I am having a problem with my poly 318. When I got it, it would not stay idled at all. I checked the carburetor and instead of rebuilding it, I bought a re-manufactured Holley 2 barrel for it. Now here is where the problem lies.. It would STILL not stay idled. However I got it to over the weekend, by turning the idle screw all the way in, and then it idled great. The problem is, I took it around the block a few times ( running just fine) and eventually it got to the point where when I gave it gas, it would bog down and try to stall although it idled great (With the idle screw screwed all the way in) Any guidance on any of this would be GREATLY appreciated. I have no idea where to look now. I do know there is a small exhaust manifold leak on the right side and also I was thinking that it may need timed? I am just out of ideas on what to look for.
Fuel pump. Seriously - it's like $20, try it. I'd have put a $30 rebuild kit into that Stromberg WW myself... they're great carbs. ~Jason
Thanks again man, I probably will, I have read nothing but bad about the Holley. I am also going to replace all of the vacuum lines regardless of if they look bad or not, and the fuel pump. I figure I won't be out much at all replacing all of those, and they probably need it anyhow.
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