1982 Chevrolet El Camino Post Oil Change Sputtering

Tiny
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I recently changed my oil (today.) After changing the oil I start the car, it seems to start up and run like normal, I let it run for about 2-3 minutes and then shut the car off. When I shut the car off it doesnt shut off right away now, it starts to sputter and click for a few moments (about 5+ seconds) before finally shutting off. I notice smoke/smells coming from the engine but I spilt oil on it while pouring into the oil cap so I assume that's where that is from. The car did not make these noises when shutting off before.
Saturday, September 5th, 2015 AT 8:42 PM

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Tiny
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SOME CALL THAT "DIESELING"

MOST OF THE TIME THE IDLE SPEED IS TOO HIGH!

WITHOUT A REFERENCE FOR THAT YEAR, I'M JUST GUESSING

THERE MAY BE A STICKER STILL UNDER THE HOOD ON WHAT IT SHOULD BE

I'M GUESSING ABOUT 700 RPM

IF YOU HAVE A TACH IN OR ON THE DASH, IT SHOULD BE EZ TO SEE WHAT IT IS

OTHER THAN THAT IF YOU HAVE A TIMING LIGHT, YOU SHOULD HAVE A PORTABLE DWELL/ TACH METER (LIKE MINE IN THE PIC BELOW)

LEMME KNOW HOW IT GOES

THE MEDIC
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Saturday, September 5th, 2015 AT 9:03 PM

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