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Hey I just pickup a 70 vette and I am having problem with the carb. First it does not stay at idle it dies and when you go down the street in and punch it it dies. Do I need a tune up or a rebuild carb?
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Sounds like a good place to start your project, to me!
Might take a look at the filter in the carb inlet first, to see what kind of funk is in there.
Might take a look at the filter in the carb inlet first, to see what kind of funk is in there.
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
If the carb has never been rebuilt, it sounds like it should have it done just on general principles.
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You mentioned in your first post about this car that you could see rust
"in" the gas tank. Check to see if there is an in-line fuel filter and
if so, change it. As Joel said check the in-carb filter too. I bet it
is full of particles. A carb kit may be in order but check the filters
first.
Scott
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