O.K... I bought a vacuum gauge,and a timing light. turned it over to T.D.C.,and B.B. on flywheel lines up with the mark. So far,so good. Now here's Question One...How do you mark the flywheel(B.B. recessed to the point it's blind,within reach),and the timing mark,,without removing the starter linkage?? Sorry,I'm used to timing small-blocks,with the timing on the harmonic balancer. Easy to mark/read. Question Two...I got the engine to run,(high idle),and vacuum gauge read about 5 pounds,which put it in the "Needs valve adjustment,or vacuum leak at carburetor base,or intake manifold" category. I "advanced" the distributor,(turned clockwise),until engine started to lose R.P.M.'s,and gauge rose to about 12-pounds,but still not in the "Green Zone". I used a propane torch to check for leaks,(carb. base,intake manifold,all fittings/connections,(I stuck the torch tip in the hose that connects to the valve cover,(removed to re-adjust valves),but the R.P.M.'s stayed the same! I'm going to try the test again tomorrow,but I'm going to try it with a spray bottle filled with water. If anyone has a better suggestion/idea,I'd LOVE to rear it! I REALLY need HELP with Question One!! THANKS!!
Last edited by wetwilly5757; 08/13/2014 5:57 AM.
