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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 10:28 AM
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smooth idle?????
I put a new Holley 750, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, vacuum lines, and pvc on my '76 460 with 51,00 miles. I had a pro adjust the rpm and mixture. It starts and runs great but the idle is still rough. Any ideas on what I can do next?????
 
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smooth idle?????
check for vacuum leaks, choke??
 
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smooth idle?????
timing? maybe it's running way to fast
 
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