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Old Nov 19, 2016 | 11:36 AM
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just bought 81 vette 52000mi. replaced transducer so i have speedometer.car strarts but dosen,t drive if i pushdown on gas pedal had carb rebuilt with same problem afterwards. all hoses look good upon inspection,changed fuel filter,good gas and fuel pressure.so many electric items on carb i don't know what could be. thanks for any help. this is my 24th vette and it really makes me feel stupid. bill
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Any chance your exhaust is clogged?
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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 08:22 AM
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Any chance your exhaust is clogged?
thanks for input found sensor with blue cap above choke area lets car run great when unplugged,now i need to know what is wrong with that or just leave unplugged, thanks again
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