Timing Issue
The timing setting according to the manual for my 1968 Camaro with a 396 big block is 4 degrees before TDC with the vacuum disconnected; however, it runs very poorly. So, I have bumped it up to 12 degrees before TDC and its running smoother. The question is: any other thoughts on what I've done or what I should do? And...the vacuum is connected to the 750 Holley carb - should it be connected to the intake manifold?
Thanks in advance...Jamie M |
is it all original or has it been worked on before?? What I mean is has the distributor been removed before, timing cover changed or anything like that. 12 seems kinda high
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No, it is not all original. The distributer was switched out before I got the car for an electronic distributer...an early 70's model I believe...and I can only assume the timing cover was at the very least removed. I've measured TDC and the crank and the piston are correct - I have to check valve timing next, but don't know the timing on it either.
Gotta love these old cars... |
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