71MonteCarloMD Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I had my 4bbl Rochester rebuilt by local shop and got Monte back yesterday, it drove much better. But noticed little harder to start as had to pump gas to get it started as I didn't have to do that before rebuilt. Any suggestions or ideas as I will talk w shop next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 It's normal to have to pump gas once or twice to set choke and get the first burst of gas in it. But if you have to keep pumping then there may be a choke problem it may not be setting properly. Justf a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71MonteCarloMD Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Thanks, will try again today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71MonteCarloMD Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 guess I was expecting it to do same as new cars, gave it couple of pump which started fine. Noticed that the mechanic who rebuilt the carb didnt attach this to carb as previous owner didnt attach it. do i need to attach it to carb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 That’s the kickdkwn cable. Yes attach it. When you hit the gas hard it should drop down a gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71MonteCarloMD Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 OK, as Bruce said here http://www.firstgenmc.com/forums/index.php?/topic/16288-downshift-cable-question/?fromsearch=1 to have carb full open and gas pedal full down before attaching the cable. Two questions here: 1. I have 4 4bbl, doea that meant I would need to see 4 barrels by opening it up? 2. what holds the kickdown cable as it seems I'm missing clip of some kind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71MonteCarloMD Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Asking again on my 2 questions, can I get answers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Rick usually once its at wide open throttle being a Q-jet only the front will open. What holds the lockdown cable in place is a e-clip the stud should have a provision for one. On a stock stud it is flared at the end which the over size hole slips on. Not on my usually system so I can't provide pictures of the two different studs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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