I have a 1954 chevy 235 I just bought. I haven't driven it on the road yet.It hasn't been driven much for several years. It idles rough and lunges some while idleing. The spark plugs are not oiled but have heavy carbon deposit. As soon as I cleaned them they have a deposit. After the engine warms up I start getting smokey exhaust and it smells as thought it is burning to rich. Compression check shows 135 to 145 per cylinder.
Is this a carburetor problem? Someone installed an electronic ignition on it.
Scott Brown
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Last edited by brownie1; 07/31/2008 12:11 AM.