82 350 spiiting
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Asked by Kari Nov 11, 2016 at 04:28 PM about the 1982 Chevrolet C/K 20

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Recently bought an 82 k20 350 with "carberator"
problems. Rebuilt the carb, replaced the plugs, set
the timing. Cranks right over and idles like a champ
but runs like absolute junk. At a lose at this point,
do I buy a new carb? A distributor, all new wires?
Help please!

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F_O_R answered 7 years ago

I would first double check the ignition timing. Spitting or backfiring indicates that the timing is way off.

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F_O_R answered 7 years ago

Make sure the right spark plug wires go to the correct plugs.

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Kari answered 7 years ago

It has been timed already but I'll check it again

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Kari answered 7 years ago

Okay, thanks. Haven't done that yet

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Kari answered 7 years ago

Not computer controlled, new electric choke, haven't done anything with distributor. Guess that will be next on the list

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Kari answered 7 years ago

Replaced the vacuum advance on the distributor. Wasn't allowing the timing to advance. Seems to have fixed the problem. Running like a beast now! Thanks!

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