Engine problems

Ok, I have discovered a new problem (of course). I finally got the '67 out for a test drive, and discovered some sort of idling problem...at least I think that's what it is. It's a 305 SBC with a Quadrajet carb. I can turn the key and it immediately starts up and purrs like a kitten. High idle is fine, and after it warms up, low runs fine too. I can rev the engine and it doesn't choke out at all...sounds great. I take it out for a drive, and once I start slowing down and come to a stop, the engine dies unless I hit the gas. Any ideas?

 

Have you solved this problem yet? There is a dashpot (what I call it) mounted under the throttle at the carb that slows down the throttle return that will help with this problem.

 

The Quadrajets are great carburetors, but I think you need to do some studying to be able to adjust them properly. I'd take a look on Amazon for a book to get some background - http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=stripbooks&field-keywords=quadrajet&x=0&y=0

 

Great! Thanks for the input. I was sick earlier this week so I didn't get to do any playing around with it. I'll check into it this evening or tomorrow.