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- Thread starter john1949
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Hey John1949 -- Good Year!
We're prolly gonna need a little more info...
Any other issues that led up to this one?
Does it run if you stay on pedal?
Welcome to TRS.
We're prolly gonna need a little more info...
Any other issues that led up to this one?
Does it run if you stay on pedal?
Welcome to TRS.
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WELCOME to the new guy!
Details help us "see" your situation.
How long have you owned this vehicle?
Mileage (aka odometer reading)
General assessment of overall condition of vehicle.
Some mention of specific recent maintenance (plugs/wires new?....last fuel filter, etc.)
Details help us "see" your situation.
How long have you owned this vehicle?
Mileage (aka odometer reading)
General assessment of overall condition of vehicle.
Some mention of specific recent maintenance (plugs/wires new?....last fuel filter, etc.)
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the engine has been rebuilt everything new have to keep around 1500 to keep running
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I suspect an rich condition.
What is your fuel pressure?
Rebuilt carb? Which one?
What is your fuel pressure?
Rebuilt carb? Which one?
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second carb no change
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Fuel pressure is supposed to be 4 to 7 psi. Go buy a cheap fuel pressure gauge. If your sure the pump is set to that range then perhaps the carb needs set properly.
Maybe float level?
Maybe float level?
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