Engine breaking up or surging?? I'm confused

[AussieinNC]

Change that fuel filter as its pleating is collapsing and will slow down fuel flow.

Check the filter in the Quadrajet, Remove the inlet fitting and if the filter is paper, replace it....if its an old bronze style filter, replace it with apaper filter and spring.

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by Ironangel

What does the filter in the Quadrajet look like? Plug wires in good shape? Has the timing maybe changed because the dizzy possibly rotated (slipped) in the hole?

I have not checked the filter in the Qjet yet. I purchased a reman Qjet when I put the current 283 in a couple years ago because I didn't have the time or core carb to rebuild one myself. I've had the filter inline like in the picture above since I got the truck, so I wouldn't expect anything to clog up the filter in the Qjet, but I'll check it if the weather isn't too bad tomorrow.
I'll also check the plug wires and see if the dizzy has moved, thanks.

Originally Posted by AussieinNC

Change that fuel filter as its pleating is collapsing and will slow down fuel flow.

Check the filter in the Quadrajet, Remove the inlet fitting and if the filter is paper, replace it....if its an old bronze style filter, replace it with apaper filter and spring.

That filter didn't last long I'll have to see if there was any warranty on it. I'll try to check the Qjet filter tomorrow, thanks