My "New" 350

[ThatOneBlue67]

Finally got her in (even though it's only been two weeks since I originally bought it). But it seemed like an eternity. I had my dad actually mount the motor for me as I had to work that day (and weld up the exhaust as I'm not too good with that). (This is all a learning experience for me so I won't lie and say I did this ALL on my own.)

Most everything else on it I took care of myself (truthfully), and then the Rochester Q Jet started leaking. The truck ended up broke down for the night at a grocery store parking lot. I wanted it on the road as soon as possible though, so I gave pops 400 bucks and told him to stick a Holley on it (while I had to go to school, dang it I miss all the fun!). It'll be a good investment seeing as how even my dad, whom I always assumed to be a genius with mechanics, doesn't know a thing about carburetors. But I'm keeping the Q Jet handy 'cus it probably just needs to be cleaned (the float is suck, that I do know).

So now the used 1976 350 has a Holley Street Avenger.

And so the results? Man she's fast! No doubt a step up from the 250 I6. And the exhaust cuts off under the cab so it's as loud as a fog horn. So awesome! Still needs some tuning as the carburetor tends to hesitate, any ideas?

Other than that she purrs like a kitten. I'm trying to stay out of trouble, as constantly advised by many, but I can't help but celebrate the fact that I can burn out on a straight away.

All in all, it's a very decent engine considering the price I paid, $200.The carburetor was about 400 bucks, but indeed a very worthwhile investment.... now if only to pay off insurance and union dues....

QUESTION: Why is my carb hesitating and what can Ido to fix it? AND about every half second I feel a rumble coming through the accelerator. The "powerfulness" of the rumble increases with throttle opening (if that makes any sense).

I'll have pictures up tomorrow after work hopefully.

P.S. As I suspected, the gas mileage is already going down hill. Oh well.