edelbrock problems

[86shortchevy]

well its still acting up. seems like its been getting worse the more i drive it. ran great for a couple days. now today its doing the same thing it was doing. takes forever to get it cranked and when it does crank it will barely run for a few secs then it will smooth out.

[McSwine]

Originally Posted by 86shortchevy

takes forever to get it cranked and when it does crank it will barely run for a few secs then it will smooth out.

You say you bought your carb used...

My 1406 had this exact problem, especially after hot starts (the truck had sat for a few years before I bought it). The shop that fixed it replaced the needle valves and blew crud out of the carb and well as installed a carb spacer. Don't know if this helps but thought I would throw it out there...

[1425956]

I have another thread going with a similar problem, except I have a Q-Jet. Turns out, my carb was all nasty inside and had an internal vacuum leak. I took it to an experienced mechanic well versed in Q-Jet's and he rebuilt it for me. I put it back on and the truck is running perfectly.

I would certainly check the manifold vacuum and adjust the carb that way as stated earlier in a previous post. Try to stick with only changing one variable at a time. It seems like there are several issues and several items being moved around all at once.

I hope this helps and good luck in getting it fixed. I know it gets discouraging but hang in there...The good folks on this forum will help you figure it out.