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There you go. Like Don said sbf's like a little advance. The 331 in my wagon runs at 12 degrees initial, with a total advance of 46 @ 3000 rpm....
These specs were for a 1971 Ford 302. You didn't say how early.
Echlin tune up specs 1984, initial timing set at 6 deg btdc @ 575 rpm no vac adv connected. Total vac adv 10 deg @ 20 in vacuum, total centrifugal...
Wow, When we first started out as a young married couple we were driving my 54 Ford street rod. Was the only car we had. Well, babies were coming...
Welcome from MT.
Hi from Montana. Welcome to the H.A.M.B.
Hi and welcome to the H.A.M.B.
Hi, welcome to the H.A.M.B .
Hands down, the winter of 2010-2011 in NW North Dakota. That storm lasted 70 days or so. I will never again complain about heat! Heat is a good...
There's another video too. Search "how to fix a new gas can". Guy drills a 1/2" hole and pops in a tire valve stem without the core. Walla,...
I don't know. Is it easier to be a poser the way things are?
Welcome from Montana. Nice 54. I got kin in Valpariso.
If the throttle butterflys are too far open it will be drawing fuel from the mains. If the power valve has a diaphragm leak it could be drawing...
Perfect, I can still hear the slap of the tailgate chains on the box. one of those was our family car till I was about 7. Got my drivers license...
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Anytime, I'll watch you thread.
That is just awsome! I was 14 and inherited my first 54 Mainline from my brother. It was up on blocks and half of the 272 was in the trunk. We...
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That shrinking disc is especially useful for what your trying to do. It's a low crown panel so little steps will go a long way. Worst thing that...
Nice Project, but I'm a little biased. That Dana 44 did'nt end up there, that was original equip. Should have a 4.27: 1 ratio in it. They get...
No, you cant turn it fast enough. Mike Miller's description above is pretty accurate.
Your dead timing method is correct for points but not for electronic. Place your engine at the initial timing advance, 12 degrees for instance....
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Hi from Montana. Nice bunch of rides.
Nice old iron there. Welcome from MT
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Sweet cars. Welcome from Montana.
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Knocking won't alsays mean scored or damaged crank. Worn or bad wrist pins "knock". More so do broken or collapsed pistons. If the rod bearings...
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