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nejeff · 08-14-2003, 08:59 PM

Hi,

I'm a novice at these things but I pride myself at figuring these things out. Can't do it this time. Here's the story:

Put 307 in my 72 and did the following:

Changed plugs .035, New wires + cap, condenser, rotor + points new, rebuilt 2-barrel out of the box.

I set the dwell at 30 and the timing at 8 btdc but it is still acting like it's getting too much gas and feels like it's just a screw turn or something away from running good. It feels like it's being held back some. Some hesitation and a little backfiring.

I have adjusted only the idle screw on carb.

What's the proper way to get this baby tuned? What am I missing here?

Thanks guys

08-14-2003, 08:59 PM	#1
nejeff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 63	Having trouble "dialing it in" HELP! Hi, I'm a novice at these things but I pride myself at figuring these things out. Can't do it this time. Here's the story: Put 307 in my 72 and did the following: Changed plugs .035, New wires + cap, condenser, rotor + points new, rebuilt 2-barrel out of the box. I set the dwell at 30 and the timing at 8 btdc but it is still acting like it's getting too much gas and feels like it's just a screw turn or something away from running good. It feels like it's being held back some. Some hesitation and a little backfiring. I have adjusted only the idle screw on carb. What's the proper way to get this baby tuned? What am I missing here? Thanks guys __________________ 72' Chevy Super Cheyenne LWB 72' Chevy C-10 (307 Parts Truck)