, the idle went up. Maybe a gasket is the problem. It's on the passenger side of the carb, not where the carb meets the manifold.
I sprayed the carb down w/ carb cleaner, inside and out. The problem seems to have improved somewhat, but I noticed on the passenger side when I sprayed the cleaner, the idle went up. Maybe a gasket is the problem. It's on the passenger side of the carb, not where the carb meets the manifold.
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Re: Possible gasket issue
I'll unplug the electric choke this weekend and see what happens. After a good thorough cleaning w/carb cleaner, it seems to be doing ok. It's a pretty good running carb other than the problem I brought up. I have a hesitation when I accelerate, and a flat spot.
I am suspect the hesitation may be exacerbated by a vacuum leak.
I am suspect the hesitation may be exacerbated by a vacuum leak.
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