Re: IML: Engine problems

["Dave" <Wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

1. Check the vacuum advance hose to make sure it comes from a port ABOVE the 
throttle plate
2. Examine the mechanical advance to make sure it moves freely, and that the 
springs are in good shape amd working properly.
3. Check for vacuum leaks in all the usual places around the carb base, 
manifold to head joint, etc


David C. Wilker Jr.
USAF (RET)

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "JAY D'ANGELO" <cadij@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 10:46 PM
Subject: IML: Engine problems


> Just put a brand new long block 413 in my 64 Imp Convt., but it doesn't 
> idle properly and is very sluggish off the line.  We did a new PS unit, 
> water pump, radiator, master brake cylinder, coil, points, condenser, cap, 
> wires, plugs and an Edelbrock 1406.
>
> We set the plug gap at 35, points at 16 and the dwell dropped to 21.  I 
> hooked up the vacuum advance hose to the driver side port on the carb and 
> wired the electric choke thru the whatumacacallit on the firewall.
>
> we set the timing to 10 and got it to idle smooth, then it would get rough 
> in gear, like it had a vacuum leak.  Then we were able to get it falrly 
> smooth by readjusting the distributor and it roared in park.  In gear, 
> it's smooth but slow off the line and pings.
>
> My mechanic is tearing his hair out and I'm not too happy, either.
>
> Any suggestions on this one?
>
> Jay
>
>
>
>
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