RE: 63 Polara Hesitation?

[Brian Schlump <brianjan_64@xxxxxxx>]

Jim,
As others have mentioned, the hesitation may be due to a problem with 
the carb accelerator pump.  The first thing I would do is see whether it 
has a Carter or Edelbrock carb.  If so, see whether you can extend the 
accelerator pump stroke.  For maximum stroke, the linkage should be 
inserted into the hole that is closest to the accelerator pump.  I've 
had to change the setting on several Mopar carbs this way to eliminate 
hesitation as you describe...Brian
 
Jim Altemose wrote:
> 
> My 63 Polara 500 has an all original 383.  It runs and idles smooth,
> but when when I give it some gas, it hesitates like it's going to
> stall.  I can gently coax it to get going.  I just got the car in
> December so I'm not real familiar with it yet.  Any thoughts on how to
> get it to respond?  Thanks.
> 
> - Jim
> Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
> '63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
> '63 Polara 500 (383)
> '65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
> '71 Bronco



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