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Re: CA smogging a 1970 Squareback


You wrote:
> My son has a stock Type III with a rebuilt engine that hasn't been able to
> pass the new California smog laws.  The car runs great except I can't get it
> to idle at a steady 800-850 RPM idle.  The idle goes up and down when warm
> (750-950).  All injectors are new and hoses look good.  On any given day the
> smog level can double plus I still have the idle problem.
> Any suggestions?  

An uneven idle is usually indicative of a vacuum leak.  Be sure to check 
the big air distributor hoses in the man intake manifold.  Also, be sure
to check, clean and adjust the throttle valve.   

Steven 

sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com


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