Topic: 32v8 engine miss


8cylflathead    -- 10-21-2012 @ 2:18 PM
  I have a 32 V8 stored many years recently returned to life having new coil condenser points etc. boiled out f/tank new electric fuel pump boiled out carb (Holley)
idles great accelerates good BUT has a miss in gear at driving speed 25-45 MPH I tried adj carb dos nt seem to help. Looking for some pointers from collective experience.
Thanks
8cyl Flathead


supereal    -- 10-21-2012 @ 3:06 PM
  Did you replace the spark plugs?


trjford8    -- 10-23-2012 @ 11:06 AM
  Along with the plugs you may want o look at the plug wires.


supereal    -- 10-23-2012 @ 11:57 AM
  The best tool for locating the cause of an engine miss is the good old vacuum gauge. If you need a diagnosis chart, I'll post one.


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