The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-23-2016, 06:27 PM   #1
71chevc10
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Homosassa Florida
Posts: 29
engine shutting down problem

Hey all,
My problem is I have a 71 chevy c10 with a 350 with a lunati voodo street performance cam

when i shut engine down it runs on a few seconds before shutting down
I only use 93 octane
would appreciate any ideas
thanks
71chevc10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-23-2016, 06:34 PM   #2
geezer#99
Registered User
 
geezer#99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Bowser
Posts: 13,516
Re: engine shutting down problem

Turn the idle down.
Closing the primary throttle cuts off the air.
If it won't idle nicely slower then increase your initial timing a bit and then turn down the idle.

What's your initial timing?
geezer#99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-23-2016, 07:20 PM   #3
davepl
Registered User
 
davepl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Redmond, WA
Posts: 6,332
Re: engine shutting down problem

Here it comes:

If your vacuum advance is plugged into manifold vacuum the extra ignition lead can cause run-on until the engine slows enough that it's not producing enough vacuum to advance anymore.

If it's not that you likely just have too much initial timing. Sometimes people crank the timing too far ahead trying to get a big cam to idle well.

A less common cause would be carbon buildup in the cylinders increasing compression. You could check that with a compression tester (it should be around 150psi, if you're seeing >180, consider it).
__________________
1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought
1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe
1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible
davepl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-23-2016, 07:52 PM   #4
71chevc10
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Homosassa Florida
Posts: 29
Re: engine shutting down problem

Thanks for your replies
I will check it out in the am
much appreciated!
71chevc10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:00 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com