Re: Tune up for 318 poly

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Where are you pulling the vacuum? Vacuum fluctuations of 3 to 4 inches could indicate sticking valves.  
1 to 2 inches fluctuation at idle is more commonly an ignition problem.

Thanks,
Gary H.

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>  
>  Thanks for all the suggestions.
>  
>  * air filter is clean
>  * choke is now fully opening.
>  * valves adjusted once (were too tight); that is on my list after I do
>  the easy things. Also going to do compression test now that timing is
>  done.
>  * plugs pretty clean, just have heavy exhaust and gas smell in garage,
>  runs rough at idle and uses a lot of gas!
>  
>  Other spec that is odd: Vacuum fluctuates rapidly between 12-15 on
>  idle. Seems too low, and not supposed to fluctuate. 

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