Surging at low rpm

[dmwhiteoak]

Well maybe im not cleaning the right part. WhenI unscrew the solinoid I have been cleaning the brass jet behind it. was this wrong? the solinoid when energized does click but I did not clean inside it. Will work on it some more whe I get off .I can get idle speed down to 700 when it warms up but it is rougher than a cob.It lopes as if it has a performance cam in it but most of the time I just think its running like crap.Would this make it miss or at least sound like it?

[dmwhiteoak]

Carb problems solved, now Im convenced that the miss is firing related .New plugs,new wires,new electronic ignition and good compression. A full 12 v to ignition system, will have to give this a long think.I have lost the paper work to the fireball 3000 so does anyone know if a resister is needed? My 78 cutlass required one when I installed one in 83. Just wondering.Im open to all ideas as to what may be my last obstical . hopefully Dennis

[124JOE]

no its not required
howerver i did put a ballist on this year,to try and cool the coil down some.joe

[majicwrench]

Carb solved----no more dribbling??

Resistor, or no resistor, is not going to make it "miss" at idle.

[124JOE]

it seems to me you have a small vacum leak somewere.joe

[dmwhiteoak]

I will continue to look for another one ,Other than the booster leaking and I will plug it again and see if results Are different than the last time.

[dmwhiteoak]

Magic & joe, Thanks,you were both right,the fast idle solinoid was not working consistantly so when I fixed that,it ran 60% better. I went ahead and cut the leaking booster out and WALLA, had a smooth idle with very little surge while driving. Although ,after I put about 60 miles on it today it was not running quit as smooth as it was when I left home.I will investigate that when I get off this night shift. Thanks to ALL that have put in their knowledge and 2cents worth to guide me to the point I am now.I will keep you posted. Dennis

[124JOE]

your every welcome
enjoy your ride .joe