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I am having a small problem. I hope someone can shed some light. I have just replaced my stock 302 intake with Edelbrock 2121 and replaced the stock 2 barrel carb with a Edelbrock 1406 4 barrel on my 1973 F100. After getting everthing back together and having to do a engine flush. I had no problem getting it started. I drive it couple days a week but I guess I Knocked out the timing but not really sure. When I leave a light it has a little sputter to it. But once I get going it runs fine. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions please let me know.
TailGater_73F100
1973 F100 Long Bed
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IMO , I'd say that new carb needs minor tuning to tweak it to
optimum performance.
Accelerator pump may need adjusting,it has happened to me before when swapping carbs.
Is there 3 different settings on that carb for the accelerator pump?
As far as timing goes, maybe check it to be sure it's alright.
Dennis
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IMO , I'd say that new carb needs minor tuning to tweak it to
optimum performance.
Accelerator pump may need adjusting,it has happened to me before when swapping carbs.
Is there 3 different settings on that carb for the accelerator pump?
As far as timing goes, maybe check it to be sure it's alright.
Dennis
I am having a small problem. I hope someone can shed some light. I have just replaced my stock 302 intake with Edelbrock 2121 and replaced the stock 2 barrel carb with a Edelbrock 1406 4 barrel on my 1973 F100. After getting everthing back together and having to do a engine flush. I had no problem getting it started. I drive it couple days a week but I guess I Knocked out the timing but not really sure. When I leave a light it has a little sputter to it. But once I get going it runs fine. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions please let me know.
TailGater_73F100
1973 F100 Long Bed
Stock except for Top End
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1973 F100 Long Bed
Stock except for Top End
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Most of the time the Edelbrock is plug and go with little or no adjustment. You can give Edelbrock a call, however, and they will take you through a few steps to make sure your carb is setup correctly. I would also check for a vacuum leak, could be the gasket under the carb, or a cracked hose or even leaking around a vacuum port. Make sure the nuts on the carb have not backed off and are torqued down correctly.
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Hey thanks for the help.
1st. TDC is 8 degrees BTC I was about 12ish.(give or take a ish)
2nd. I had two vacuum lines backwards.
3rd. also went ahead and messed with the accelerator pump settings.
I have noticed a very big difference with the motor.
I can say that she is ready to dance.
Next step is to change out the exhaust system to dynomax headers and mufflers. So I can free up the bottle neck.
Thanks again guys
TailGater_73F100
73 F100 Long Bed
Stock except for Top End
P.S. How do you post photos here?
1st. TDC is 8 degrees BTC I was about 12ish.(give or take a ish)
2nd. I had two vacuum lines backwards.
3rd. also went ahead and messed with the accelerator pump settings.
I have noticed a very big difference with the motor.
I can say that she is ready to dance.
Next step is to change out the exhaust system to dynomax headers and mufflers. So I can free up the bottle neck.
Thanks again guys
TailGater_73F100
73 F100 Long Bed
Stock except for Top End
P.S. How do you post photos here?
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