w/ regards to the last two posts, the compression was checked last weekend....about 98 to 105 across the board. This is a new rebuilt engine with 160 miles. The valves are new. The head was serviced w/ new seats, etc, so it's not a burnt valve. Same for the rings. Brand new. The "vacuum" hose I removed - is the only vacuum hose on the engine - the one that runs the wipers. There is quite a suction, and the idle goes down considerabley. The "quality of the idle" is no better though, just lowered RPMs. the dist advance moves and is fine. I would tend to think a vacuum problem. I pulled the manifold last night, and I did not see any holes/breaks etc though between the exhaust and intake portions. I'll clean it up and take a second look when I return next week.
