Installed an Edelbrock, now I've got issues...
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Installed an Edelbrock, now I've got issues...
Ok heres the deal. I have an LG4 with full exhaust, performer intake and a standard HEI. I installed an Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb in place of a poorly operating non-cc quadrajet that had no choke.
The problem is that from idle - 2000k rpm seems like a total dog and seems to have some sort of hesitation or maybe even a bog. Its hard to describe but feels something like the ignition is not working properly but after 2K that car runs and runs good. Since I have 2.73's I spend most of my time below 2K so its starting to get on my nerves.
Does anyone have any clues as to where I should look? I have no experience with Edelbrock carbs so I'm at a loss. Also I have played around with the timing alot so I dont think thats the problem.
The problem is that from idle - 2000k rpm seems like a total dog and seems to have some sort of hesitation or maybe even a bog. Its hard to describe but feels something like the ignition is not working properly but after 2K that car runs and runs good. Since I have 2.73's I spend most of my time below 2K so its starting to get on my nerves.
Does anyone have any clues as to where I should look? I have no experience with Edelbrock carbs so I'm at a loss. Also I have played around with the timing alot so I dont think thats the problem.
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Re: Installed an Edelbrock, now I've got issues...
did you replace the dizzy with a vac advance one or leave the stocker on, wait never mind you had a non cc qudra
it needs adjusting, but without being there i cant really tell you what way to go
it needs adjusting, but without being there i cant really tell you what way to go
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What did you do for the choke on the Edelbrock? Also, which vaccum are you tapping into for the advance on the distributor, the manifold vaccuum port or the venturi port?
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The HEI is fairly new and is a Jegs brand, nice unit for the price.
As for the choke I spliced the original choke wire that was used for the original CC quadrajet. And I currently have the vacume advance on the ported vacume. I tried it on the other and didn’t notice much of a difference.
89RS_82Z, are you saying that you think the carb needs adjusting? Someone suggested that I put a lighter spring on something in the carb, I would have to look at the email to tell you exactly what they recommended.
* Edit - I have also noticed that when I first start it in the morning it jumps up to 2000 rpm, I tap the throttle and it goes down to 1100 or so and stays there until I put it in gear or it warms up.
As for the choke I spliced the original choke wire that was used for the original CC quadrajet. And I currently have the vacume advance on the ported vacume. I tried it on the other and didn’t notice much of a difference.
89RS_82Z, are you saying that you think the carb needs adjusting? Someone suggested that I put a lighter spring on something in the carb, I would have to look at the email to tell you exactly what they recommended.
* Edit - I have also noticed that when I first start it in the morning it jumps up to 2000 rpm, I tap the throttle and it goes down to 1100 or so and stays there until I put it in gear or it warms up.
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Re: Installed an Edelbrock, now I've got issues...
Originally Posted by bunkie21
The problem is that from idle - 2000k rpm seems like a total dog and seems to have some sort of hesitation or maybe even a bog.
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Re: Installed an Edelbrock, now I've got issues...
if you're not a wot, then you need to adjust the idle mixture, because when you're at a cruise/light throttle application, then thats what you're running off of. I think its been covered on here, if you can't find it, i know car craft showed how to do it in last months issue, so you should be able to find it on they're website.
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It’s specifically at light throttle. So the idle mixture (the two "screws") affect light throttle and could be causing the stumble. I will check and see if I can find the info on the board but does anyone know what a safe starting point is? I don’t know where they are at now but will check it.
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Re: Installed an Edelbrock, now I've got issues...
Originally Posted by bunkie21
It’s specifically at light throttle. So the idle mixture (the two "screws") affect light throttle and could be causing the stumble. I will check and see if I can find the info on the board but does anyone know what a safe starting point is? I don’t know where they are at now but will check it.
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And I set them for the highest vacuum, right? Do they need to be set the same or just max vacuum?
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Re: Installed an Edelbrock, now I've got issues...
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And I set them for the highest vacuum, right? Do they need to be set the same or just max vacuum?
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Ok, I followed the above advice and I think that it fixed my problem. I havent driven too many miles yet but I think its fixed. Thanks for the info and help!
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