I backed off the idle mixture a bit when I reached a good vacuum reading. I thought that I was in there.

You're probably right. It most likely is running too rich and flooding. I'm used to seeing these Rochesters leak at the gasket when they flood. This one didn't. I need to tinker some more with it to get it right. Thanks Harvester.


1956 Chevy 3200, 1/2 Ton, 235 CI
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