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That sounds like a small vacuum leak somewhere. Try turning the idle screws out a little bit (record the amount). If the problem gets better then start plugging vacuum lines, although it could be inside the carburetor as well. Sometimes the choke pistons wear and suck vacuum. It could also be the vacuum advance as the ports are uncovered at light throttle.
Posted on: 2012/9/7 20:31
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Vacuum leaks can also occur in and out of the fuel pump, and also at any fittings connected to the intake manifold. Ask me how I know... Regards John Harley
Posted on: 2012/9/7 20:49
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Posted on: 2012/9/9 15:25
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Today we found the vacuum leak, which turned out to be a hose which had slipped off of the washer unit.
Mechanic then fine tuned carb settings and it runs like the gracious lady she can be. I should add that we did plugs/points just because. She starts on a twist of the key and seems to be more powerful while using somewhat less gas. I'll report back if this holds up in practice. At the current cost of petrol, better mileage is a good thing.
Posted on: 2012/9/13 23:08
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Please tell me that you replaced the negative lead with a braided strap as they did originally--
Posted on: 2012/9/14 9:22
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The fix is a short starter cable, under plastice.....
Posted on: 2012/9/17 20:26
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I just had to reply to this post..I am also having this type of summer I bought my car in July...rebuilt the motor, Just finished rebuilding the trans and now I go out to start it and gas starts leaking out of the fuel pump....Looks like it needs a new fuel pump now and there is a 7-10 day wait on that...
Posted on: 2012/9/18 16:26
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FWIW I keep one in my spares along with a water pump and other stuff......
Posted on: 2012/9/18 19:35
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I love this site!!! I bought a fuel pump using the #6866 number, which fits a Chrysler 318 early 70s from Advance auto parts for 20.00 bolted in on and drove it today...The arm looked different but worked like a charm...Thanks guys
Posted on: 2012/9/19 22:49
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