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1972 2 barrel car problem car dies in gear need to know adjustments



 
 
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Old February 12th 06, 06:29 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
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Default 1972 2 barrel car problem car dies in gear need to know adjustments

i have a 1972 chevy nova completely stock. it has a rochester 2 jet carb.
it starts alright for a 72 but it sounds like its sucking a lot of air.
also when i put it in gear it dies any help and comments would be
appreciated
out like the 8os

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Old February 12th 06, 04:02 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
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Default 1972 2 barrel car problem car dies in gear need to know adjustments

Check the mounting bolts. In that era Chevrolet had this
brilliant idea to mount 2 barrel carbs with just 2 bolts. It just may
be loose. But do check every hose that comes off the manifold for
cracks and broken spots.

chesterdd wrote:
> i have a 1972 chevy nova completely stock. it has a rochester 2 jet carb.
> it starts alright for a 72 but it sounds like its sucking a lot of air.
> also when i put it in gear it dies any help and comments would be
> appreciated
> out like the 8os


 




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