Alright, I've been told both stories at this point. Some tell me I've got a carb problem, some tell me it's an engine problem.

I've got gas getting into my engine oil, getting less than 10 mpg, and the car stalls whenever I let up off the gas.

I've been told that it is a stuck needle in the carb, but I've also been told that it could be an engine compression problem. What are your thoughts? Please help. I honestly have no idea what I am doing and need to take it somewhere to have it taken care of. I am on a tight budget, though, and don't have a lot of money to be throwing at it for diagnostics.

 

Look for the writeup on tuning the idle, and the one on troubleshooting the carb.

www.sterlingmetalworks.com

Good luck...

 

1. check for vacuum leaks.
2. get a few cans of carburetor cleaner, take the carb off and clean it thoroughly.
3. check your plugs, cap and rotor