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I've had a TQ that didn't run right have floats that were heavy. They soaked up water and were not right. If you still have the issue after fixing the wiring issues, check out the floats (if they were not changed out when the carb was rebuilt). Pull a plug and see if the insulator is black (after the car has warmed up, not right after running it on the choke) My $.02
Joined: Fri Mar 09 2007, 02:34PM
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Well, one of the problems is as it turns out, #2 spark plug keeps coming loose resulting in a misfire.
And yes, I thnk the floats are bad as it is dumping fuel. On acceleration I can smell raw fuel.
This morning about 930 am, I checked and cleaned the 6 front plugs. They were OK, except that they were a little wet and number 2 was loose. Driving home from work, the car ran better than it has for a long time, but still hesitating occasionally. So I need to decide what I want to do about checking the floats.
Joined: Fri Mar 09 2007, 02:34PM
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66_monaco_500 wrote ...
I've had a TQ that didn't run right have floats that were heavy. They soaked up water and were not right. If you still have the issue after fixing the wiring issues, check out the floats (if they were not changed out when the carb was rebuilt). Pull a plug and see if the insulator is black (after the car has warmed up, not right after running it on the choke) My $.02
When I got my muffler put on, the guys in the garage noticed it was running too rich, so I think you're right. It's just a question of whether I replace them myself, go back to the guy that rebuilt my carb or ask Kenny Montgomery to do it because he's near my store.
Joined: Fri Mar 09 2007, 02:34PM
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The car runs much better since I checked the plugs, replaced the distributor and fixed the wiring, but it will still probably need new floats in the carburetor. I talked to the guy that rebuilt it, he says I should rebuild it again. I really am not in the position of giving these guys another $200 to rebuild it after just having it done 4 years ago. Not happy with that suggestion.
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It's run better for a while because I actually had to put gasket sealer on the #2 plug to keep it from backing out! I also had to get a new #2 wire as I had trouble keeping it from getting damaged.