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1960 CHEVROLET IMPALA
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I put a new one barrel carburator on because the old one had a cracked float, and when I put the new one on I have everything set right except it bogs down some on acceleration and I lose speed on the hills.It doesn't miss or spudder it just loses power.Any help would be apreciated.
Jan 6, 2008 at 9:22 PM
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Check the fuel pressure-should read 3-5psi-pressure checks out investigate the accelerator pump and power valve-make sure all the vacuum lines are connected properly
Jan 6, 2008 at 9:33 PM
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