carburetor problem

[William S.]

I started my 69 350 after a couple of weeks of sitting and the engine races, throttle wide open. All the external linkages look fine and the gas pedal isn't sticking. Before I begin tearing into it is there something obvious to check? Car ran fine last time I drove it a couple of weeks ago.

[Jim T.]

Re: carburetor problem

Something not in its proper space is holding the carbs throttle blades open, a engine cannot race throttle wide open on its own.

[Edward J.]

Re: carburetor problem

Bill are the secondary throttle blades stuck open? this is some thing easy to check, Just open the the flaps on the upper part of the carb and see if the blades are open.

[William S.]

Re: carburetor problem

Yes. That was it. I haven't driven it much lately and it's been very humid. I tapped them down and went for a long drive on the interstate and now it seems fine. Thanks very much.