Chryco,
Thanks for the info on fixing the lack of travel on the distributor. The problem originally started out as a possible vacuum issue with the carb. That led into checking timing which I thought or believed I needed to connect the time port vacuum up the vacuum adv on the dist. After checking that set up I found the following: Initial Timing 22 + Vacuum Adv 25 + Mech Adv 22 = 67
By the way - Engine info: 440 bored 0.030"over, not a stock cam but not sure how large of one I have, Edelbrock 1803 800CFM Thunder Series 4BBL
SO, I disconnected the vacuum adv plugged off the port on the carb and vac adv which should leave me in the neighborhood of 22 initial and 22 mech adv = 44/45 ish total timing. Question is:
1. Is 22 intial to much?
2. Is 45 total to high?
3. I have read along with what others posted on hear that initial should be around 15 and total no more than 38. But I am not sure with the Cam what affect it would have on timing. I only have the following information on the cam:
Crane Cam 64-120-87(not sure if that is a part #), Gross Valve Lift Int: .450", Exh: 455", Intake Valve to Piston clearance 0.200+, Exhaust Valve to Piston Clearance 0.200"+, Valve Spring Installed Height 1.880", Valve Spring Seat Pressure: 105 pounds, Valve Spring Open Pressure: 298 pounds.
For now, I am just trying to determine if the timing is ok?
If it is, great I will go back to the carb and focus there as I know if is running way too rich.
If not, my problem is if I turn the distributor back any further the engine runs way to rough. I cannot determine why I cant hit the 15* mark if that is where I need to be?
Chryco, I apologize for being long winded but wanted to give you all the information I could.....
T1971Chally
