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I had a similar experience happen to me last weekend. The stud broke leaving about 1/2" sticking out. I found a nut that would slip over the stud and was fairly snug. I welded the nut to the stud and while it was still glowing hot I put a wrench on it and got it to break loose. After that it was...

I have been checking the voltage with the power wire connected to the correct terminal on the dist cap. I had the meter set and had the terminals connected to the dist not just the wire. I was checking the voltage as I was trying to start the engine with the key. I am going to take the pickup...

Ok full 12v power coming in and while turning over. The dist is still not sending signal to the coil to fire.

That sounds like the problem. This is the second one they have sent me because of this problem:violent1:

I have actually been checking the firing of this dist by a in line spark tester and by putting a test light on the - terminal on the coil.

Yes it is a new install. I will double check tonight to make sure I wasnt misreading my meter that I have 12v.

Here is the link to the ebay listing http://www.ebay.com/itm/331064678417?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 As for the ballast what I did (and this may be my problem) I completely removed the wire that went to the + side of the coil and replaced the wire with a with a 12v...

I will get a link and more info about the dist in the morning when I get to my computer. This is a new dist to replace my points style. I am starting with the key

I had read that you are not supposed to check them without every plug wire connected and that is the way I have checked it. Just like it would run just spun by hand

Lol I did forget to put the rotor on once but I solved that problem. This is the second one they have sent me doing the same thing. How do I check the relutor gap?

Yes it is. I'm convinced its something stupid that I'm doing wrong so that's not a stupid question

That is something I thought about and ran a ground wire from the motor to the body and it made no difference

I got one of the Pro comp hei distributors (I know some on here say they are junk) to replace the points dist in my 72 scamp. With a solid 12v power the dist does not fire. With the dist pulled out and it grounded I can turn it by hand and it fires. I have tried running a dedicated ground wire...

Looks identical to the one on my 99 ram

Yes that is the sound I am looking for

The mention of the headers to a 2 1/2" to 40 series flowmasters is a great sound! I have it on my 99 ram with a 318. I'm in a small town and I can be heard and identified just by the sound. I made the comment about hiding parts from the wife but in all reality if we have the extra cash she...

RustyRatRod I am sorry if I misled you that was not my intention at all. I do appreciate all the advise and I will try to be more clear in the future.

I guess the best part of all of this is that I have the bare block sitting on the engine stand. As of right now I am gathering information to make sure I do things correctly and dont end up wasting money on regrets.

I forgot to mention I have speed pro 9.0:1 Hypereutectic pistons for this

Well first off if my wife finds out I'm out trying to impress ladies she will be waiting at home with a big stick :violent1: lol. My car will mostly be used on the street but occasionally it might make a pass or two. My goal is to have the good sounding choppy idle and decent performance for the...

If it is going to idle smooth then I will probably look to upgrade. Gotta have the good lopey sound lol

Im building a 360 for my scamp right now the budget is tight. Its basically stock bottom end with a set of 2.02 j heads on top with a holley street dominator intake and a edelbrock 1405 carb. Car has a 904 and have a 3200 stall converter coming from a trade. The car will mostly be used running...

:lurk: Very interesting read!

Thanks everyone for the input! This weekend I will take out the ridge and hone the cylinders then I will measure piston to wall clearance and see where I need to go next.

I thought about taking one of the stock rings and put it in the ridge and check with a feeler gauge and then repeat further down in the cylinder to double check my differences

I have no hone the cylinders yet but plan on doing that this weekend. If I try hard u can hang a nail on it. My reason for questioning is my dad says to remove the ridge, my father in law says to bore it

I am trying to get my 72 Scamp back together and running but unfortunately I am on a fairly tight budget. The 318 that I put in the car when I was 16 has been sitting for about 12-13 years and at some point the carb was removed without me knowing. I have a 360 out of a 73 van and decided if I...

Not a problem! If he passes I do want it

I would definitely be interested in the manual

Nope keeps me in the same spot :banghead: