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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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Car: 84 Z28
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Crazy idle problem.

Ok so ive searched and searched and cant find anything like my problem so here it is i just put on a new 750 edelbrock on my 383 and got it idling right but as soon as i shut the hood my idle increases to about 2000rpm, im lost any help would be greatly appreciated thank you.
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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What air cleaner did you use?
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 06:49 AM
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Re: Crazy idle problem.

Sounds almost like the hood is hitting the air cleaner which in turn is pressing on the throttle arm.
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