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gassucker · 01-14-2005, 07:43 PM

when i put my 78 in drive and push on the gas if i do it more then really softly it will die, same in reverse. Do i need to adjust the fuel and air on the carbeautor? or the throtle? thanks for the help

Destructo · 01-14-2005, 08:20 PM

fuel problem for sure, accelerator pump is possibly not working at all, look down the carb with the air cleaner off and move the throttle and make sure you have to nice streams of fuel squirting out.

gassucker · 01-14-2005, 08:25 PM

ok thanks man ill try that, dad said its the automatic choke

01-14-2005, 07:43 PM	#1
gassucker Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 41	motor, acceleration question when i put my 78 in drive and push on the gas if i do it more then really softly it will die, same in reverse. Do i need to adjust the fuel and air on the carbeautor? or the throtle? thanks for the help

01-14-2005, 08:20 PM	#2
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	fuel problem for sure, accelerator pump is possibly not working at all, look down the carb with the air cleaner off and move the throttle and make sure you have to nice streams of fuel squirting out. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

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01-14-2005, 08:25 PM	#3
gassucker Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 41	ok thanks man ill try that, dad said its the automatic choke



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