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    So thats fast idle speed.
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    Cool! I will do just that.. By the way I like your quote "junk in progress" I'm sure its not junk. But I always joke with my GF about the same thing. I bought the flying turd as a haul this and that, go to the dump. It was a mess when I bought it, my Ex would not even ride in it. But over the...
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    Interesting... did you run that engine at high rpm's? to seat the rings and stuff?
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    Thank you all for the great advice, I've used it all. I am happy to report the truck is running and no leaks. I ran it 1/2 hour at 2500 to 3000 rpm, didn't let it idle at all. It does need some fine tuning.. Here is one thing to toss out there.. after I primed the old pump, I...
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    Hi Hotrod, I appreciate the good info, Its been a long time since I have done this so i am a little nervious, I feel good about all my steps, even took a stab a degreeing this cam (1st time ever). I did struggle with that, ended up using the centerline method, I know some say thats not a good...
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    I agree, the Q-jet is a great carb. That's why I had it rebuilt vs a new something else. If I ever buy a GM EFI system, I know who to ask questions too. Yep on the fuel priming, for sure. When I torqued the balancer bolt, I moved the engine off of TDC, ****! I hate rotating with all my...
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    I will aim for 8* as well. Your right, its very nerve racking. I should turn the key over tomorrow, fingers crossed. Dave
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    Distributor Question

    I understand the budget thing for sure.. I don't know a lot about GM's TBI systems, I know they are a much better way to go over a Q-jet.. Talk to you soon Jim.
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    Its a Edelbrock performer plus with matching intake. I also had a local guy rebuild the Q-jet to match the cam/intake and headers. These forums are awesome, I also have a 60' Studebaker which i can get answers just like here.. you cannot put a $$ value on all the advice and knowledge...
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    Distributor Question

    I am still learning how to post stuff, But I like your idea Jim. Thats what I will do. Dave
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    Ahhh! I just learned something here. Thanks Jim, thats exactly what I will do. I'll send out a post when its all done.
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    Distributor Question

    Hi Jim, I have not installed the distributor yet, that will be the one of the last to do, planning on priming the oil pump then install. As I recall, my 78' is 8* BTDC.. Not 100% sure but will be when the time comes. If I understand you correctly, I'll be aiming my timing gun, twisting the dist...
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    Distributor Question

    I am getting close to firing up my re-camed GMC, hopefully tomorrow or Sunday. When setting the initial timing upon startup, my thought would be to rotate the dist. about 1/2 way between. I do have a mark where the old timing was set with a flat cam and a chain with lots of stretch. So...
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    Need some advice..

    I cannot imagine having to work on a rig with 18" of snow on the ground, the cold alone would kick my ass. We're lucky up here in the Puget Sound, very mild winters compared to a lot of places. Dave
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    Need some advice..

    This would be so much easier on an engine stand.
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