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10-05-2018, 03:29 PM
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ah jeez Patrick, i was hopin' to get lucky today. s
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10-06-2018, 03:24 PM
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OK, did manage to get out there a bit today...
watching the pump shot while my helper stomped the pedal, shows a great squirt X 5 or so. no failures, no dry pumps. plenty of fuel. Orange cam with screw in #2 slot. Base timing was 2° and should have been 10° BTDC. So, I actually set it at 12, but may go back to 10. Not suer why the timing was so retarded. let me drive her and see how we do, and i'll post the list. thanx again. s
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steve meltzer
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10-06-2018, 04:13 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by steve meltzer
Base timing was 2° and should have been 10° BTDC.
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Hmmm, must have been elves. They sneak in to garages at night and monkey with the carb settings, goof around with timing settings, loosen bolts, and perform other automotive mischief. I've actually sat up at night to try and catch them, but they're very clever and somehow know if you're waiting for them. One day I'll catch them though and then they'll pay....  |
10-06-2018, 05:31 PM
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i've never caught them either, but am sure they were sent by my ex. s
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steve meltzer
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10-07-2018, 05:03 AM
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Sounds like the timing has been retarding over time since last set.
Does happen with many distributors, especially if driving an oil pump.
Need to make sure the clamping actually works when the bolt is tightened.
Gary
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10-07-2018, 07:14 AM
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thanx Gary, let me drive the car and see how she does. I'm not sure why the timing swung to retarded, but i'll post the list. again, i appreciate your help. s
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10-07-2018, 07:17 AM
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thanx Gary, let me drive the car and see how she does. I'm not sure why the timing swung to retarded, but i'll post the list. again, i appreciate your help. s
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Maybe your ex snuck back in your garage and turned the distributor back. Nothing says "I love you" like a hole in the top of the piston....  |
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