[Chrysler300] Re: Carbs running too rich?

[Gary Barker <gbarker@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Glad your fixed.  
   The vibration sure sounds like U-Joint(s).    
  Now the gas miliage   If you get 12 mpg at 75 you had better leave the 
carburators alone.   I might even trade you mine.       10.8 mpg at 
75.                      Gary Barker

tdcox wrote:

>Thanks to Gary, John, John and all.  It seems that a carb adjustment has
>worked miracles with respect to the backfiring and rough running at low
>speeds.  All the irritating things that happened on my trip to Pigeon Forge
>are gone.
>
>I failed to tell you all that I have the electronic ignition replacement for
>points/condensor, so that wasn't the issue, as many suspected.  Sorry.  I
>plan to have the carbs rebuilt over the Winter so that may resolve any other
>fuel issues.
>
>I am still only getting about 12 mpg on the highway at 75 mph, so I figure
>it may just be rebuild time.
>
>The only other issue I have is an intermittant vibration which a friend here
>thinks is a transmission mount problem.  Don Verity rebuilt the transmission
>and it is great.  Shifts crisply and seems to be just fine.  Usually, the
>vibration is when I first take off when everything is cold and occasionally
>other times.  It is a rapid vibration and not too severe, but noticeable.  I
>have new/rebuilt everything in terms of rear end, universal joints, springs,
>shocks.  Any suggestions?
>
>Thanks again for all your help.
>
>Tom
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