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Topic: Not sure?

in Forum: C3 Fuel, Emission Control, and Exhaust Systems

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Posted: 3/22/07 7:36pm Message 1 of 5
ossw1
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Rocklin, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1970 T-Top350/350hp numbers matching 4 speed. It's a mess and 1970 Convertible 4 speed.
Hey I just pickup a 70 vette and I am having problem with the carb. First it does not stay at idle it dies and when you go down the street in and punch it it dies. Do I need a tune up or a rebuild carb?


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Posted: 3/22/07 7:42pm Message 2 of 5
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Sounds like a good place to start your project, to me!
Might take a look at the filter in the carb inlet first, to see what kind of funk is in there.


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Posted: 3/23/07 5:24am Message 3 of 5
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
If the carb has never been rebuilt, it sounds like it should have it done just on general principles.


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Posted: 3/23/07 9:15pm Message 4 of 5
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You mentioned in your first post about this car that you could see rust "in" the gas tank. Check to see if there is an in-line fuel filter and if so, change it. As Joel said check the in-carb filter too. I bet it is full of particles. A carb kit may be in order but check the filters first.
Scott




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Posted: 3/24/07 3:14pm Message 5 of 5
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
It'll never run like a fine watch without a tune up  Big%20smile.


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