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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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I dont know what I did but when I start my car the headlights pop up..Then the go down after a few seconds. Only work I've done is re- adjust my mechanical choke, The little metal rod that goes to the heat ativated coil on the manifold, because I was having to hold the choke valve on the carb open a little more until it had warmed up. '71 stock 270w/ rodchest. 4b. Thanks. J.
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 12:12 AM
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A bad vacuum check valve can sometimes make headlights do goofy things. I'd start by having a look at that.
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 12:13 AM
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click on ths and vacuum trouble. Follow this verbatum and you'll chase down your problems in no time.

http://www.corvette-101.com/

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