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Old June 19th, 2015, 06:33 PM
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72 cutlass rough idle

At idle the car engine shakes alot after starting up black smoke soots of the back for a few seconds.I have a 455 engine with a mild cam,GA heads 20 over any ideas also have a rockchester 7042251 rebuilt about 2 years ago
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Old June 19th, 2015, 06:58 PM
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Vacuum leak, carb dribbling fuel or not adjusted properly, timing, bad plug or wire, start with the basics.
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