1976 Chevy Nova old car needs help

1976 CHEVROLET NOVA
73,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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76NOVA
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Hello i have just bought a 76 nova straight six, the problem i am having is when i push on the gas the engine cuts out, but if i gently push on the gas it seems to be ok, and once it is up to speed it is fine. the car has been sitting for a few years and i have been putting carb cleaner into the gas. do you think it could be a bad air fuel mixture, or do you think there could be something wrong with the jets?
Apr 30, 2010 at 10:12 PM
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HMAC300
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it can be a lot of things but a carb overhaul is the best place to start along with a tune-up. that means replacing all the filters , plugs, dist cap and rotor and making sure the timing is where it is supposed to be. there are a few other things to do but this may cure your problem by doing these things.
May 7, 2010 at 6:40 PM