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Rough Idle
Hey everyone, I have a problem and need some help.
I have a 350, rebuilt 30 over, with a RV cam, Edel. 1406 carb, new vacuum can. Heads were done also. Oh, and I have headers and an Ignitor. I can't get it to even out at idle. Will it ever smooth out with the RV cam? What degree BTC should I aim for before messing with other stuff. I have cured the vacuum leaks and all the plugs are firing (plugs look they way they should). Any suggestions? Thanks everyone. Ro
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Maybe try the adjustment screws on the front of the carb.?
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did it, made a little difference but not much.
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How big is the cam(dur@ .050)? Also, how much vacumn does the eng run @ idle?
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Let me pull the papers tonight. Sorry, should have included that info for the cam.
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Did you get the intake on smoothly without damaging the seal front and back? Vacuum leaks can make it hard to get a smooth idle.
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Here is my cam info:
Comp Cam Part # 12-207-2 Gross Valve Lift In: .42 Ex: .451 Duration @ .050: In: 203 Ex: 212 Lobe Lift In: .281 Ex: .301 I know how a cam works but I don't know how to read the specs. Anyway, here it is.
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