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Forum: Small Block Talk 12-19-2004, 09:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,013
Posted By NickRCarter
Hi Randy, Had a chance today as the roads are now...

Hi Randy, Had a chance today as the roads are now dry, to take the car out for a quick test drive. It ran very smoothly, no detonation and very very responsive. So at the moment I have 10 degrees...
Forum: Small Block Talk 12-16-2004, 10:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,013
Posted By NickRCarter
Hi Fred, Thanks for that. I have tried increasing...

Hi Fred, Thanks for that. I have tried increasing the initial, but it just results in difficult starting and stress on the starter and a desire to keep running when switching off. It also was no as...
Forum: Small Block Talk 12-16-2004, 08:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,013
Posted By NickRCarter
Hi Randy, Some success, put in Moroso weights....

Hi Randy,
Some success, put in Moroso weights. Now I get 24 degrees mechanical with an initial of 10 degrees, so total of 34 degrees which sounds safe to me for the moment until I can get the Bad...
Forum: Small Block Talk 12-14-2004, 12:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,013
Posted By NickRCarter
Thanks Randy, I really do appreciate your time. I...

Thanks Randy, I really do appreciate your time. I would hope that there is no slack in the chain as it is a new motor, but I will check that.
I have made some progress. I have installed a third set...
Forum: Small Block Talk 12-14-2004, 10:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,013
Posted By NickRCarter
Thanks Fred. If you ask me I've always thought...

Thanks Fred. If you ask me I've always thought the damn things were back to front but they will only fit one way round.But there is definitely something binding but I'm not sure where exactly. It...
Forum: Small Block Talk 12-14-2004, 09:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,013
Posted By NickRCarter
Thanks Fred, I knew what you meant. Randy,...

Thanks Fred, I knew what you meant.

Randy, Idle set a 10 degrees. Weights removed motor restarted. Rev to 1500rpm timing advanced to 35-38 degrees give or take, Vacuum line removed of course.
I...
Forum: Small Block Talk 12-14-2004, 08:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,013
Posted By NickRCarter
Hi Randy, You Guys are really on the ball!!...

Hi Randy,

You Guys are really on the ball!! Fred's comment was excellent as that is exactly what I have been doing this morning. And yes it looks like the weights were being restricted by the...
Forum: Small Block Talk 12-14-2004, 12:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,013
Posted By NickRCarter
Randy, The springs are tight and have to be...

Randy,

The springs are tight and have to be stretched slightly onto their posts. If I remove the weights and the centre plate I can see how the range of movement is limited by the slot and pin...
Forum: Small Block Talk 12-13-2004, 10:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,013
Posted By NickRCarter
Hi Randy, Thanks for that prompt reply. I've...

Hi Randy,

Thanks for that prompt reply. I've revved it up to 4000rpm. I think it is settling back to its retarded position because each time I have the cap off and change the springs it commences...
Forum: Small Block Talk 12-13-2004, 10:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,013
Posted By NickRCarter
Mechanical Advance

On checking my mechanical advance with my dial back timing light it showed only 10 degrees of mechanical advance. The dizzy is a GM HEI with a MSD 6AL. A call to MSD Tech told me that the light will...
Forum: Tech Tips 11-25-2004, 09:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,035
Posted By NickRCarter
Problem solved !!! Whilst doing the run...

Problem solved !!!
Whilst doing the run referred to in my previous post where I used a bolt to force open the secondaries after 3/4 throttle had been applied. I noticed that the paper clip on the...
Forum: Tech Tips 11-23-2004, 09:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,035
Posted By NickRCarter
Update. I have tried as a temporary measure, the...

Update. I have tried as a temporary measure, the bolt trick in the linkage between the throttle and secondaries link. I did this in such a way that the secondaries only open in the last 1/4 of the...
Forum: Tech Tips 11-21-2004, 09:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,035
Posted By NickRCarter
Thanks Tom, I'll look at the main jets etc...

Thanks Tom,

I'll look at the main jets etc and perhaps fine tune the timing. Then test with the performance meter I have. Not looking for stunning off standing times, as I respect my drivetrain,...
Forum: Tech Tips 11-21-2004, 05:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,035
Posted By NickRCarter
Its taken a time for the weather to allow me to...

Its taken a time for the weather to allow me to play. I checked the linkage, as far as I can see the secondaries are prevented from opening until the throttle is advanced about a quarter open, then...
Forum: Tech Tips 11-14-2004, 01:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,035
Posted By NickRCarter
Thanks Randy, I shall check that out tomorrow....

Thanks Randy,
I shall check that out tomorrow. With regards the paper clip, this tip was taken from the Holley site. It is placed around the actuating rod at the top against the base of the...
Forum: Tech Tips 11-14-2004, 08:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,035
Posted By NickRCarter
Was there anything in particular you wanted spelt...

Was there anything in particular you wanted spelt in English !
Forum: Tech Tips 11-14-2004, 07:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,035
Posted By NickRCarter
No they are definitely not opening. The paper...

No they are definitely not opening. The paper clip is at the top of the rod. When the diaphragm is retracted by vacuum this rod goes upwards. So any actuation would move the clip downwards. The only...
Forum: Tech Tips 11-14-2004, 12:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,035
Posted By NickRCarter
Yes the car is being tested on the road, during...

Yes the car is being tested on the road, during which WOT is used in 2nd and 3rd. The car has plenty of power and response during the initial aceleration, especially when the throttle is moved with...
Forum: Tech Tips 11-13-2004, 02:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,035
Posted By NickRCarter
Holley Vacuum Secondaries

Hi there, I have a SBC 383 with 750 Holley. The cam is an Isky Mega hyd race cam, Canfield heads and MSD 6AL. The engine is in A GD 427 weighing 1086 kilos.
So far I have been able to get the...
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