Fluctuating tachometer needle, and car choking and sputtering
07-28-2006, 03:52 AM
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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.
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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.
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07-28-2006, 03:59 AM
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Car: 89 RS
Engine: 305
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Its running realy rich. Check your idle mixture screws. If it is running rich once it is above idle you will need to re jet the carb.
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