centrifugal advance springs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

85 K5 · 12-01-2002, 12:08 AM

I know this subject has been run into the ground but I'd like to know how far off I am on my interpretation.
Mild pinging happens on part throttle after lock up in 4th gear. RPM ranges are 1000 to 1600. Stock 350 with rv cam. Two blue springs, cannister nine turns out and lockout at last notch, providing 12 additional vacuum advance degrees. Initial at 12. I would think that under these conditions intake vacuum would be low, around 5, providing minimal vacuum advance. I'd like to leave initial at 12, it seems to have better power there. Does this mean there is too much centrifugal advance? Would it help to go with one blue spring and one stock?

12-01-2002, 12:08 AM	#1
85 K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spring TX Posts: 113	centrifugal advance springs I know this subject has been run into the ground but I'd like to know how far off I am on my interpretation. Mild pinging happens on part throttle after lock up in 4th gear. RPM ranges are 1000 to 1600. Stock 350 with rv cam. Two blue springs, cannister nine turns out and lockout at last notch, providing 12 additional vacuum advance degrees. Initial at 12. I would think that under these conditions intake vacuum would be low, around 5, providing minimal vacuum advance. I'd like to leave initial at 12, it seems to have better power there. Does this mean there is too much centrifugal advance? Would it help to go with one blue spring and one stock? __________________ 350 Crate 10 bolt 3.73 2.5 lift 32x11.50 1904 Edelbrock http://www.oplnk.net/~spirit/K5front.jpg

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.