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  1. luna negra

    hei distributor

    FWIW, I purchased this distributor for $83 based on the good reviews but wouldn't recommend it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TB5KGNX/ The wire connections are cheap and fit rather loosely. I wish I would have bought a better one but it works for now, especially after new springs.
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    thoughts on low vacuum?

    Wow, went to the lightest springs and what a difference. Super peppy thru all throttle ranges now. Thanks Ricko!
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    thoughts on low vacuum?

    Good point on trans. It has a TH350. Don't know converter stall but I suspect it's stock.
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    thoughts on low vacuum?

    Ricko, not seeing this kit available anywhere - it's sold out or not available. Any other suggestions or just get a lighter spring kit? Went back and adjusted total timing to 36 degrees at 3000 rpm instead of 3800 and it's more responsive but still feels sluggish to about 1800-2000 RPM, then...
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    thoughts on low vacuum?

    Ok, I dbl-ck timing this weekend then buy the kit. Thanks for the part #.
  6. luna negra

    thoughts on low vacuum?

    I bought a cheap chineseium distributor just to get it running that didn't come with extra springs. What would be the best way to determine a spring vs carb issue?
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    thoughts on low vacuum?

    Thanks for the responses. Drove it around the pasture a little today and it hesitates when getting into throttle under load. With RPMs up, it runs great. Need to fiddle with the carb to get that dialed in but still running only headers with a 12" collector pipe. Need to get some exhaust on...
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    thoughts on low vacuum?

    Initially set base timing at 10 but it sounded happier at 12. Also, 36 degrees total timing was at 3800 RPM. I only checked the vacuum one time at 12/36. 10-4 on fuel filter - hasn't run in awhile and wanted to see if I was getting crap from the tank. Will change before I'm roading it.
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    thoughts on low vacuum?

    Just swapped in a new to me 350 in my K5. Never heard it run before today but was told it had a bigger cam in it from seller who I trust. He had no idea of the cam specs. Getting around 12 Hg at idle but the motor sounds happy with the timing set at 12 initial and 36 total. Vacuum gauge is...
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    no electrical power

    Ok, I feel like an idiot now. New motor has an aluminum intake and the neg battery was grounded to the steel alternator bracket connected to that. I never checked ground with the key on but I got 11 V neg battery to engine when I did. Moved ground to the frame and it turned right over. Last...
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    no electrical power

    Good to know re: harness. That would be a last resort and one I don't want to do.
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    no electrical power

    Definitely not battery. Took a RV battery out my gate opener and same result - nothing. I'll start at the fuse panel next. All under dash wiring is a rat's nest from PO. A new Painless harness is looking nice but not for $550.
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    no electrical power

    Tried the 3 suggestions above: 1. 12.0 V at fuse box with key off. Max of 1.3 V on the hot side of the fuse box with the key on. 2. Nothing happened when connecting neg post to engine ground. 3. 12.65 V at battery. 12.65 V neg battery to firewall junction block. 12.65 V neg battery to...
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    no electrical power

    Update - just hooked everything back up and still no power. Have 12 V at big starter lug but will not start even when shorting across the solenoid. Also, ignore the OL on the meter above - it wasn't hooked up at the time.
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    no electrical power

    Ok stumped again. I pulled the wiring harness from the starter, distr, and junction block. Tested all wires for continuity and resistance from terminal connectors back to firewall block. All were good. In the second photo, the 3 wires on the bottom were on the big solenoid stud with the...
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