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01-30-2005 05:01 PM #1
305 running like crap
I bought a Jaguar xjs with a chevy 305 engine, the previous owner put in a light cam, and it ran good but idled very rough. He sent me a rebuilt Roch Quadrajet, I put it in, made sure I have no vacuum leaks, and the car runs like crap. It will idle ok in neutral (1200rpm), but when I put it in gear (automatic), it drops to about 400 and is rough. Driving is worse, it surges without a throttle change, like its running out of fuel. I have screwed w the timing but am ready to put the old carb back on. Does this sound like a carb problem, float or something? I put an inline fuel filter ahead of the carb, and I can see the fuel in it.
Also, the timing cover does not have the timing indicator on it, what is the best way to optimize the timing without a light?
Are these rebuilt carbs normally tested and just bolt on and go?
Thanks,
Tom
I finally fixed that annoying noise in the car. I just opened the door at 60mph and pushed him out. .
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