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    Engine Advice?

    Folks: I have a 1979 GMC K15 and I need a replacement engine. I can't seem to find a basic engine anywhere. Any advice?
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    Timing on GM GoodWrench Crate Engine?

    I wanted to give this thread closure. The timing was advanced 30 degrees and it looks like timing tab was removed, apparently to hide the failing engine. Compression test failed and at least two cylinders are scored. Thanks for being patient with me here.
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    Timing on GM GoodWrench Crate Engine?

    You are correct. There was no timing tab when the vehicle was purchased. I won't be going to that mechanic again. It is going into a different shop on Monday.
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    Timing on GM GoodWrench Crate Engine?

    Folks - this is the best picture I can get. Mechanic installed a timing fork at around 2 o'clock. There is no timing fork at 12 o'clock.
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    Timing on GM GoodWrench Crate Engine?

    There is a bill stalled in the legislature exempting vehicles over 35 years old from emissions. I am not a fan of the governor either but I don't think he has much to do with the current emissions laws.
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    Timing on GM GoodWrench Crate Engine?

    Am I seeing that timing tab at 12 o'clock? For some reason mine is at about 2 o'clock. This could be the problem?
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    Timing on GM GoodWrench Crate Engine?

    Folks: I do appreciate your help. This truck has been to 3 mechanics who obviously have no idea what they are doing. I know basic engines only and this vacuum thing is a complete mystery to me. I will talk to the referee tomorrow and follow up with pictures early next week.
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    Timing on GM GoodWrench Crate Engine?

    Sorry to offfend. I have not had opportunity to get pics needed. It will happen likely Monday. I do not yet even know how to run a timing light yet!
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    Timing on GM GoodWrench Crate Engine?

    I will likely do that this weekend. I am speaking with the referee tomorrow morning to find out my options.
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    Timing on GM GoodWrench Crate Engine?

    That would be nice if it was original engine! LOL.
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    Timing on GM GoodWrench Crate Engine?

    Is it possible to get a picture?
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    Timing on GM GoodWrench Crate Engine?

    Wait - what? Can you expand on that?
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    Timing on GM GoodWrench Crate Engine?

    Folks: Looks like I am discussing with the referee next week. I appreciate all of this info! It does help so I can get this great machine back on the road.
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    Timing on GM GoodWrench Crate Engine?

    This is all great. Timing is being checked from 2 o'clock position and a new timing tab was installed. I should direct mechanic to look at 12 o'clock position closely? Can anyone confirm?
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    Timing on GM GoodWrench Crate Engine?

    I am not that mechanical yet - but I will relay this info to the mechanic. Stupid that emissions require verification of timing when tailpipe reads clean.
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    Timing on GM GoodWrench Crate Engine?

    Folks: I have a timing issue with my crate engine. The truck is an 1979 K15 and the crate engine could be from the late 80's. It runs well when timed 30 degrees ahead according to the timing marks. It does not run at 0 degrees. This a a real problem as CA emissions require 'verification of...

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