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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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From: dallas
Car: 1989 camaro
Engine: 350 chevy tbi
Transmission: 350 lock up shorttail
whos the culprit

my carb is a stock 4 barrel quad on a oem 350 intake plugs continue to foul out,intake was modifide so bolts can go down center timing set by ear,now the motor shakes real real bad and wont idle at all and new plugs new wires,same thing. could my intake be the culprit or carb? or should i set my timing professionally thanks in advance for any help with the 350
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: whos the culprit

Originally posted by blockbeeda
timing set by ear
I'd guess your timing.
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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It could also be a vaccum leak.
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 08:39 PM
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Car: 89' Iroc-Z G92
Engine: TPI 305 G92
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A vacuum leak, though engine timing plays a massive role.. i would get a timing light and adjust the fuel mixture....
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 08:29 AM
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check your 02 sensor as well
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