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    Intake plenum gaskets

    I got the carb off the truck and apart today, got the air horn off ok. I poured the gas that was in there out. The power valve with the two needles was stuck and a little bent, and the needle valve was completely off and the wire spring that holds it on the float was off. How did that happen...
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    Is the part indicated in the picture just for air conditioning? If so can I remove it? AC is history in this truck.
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    Ok thank you. I have it off, it needs a new mounting gasket anyway.I think I'm just going to replace the accelerator pump and clean it up and check the float for now, Many of the other parts have been recently replaced. I know there are charts that come with rebuild kits that tell where the...
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    Don't I have to remove the top to replace the accelerator pump?
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    1. Ok changing the accelerator pump today. 2. Yes but I think it needs a grommet, got a new one today. 3. Pretty sure fuel filter is correctly installed but I'll check 4. Yes I think so I'll take pictures of what I think are vacuum cannisters. Can I eliminate them or do I just need to find...
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    Does anyone have the chart for float level for the various quadrajets? Mine is 17059226.
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    5 miles outside of Creswell
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    I have never checked timing on my own, I do have a timing light but need specific instruction. Can't do it right now but tomorrow I will quote that post (51) and answer and ask questions. It's sounding to me from the comments on this posts and from what the guy that looked at it did spraying...
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    Ok. pretty sure all is good there, but won't hurt to look.
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    I can't see myself putting it in backwards, but I'll check.
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    I've been hauling a load of hay every day in spite of the problems while waiting for parts. This morning the truck starts but dies when I try to move it. Is this probably related to the same problem or is it something new? Reminds me of how it acted a long time ago when the vacuum line on...
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    I just want to say, many thanks for all the good advice, I think I'll be able to fix it mysef, gonna try anyway.
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    Good sealer like Ultra black?
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    It does smooth out at about 40mph on fairly flat ground, would this indicate probably no vacuum leaks?
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    Will I need a new gasket between the carburetor and the intake manifold?
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