1979 Chevrolet Malibu Carbarator

1979 CHEVROLET MALIBU
40,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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JOHN GATTO
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As it drives, the car starts to jerk a little because it's not getting enough gas, then it gets enough gas, then it starves again & conks out. Someone said it can be adjusted with a screwdriver
Apr 19, 2015 at 8:34 AM
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HMAC300
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not likely, due to the alcohol in todays fuel it's time for a rebuild if it has the old style float which is plastic it probably needs that as the center has been eaten out by the fuel.
Apr 19, 2015 at 8:44 AM
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JOHN GATTO
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Thanks, what do u think it would cost for a rebuild & install?
Apr 19, 2015 at 8:49 AM
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HMAC300
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check locally prices vary
Apr 19, 2015 at 9:33 AM
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