"Andrew" > wrote in :

> Hi all,
>
> I have a 350 SBC with a Holley 600. The motor is in a car that has been
> stored for 12 years, and the previous owner had turned it over
> regularly using 2 stroke gas. The car ran really rough and it was
> suggested that I remove the front of the carb and clean the primary
> jets etc. I did this, and removed as much of the old gasket as I could
> and replaed with new. Now when I try to start the car, it won't,
> backfiring badly. What have I done wrong, or where should I be looking?
> I don't think the float level was touched, but it may have been knocked
> during ceaning - would this cause it? I have a rebuild kit on order,
> but it may be a few weeks away (I am in New Zealand), but have a gasket
> set bought locally. Any thoughts?
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Andrew
>
>

How did you clean the jets? If you poked anything through them besides a
shot of carb cleaner...they are most likely toast.


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Anthony

You can't 'idiot proof' anything....every time you try, they just make
better idiots.

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