1972 Chevy Caprice stumbles on acceleration

1972 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
140,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHEVYS2
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engine idles fine but when put in gear runs rough. replaced spark plugs,wires,and air filter
Jan 22, 2010 at 1:56 AM
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HMAC300
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check your points and timing. then it may be a carb overhaul if those are right. Put vacuum guage on it and see if you have good vacuum-20" at idle is good, 15" would indicate valve or blocked exaust problem. Or a vacuum leak..
Feb 10, 2010 at 8:52 PM
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