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my 1974 144 will not rev up smooth or even start ? 140-160

posted by  walrus3 on  Wed Feb 13 03:05 CST 2008
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Did you check/set the ignition dwell and timing?
It also sounds like an intermittent vacuum leak. If you have a PCV valve maybe
you should clean it or replace it - check hoses for cracks.
A leaking manifold gasket could also do that.
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New my 1974 144 will not rev up smooth or even start ? [140-160]
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