hey! i have been trying to get my sons 350 chevy small block to run and stay running. it will idle great and has good responce but as soon as i put it into gear it will stall out. i turned up the idle but it still stalls out when i put it into drive or reverse. the top end is all edlebrock and the carb was cleaned. i believe the engine # is 3970010. it appears that the previous owner changed the oringinal steering column and moved the auto shifter to the floor. there is a rod hanging down near the brake master cyl. that appears to be for the oringinal column shift. also the transmission passing or kickdown cable isnt connected to the throttle. not sure if this could be the problem. his car is a true 78 z28. 350cc automatic w/posi 10 bolt rear end. also it has run this way since we bought it. thanks!