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06-27-2023, 09:30 AM
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Posted By Evette76

The jet change alone has gotten rid of the...

The jet change alone has gotten rid of the stumble. Engine seems to be running really nice right now. Definitely want to thank everyone for the help! I am trying to get the car done before Good Guys...
06-23-2023, 12:03 PM
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Posted By Evette76

Ok that all sounds good. Just out of curiosity,...

Ok that all sounds good. Just out of curiosity, why the higher advance like that at idle? Does it make the idle even stronger? I am running vintage air and when the compressor kicks on it will not...
06-23-2023, 10:20 AM
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Posted By Evette76

Alright got the total set to 36 degrees around...

Alright got the total set to 36 degrees around 3000 rpm. At idle (about 1000 rpm) it's still at 22 degrees. Since it has so much timing at idle I just left the vacuum advance on the ported side of...
06-22-2023, 03:53 PM
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Posted By Evette76

So I'm to just set the total timing around 36 and...

So I'm to just set the total timing around 36 and then move on?
06-22-2023, 03:30 PM
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Posted By Evette76

It has a big lopey cam in it, at the most, how...

It has a big lopey cam in it, at the most, how much advance should it have both initial and total? Here is a link to what it is.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lun-60105
06-22-2023, 01:54 PM
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Posted By Evette76

Ok that all makes sense. I'll check that tonight...

Ok that all makes sense. I'll check that tonight when I get home. Yes it's a Holley 650 ultra double pumper.
06-22-2023, 01:16 PM
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Posted By Evette76

If I knew how to check that I would. I'm...

If I knew how to check that I would. I'm imagining it has to be something like that with how advanced it has to be.
06-22-2023, 01:00 PM
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Posted By Evette76

Ok. This engine won't run right unless it has a...

Ok. This engine won't run right unless it has a ton of advance. Right now if the throttle is cracked fast it will either cough through the carb or back fire through it. The more advanced the timing...
06-22-2023, 12:18 PM
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Posted By Evette76

The mechanical moves freely. I think it's already...

The mechanical moves freely. I think it's already advancing because the idle has to be so high. Was I correct on the tuning of the vacuum advance stated above?
06-22-2023, 09:53 AM
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Posted By Evette76

So is it basically get the mechanical advance...

So is it basically get the mechanical advance we're the engine is happy and then plug the vacuum advance into the manifold vacuum and then idle the engine back down? I bought an accel adjustable...
06-21-2023, 12:01 PM
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Posted By Evette76

I bought the advanced curve kit that came with...

I bought the advanced curve kit that came with the new weights and center piece. Should I run all the new stuff or just rebushing the old weights?
06-21-2023, 11:37 AM
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Posted By Evette76

Ok I will sure try that!

Ok I will sure try that!
06-21-2023, 11:19 AM
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Posted By Evette76

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/41f1ba24_e239_4cbc_9a12_e6f7167c18dc_1295c85bb23db1ff5371ec40afd371aef0ed6fb8.jpeg
Here is the distributor. Yes the springs...
06-21-2023, 11:16 AM
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Posted By Evette76

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/53ddd220_764b_4d00_b469_98b3361b3c21_6186422608d5f234c5195c839308e2a82ae39cc0.jpeg...
06-21-2023, 10:57 AM
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Posted By Evette76

The vacuum advance doesn't work whether it's plug...

The vacuum advance doesn't work whether it's plug in or not. With the cap off so I can see I sucked on the vacuum line for the canister and nothing happened. I'm assuming it's bad. I can move it by...
06-21-2023, 10:08 AM
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Posted By Evette76

I need tuning advice please!

I'm fighting some sort of timing battle here. The car has always had the Holley stumble to it so I started to mess around with the timing and noticed at idle 1000-1100 rpm it was at 33 degrees. I...
05-30-2023, 11:13 AM
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Posted By Evette76

1976 new HD differential cover rearward spring position discovery

Hello, I recently installed an HD differential cover in my 1976. The spring and everything else is all factory. I noticed the position of the spring to be more rearward than the factory cover when...
05-25-2016, 07:43 PM
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Posted By Evette76

Thumbscrew? Pics of what your talking about? Size?

Thumbscrew? Pics of what your talking about? Size?
05-25-2016, 07:41 PM
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Posted By Evette76

Thumbscrew? pics? Size?

Thumbscrew? pics? Size?
05-24-2016, 09:14 PM
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Posted By Evette76

Thanks for the idea with the washer! I did some...

Thanks for the idea with the washer! I did some research on google and guys are calling it the lollipop exhaust baffle. Google image search that and see if that is the same thing you are talking...
05-20-2016, 12:27 AM
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Posted By Evette76

Hooker Side pipes baffle suggestions. Mine are too loud!

I have the hooker header side mount header side pipes on my 76 and I have been battling trying to get them quieter! Since I've had them I had the STS spiral baffles in them and decided I wanted to...
10-03-2012, 10:45 PM
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Posted By Evette76

Ya i'm talking when I go to bloomington gold,...

Ya i'm talking when I go to bloomington gold, three hour trip, and effingham, five hour trip.
10-02-2012, 11:50 AM
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Posted By Evette76

lol I see. Well my motor is rebuilt with aluminum...

lol I see. Well my motor is rebuilt with aluminum heads and such so it is louder now. The highway is really loud. When I get out from a long drive on the highway my left ear is numb.
10-02-2012, 02:23 AM
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Views: 13,278
Posted By Evette76

I have the sts baffles now and they are just so...

I have the sts baffles now and they are just so loud. Any ideas on if these are quieter?
02-21-2012, 01:28 AM
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Posted By Evette76

Grand am Rack and pinion questions

I am interrested in doing the grand am rack and pinion swap and have some questions and hope some one can point me in the right direction. First off I work at an auto parts store and have noticed a...
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