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Lead Driver
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From: On the Edge of the Desert
I got the intake and carb on.
I had a problem with my big HEI distributor not clearing the intake runner. So I had to Make a small spacer ring to jack my distributor up about .090". Then I took my biggest double cut file and made a few strokes across the manifold. I got enough clearance now.
It drives a lot smoother, and I can tell it has more power. But I still think I have the miss. I haven't had much time to tune it and play with it yet. I got it out for a test drive after I set the timing quick then I had to go to work for the day.
I had a problem with my big HEI distributor not clearing the intake runner. So I had to Make a small spacer ring to jack my distributor up about .090". Then I took my biggest double cut file and made a few strokes across the manifold. I got enough clearance now.
It drives a lot smoother, and I can tell it has more power. But I still think I have the miss. I haven't had much time to tune it and play with it yet. I got it out for a test drive after I set the timing quick then I had to go to work for the day.
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From: Four Oaks, NC
I got the intake and carb on.
I had a problem with my big HEI distributor not clearing the intake runner. So I had to Make a small spacer ring to jack my distributor up about .090". Then I took my biggest double cut file and made a few strokes across the manifold. I got enough clearance now.
It drives a lot smoother, and I can tell it has more power. But I still think I have the miss. I haven't had much time to tune it and play with it yet. I got it out for a test drive after I set the timing quick then I had to go to work for the day.
I had a problem with my big HEI distributor not clearing the intake runner. So I had to Make a small spacer ring to jack my distributor up about .090". Then I took my biggest double cut file and made a few strokes across the manifold. I got enough clearance now.
It drives a lot smoother, and I can tell it has more power. But I still think I have the miss. I haven't had much time to tune it and play with it yet. I got it out for a test drive after I set the timing quick then I had to go to work for the day.
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From: On the Edge of the Desert
It hurts you, it's killing me.
It doesn't seem to run as bad, as it did. But it's probably just me.
Once I have time to mess with it I'll know what's going on again.
It doesn't seem to run as bad, as it did. But it's probably just me.
Once I have time to mess with it I'll know what's going on again.
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From: On the Edge of the Desert
Well after driving it a bit I've noticed a couple things.
#1, it pulls way harder above 2500 rpm than it did.
#2, it doesn't have any low end power anymore. I used to be able to smoke tires around every corner and away from every stop if I wanted. But now I can't even get them to spin. ( this is a big problem for me, I like to be ABLE TO burn rubber)
#3, it doesn't start as easily as it used to.
I take it that This is all linked to improper tuning of the new carb.
#1, it pulls way harder above 2500 rpm than it did.
#2, it doesn't have any low end power anymore. I used to be able to smoke tires around every corner and away from every stop if I wanted. But now I can't even get them to spin. ( this is a big problem for me, I like to be ABLE TO burn rubber)
#3, it doesn't start as easily as it used to.
I take it that This is all linked to improper tuning of the new carb.
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From: Phoenix, Az.
Well after driving it a bit I've noticed a couple things.
#1, it pulls way harder above 2500 rpm than it did.
#2, it doesn't have any low end power anymore. I used to be able to smoke tires around every corner and away from every stop if I wanted. But now I can't even get them to spin. ( this is a big problem for me, I like to be ABLE TO burn rubber)
#3, it doesn't start as easily as it used to.
I take it that This is all linked to improper tuning of the new carb.
#1, it pulls way harder above 2500 rpm than it did.
#2, it doesn't have any low end power anymore. I used to be able to smoke tires around every corner and away from every stop if I wanted. But now I can't even get them to spin. ( this is a big problem for me, I like to be ABLE TO burn rubber)
#3, it doesn't start as easily as it used to.
I take it that This is all linked to improper tuning of the new carb.
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From: On the Edge of the Desert
I have the dizzy hooked up to timed vacuum, not full vacuum. I will look at the PDF later when I get home.
Is the edelbrock ever going to have the same low end power and start as easily a the old autolite did? If not I might take it back off.
Is the edelbrock ever going to have the same low end power and start as easily a the old autolite did? If not I might take it back off.
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From: Phoenix, Az.
It is tuneable. What do you have the timing set at? Timing off or a vacuum leak can cause this. Like maybe the Brake Booster bad and acting as a leak as an example. Was the carb used or brand spanking new?
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From: On the Edge of the Desert
I've got the timing at 10-12btc Carb was used, but I rebuilt it. Really simple carbs the edelbrocks. I'm a fan, but not if it won't run good.
As far as vacuum goes I've just got the tranny dizzy and PCV.
As far as vacuum goes I've just got the tranny dizzy and PCV.
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From: Phoenix, Az.
Ah. Then you know about the jets and metering rods for the primarys. Read your plugs and see if it's running to fat or too lean. I've heard in the past it's one step in rods for every 2 steps in jets. PO might have at one time went 3 steps in the jets. Eddy uses fatter (richer) jets and rods in the secondaries. Just for S&G swap out the rods and jets front to back temporarilly and see if your low end comes in. If so there are the jets and rods you should buy.
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From: On the Edge of the Desert
I checked out the plugs. They all look nice and clean with a touch of red on the hot side. Except for cylinder 7. It had heavy black soot deposits on it, but it was still firing.
I think I must have some kind of oil control problem on the valves of 7.
I think I must have some kind of oil control problem on the valves of 7.