1st Generation Specific 1979-1985 Discussion

4 Barrel Carbs

Old May 10, 2003 | 07:12 PM
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There are 4 jets in the carb 2 under the choke flap and 2 on the other side....I was wondering if the ones that arents covered are suposed to be functional because today i looked and they did NOTHING! PLLEAASSEEE help me!
Old May 10, 2003 | 08:10 PM
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they are vacuum operated, they only open under load, at about 3800rpms



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Old May 10, 2003 | 08:28 PM
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but its bone dry in there even when i have it at 5000rpm
Old May 10, 2003 | 08:54 PM
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it has to be underload



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Old May 11, 2003 | 04:11 PM
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whats that mean?
Old May 11, 2003 | 06:10 PM
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that means "heavy acceleration" or 3/4 to full throttle.



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Old May 12, 2003 | 09:05 PM
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so if i dont punch it as hard it should work better????
Old May 12, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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it only works over about 3/4 throttle



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