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1973 Chevrolet El Camino Repair Question


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Asked on March 7, 2009

1973 Chevy El Camino wont start

Engine Mechanical problem
1973 Chevy El Camino V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

i had my motor rebuilt drove it from colorado to ohio when i got to ohio i could smell gas in the oil i changed oil and filter took it for a drive it was slugish when i stepped into it , it died since then ive torn it down realigned the timing replaced the fuel pump, starter,battery, coil, it started before i put it back together but now wont start any ideas or suggestions
Avatar Asked by jaguar9993

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Replied on October 6, 2009

recheck your timing. It is probably off. do it physically, like bring it up to #1 then check where your rotor is pionting in your cap. Also if you have gas in the oil check for a bad intake gasket or a flooding carb condition...

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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