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Originally Posted by Carl Spangler
FWIW, I always assumed the anti-dieseling solenoid was ONLY intended to stop dieseling when the ignition is off. The solenoid wasn't intended (when off) to kill the engine when the ignition is ON. 
That said, I feel your carb pain! If it makes you feel any better, I think I've had my 1 barrel Rochester apart at least 20 times in my quest (finally achieved) to get my truck to run sweet. |
That is correct on the Stop Solenoid. But I can remove the idle screw and turn back the Solenoid screw all the way back and it idles 500 rpms. On my old Carb she plan dies. My assumption, which could be wrong, if the carb doesn't die (staved of air/fuel?) - it can still diesel. On the visor instructions, it stays to hold the gas pedal a bit when warm to get it started - which makes sense as the solenoid isn't strong enough to push up the throttle.
I think @Steeveedee was correct. I just used a good bit of "Can of Air" on the choke coil to freeze it (can upside down while spraying the coil). It looks like I was letting the choke plate close way to much, which points to me being sloppy on the adjustment yesterday. As for the vacuum thingy, it's working like a charm.