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Hesitation Problem/66 GT350

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by tommyleea, Oct 11, 2007.

  1. Oct 11, 2007 #1
    tommyleea

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    Have a carb question for the experts. I have a slight hesitation when I accelerate from just about any rpm. Just the initial touch of the gas, then it is OK. Seems like it is running lean, because if I apply the choke slightly, it seems to be OK. The accelerator pump appears to be functioning properly. Starts and runs fine except for this one issue. Carb has had the standard rebuild. Nothing modified. 66 GT350. Factory Carb. Thanks

    Tommy
     
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  2. Oct 12, 2007 #2
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    Has the engine been rebuilt and how close to stock is the cam? If you have low intake vacuum, you will likely experience a "bog" upon acceleration as you are describing. A vac leak can also cause this. If you have a vac. guage, what does it read at idle?
     
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  3. Oct 13, 2007 #3
    tommyleea

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    Engine hasn't been rebuilt. Has 80K on it. Need to check the vacuum again. It happens just as you touch the accelerator. You don't have to step on it, or floor it. Happens even just sitting in the driveway. I can just feel there is something missing just as I touch the pedal. Then everything is fine. Runs great except for that. Starts at the touch of the key. Thanks for your input.

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    Bob Gaines

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    I would check out the accellerator pump in the carb . Wore out spring or leaking. Not squirting enough when you press on the gas . My 2 cents .The best of luck finding the problem.
     
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    Hi

    Have you checked the float level?

    Bye Jerry
     
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  6. Oct 14, 2007 #6
    tommyleea

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    I see the accelerator pump cam is in the #1 position. Would it help to move it to the #2 position? I set the float initially, but haven't rechecked it. It doesn't have the externally adjustable float, so it is kind of a pain, but I guess I better double check it. Thanks to all for the advice.

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    I checked the Holley variable specifications book, #1 is the specified cam position.
     
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    tommyleea

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    Thanks, I guess I'll cross that one off the list.

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