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More help needed
73’ 361, will only run with the choke on. As soon as it starts to open the engine dies. Unplug the choke so it stays on and it will continue to run. Can’t seem to find a vacuum leak anywhere, have everything plugged. Anyone have thoughts?
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Could check level of fuel in the bowl. Some carbs will run if bowl is flooding by closing the choke.
If you're still stuck after checking for air leaks and bowl fuel level, might check other basics like fuel filter partial blockage or fuel pressure out of the pump.
If you're still stuck after checking for air leaks and bowl fuel level, might check other basics like fuel filter partial blockage or fuel pressure out of the pump.
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I would start with a complete ignition tune up.(including points condenser, plugs wires, cap and rotor) This will have a points ignition and if the points aren't adjusted correctly, that will cause 90% of the problem here. And they need to be adjusted using a dwell meter, the gap setting is only a starting point. Strongly suggest converting the ignition to electronic (Pertronix for starters) then after that's in place and working and timed, then tune the carb to the engine's liking.
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All 361's came with Holley's.
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