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blazin3gen
09-06-2003, 09:24 PM
ok well we have been workin on the 88 LX we got, well we replaced the engine went through 2 carbs and it gots a problem, The car starts fine, revs fine, but when put in reverse or drive it shakes violantly and turns off. we think its a loose or ripped vacuum hose. are there any vital hoses that we should check?

Carb engines are such a bitch!

MrBen
09-06-2003, 09:36 PM
http://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?threadid=13390&highlight=drive+reverse

This help? lol

blazin3gen
09-06-2003, 10:20 PM
we already adjusted the idle screw

A Dawg Jr
09-06-2003, 10:24 PM
fuel pump, fuel filter???

3G Jester
09-06-2003, 10:46 PM
well just keep it in neutral and try to go down hill where ever you go :)

blazin3gen
09-06-2003, 10:54 PM
:flip: Thanks for the help ya worthless bastard :D

A20A1
09-07-2003, 12:44 AM
http://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=128602

Check the vacuum lines mentioned in the thread above.

And check you battery connections

you entire ignition system

and ground wires.

3G Jester
09-07-2003, 09:40 PM
Originally posted by blazin3gen
:flip: Thanks for the help ya worthless bastard :D

:lol :lol :lol

A20A1
09-07-2003, 10:00 PM
Did you check for missing ground wires?

there are 2 main ones (besides the one from the battery post)... the one to the radiator support from the valve cover and the other one is from a wire harness near the starter and it connects to the thermostat housing.