swing69
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The engine is finally running, after the intake coolant debacle of this past June. I just wanted to post the carb/timing if anyone is interested.
.020 over pistons, stock heads 84 318- all new bearings / seals... timing set has Dakota tensioner.
Cam: Sum-6901
Dist: Jegs Electronic
Control: Orange box.
Carb: 1406 Edebrock.
Intake: Edelbrock Perform 318-340-360
Results on set up:
Initial timing: 13*
Mech. advance: 23* total advance 36*
15" Hg vacuum at idle.
Connected dist to maniold vacuum: vacuum advance 5*
Timing with vacuum, at idle roughly 18* - - still pulling 15" Hg
Idle screws: 1 1/2 out.
running good!
.020 over pistons, stock heads 84 318- all new bearings / seals... timing set has Dakota tensioner.
Cam: Sum-6901
Dist: Jegs Electronic
Control: Orange box.
Carb: 1406 Edebrock.
Intake: Edelbrock Perform 318-340-360
Results on set up:
Initial timing: 13*
Mech. advance: 23* total advance 36*
15" Hg vacuum at idle.
Connected dist to maniold vacuum: vacuum advance 5*
Timing with vacuum, at idle roughly 18* - - still pulling 15" Hg
Idle screws: 1 1/2 out.
running good!