[DeTomaso] carb question

[Christopher Kimball]

My ignorance will be exposed now, as I answer: I don't know!  How do I tell?

> Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2012 14:59:34 -0500
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Carb question
> From: gow2 at rc-tech.net
> To: chrisvkimball at msn.com
> CC: detomaso at realbig.com
> 
> Vacuum advance ported or manifold?
> 
> 
> 
> > I have a 408 stroker with a Holley 750.  When I try to set the idle, I
> > seem to have only two choices.  1) set the idle too fast (1800 rpms) so
> > that when I turn on the air conditioner, the car won't die (it goes to
> > about 1100 rpms with the a/c on), or 2) set the idle for 1100 without the
> > a/c, but when I turn on the a/c it drops down to about 500 rpms and is at
> > risk of dying when I let out the clutch.
> >
> > I've tried adjusting the idle screw on the carb in minuscule increments,
> > but no luck getting better results.
> >
> > Suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Chris
> > 3846
> >
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