1976 Other Chevrolet Models help me.

1976 CHEVROLET
250,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEATHMATE999
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I own a 1976 el camino. It run great but when i have put it in gear it dies. i rev it up to as fast i could then in gear and got it to run 1/8 mile. But it would not go faster than 30mph. and it one happen once i could never do it again.
Jan 14, 2008 at 12:53 AM
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RASMATAZ
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When was it last tune-up?

Start by checking the ignition timing and test for exhaust restriction and check fuel pressure.
Jan 14, 2008 at 4:54 AM
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DEATHMATE999
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the ignition timing and the exhaust restriction is good nothing is wrong with it. how do i check fuel pressure? because one of my friend to me it may be a vaccum leak but i cant find how to check for the vaccum leak.
Jan 14, 2008 at 9:14 PM
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RASMATAZ
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What type of fuel system do you have Carb or EFI? you need a fuel pressure gauge to test the pressure.
Jan 15, 2008 at 4:09 AM
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DEATHMATE999
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[quote:f4aed6aa24="rasmataz"]What type of fuel system do you have Carb or EFI? you need a fuel pressure gauge to test the pressure.[/quote:f4aed6aa24]

i have a carb system 2bbl
Jan 17, 2008 at 11:41 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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check your fuel filter, its located in the carb. where the fuel line goes to carb, remove fuel line then remove the 1 inch block that goes into carb. that is where your fuel filter is located. hope this helps. feedback is appreciated.
Jan 17, 2008 at 12:04 PM
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KAYLA BALL
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im afraid i dont have an answer for you but i do have a question..i just purchased an el camino. though i am not sure what year i do believe it is an 81..are they reliable cars? i do not wish to use it on a daily basis..mainly for short 'a to b' trips and such..after i purchased the car i was told it wouldnt pass emissions and by others that all i bought were problems..did i make a mistake? or are you happy with yours?
Feb 11, 2008 at 12:41 PM
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DEATHMATE999
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[quote:aaff3624ef="Kayla Ball"]im afraid i dont have an answer for you but i do have a question..i just purchased an el camino. though i am not sure what year i do believe it is an 81..are they reliable cars? i do not wish to use it on a daily basis..mainly for short 'a to b' trips and such..after i purchased the car i was told it wouldnt pass emissions and by others that all i bought were problems..did i make a mistake? or are you happy with yours?[/quote:aaff3624ef]

i have 2 el camino 76 that i use for farm work and i have a 69 ss el camino that i use to races. it will pass emissions but it is a older that 25 years u dont have to pass emission all u have to do is make sure it lights and saftey of the car work emission. but i love my el camino and very happy.
Feb 15, 2008 at 6:44 PM