The video shows he was competitive. And if his idle speed could have been cut in half he'd be half that ground speed, would have easily won.

Timing is a good point, just adjust it by ear at your extra low idle speed for smoothest running.

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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