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    Distributor Question

    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, Shit! 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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    Distributor Question

    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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    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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    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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    Need some advice..

    <Grin> If you mean some kind of divine teacher, please sign me up.
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    Need some advice..

    Ahh.. Cool, thanks for the info.. Dave
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    Need some advice..

    Hi all, I need a refresher, I am installing the front cover on my sbc, the lower rubber gasket between the oil pan and the cover wont squeeze into place with the oil pan all bolted in place. It seems I need to drop the front of the oil pan a little bit to get that rubber seal in place, is...
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    Need advice please

    Awesome! Thanks again.
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    Need advice please

    AHHH! Thanks HotRodPC I didn't consider the balancer bolts.. I'll give that a go. Its an automatic, I believe there is an inspection cover I can remove to get access to flex plate? then clamp it down? I am still learning about Chevy's. Dave
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    Need advice please

    At this point, I'm open to any idea.
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    Need advice please

    Thanks, thats a good idea.. Dave~
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    Need advice please

    Hi everyone, I am re-caming my 78 GMC, Its all about to go back together. When re-installing the balancer, how do I stop the enging from turning over as I tighten/slide the balancer on without the enging turning with it? The heads are on, so... I bought a nice install tool so not to...
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    how much weight?

    So an 8' camper would be no problem? I am guessing the weight around 1300 to 1500 lbs.. Dave
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    how much weight?

    Very true, thanks for the input, our problem is storage space, that's why i've got to think small. Dave

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