Somebody said, keep us posted – so here goes..
Took the car for a drive and got the temp up to 180*, and noticed that the car was running very rough below 1200 RPM, but I could keep it at about 800 if I worked the gas pedal like a fiend. Yea, my ankle got a workout.
I figured I had a leak somewhere else, so I adjusted the idle so that the engine would stay running long enough for me to find a leak. A spray of carb cleaner on the base of the carb caused the RPM’s to spike about 200-300 RPM’s, and then get rough again. GOTCHA!!!! I think I have a leak on the base of the carb. The gasket is new with the Trick Kit I put on the carb, so a trip to the local parts house tomorrow for some RTV should clear that up. If anyone thinks this is a stupid idea, let me know.
I will continue to keep you posted…
T.J. Ringlein, Clovis California
72 Chevelle, in shambles
