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Old 12-10-2010, 06:37 PM
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Going to check that choke, probably go with a manual setup choke.
Got to get this on the road soon.
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Old 12-10-2010, 08:12 PM
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Going to check that choke, probably go with a manual setup choke.
Got to get this on the road soon.
I would bet your air bleeds are clogged. Take five minutes and clean them out as per this thread. Then take it for a ride and report back. Holley Carb Woes - DCDoug Pay Attention (Long Post)
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Wow, excellent tip. Mine does run rough when started and will blow a little black smoke, I will definelty give this a try!!!! Thanks!



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I would bet your air bleeds are clogged. Take five minutes and clean them out as per this thread. Then take it for a ride and report back. Holley Carb Woes - DCDoug Pay Attention (Long Post)
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Old 12-11-2010, 11:52 AM
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Here's a nice little thread on this subject, with lots of pics, one of which I'll copy below: http://www.pro-touring.com/showthrea...nger-Corrosion!!


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I would bet your air bleeds are clogged. Take five minutes and clean them out as per this thread. Then take it for a ride and report back. Holley Carb Woes - DCDoug Pay Attention (Long Post)
Tuning tip of the month award!! Some of my bleeds were obviously clogged when I squirted the fluid. After clearing them out - what a difference in startup and driveability below full operating temperature. Damn Cobra almost feels too civilized now!
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