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Unluckily just idle.
I have to take my time tomorrow and just keep trying different combinations of timing and mixtures. I did go to a autoshop earlier and they...
It´s starting to sink in :p Vacuum takes care of needed advance on low rpm when engine still is able to create vacuum and when rpm increases and...
It´s up there on the original carb, where it´s supposed to be on these Blueflames. Also, when I unplugged it from the carb and sucked it, it moves...
What does "clocking the rope seal" mean? Sorry, english isn´t my strong point.
Agreed, the placement of the bb and pointer are plain stupid. Anyway, I do have a timing light and I´ve used it on many cars and occasions with...
I agree about the octane selector, it´s there just to ease minor adjustments By the owner/mechanic. Still I can´t seem to figure out why there is...
Actually there is three on these engines. Normal vacuum, mechanical + octane selector. Still, that doesn´t explain the turning on my dizzy. Here´s...
Should revving advance the spark time not retard it? Let´s say constant 1500rpm and the advance should be there with vacuum (not weight/springs)?
Ok, thanks. Maybe you can help me with this other problem too. Why does the dizzy move clockwise while revving? Oh, I may just have found the...
Yes, that I found out searching the net. Hopefully better mileage and a bit more torque. Shall I do something different doing a tune up....
What´s wrong here? Been driving this car for a few days not being satisfied how it runs and decided to do something about it. It´s a -54 235 with...
I just realised (after checking the cast numbers) that my -54 Chevy has a -56 or later head (cast 3836848). How is it different to earlier head?
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