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From: Brandon MS
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Cliff from Brandon Ms, 1968 c3 427 tripower matching numbers car. Experiencing some gas on middle carb, i just rebuilt engine my first big block. Timing also a little hard to set and sink carbs and running a little hot. Would like to keep orininal. First timer posting.
Cliff from Brandon Ms, 1968 c3 427 tripower matching numbers car. Experiencing some gas on middle carb, i just rebuilt engine my first big block. Timing also a little hard to set and sink carbs and running a little hot. Would like to keep orininal. First timer posting.
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Kinda an update on 68 tripower, removed carbs as a fuel leak in center carb. Bought kit as it was coming from fuel diaphragm on bottom of carb. Forgive me for not being educated in mechanics. Hope kit has some details with it.
My Question to the guys here that are familiar with my set up, what is the easiest way to set timing after carbs are put back on? 427 L68 tripower all original with exception distributor is not points anymore and has a MSD box. I Rebuilt engine and was running until fuel leak and temp problems.
oh yea, my second car is a 68 SS Camaro ZZ430 clone, automatic that is an very nice ride.
My Question to the guys here that are familiar with my set up, what is the easiest way to set timing after carbs are put back on? 427 L68 tripower all original with exception distributor is not points anymore and has a MSD box. I Rebuilt engine and was running until fuel leak and temp problems.
oh yea, my second car is a 68 SS Camaro ZZ430 clone, automatic that is an very nice ride.