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Just got back from a little cruise.Truck started running rough and idle is higher,missing too I think,what could this be?Thanks

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Vacuum leak, blew the carb out need to tune carb again, distributor slipped timing is off. Any more sdetails?

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I'll start checking those things,thanks.

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If you're still running points and have a dwell meter you might want to do a check, or just check the point gap with a feeler gauge. Common problem with points, or if not used very often - either the points get pitted/burned or the rubbing block wears down, which changes both the dwell and the timing.

This doesn't usually cause the idle increase however, that is more likely a vacuum problem.


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yes, running points still.I am leaning towards a carb. issue.Thanks and I'll post the results.

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Carb. needs to be rebuilt,that's the mechanic's conclusion.


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