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Expert: Roger J.M. Warrington - 1/24/2006


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I have a 1976 Corvette, Small Block. I have recently changed- Carb, Headers, Exhaust, Intake, Spark Plugs & Wires, Distributor, Coil, Timing Chain, and Heads reconditioned. When I accelerate, exhaust exits the Carb.. This condition was much worse before the above changes. Do you have any Ideas?

Thanks,

Jeff

Answer
Hi Jeff;
   I would first check all plug wires on the cap and on the plugs as it only takes one. order- 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 =and if the dist is in wrong or the timing chain was off a tooth. if nothing there than  re-check the dist. pop the no#1 cyld so you are on the no 1 plug wire on the rotor so at TDC you should be on no#1 plug or real close  if not the dist is off and should be re set , than re try it and if the dist is in right and all is ok the timeing chain might be or it is off.

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I can help you with most standard type things from 1955 chevys up to around 1975 (1975)>> chevys in differnt areas. engine work heads-cams-trannys-drive train-brakes-some elect. dos and donts. PS UP TO 1975 !! !!!!!!!!!!! I will try with any others after that date. state up to 1975 but I still get 2006-007 etc. I guess you do not read this far ! !

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All i can remember growing up is working on cars and making them loud and fast , and when i started to make money i would sink all of it into my cars so i could get them to go faster and look great. what else is there !I would love a challange to trouble shoot, as it is fun finding what is wrong when all others can not .ON the older cars not past 1975s , etc. so please I will try to help with the newer cars but do not grade me bad if I can not help your 2006 car.etc.

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