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Old April 19th, 2015, 02:32 PM
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Need some help

Been enjoying my new to me 66 442! Heres where I can use some help
I spent all last weekend changing fluids. hoses, adjusting carbs and timing(with some help) but the car still has a strong exhaust smell....
It is running great and I understand its not a modern car with cats but is there something I'm forgetting??
I want to take the family down the shore next weekend but don't want them to pass out
Thanks for any advice
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Old April 19th, 2015, 03:52 PM
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Does it have a aftermarket cam? Some of the more aggressive cams, will do that, especially at a ideal.
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Old April 19th, 2015, 05:25 PM
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No, not that I can tell

but I'll check in the am to be sure
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Old April 19th, 2015, 05:36 PM
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What distributor is in it? Whats your timing/ dwell if points? How did you set your carb, is the smell only at idle or is it all the time?
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Old April 20th, 2015, 03:48 PM
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What does the exhaust smell like?
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Old April 20th, 2015, 04:31 PM
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4bbl or 3x deuces?
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Old April 21st, 2015, 06:50 PM
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car is running great

heavy exhaust smell all the time, its 3 carb set up. will take it to shop
tomorrow may rebuild carb or...?
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Old April 23rd, 2015, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dentony
heavy exhaust smell all the time, ...
Well, maybe you haven't spent enough time with your nose up your tailpipe but there's a lot of different exhaust smells. Rich smells different than lean. Hopefully the shop can help you out.
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