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  1. 03-07-2008 11:55 AM #1
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    Hello I am a dummy when it comes to carbs. I have a 66 Impala with a SB283 and a 2bbl carb. Is their a preset on the air and fuel adjustments on the carb? I need to get the carb back to basics and then i will try to fine tune. I have somehow gotten the carb out of wack along with the idle. I live in Illinois so if anyone could help me I would appreciate it.
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  3. 03-07-2008 12:23 PM #2
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    so when u say 2 turns u mean 2 full turns out? and where should the idle screw be when i do this? wich one is the air and wich one is fuel?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 64Galaxie
    Hello I am a dummy . I live in Illinois .help me
    does those two statements go hand in hand
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    If you get your self a vacuum gauge you could do it a lot better.
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    ok I will try this out and get back to ya in awhile... ty for help
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    Quote Originally Posted by DennyW
    You got your truck running yet in AL ??
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    First, check for vacuum leaks
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    you may want to check the base plate for the hell of it they are iron and the carb is pot metal the base plate gasket in time gets weak i had one not running to good going to work on the the idle and fuel mix adjustment put my one hand on it to lean in with a screw driver and the carb moved they are one of the best two barrel carbs to work on
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    Quote Originally Posted by HOSS429
    no ... my buddy aint took all my money yet
    To Bad you don't Live in ILLinois I would Fix it for you .
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    I live in Illinois in decatur you can come fix mine.. Btw I tried what denny told me but for some reason i cant get it right. It runs but way to rich. I know this is a quick fix if I knew what I was doing
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