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Hi this is my first post got a 66 whit a289 installed edlebrock 1406 brand new starts fine run's very high on choke when i snap the pedal to disengage high idle it starts back firing and stalls i have 7 pounds of fuel pressure could this be the problem
 

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Check your timing ,but it also sounds like a vacuum leak .A vacuum leak will idle fine with the choke on ,but may not with it off .
 
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