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TIMSPEED · 11-24-2003, 10:09 PM

Ever since I put the new (Read: CORRECT) distributor in last week, it has been running like a champ!
The other day, I switched the advance springs around, to a set of aftermarket crane ones, that allow full 34º advanced timing to come in at 2800rpm. It also says to bump up base timing 2º past factory setting. (So I bumped it up to 8º.)
So then today, I went out to set my carb again. So, I warmed it up, while also setting the electric choke to bump up to 1500rpm. Then, once warm, I checked my float levels...BOTH were a touch too high, so I brought them both down to correct specs. (Where the fuel was JUST at the sight plug level, without spilling out.)
Then, popped the plugs back in, and set the idle and idle air mixture screws. Then took it out for a ride...
Welllllll, seems like I did SOMETHING right! Because on my narrow-band O² Sensor, it showed that I was at a perfect 840mv! YAY! Next, is tackling the job of the oil leak. (Which will be done by the shop that built the motor, for free under the warranty.)
So, I'm a happy camper right now!

phantom dually · 11-24-2003, 10:32 PM

Man you seem to run into alot of problems!! Thats the way it goes for me to.

Russell · 11-24-2003, 10:35 PM

Me three... I gotta do a total tuneup, carb, timing, etc... I've got a four day weekend coming up, I'll tackle it Friday.

toytruck · 11-25-2003, 12:35 AM

Tim, Feels good doesn't it.

Low87 · 11-25-2003, 10:52 AM

Good deal Tim!

**N2TRUX** · 11-25-2003, 11:06 AM

Looks like you have cured all your mechanical problems...for a while

Now it's time to get that thing lowered. Lets move on with your master plan. I still think you should wait till you can bag it....

11-24-2003, 10:09 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Update on my truck...WOO HOO! Ever since I put the new (Read: CORRECT) distributor in last week, it has been running like a champ! The other day, I switched the advance springs around, to a set of aftermarket crane ones, that allow full 34º advanced timing to come in at 2800rpm. It also says to bump up base timing 2º past factory setting. (So I bumped it up to 8º.) So then today, I went out to set my carb again. So, I warmed it up, while also setting the electric choke to bump up to 1500rpm. Then, once warm, I checked my float levels...BOTH were a touch too high, so I brought them both down to correct specs. (Where the fuel was JUST at the sight plug level, without spilling out.) Then, popped the plugs back in, and set the idle and idle air mixture screws. Then took it out for a ride... Welllllll, seems like I did SOMETHING right! Because on my narrow-band O² Sensor, it showed that I was at a perfect 840mv! YAY! Next, is tackling the job of the oil leak. (Which will be done by the shop that built the motor, for free under the warranty.) So, I'm a happy camper right now! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

11-24-2003, 10:32 PM	#2
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Man you seem to run into alot of problems!! Thats the way it goes for me to. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

11-24-2003, 10:35 PM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Me three... I gotta do a total tuneup, carb, timing, etc... I've got a four day weekend coming up, I'll tackle it Friday. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

11-25-2003, 12:35 AM	#4
toytruck 5-7 dropped 87 CC Dually Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: bay city mi Posts: 326	Tim, Feels good doesn't it. __________________ I rather be in my 77 Sanger Picklefork Jet Hydro!

11-25-2003, 10:52 AM	#5
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Good deal Tim! __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

11-25-2003, 11:06 AM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Looks like you have cured all your mechanical problems...for a while Now it's time to get that thing lowered. Lets move on with your master plan. I still think you should wait till you can bag it.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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