Uneven idle

1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
147,000 MILES • 4.3L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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QMCSDUGAN
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It lopes, the engine light flickers as it lopes. Once I get going it smooths out and runs well. Just replaced all the spark plugs. All were picture perfect.
Oct 1, 2018 at 2:17 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

It sounds like the idle circuit of the carburetor is not working correctly.

Did you try adjusting the carburetor idle air screws?

Can you upload a picture of the carburetor with the air filter removed?

Roy
Oct 1, 2018 at 3:09 PM
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QMCSDUGAN
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I will try to get the picture to you. Last night after getting home I took a video with I hope good enough to sound. I do not know if I can upload that, as I said, if it is good enough. Rats! It is not letting me access the video file. I will have to do it again tonight, and add per this site's parameters.
Oct 2, 2018 at 10:01 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Sounds like a plan.

Roy
Oct 2, 2018 at 10:04 AM
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QMCSDUGAN
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It did no upload got home late and now back at work. I will try to figure it out later.
Oct 3, 2018 at 8:17 AM
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Okay, sounds good. Will be here.

Roy
Oct 3, 2018 at 8:19 AM