surging?
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Drifting
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From: Delray Beach Florida
surging?
I had my friend drive the 67 L79 home from the BShop after they detailed and cleaned the car for its winter hibernation so its ready for me when I get a chance to bring it down to Florida (where I am now) and he was concerned about the surging and bucking when your foot was off the gas pedal also hard to hold an Idle (stalls)- as soon as your foot steps on the gas pedal... all was well ...let off and (in any gear - bucked and surged ... some backfire thru the side pipes does occur -( the car starts up with no issues at all but feather the gas to keep it running ) ... He thinks the distributor may be the culprit that it may have a vacuum leak, although he did not hear anything abnormal - i had experienced this myself ...thought it was a hotter cam the former owner had installed when the motor was rebuilt ..and was thinking of removing it and installing a stock one back in to correct this drivability issue - - it just runs perfect when fuel is delivered ... if any one can shed some insight please advise
Thanx as always
Charlie
Thanx as always
Charlie
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From: Temple Terrace Florida
Vacuum
Charlie: I would put a vacuum gauge on the engine and see how it reads. Google engine vacuum and you will find a few websites that explain and demonstrate very well how to read the findings. It could be timing or a bad can on the distributer or a carb issue. Where in the sunshine state are you located?? Jerry
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sounds like the cam was changed and they neglected to change the vacuum advance to match the new cam. the cam has lower vacuum than stock EXCEPT when u let up, then it increases advance beyond what the new combo wants.
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Drifting
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If the vacuum can is attached to manifold vacuum and is pulling the timing up, a little stumble will slow the engine down. If the can is on the edge the timing will drop slowing the engine and less vacuum etc.
The next thing could be a check of the power valve. When it idling can you see gas dribbling from the venturi?
The next thing could be a check of the power valve. When it idling can you see gas dribbling from the venturi?
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Drifting
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From: Delray Beach Florida
Thanx to all that have replied - found the problem and it was solved when my friend retarded the timing (the distributor was to advanced ) set it back and the car runs great - no bucking or surging )he has not had a chance to check the timing but says he will before I get it shipped down to Florida - hope to have it in time for Kissimmee -its only about 3hrs away and would be great to drive it there
Happy Holidays to everyone
Charlie
Happy Holidays to everyone
Charlie