Re: Wierd timing problem on 327 SBC

I would get a vacuum gauge (cheap). They are great for dialing in your carb
and timing. Adjust your idle screws for maximum vacuum at idle. You'll
find
that the idle speed will pick up. Reduce the idle rpm and keep adjusting
until you can't get more vacuum - usually about 19- 21 inches for a
regular
engine at sea level and less for cammed engines and higher altitudes -
pretty simple.

Also the motion of the needle if it is not rock steady will tell you about
the condition of the engine.

I also like to use the vacuum gauge for timing. Advance the timing for
maximum vacuum minus 1/2 to 1 inch of vacuum. Take it for a drive, if it
pings under acceleration, back off another 1/2 pound. It matches your
engine to the altitude and octance rating for your engine.

Joe Sixpack wrote:

>  You nailed it , Eugene.  I put the engine at TDC and removed the dist.
>  cap
> and yep, the rotor is pointing at the #8 cylinder at about 8 deg. BTDC. 
I
> put the inductor clamp on the #8 wire and sure enough I can now see the
> timing marks.  What impact will it have if I just leave the distributor
as
> it currently?   My engine has always run rich even when I lean back on
the
> carb. Would the timing have anything to do with this?
>       Thanks for your info.

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