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#203850 03/16/2006 12:52 AM
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As you might be able to tell, I'm on vacation this week, and working on a ton of stuff smile

It's a 4 bbl rochester carb, stock, off an 85.

Say you're looking from the front of the truck, directly at the carb. there are 2 "plates" that rotate. The back plate is larger, with the letter "A" on one side. This plate, when the engine is cool, is shut (at 0 degrees).

The front plate, however, is always open, at (or near) 90 degrees. Is this always supposed to be open? In the picture I've attached at the bottom, the situation is the same as mine, and not sure if it's right or not. Thanks guys (hopefully this will solve the gas mileage problem a little)

http://www.carbsonly.com/Graphics/Carb%20Pics/bigpictures/Big%204bbl%20rochester.jpg


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#203851 03/16/2006 12:57 AM
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The front plate is your choke plate. It should always be open except:

1. when it's cold, automatic choke..
2. when you pull the choke cable..

the rear plate will open only when the engne is under load - needs more gas..the butterflys under that rear will then open as well..


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