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Old 06-28-2015, 09:11 AM   #6
geezer#99
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Re: 396 engine problem

So you have a stock bbc. Runs funny when hot (sometimes) and great when cold.
That tells you float is good.
Likely heat percolation.
THere's a couple cures.
A heat plate to isolate the carb from the hot intake. Like this.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard//...d.php?p=936440

Other thing to check is your initial timing. Retarded timing makes lots of heat.
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