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Jan 21, 2013 | 07:29 PM

Bella69

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From: Moore OK

69 stalling issue

Hi y'all .... I'm back with questions....
My Bella has had all her major mechanical issues addressed. Carpet and seat belts were replaced today, and she goes into paint/body next Monday. One new small problem... She has started stalling when I come to a stop and let her idle or give her gas and let off the accelerator. I called the shop who fixed her for guidance. He said it could be that the carburetor or spark plugs are gunked up. He recommended I take her out on the freeway and open her up to clean it out. I did that, took her to 90ish a couple times for a few miles each times (she' did good)...
We were out for an hour drive averaging 65mph. As soon as I came off the fwy, she stalled. Again when we got to the driveway at home, several times as I was backing her into the garage.
The shop did tell me if she kept acting up she would need to come back for more work... Any thoughts or input?
You guys really helped me out last time.... Just looking for other angles :-)

Cat

Jan 21, 2013 | 07:47 PM

Redwing01

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Sounds to me like either a spark or fuel delivery issue.
Have you checked plugs / wires and have you had any work done on the carb?
Good luck , I'm sure it's something simple.

Jan 21, 2013 | 08:14 PM

blue427

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look for a vacuum leak

Jan 21, 2013 | 08:23 PM

Brcmpbl

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I'd check your timing to start with, and then look at the carb after that. Also this is a left field dinger, but inspect your rubber fuel inlet hose from the frame to the fuel pump to make sure it is a stock style hose and not bulk, which can pinch at an angle like the one required on a C3.

Jan 22, 2013 | 01:03 PM

Bella69

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Thank you all! It does appear I broke the posting rules 😔
In any case, I will take her back to the shop as this all sounds over my head.

Cat

Jan 22, 2013 | 01:23 PM

Redwing01

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You broke the posting rules?

Jan 22, 2013 | 01:31 PM

Bella69

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At the bottom of the page, it is stated I am not allowed to post a new thread. (Or photos etc...)
Isn't this considered a new thread?

Jan 22, 2013 | 01:44 PM

Redwing01

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This is a thread ... You started it.
You can post pics as well , follow the tutorial on how to post pics if you need to.
Here - - - > http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...with-pics.html

Pics \ attachments may need to be approved by a mod if you have not posted before , but you should be able to do it.