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Old 11-27-2007, 04:09 PM   #1
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just had a 4o8 built wont start check wiring fine checked firing order was right car turns over but wont start if u give it gas it willstart but engine doesnt sound right as soon as let off gas it shuts off does anyone have any ideas what is wrong
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Old 11-27-2007, 07:25 PM   #2
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just had a 4o8 built wont start check wiring fine checked firing order was right car turns over but wont start if u give it gas it willstart but engine doesnt sound right as soon as let off gas it shuts off does anyone have any ideas what is wrong

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Old 11-28-2007, 01:54 PM   #3
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it is a carb car
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Old 11-29-2007, 08:31 AM   #4
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You Probly Just Need To Bump The Idle On The Carb. If You Give It A Little Gas Will It Stay Running? I Had The Same Problem On My New Motor And That Was The Last Thing I Thought Of.
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