Where are you pulling the vacuum? Vacuum fluctuations of 3 to 4 inches could indicate sticking valves. 1 to 2 inches fluctuation at idle is more commonly an ignition problem. Thanks, Gary H. > -------Original Message---- > > > Thanks for all the suggestions. > > * air filter is clean > * choke is now fully opening. > * valves adjusted once (were too tight); that is on my list after I do > the easy things. Also going to do compression test now that timing is > done. > * plugs pretty clean, just have heavy exhaust and gas smell in garage, > runs rough at idle and uses a lot of gas! > > Other spec that is odd: Vacuum fluctuates rapidly between 12-15 on > idle. Seems too low, and not supposed to fluctuate. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse" group. To post to this group, send email to 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe from this group, send email to 1962to1965mopars+unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/1962to1965mopars?hl=en.