Car dies when i turn.

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Old 11-16-2010, 11:46 PM
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My car dies when i turn or go up hill or down hill. i have changed out he ignition module, roter, dist cap + coil, and plugs and wires. my fuel pump is working fine. does anyone have any ideas of why my car would just die?
 
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Old 11-17-2010, 12:05 AM
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Down hill? Need more details.
 
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Old 11-17-2010, 11:15 AM
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May want to check the fuel pickup inside the tank, or fuel running low.
 
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Old 11-17-2010, 11:17 AM
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What kinda carb? Your float level could be set too low.
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 11:18 AM
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I have a full tank of gas. i checked the fuel pump and its working fine. i have a Rochester Quadrajet Carb. i was able to get it started and warmed up. I drove it around the block a few times and then it just died again. it seems that it dies when the car is warmed up. any ideas? how can i check the float level or adjust it?
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 01:03 PM
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http://www.tocmp.com/manuals/Carbs/R...73_4M_0001.htm
Also check for the fuel filter on the carb. It's usually a sintered bronze type, and it's located in the body when you remove the fuel inlet fitting. If you now have an in-line filter, you can leave that carb filter out. Don't horse that fitting back on either, it's easy to strip the fine threads on the carb.
 
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Old 11-23-2010, 08:56 AM
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Yesterday I started my car and the Carb was making a popping noise. Does any one know if its difficult to rebuild a carb? is it better to rebuild or buy new?
 
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Old 11-23-2010, 09:31 AM
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Very few people know how to rebuild a qjet. There are a ton of problems with the design. With that being said, carbs don't make any noise. Good or bad. The popping could be back fire or a sticking intake valve. Back fire is probably timing (not sure) and the valve is self explanatory. Its hard to give tuning advice.
 
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Old 11-25-2010, 01:24 AM
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get your self a holly 1850 and be done with it bud. or eddy of compilable size and flow.
 
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