Too lean, or just needs shielded wires?

[Cobra #3170]

Check your ignition timing if have not already done so, retarded timing will really heat up exhaust manifolds in a hurry.

[donraye]

Originally Posted by Cobra #3170

Check your ignition timing if have not already done so, retarded timing will really heat up exhaust manifolds in a hurry.

What I did with the timing was to find TDC on number one.( I also confirmed that by the crank/cam key positions before I put the damper on.) Then I installed the damper which was pointing to 0 degrees on the timing cover pointer after installation.
Then I gently backed the engine up (rotated it counter clockwise by the crank snout) until the damper was reading 10 degrees before that 0 mark on the damper.
Thats where I stabbed the distributor with it pointing to the number one terminal with the rotor.
That should be 10 degrees advance should it not?
I also just pulled a couple of plugs and they look normal, not light , gray, or white.
D.

[Mac VABCH]

Put on wire boot start engine and check timing. If timing is ok just keep going with your run in. Get to a chasis dyno and tune the engine in the car for the best results...Good luck...Mac