New engine issues

And just for info, while the pistons may say they are for 9:1, the reality is going to be around 8:1; the compression readings confirm that.
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And...... whatever the cam actually is..... at 120psi, it’s probably a bit too big.
I’d be verifying that with a different gauge though before I got too carried away....... since it does seem have good vacuum.

As has been said..... verify the timing, fuel pressure, fresh gas, etc....... put a kit in the carb, leave the vacuum advance off for now, set timing to 36* “total”.

Looks like this is the cam:
  • Advance:
    • 4
  • Application:
    • 1964-1986 CHRYSLER 273,340,360
      ,
    • 1967-1985 CHRYSLER 318
  • Aspiration:
    • Naturally Aspirated
  • Block Type:
    • V
  • Brand:
    • Erson Cams
  • Cam Type:
    • HYDRAULIC FLAT TAPPET
  • CID:
    • 340
      ,
    • 273
      ,
    • 318
      ,
    • 340
      ,
    • 360
  • Duration @ .050:
    • 214/214
  • Duration Advertised:
    • 292/292
  • Grind Number:
    • TQ20H
  • Gross Lift:
    • .449/.449
  • Lobe Center:
    • 112
  • Make:
    • CHRYSLER
  • Part Name:
    • Engine Camshaft
  • RPM Range:
  • Valve Lash:
    • .000/.000
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Who knows where they’re measuring that 292* from.

I’d have used something more like a Comp 260H or the 700 Voodoo.