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I would start by changing the thermostat. They go out, often, or have a tenacy to stick, and are cheap.
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Why does your small block Chevy skip at idle?
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How do you set the idle on small block Chevy?
there is a screw on the carb right where the throttle cable hooks to it that you use to adjust the idle.
What is idle RPM for small block Chevy?
With a standard transmission about 600 to 650. With an automatic 800 to 850.
Why would a small block Chevy have forty inches of vacuum at an idle?
That doesn't sound right. Maybe try a different gage.
What is the proper idle speed for a 1971 350 Chevy small block?
Standard transmision, 750 rpm. Automatic transmission, 600 rpm in drive.
What is the right oil psi for a 78 Chevy small block 305?
45 LBS. at 2000 RPMs. At an idle it should have at least 15 LBS. or more.
How do you adjust a carburetor on a Chevy big block?
Actually, it should be don e with a vacuum gauge, to maximum vaccuum. Without one, adjust the idle mixture to max., idle.
Are headers a good choice to improve performance and gas mileage?
i have a Chevy 350 small block with headers.It is terrible on rgas .What can i do to improve fuel efficiency.Also very strong smell of gas at idle and extreme when accelerating.
What is acceptable oil pressure for a rebuilt small block Chevy engine at idle?
Stock rebuild- it has been said that 10psi per 1000 rpm. At idle 20-30 is about right once the engine is warmed up. Of course this will also vary with the weight of the oil used-not much but it will
Where is the in a Idle control valve 1994 Chevy blazer?
If you are talking about the air idle control valve it is a little square black box with two bolts and a plug on top of your engine block.
How do you reset the cam timing and ignition timing when youv removed the distributor from a 1977 Chevy 305 small block?
cam timing will not change ignition timing i would try 8 or 10 degees advance at idle with the vacuum advance disconnected.
How do you set the idle on a 1992 Chevy Corvette?
Idle is set by the computer.
