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V8-7.0L

Rebuilt carburetors do, to some extent, come adjusted but the air fuel ratio and idle speed can be more finely tuned to the individual engine. In your circumstance, maybe the adjusting screws vibrated out of position during that first day...

I would try and disconnect the A/C compressor to see if the fuse still blows (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-check-fuses-by-rocco-lovetere). The compressor is the only thing that gets energized in all settings except economy. If this works and the fuse does not blow, then...

Hello. Depending on what the smoke looks like and also depending on what fluids you are losing would help me to determine the problem. If the smoke has a blue cast to it then it may be burning oil. If...

The carburetor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/carburetor-replacement) may need to be rebuilt or adjusted. The EGR system (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/exhaust-gas-recirculation-egr-valve-replacement) may also be causing the rough idle due to the EGR partly stuck open. The only way to isolate which one is causing the issue would...

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It is very possible the rear drum brakes are locked up. The rear wheels would need to be removed and the drums loosened up to restore rotation. You may want enlist the help of a mechanic, such as one from...

Hi. On older vehicles such as yours brakes are crucial due to the mass of the car. Drum brakes are known to last longer than disc brakes but do not hold the same stopping power and cooling ability. Wheel cycling...