1965 Chevy Chevelle engine stalls

1965 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE
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RUDAWG
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Engine Performance problem
1965 Chevy Chevelle V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

why does my engine run great untill i try to go faster in other words why does my car die at higher speeds and not at low speeds or at full throttle in my yard in park.
Jun 12, 2009 at 7:35 AM
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LOUT5369
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I would check the float in the carb first or try another carb, at full throttle in park it's not under a load,Nice Car Good Luck Lou
Jul 22, 2009 at 7:16 AM
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LOUT5369
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Do you have an HEI distributor? do you have 12 volts to it? you can't use ign wire for points ign it only has 7 volts it is a resistor wire. Lou
Jul 22, 2009 at 10:11 AM
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