idle issue

1981 PONTIAC TRANS AM
2,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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JP81TRANSAM
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just put top end on 383 stroker sbc and it idles high about 1200 rpm sometimes if i tap the gas it will drop but not all the time. i checked for leaks and timing both seem fine also on acceleration it back fires a little through exhaust
Jan 14, 2011 at 9:52 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the adjustment of the choke and fast idle cam/pulloff
Jan 14, 2011 at 10:04 PM
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JP81TRANSAM
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my choke is disconnected, not sure what the fast idle is but if its where it engages the throttle a little, its not touching.
Jan 14, 2011 at 10:19 PM