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    Parking brake inspection failure

    If the large pad is suppose to be facing forward and small pad facing the rear then yes. I'll have to check this weekend on the passenger side though because I'm quite sure that may be my problem now that you mentioned that.
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    Parking brake inspection failure

    Thanks for the reply. I've actually read through that post while piddling with mine but my drums are brand new. I'll try setting the drums and make sure their seated correctly but I'm 90% sure they're spot on. Any ideas?
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    Parking brake inspection failure

    Went to my inspection station and failed my inspection due to the parking brake not working. Hooked up the wire and still doesn't work. I proceeded to rebuild the entire drum brake system, bearings and seals. All except the wheel cylinders. Bled the system and bench bled a new master cylinder...
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    Bad Timing???

    Second update: Rebuilt my Holley street 650cfm carb, readjusted floats, added all new gaskets and straightened the main throttle blades as they where slightly twisted enough and keep the throttle blades open and affect the idle circuit. Truck will start and run easily and performs well. Also...
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    Bad Timing???

    To finish this thread up I'll post my test results of what the truck likes after my test and tune. Ignition: 28 degrees initial 5-8 limited vacuum at the canister 10 mechanical via medium sized fling weights and black springs. Total timing: 38 degrees on 93 octane all in at 2,800 rpm...
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    Bad Timing???

    I havent found any E85 pumps out here in San Antonio lately but I'm running 87 in tank right now so when it pings it'll do it on the cheaper stuff. I havent really looked for the E85 pumps either. 'm usually putting 93 in it at all costs just to keep detonation away but figuring where I stand...
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    Bad Timing???

    Took the truck out it liked being at 24 degees initial. I put it at 28 initial no change it mechanical and even better. It's more of a complete turn around now. I'll keep walking it up two degrees to see where it pings and back off two for final setting tomorrow. Then it'll be off to the vacuum...
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    Bad Timing???

    I've found a leak with my fel-pro gasket set that had a steel core lining about 3 months ago. The gasket had indentions to assist the seal but it blew out between the intake gap of the 4th and 6th intake runners where a the heat crossover ports are made on the gasket which pushed down into the...
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    Bad Timing???

    No the truck is still carbureted. Its been completly rebuilt by me. The following list is the build... 1981 K10 stepside 3/4 ton axles 4.10 gears Th400 transmission , 2400 stall coverter and NP208 (new chain) 35" tires with 4"lift Engine 350 bored .60 over (360) Cam bearings...
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    Bad Timing???

    You can check my engine out on my misc picture my uploads under my profile name. I should have two almbums worth of pics maybe you can see if you see anything I may have missed on the engine side of things. Thanks for the reply btw my issues always seem to be complex and few people ever want...
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    Bad Timing???

    You can check my engine oit on my misc picture ip loads under my profile name. I shoukd have two almbums worth of pics.
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    Bad Timing???

    I've had the truck running better over time but as soon as one issue seemed fixed like getting it to run reasonably smooth it started back firing. Ive had the light on it many times and never saw the mark jump or come back to idle other than smoothly back in place. I too havent ruled out the...
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    Bad Timing???

    Does anyone know if my timing could be too retard if my initial timing made my truck backfire through the carb (12 degrees initial/ 36 total)under load? I reduced the backfiring ALOT if I kept advancing the timing every time I test drove it and tightened the timing curve springs to one stronger...
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    Is my carb vapor-loclked or flooding

    Just at startup after running for a bit. After running for about 10 seconds it comes out of it and back to loping as usual.
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    Is my carb vapor-loclked or flooding

    Just put my truck together after welding the frame up around the gear box (YIKES NOT A GOOD FIND!). Prior to disassembly the truck ran great and started up every time with a tap[ of the key. I pulled the engine and wrapped the carb in a plastic bag and set on the shelf for 3 months ( drained of...
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