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Rough Idling and Heavy Exhaust Smell??

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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Default Rough Idling and Heavy Exhaust Smell??

I've got a 1986 Silverado (gas) that has started idling rough. It starts up fine (a little rough until given strong gas), but after it warms up and is in gear, I can feel it idling rough. Also, I've noticed that it seems to be putting off a heavier exhaust smell now.

I assume it just needs a overall tune up (plugs, wires, etc), but I'm just trying to see if there's anything else that it could be too. Many thanks in advance!
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 1:17 PM
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Check air cleaner,also see if choke is opening properly. That has that half breed carb thats part mechanical and part electrical. Could be a saturated float.
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