Fluctuating tachometer needle, and car choking and sputtering

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Jul 28, 2006 | 03:52 AM

bandit_knight81

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Car: 1982 Pontiac Trans Am

Engine: 350ci/5.7ltr ('78 Camaro)

Transmission: Auto

Fluctuating tachometer needle, and car choking and sputtering

Big thank you's for everyone who has read and responded to my previous posts.

I have a 1982 Pontiac T/A it has a 350ci 1978 camaro engine installed and it just passed a 1000 miles. It also has a new edelbrock 600cfm carburetor #1400.

I changed the air filter about a month ago but I haven't changed the oil or the oil filter yet. The other day I went about 80mph and after I came to a stop at a light when I proceeded to drive again, the car started choking and sputtering really badly. Even now the tachometer is going crazy when I start the car. I also took a look at the air filter and its as black as when I replaced it and the carburetor is pretty black as well.

Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on how to handle this situation? Any help is always appreciated.

bandit_knight

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