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06-04-2014, 05:48 PM | #21 |
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Re: 276 flathead test drive big improvement.........but?
Have adjusted idle mixture screws to a lean setting as described by Edelbrock. Out looking for a timing light to help solve the problem, the one I have is outdated and missing the spark plug adapter.
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06-04-2014, 06:13 PM | #22 | |
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Re: 276 flathead test drive big improvement.........but?
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If the spark plug adapter is what I think it is, it's nothing more than a metal conductor that fits between the plug and plug wire to provide a spot to clamp the sensor. (nothing fancy and probably can be made up out of available materials.)
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06-04-2014, 06:19 PM | #23 | |
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06-04-2014, 06:25 PM | #24 |
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Re: 276 flathead test drive big improvement.........but?
By adjusting, I mean the IDLE MIXTURE SCREWS
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06-04-2014, 06:56 PM | #25 |
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Re: 276 flathead test drive big improvement.........but?
Don't take what Jack said to heart Im sure he didn't mean it.. The dial back light is a handy tool, but learn how to use the vacuum gauge in the meantime. I'd help you out but I wont be in Vegas for another 4 weeks [and counting wooooh!]
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06-04-2014, 07:11 PM | #27 |
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Re: 276 flathead test drive big improvement.........but?
I have a 276 with the L-100 cam and it idles about 14" vac.
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06-04-2014, 07:43 PM | #28 |
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Re: 276 flathead test drive big improvement.........but?
Randy, approximately what is the idle RPM?
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06-04-2014, 08:01 PM | #29 |
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Use a paper clipgoodluck
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06-04-2014, 08:12 PM | #30 |
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Battery (OPTIMA) won't hold a charge now so didn't get a chance to adjust idle mixture screws for optimal vacuum reading. Was getting 10-11 vacuum HG at 850 RPM. Renting the light was something I didn't think of but like I say won't turn over now and quite honestly my frustration level is such that I need to move on to something else. Going to start hanging some of the front sheet metal while I've got someone to help me. Monday am leaving for a couple of weeks at the beach.
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06-04-2014, 08:15 PM | #31 |
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06-04-2014, 10:39 PM | #32 |
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Re: 276 flathead test drive big improvement.........but?
I got my post mixed up, thought he was running a 59a engine. Getting old.
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06-05-2014, 12:24 AM | #33 |
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06-05-2014, 07:46 AM | #34 |
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I didn't know I did that? When?
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06-05-2014, 09:12 AM | #35 |
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06-05-2014, 10:48 AM | #36 |
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Re: 276 flathead test drive big improvement.........but?
Ol' Ron sorry about the mix up on the distributor, got my wires crossed again!
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