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Old 02-09-2015, 07:40 PM   #3
OrrieG
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Re: Torque Converter Question

Sounds like a carb or timing problem to me.. What is the idle speed set to? If the carb and timing are right it should idle at 700 rpm in gear, that is what my Chevelle and truck are set for. Any time I have had the problem you are describing it has been the carb.
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