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Thanks, Bad Sport, for the worst case process. That's pretty much what I was afraid I'd have to do. And thanks to the rest of y'all for the experience that says it doesn't need to be that thorough. The lack of heat cycling here raised my hopes about "bad gas" - I think we had 2 days this past...

My '88 motorhome's been sitting for about 15 months and I'm about ready to get it back on the road. It's got a 318 with single point fuel injection and I'm concerned about the old gas getting gummy or losing octane or "whatever" and causing problems on startup. Also wondering if the oil may...

It'ud be a real bummer to be dragged home by a shivvy! What would the neighbors think? BC

Thanks for the info and guidance, 65. RRR, thanks for the comments, but I'm hoping to LEARN more about carbs. No doubt you have the experience to just junk the 8598s you find. I got the carb for free, and if I put a kit in it and tinker for a while and come to agree with your opinions - well...

Well, fiddledeedee, 65! Even that number doesn't work on the Holley site. I'm not really all that interested in what vehicle the carb was used on. What I'm looking for is a manual, instruction sheet or use and tuning tips. Something to show me which vacuum hoses go where, which I can just...

Thanks, 65. That got me closer, but the Holley site lookup doesn't recognize the number. Guess I'll have to contact them directly BC

Thanks for the replies, folks. Poking around their site, I found that Holley maintains a bunch of instruction sheets for their carbs. Good for them. However, the catch is that you have to enter the part number to download the info. I tried entering each of the three lines of characters...

I think maybe it came off a 360 in an 80's Dodge van. Any info, tips or other helpful comments much appreciated. BC

Here's a step - by - step way to do it. Your Barracuda will never be the same! http://www.bored.com/rocketcarstory/ BC

So, all the various things that were suggested were magically fixed over the year end and we don't get to know how?? I hate it when that happens! ATB BC

They're never a waste of time if ya learn something, even from your mistakes! I have learned a lot from mine!! Just don't be afraid to ask questions. The only foolish question is the one you don't ask.... ATB BC

Been prepping for a holiday weekend trip. Wanted to take (and show off) the ragtop. Maybe the whole darn problem is based on the wanting to show off??? Right now I'm just glad I have the Dakota - and miles to go before I sleep.

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That's worked for me before, Don, but this TQ is being stubborn. Anyone got any other tricks that have worked for them. When this thing gets past the bog off idle, it goes like a scalded a** ape. The big secondaries moan and it's a like a whole different car. Now if it would just idle and...

I dumped the Eddy 1406 and adaptor and put a fresh ThermoQuad from DemonSizzler on the late '70's manifold on my 318. Those Great BIG holes in the mani were just crying for the Great BIG TQ secondaries. The challenge now is initial setup/tuning of the TQ. First assembly, without any...

I've noticed that price difference, too. But I'm building an LA 360, so it's a moot point. I've been wondering if the crosswind is American built or Chinese. I _will_ buy American, _when I can._ Or maybe I should say "as long as I can", since we seem determined to send all of our...

Seems like you found a really great way to check for a manifold leak already. If it was mine, I would have new gaskets and a little Permatex in hand by now.

Well, it was a ch**y anyway.... and, more seriously, did he break it in correctly? BC

Most of the aftermarket carburetor air filters I have seen are packed with a small fitting that goes into the bottom of the filter assembly. This fitting has a hose that goes to a valve cover, providing filtered air for the pcv system. The other end of the pcv system is the pcv valve and a...