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Want to build a good horsepower, good fuel economy engine for a 1978 c20 with stock 350. I don't know much and need help.
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I drove my truck to school this morning and noticed the brakes were quite spongy until about 75% pressure then they started to kick in...
Apr 16, 2024
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So i ended up adjusting the idle, about a quarter turn for the choke idle and about a turn and a half for idle. Sounds better idling and...
Apr 16, 2024
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Everything looks good to me. I don't have any vacume hoses to my water outlet on the intake but, it's not wrong. I just prefer not to...
Apr 16, 2024
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Apr 15, 2024
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Well Rick, you are rough on us old monkeys. At least you already apologized for it. @Paladin Did you read what Rick said about us?
Apr 15, 2024
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do i simply just need to adjust fuel/air mix, or specifically idle mixture? kinda like a smaller carb on something like a chainsaw or ATV?
Apr 14, 2024
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Alright, i did some research and im pretty darn sure my vacuum lines all have vacuum, and are run to the correct places. i did however...
Apr 14, 2024
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One has vacuum at all times,that's manifold vacuum. One has no vacuum at idle,that's ported. If you have your carbureator way out of...
Apr 11, 2024
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i do not, but ill look it up
Apr 11, 2024
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haven't touched it yet, all ive done for ignition was new cables and plugs. I've double and triple-checked to make sure the firing order...
Apr 11, 2024
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Would the timing have anything to do with the idle? i know when I add throttle just a bit it smooths out so that's why I thought it was...
Apr 11, 2024
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i have done all fluid changes and filter changes, including a coolant flush. oil got pretty dirty fast but I just added a couple of...
Apr 11, 2024
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Trouble shooting? Check compression,check vacuum reading, pressure test the cooling system or at least try to find an external coolant...
Apr 10, 2024
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well thats what im trying to figure out, I'm not quite sure. I'm just trouble shooting at this point.
Apr 10, 2024
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The temp gauge has always stayed under half, mostly staying at a quarter when driving for a while
Apr 10, 2024
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