What would make the engine overrev when started?

1985 NISSAN SENTRA
180,000 MILES
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JCONDER
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We installed a rebuilt caeburetor and have checked for vacuum leaks and made sure all the electrical plugs are in place.
Dec 28, 2011 at 11:31 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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What do you mean by over rev? Always? First start? How long?
Dec 28, 2011 at 12:50 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Is your choke and fast idle cam adjusted properly?
Dec 28, 2011 at 1:06 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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D a m n Ras, is he OJ or something? heheheh
Dec 28, 2011 at 1:29 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Rebuilt Carb-might not be done right internally
Dec 28, 2011 at 2:21 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Very true.
Dec 28, 2011 at 3:46 PM
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