[Chevelle-list] Car will absolutely not idle - the sequel

[Karl Groves]

Don't use RTV there. Get a new gasket. While you're replacing that gasket,
check to make sure the mating surfaces on the manifold and carb are flat.
 

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From: Thomas Ringlein [mailto:TJ.Noelle at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 10:56 PM
To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Car will absolutely not idle - the sequel



Somebody said, keep us posted - so here goes..



Took the car for a drive and got the temp up to 180*, and noticed that the
car was running very rough below 1200 RPM, but I could keep it at about 800
if I worked the gas pedal like a fiend.  Yea, my ankle got a workout.

I figured I had a leak somewhere else, so I adjusted the idle so that the
engine would stay running long enough for me to find a leak.  A spray of
carb cleaner on the base of the carb caused the RPM's to spike about 200-300
RPM's, and then get rough again.  GOTCHA!!!!  I think I have a leak on the
base of the carb.  The gasket is new with the Trick Kit I put on the carb,
so a trip to the local parts house tomorrow for some RTV should clear that
up.  If anyone thinks this is a stupid idea, let me know.



I will continue to keep you posted.

T.J. Ringlein, Clovis California

72 Chevelle, in shambles

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