Anything is possible at this point. On my truck I installed an electric pump and a pressure regulator. Maybe I should do the same on this car to be sure there is constant pressure no matter what else happens.

The other thing I question is timing. I adjusted it for the best idle and starting. Maybe it needs advanced a couple degrees? The car does not ping at all even under heavy load. Turn the distributor counter-clockwise?


1953 GMC 1-Ton Pickup with 350 and 700R4