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06-17-2004, 09:29 AM
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Got the engine timed
I timed the engine last night to 8 degrees above TDC. Then pulled the plugs, cleaned them and re-installed. I had 4 black ended plugs after all the cranking it took to start the pig.
Now that it's all done, it runs great and idles smooth, but................I have another question When I throttle it up I have a very small burst of white smoke come out of the top of the carb. Is this normal?? ALso it pops when i let off the gas but i figure thats because I have no exhaust on the thing and have no back pressure. Any ideas guys? You guys have been so great in helping me out and I thank everyone of you!!
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06-17-2004, 09:34 AM
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Finally she's running congrat's.... The small pop's it make's when letting off the gas is from no exhaust no big deal but I would get exhaust on it soon... I am not sure on the white smoke or is it a mist from the carb? Glad you finally got her running .....
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06-17-2004, 09:41 AM
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Put your exhaust on there,and try giving it a few more degrees on the timeing.My blazer runs best with 12 btdc,and my suburban at 10 btdc.I think I saw where You have HEI?
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06-17-2004, 09:42 AM
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Howzit?!?
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Glad it's runnin' smooth Bud!
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06-17-2004, 09:44 AM
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yeah, now I gotta get the rest of the MUTT together so I can drive it to the exhaust shop next week
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06-17-2004, 11:50 AM
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My Edelbrock carb does the same exact thing, when you give it the go go juice she spits a little white smog but it is normal, it means power!! well thats my theory anyways.
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06-17-2004, 07:17 PM
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Man, I know you're relieved, especially with all you went through to get it started. Now you're ready to ROCK.
George
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06-17-2004, 07:31 PM
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It sounds like you have got it on the run Dubie
 I agree with smokekiki, play with the timing to find the "sweet spot". i have seen the same stuff, some run better with a little less timing , & some like a little more.....every combo is different. just listen to what that little chev wants....& give it to her! best of luck,crazyL 
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06-17-2004, 10:02 PM
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thisolechevy - hahah i like your theory, i have lots on certain "things" and noises my truck makes....most of them resulting it "yep, must mean lots of power" heh heh heh.
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06-17-2004, 11:27 PM
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06-18-2004, 12:41 AM
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man i need to learn this stuff too, i wish i had you guys as neighbours, talking about getting things just right...sounds coool...i just get it driveable, imagine the possibilities
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06-18-2004, 09:22 AM
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I'm just learning as I go bud
I actually kearned how to time the engine from Horsepower TV believe it or not  I watched them do a cam swap on an old nomad station wagon and then they showed how to time it with a light. It's so damn easy that it only took me 2 minutes and it was done. Just keep asking questions, even if you think they may seem stupid, ask anything. Thats the only way to learn Thanks for all the great comments guys
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06-18-2004, 09:53 AM
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Still, rather have them making their stupid comments rather than have no show at all. The do some pretty fun projects. Glad you've got the timing all set - I will be doing that one of these days if the planets all align and luck is on my side.
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