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Old 12-12-2006, 09:48 PM
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So i just got my 68 fastback (200cid) back from the shop and immediately I noticed that when I stepped on the gas, there was a hesitation. I just replaced the fuel filters and fuel pump. the only thing that's left seems to be the carburetor (1 barrel). thoughts?

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Old 12-12-2006, 10:14 PM
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Default RE: carb hesitation

Kyle, take off the air cleaner, and with the engine not running, hold the choke open and open the throttle. Watch and see if you get a "squirt" of gas into the throat. If not, then the accelerator pump isn't working. If it isn't, first look for anything that appears not connected.
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Old 12-12-2006, 11:51 PM
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Accelerator pump linkage may not be adjusted properly. You should have multiple locations for the arm to mount to the throttle lever and to the accelerator pump arm.
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Old 12-13-2006, 12:14 AM
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Whats the timing set at? Bump it up to about 10-12 or so and it should help out. The stock 1bbl six's aren't going to have as good of throttle response as a V8. I've went through all of this on my 240 in my truck. Getting the accelerator pump working good and bumping up the timing will take most of it out.
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