i have an 83 trans am with the stock 305 it has 150,000 miles on it ive done some basic tune up measures {new plugs wires distributior cap and rotor and adjusted timing and carb accordingly changed fluids} my problem is my engine shakes to much ive also checked and replaced all necessary mounts and i still cant find the problem its smothed out alot with all the tuning up but it still shakes more then its supposed to is it just age????
all help is appricated thanks

all pistons are firing good just incase your wondering

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CHRIS
1983 firebird transam

 

2 words....compression check.

No tune up in the world will help if there isn't any comp. there to do something with it.

If thats all good, check for vac. leaks...
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ASE Mechanic/Machinist/Smog Tech

1999 NBM Trans Am
1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
and 2 POS commuters...

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[This message has been edited by Engineboy (edited August 27, 2001).]

 

compression is good to and how do i check for a vacume leak where and what to do

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CHRIS
1983 firebird transam