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Rough Idle-How do I diagnose?

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I am still having a problem with a rough idle on my 292.The motor is stock and last year I added the "B" manifold and later distributor as well as a 390 CFM Holley(newer 8007 model).Plugs are good and wires are new.Plugs not showing any abnormal colors.The motor runs great at any speed-except idle.Carb is propely adjusted for mixture and turning screws in cuts off fuel as it should when working correctly.I have readjusted timing backing down a bit from maximum vacuum using the gauge instead of a timing light.I have done a check for vacuum leak and found nothing.If I use a compression gauge what am I looking for as far as possible burnt valves?This motor was rebuilt many years ago and its possible hardened seats were NOT installed at the time and I am thinking maybe valves are starting to go.Any other suggestions?The rough idle has only started a couple of months ago-was not there when I changed manifold etc.

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Forum Post Rough Idle-How do I diagnose? By oldcarmark ( 16 Years Ago )
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Forum Post Steve,Idle is set just above stall speed in drive.Enough that there is... By oldcarmark ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post Hi, i am wondering if you should go over the valve adjustment, just in... By aussiebill ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thanks for the input Bill.I have redone the adjustment 3 times and I... By oldcarmark ( 16 Years Ago )
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Forum Post Bill,At idle out of gear I have 19 inch vacuum with only a slight... By oldcarmark ( 16 Years Ago )
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Forum Post I have used a timing light on each plug wire to see if that plug is... By Tom Compton ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post Thanks Tom! Thats a good suggestion.Timing light along with the dwell... By oldcarmark ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post You might try disconnecting the vacuum line to the distributor and... By Ted ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post Mark,in the last year or so I've had a similar problem with 3 of my... By PWH42 ( 16 Years Ago )
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Forum Post Latest update.I checked the plugs one at a time by removing the... By oldcarmark ( 16 Years Ago )
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Forum Post Mark, generally most good engines at cranking speed show compression... By aussiebill ( 16 Years Ago )
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