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    Newbie-HELP NEEDED-1985 C10 305 Cubic Inch V8- starting issues

    The idle is awful on turns, and yes I have power steering, and A/C. I know my A/C fan belt is on it's last leg, but that is all I could think of that would be contributing to the screeching noise. Only squeals when I start it up, and I think it air/fuel starves on turns. It wants to die on left...
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    Newbie-HELP NEEDED-1985 C10 305 Cubic Inch V8- starting issues

    I really appreciate the kind words. I will try what you suggested, hopefully it helps.
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    Newbie-HELP NEEDED-1985 C10 305 Cubic Inch V8- starting issues

    All I know is that the intake manifold is a chevy performer from eldelbrock. I have not checked the timing and I'm new to carburetors in terms of motors. Most of the work I have had done by a mechanic due to not having the time or knowledge to fix certain issues myself. Now that it is the summer...
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    Newbie-HELP NEEDED-1985 C10 305 Cubic Inch V8- starting issues

    The engine only screeches when it starts up. All I know about the age of the carburetor is that it came on the truck when I bought it in November of last year. It does seem to be running rather lean and I think it is struggling to get air. My oil pressure seems to be somewhat decent though...
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    Newbie-HELP NEEDED-1985 C10 305 Cubic Inch V8- starting issues

    I have an 85 Chevy C10 with a 305 cubic inch V8 and an eldelbrock carburetor. The carburetor has an electric choke. I am having issues though with the motor starting. I get a screeching sound from the motor, and I have to give it a lot of gas for the truck to start. Also when driving around, it...

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