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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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Default Carburator help

600CFM Edelbrock #1406 on an '87 5.0.
When i get on the pedal, seems like there could be alot more power pushing out.
Running 6.5 fuel psi.
Where to start troubleshooting?
Old Jan 9, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Make sure the secondaries are functioning, check float levels, accelerator pump..
Basically anything in the carb could cause this.
Old Jan 11, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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Check for vacumn leaks..........
Old Jan 14, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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600 CFM carb is a bit big for it. Unless you have a good cam in it. You may have a carb too large. Or a vacuum leak as was stated by Tinman. If you have a nasty cam in it try going a larger size or ask your local Speed Shop for more info.
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