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Offline JJSZABO

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Re: 1406 Help new user
« Reply #15 on: January 11, 2008, 08:28:49 AM »
I would get rid of the ECS system (electronic spark control).  Replace it with an HEI distributer.  See Jeff's article about the swap.
http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/drivetrain/escrepl.htm

The ECS system is crap. 

Good luck on the carb.  Hope you work it out.
Jeff

86 Chevy C-10
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Son regained interest when truck was almost completed

Offline VileZambonie

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Re: 1406 Help new user
« Reply #16 on: January 12, 2008, 09:57:04 AM »
Well it sounds like we're pointing this guy in the wrong direction. His original complaint was that ever since he changed the carb it's backfiring and won't idle... If the truck didn't run like that with the old carb it sounds like its extremely lean...so either a vacuum leak or stuck needle/float would be the first things to check. I wouldn't have him go bypassing his ESC yet (even though it is crap) until he determines what went wrong with his carb install. One thing to mention also, is your manifold a Q-jet manifold? If so you need an adapter for the 1406 to work.
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Offline jo3y1nf4nt3

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Re: 1406 Help new user
« Reply #17 on: January 22, 2008, 02:28:27 PM »
i say sell it to me...i need one bad!!! $50 bux and I"LL PAY SHIPPING to help you out!   ;D

anyone have one in good working order???? desperate here.
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Re: 1406 Help new user
« Reply #18 on: January 22, 2008, 05:07:40 PM »
The original post is over a year old.

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Re: 1406 Help new user
« Reply #19 on: January 22, 2008, 05:25:45 PM »
i say sell it to me...i need one bad!!! $50 bux and I"LL PAY SHIPPING to help you out!   ;D

anyone have one in good working order???? desperate here.

What do you need? A Carb?
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Offline jo3y1nf4nt3

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Re: 1406 Help new user
« Reply #20 on: January 23, 2008, 09:18:48 AM »
gee thanks txred...actually, thanks to the guy who posted on dec. 29, 2006...and the guy who posted on dec. 31, 2007..that's what threw me off...and zombie..yes sir, that's what i'm in need of.  i have a performer rpm intake and would like to get another edelbrock, 1406...not sure why, maybe cuz i'm ascared of change???  thanks....again.....really! 
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Re: 1406 Help new user
« Reply #21 on: January 23, 2008, 06:40:59 PM »
gee thanks txred...actually, thanks to the guy who posted on dec. 29, 2006...and the guy who posted on dec. 31, 2007..that's what threw me off...and zombie..yes sir, that's what i'm in need of.  i have a performer rpm intake and would like to get another edelbrock, 1406...not sure why, maybe cuz i'm ascared of change???  thanks....again.....really! 

I wasn't trying to be a jerk. It wasn't actually directed at you, it was directed at the people trying to help someone who probably isn't here anymore.

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Re: 1406 Help new user
« Reply #22 on: January 24, 2008, 08:26:20 AM »
haha...i wasn't implying that you gave a "jerkish" response...it just burst my bubble when i realzed it!!  all's cool....
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Re: 1406 Help new user
« Reply #23 on: January 24, 2008, 09:30:51 AM »
The original post is over a year old.

I've made the same mistake - easy to do ;D
Jeff

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Ex father and son project (son lost interest)

Son regained interest when truck was almost completed