I have a 1972 GT that I haven't driven yet. It probably sat for awhile before I bought it. Initially the battery wouldn't charge and so the battery would get drained and car wouldn't start. I fixed that. The P.O. had messed up some wiring at the coil and alternator.
Now, when I start the engine, it doesn't idle well and stalls when I step on the gas pedal. I raised the idle speed just to help it keep running when first started. It will barely keep running when first started so I have to give it some gas. Just a bit or it will stall. I re-connected the manual choke to help with engine starting but that didn't fix the problem. It stalls if I close the choke too soon (I have to keep the choke out for longer than normal). It get's better when warmed up but is still not correct.
Maybe it's not getting enough gas, but seems better when warmed up.
There are occasional small "backfires" or "hiccups" when running.
The exhaust seems to smell bad, "acrid". worse than I remember from cars without catalytic converters. It does not seem to burn oil. Otherwise engine sounds strong.
Could it be old gas? I have not burned off the original tank. If so how could I tell and what is usually done about it?
Could it be a lead additive causing the smell?
I've read through some of the other posts and wondered if any body else had any other ideas.
I need to fix this before I drive the car.
Thanks.
Now, when I start the engine, it doesn't idle well and stalls when I step on the gas pedal. I raised the idle speed just to help it keep running when first started. It will barely keep running when first started so I have to give it some gas. Just a bit or it will stall. I re-connected the manual choke to help with engine starting but that didn't fix the problem. It stalls if I close the choke too soon (I have to keep the choke out for longer than normal). It get's better when warmed up but is still not correct.
Maybe it's not getting enough gas, but seems better when warmed up.
There are occasional small "backfires" or "hiccups" when running.
The exhaust seems to smell bad, "acrid". worse than I remember from cars without catalytic converters. It does not seem to burn oil. Otherwise engine sounds strong.
Could it be old gas? I have not burned off the original tank. If so how could I tell and what is usually done about it?
Could it be a lead additive causing the smell?
I've read through some of the other posts and wondered if any body else had any other ideas.
I need to fix this before I drive the car.
Thanks.