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Old May 16, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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How can I tell if the jets on the secondaries are functioning? I can hear when the secondaries kick in , but cannot tell if fuel is coming out of the jets. The car is having trouble advancing past 4500 rpm in 2nd and third gears.
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Old May 16, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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Default Re: Carb Question about secondaries (Clown Puncher)

Sounds more like an ignition problem to me. Can you borrow a carb from someone to verify your problem?
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Old May 16, 2004 | 07:31 PM
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I will try to find a carb to test with... I have and HEI MSD 608A. Would it just be a timing issue? :confused:
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Old May 16, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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Default Re: Carb Question about secondaries (Clown Puncher)

Yes it could. It may also be just swapped plug wires. Disconnect and plug your vacuum advance if you have one and see if the problem goes away or stays the same.
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