Hello, my name is Danian.
I have a 1985 Chevy g30 Minnie Winnie everything ran fine until I had some 'mechanic' on palm and McKinley here in Fresno, CA Do some tune up work. As well as replacing the carburetor, all vacuum hoses, power steering pump, hoses, and fuel pump.
Now at a cold start, it is hard to get it started. It will barely whine and sounds like something Is not catching correctly, so it won't start. If I try again I have to pump the gas fast to get it almost started and sometime it will work.
Also once started, when it's at idle it is idle way way too high. To the point where when I eventually turn it off it almost always backfires from the rear.
Also i have issues after warm up and i begin to drive, it will sometimes lose power and turn off.about a block of driving.
Also, lights turn off and have to jump the battery but most times that doesn't work.
I just have to let it sit for a few minutes and try again.
I already checked the plug wires to ensure they are in order and according to the diagram I found online, they are correct.
I was hoping someone would be able to possibly help with advice on how to diagnose &fix problems. That would greatly be appreciated.
Since these problems occurred after the mechanic, I went back to the shop to discuss and get it corrected but they guy, Jesse, No longer runs or owns the shop. So I am stuck finding another person I can trust to do the work or I am going to have to do it myself. Which I don't mind because I am competent enough.. I just need some advice on what to do or what to check.
Please anyone, any tips? Advice? Recommendations?
Thank you all and I look forward to hearing your feedback.
-Danian