Timing and Vacuum
08-12-2013, 06:36 PM
#41
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Not that you'll be speeding the idle up much, but don't forget ,keep resetting the static timing , each time you adjust the idle speed.
Cause as you increase the idle up , you'll bump up the timing, be it not much , so keep checking one against the other.
You will need to end up with the idle you want ,say 700-800, if its auto ,
with the timing you want at idle, say 12 deg.
Cause as you increase the idle up , you'll bump up the timing, be it not much , so keep checking one against the other.
You will need to end up with the idle you want ,say 700-800, if its auto ,
with the timing you want at idle, say 12 deg.
Scott
08-12-2013, 07:31 PM
#42
Racer
On my vette, mechanical advance starts to kick around 1400 rpm which is way above normal idle speed for either auto or manual.
08-12-2013, 11:38 PM
#43
Racer
Thread Starter
Mine IS an auto, and I have an Edelbrock 600cfm carb. When it does, I turn the key and she fires back into life effortlessly. What is a TI module? I will get the fuel pump done this week and will keep everyone updated.
08-23-2013, 10:00 AM
#44
Racer
Thread Starter
Update - changed my fuel pump, and now.... she fires up for about 2 seconds and dies. FML. I am at a loss, and ready just do an LS swap. Anyone want to buy this motor?!
08-23-2013, 10:38 AM
#45
Killingsworth, this will probably not be a popular opinion, but it may be time to take the car to a professional. I looked at your original post, and today is the one-month anniversary of your original post. I can sense your frustration and you have made a valiant effort, but there comes a point, where you just need to take it to someone that does this for a living. Ultimately it will be cheaper than continuing to throw parts at the car in hopes that something will fix it. My wife accuses me of doing that on my 74 sometimes, she says, "You don't know you are just guessing." Hate to say it, but sometimes that is true. I think it is time to cut your losses and send the car to a pro.
Just my $0.02
John
Just my $0.02
John
08-23-2013, 10:45 AM
#46
Racer
Thread Starter
Killingsworth, this will probably not be a popular opinion, but it may be time to take the car to a professional. I looked at your original post, and today is the one-month anniversary of your original post. I can sense your frustration and you have made a valiant effort, but there comes a point, where you just need to take it to someone that does this for a living. Ultimately it will be cheaper than continuing to throw parts at the car in hopes that something will fix it. My wife accuses me of doing that on my 74 sometimes, she says, "You don't know you are just guessing." Hate to say it, but sometimes that is true. I think it is time to cut your losses and send the car to a pro.
Just my $0.02
John
Just my $0.02
John
08-25-2013, 08:51 AM
#48
Excellent news Killingsworth!!! I know how relieved you must be. The good news in all of this is that you learned some more about your car and that is always a good thing.
John
John