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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 06:01 PM
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no fire unless floored

Trying to get 78 bronco running, I drop the dist at #1 wire and on 0timming mark won't start unless floored and will die if I release the pedal any ideas?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 06:16 PM
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Carb problem.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2014 | 06:31 PM
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I was thinking maybe a jet problem......
 
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 06:42 AM
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Sounds like it runs off the accelerator pumps initial shot of gas but isnt getting any gas through any idle circuits. Probably some ports clogged or varnished up.
 
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How did it run before you pull the dist.? What engine do you have? and what was the problem that you had to pull the dist.? If you are at 0* timing, you may want to advance it to about 10* and try it again.
 
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90 per cent of carb problems are ignition related right? Seriously though assuming the carb is OK, it sounds a lot like the dizzy is off a tooth.

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