OK guys, I'm looking for some ideas.
I just rebuilt a 65 273. It has a mild Camcraft cam with solid lifters, all new mild performance springs, new stock valves etc.
It's been changed over to an electronic ignition. I have a D4B manifold with an adapter for a 2 bbl as that's all I have to play with right now.
When I first started the engine, I had to advance the distrubutor around 35 degrees (that's a guess -- the mark is about 3 inches short of the timing tab.). After start and warm up, I brought the timing back to about 5 deg advance and it sounds pretty gnarly but won't stay running and won't restart unless advanced again.
I pulled #1 plug and brought it up to TDC and checked the rotor and it's right on #1. I've sprayed for leaks around the intake and carb -- nothing.
I've rechecked firing order, I'm getting fuel but it doesn't like a 1000 rpm idle and timing in proper place. I'm running out of ideas and don't have $300 for a new carb yet.
Anyone?
I just rebuilt a 65 273. It has a mild Camcraft cam with solid lifters, all new mild performance springs, new stock valves etc.
It's been changed over to an electronic ignition. I have a D4B manifold with an adapter for a 2 bbl as that's all I have to play with right now.
When I first started the engine, I had to advance the distrubutor around 35 degrees (that's a guess -- the mark is about 3 inches short of the timing tab.). After start and warm up, I brought the timing back to about 5 deg advance and it sounds pretty gnarly but won't stay running and won't restart unless advanced again.
I pulled #1 plug and brought it up to TDC and checked the rotor and it's right on #1. I've sprayed for leaks around the intake and carb -- nothing.
I've rechecked firing order, I'm getting fuel but it doesn't like a 1000 rpm idle and timing in proper place. I'm running out of ideas and don't have $300 for a new carb yet.
Anyone?
