Partially Blocked exhaust causing 4 bbl issues

montyman

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HI, my 85 Riv bogs when I stomp on it, but accelerates smoothly if it stays on 2 barrels. Vacumns and electronics are ok. He says it is likely a partially blocked exzhaust system.
Has anyone had this issue? Where would I start before I take it to an exhaust shop.only 20k miles on it, and the exhaust system is clean and rust free on the outside!
any help appreciated
Thanks
John
 
Did your mechanic check the choke pull off diaphragm?
In addition to cracking the choke open it slows the opening of the secondary air valve to prevent a bog.
 
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Wrenchmonkey had one for 260 canadian$, which is about what I would pay to cut it out and replace it with a pipe. I have done this before and it makes a car louder and serious exhaust smell.
Thanks!
 
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