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Old Kimmer was right... the timing was WAYYY too advanced. I backed it down to 12 degrees BTDC(static) and the problem went away. It also help cure the sluggishness from idle. Car still isn't what I expected, but it is definately better than before. I want to thank you for you advice.:angel9:

The mixture is right on at idle and it seems to happen only when I am cruising and not accelerating.. actually it happens more during de- accelerating....not sure if it is a vacuum leak.... could be wrong,....

I don't know how else to describe it... I put a relatively moderate camshaft in my 318 (0.030) over, with port matched swirl heads(1.78 in/1.6 ex). The car has the 1 5/8 headers and a Weiand Intake and a Holley 600 Vacuum. The car ran great with the stock cam with the above mods, but after...

For what it is worth, I bought and used a pressure washer to remove most of the gunk then followed it by a rag soaked in a solvent to remove the thin layer of oil/grease the pressure washer left behind. I did this approach as opposed to buying a sand blaster 'cause I can use the pressure washer...

Probably one of the most important tools you can bring if you don't have one already is a cell phone with a charger that fits in your cigar lighter. Even better would be a Blackberry with internet. That way if you get into real trouble you can mapquest any part store that is nearby and you...

I know the feeling about getting pumped working on your own engine. Trying to get it to perform like you want to and have it reliable. I am doing just that and with the help with the likes of AdamR, 388Dart and Moper along with the rest of the senior members, you just can't go wrong...

Now that makes some sense. So from what I understand, the pin supplied with the piston is the pin I use to make my rod/piston assembly a full floating assembly because my rod is bushed for floating pin and not pressed and all I need is some spiro locks to keep the pin in place.... How is...

I am building a some what of an unusual stroker 318 and have a quick question with some more soon to follow since this is going to be my first engine build and leave it to me to make it a stroker. Anyways, I have a set of 340 Rods that are bushed. I also have a set of pistons that are for...

I hear Mule tastes like chicken.... lol... funny story...

Did you plan on sharing that Bud Light? Oh yea.. get rid of that bungy cord holding your battery!

I think you should put on a set of 14" Bias-Ply Red Lines and see if you can lay 1320 ft black stripes. LOL :toothy7: