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Thread: 1976 caddy 500 cu in V8 engine misfire at temp and speed. OK idle
          
   
   

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  1. 07-17-2020 10:15 AM #1
    johnny52
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    still misbehavin'

     



    vacuum and timing look OK last check. Waiting on more knowledgeable friend to stop over and help troubleshoot. Hope I don't have to remove cab to pull engine...
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    new holley carb on order. will recheck timing and vacuum again before swap out late next week. If new carb doesn't do the trick, it is pull cab snd engine in fall. (HOPE NOT!)
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnny52 View Post
    new holley carb on order. will recheck timing and vacuum again before swap out late next week. If new carb doesn't do the trick, it is pull cab snd engine in fall. (HOPE NOT!)
    Just curious, why not get a kit for the Holley carb you've got and rebuild it? Gotta be cheaper than a new one!
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