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08-05-2009, 01:44 AM
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Re: Starved For Fuel?
First check the float levels.
Next, check/replace the fuel filters in the float bowls. If the car sits for extended periods, you might check to see if the sock in the fuel tank is getting clogged or varnished up. Eric 
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#2
08-12-2009, 05:09 AM
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Re: Starved For Fuel?
I thought I had found the problem. The rubber fuel line which runs from the solid line coming from the tank to the fuel pump seemed a little long and appeared to have developed a slight "kink". It came as part of the fuel line kit that I installed over 10 years aago, so I never paid much attention to it.
I replaced it with a new and slightly shorter piece. It took the car for a spin, and here is what I've found. The car "runs out of steam" somewhere around 4700 RPM, in any gear. I have checked the float levels and they are okay. Any ideas? I was thinking of increasing the jet size in the carb. Or... Could it be an ignition problem like a weak coil? The timing is set to 4 degrees and the dwell is 28 degrees
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Thomas Schilf '69 Camaro SS, L78, M22, 4.10 Posi '69 Camaro E/SA '00 Camaro SS Convertible '04 Harley FXST '80 Chevy Blazer (My first new vehicle)
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#3
08-12-2009, 05:23 AM
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Re: Starved For Fuel?
It isn`t the jets. How about the valve springs? Try testing them for pressure.... may be float city... which could also cuase a backfire.
like someone mentioned....are you sure the secondaries are fully opening?
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#4
08-12-2009, 02:20 PM
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Re: Starved For Fuel?
[ QUOTE ]
It took the car for a spin, and here is what I've found. The car "runs out of steam" somewhere around 4700 RPM, in any gear. I have checked the float levels and they are okay. Any ideas? Could it be an ignition problem like a weak coil? The timing is set to 4 degrees and the dwell is 28 degrees [/ QUOTE ] Check to make sure your coil isn't wired backwards...car will still run, but takes a dump when under load.
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#5
08-14-2009, 05:33 AM
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Re: Starved For Fuel?
thomas,I would definetly trash the ac plugs.Had a similar problem on my stock 396 nova.changed to a NGK plugs;and the miss went away;by the way do you have a inline fuel filter;if so ;change it,besides, these two option only cost $30.oo or so.chris
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#7
08-14-2009, 09:24 AM
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Re: Starved For Fuel?
Thomas are you going to Cayuga this weekend? Look for the pure stock / FAST pits I plan on being there on Saturday BLUE COPO Camaro
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08-15-2009, 01:16 AM
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Re: Starved For Fuel?
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Thomas are you going to Cayuga this weekend? Look for the pure stock / FAST pits I plan on being there on Saturday BLUE COPO Camaro [/ QUOTE ] Unfortunately I only have time to go on Sunday.
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Thomas Schilf '69 Camaro SS, L78, M22, 4.10 Posi '69 Camaro E/SA '00 Camaro SS Convertible '04 Harley FXST '80 Chevy Blazer (My first new vehicle)
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