Fuel and ignition revamping (solved?)

MomsDuster said

With the FI it would idle well. Had the timing at 18 initial and 36 all in at 3k. It was around 10” in drive at idle. It would bounce the timing around at idle to compensate for cam and other conditions. Definitely a benefit with the FI.

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OK. Then it does seem like the benefit of additional timing at idle is the effect on the idle circuit. I don't see why else it would run strong with 18* in gear with FI and not so with the carb. Need to find some Carter/Rochester guys that have run them on radical engines. Its done. Just less common.
This is about all I know is the theory.
Operational theory of the Carter idle restricions & air bleeds

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