Even if the ThermoQuad (TQ) is working 100% -- if it needs fixing
that is -- I'd still go with an Edelbrock replacement...and sell the
TQ to someone else.
John D.
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Mark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello Don,
>
> Before you run out and spend a bunch of money, I would strongly
suggest you be sure your carb is the problem. It sounds like you
did a lot of the rebuild work yourself...is it possible you
inadvertently left off a vacuum hose? Though not familiar with your
engine, modern motors have an awful lot of tubes and hoses all over
them, it would be easy to miss one.
>
> You said the exhaust 'stinks'...that implies to me that you might
have a clogged catalytic converter, which could definitely cause a
loss of power and a stinky exhaust. Frankly, I don't even know if
your rig CAME with a cat converter, but I'd sure look into that
first.
>
> Pick up an inexpensive vacuum gauge (Pep Boys, Kragen, etc.) and
be sure it comes with a good set of instructions. A V gauge can
tell you a whole lot more about an engine's operating condition than
most people would even imagine, if you know how to read the thing.
(Revcons have V gauges built into the instrument cluster from the
factory)
>
> An old Indian trick is to, with the engine idling, shoot either
starting fluid, WD-40, or anything flammable around all the hose
fittings, carb base, manifold to head gaskets, etc....anyplace a
vacuum leak could occur. If, as you spray around, the engine
suddenly speeds up (or dies!), there's your leak.
>
> I hope that helps a bit. Please to keep the list informed,
especially once you've found and corrected the problem, which you
will in due time.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Mark in Modesto
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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