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Offline schtick

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Six pac problem
« on: June 07, 2015 - 06:03:24 PM »
I'm stuck on this one. 440 six pac was perfect.  All of a sudden the other night I floored it in 3rd gear and I think one of the carbs stuck open. After a few blips, idle came back down. Checked the obvious linkage and vacuum lines. Seemed OK for the next few wot then happened again today. What next? Thanks , John




Offline 72ls5fla

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Re: Six pac problem
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2015 - 06:45:24 PM »
check the springs and diaphragms on the side pods.

Offline 734406pk

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Re: Six pac problem
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2015 - 08:06:54 PM »
Also check for throttle shaft binding. The carb linkage from the center carb to the outboard carbs must be able to pull them all closed. Linkage adjustment maybe? If the carbs are over tightened to the intake manifold, throttle plate/shaft may bind when the engine is hot. Just a few ideas. If one of the carbs is sticking open, this can be a dangerous situation.
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Re: Six pac problem
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2015 - 09:52:25 PM »
Will do. Thank you.

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Re: Six pac problem
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2015 - 10:43:14 PM »
Found it. Look at the rod for the choke. Flopping around and jammed behind the throttle lever. The little press washer fell off. Cars.

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Re: Six pac problem
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2015 - 11:18:45 PM »
Good deal! Congrats! You don't want to be driving around with a throttle sticking problem. If you have any other issues just post! Good luck and enjoy your six pack!
1973 Challenger 440 6 pack auto 3.91 rear
2012 Dodge Ram 3500 dually 6.7 Cummins Fleece EFI Live
1973 Challenger 318 2bbl auto 2.73 rear 22.5 mpg RIP
1970 Challenger TA 340 4bbl auto-Sold and sad
1999 Dodge Ram 3500 dually 5.9 Cummins Fleece tuned VGT-sold
1995 Kawasaki ZX1100E & still alive

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Re: Six pac problem
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2015 - 11:29:07 PM »
Thank you.

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Re: Six pac problem
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2015 - 12:35:09 AM »
it should be retained by a fold over clip not a press washer

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Re: Six pac problem
« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2015 - 07:41:38 AM »
Got it.