In the early 1980s with the smog rules and engine controls that went with them some of our government Chevrolet 1/2 ton PUs had extremely hot exhaust systems and were starting fires when we travelled through grass pastures. Two of the fires got out of control and cost the gov’t several thousand...
Replaced the 30 year old Carter AFB with an new Edlebrock AVS. Too much sitting had varnished the AFB up. Still if not started for two weeks, float bowls dry up and requires extended cranking or priming to start. Any simple solution for this?
The "dashpot"/solenoid was used on these engines to prevent dieseling after the ignition is turned off. The idle speed is adjusted using the bolt in the solenoid when it is activated. It should be connected to a wire that is hot when the ignition key is in the on position. When you turn off...