Re: [Chevelle-list] timing question (yes, another one...)

2004-05-01 Thread TC
nice job BL - Original Message - From: Bill Lessenberry To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] timing question (yes, another one...) I am trying to understand the whole concept of timingin

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing question (yes, another one...)

2004-05-01 Thread Brad Olson
Jim, along with what Bill said you might want to consider an adjustable vacuum advance canister. Before you start changing the timing, disconnect and plug the vacuum advance supply hose and go for a drive. If the pinging is still there you'll want to adjust the mechanical advance (loosen

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing question (yes, another one...) PROBLEM SOLVED

2004-05-01 Thread Herb Lumpp
Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 8:26 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] timing question (yes,another one...) PROBLEM SOLVED

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing question (yes, another one...)

2004-04-30 Thread Bill Lessenberry
I am trying to understand the whole concept of timing in general There are basically two types of timing on motors--1.Cam timing, which is the relationship between the cam lobes' opening and closing points and the crankshaft position. This is set when the motor is built, and cannot be changed

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Question

2004-04-12 Thread bdo_chevelle
As others have said the engine will run but not nearly at its full potential. However, it would be worth the effort to verify that the timing mark on the balancer is at 0 when the engine's at TDC on #1 or #6, especially if the balancer's the 3-piece style. If the outer ring has slipped the 7

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Question

2004-04-10 Thread Wayne
If your light is Wright and you have the vacuum plugged / dis-connected to the dist... The eng will run at 7deg ATDC but a Dave said.. you'll have limited power.. I would set it for 4 or 5 deg BTDC and take it for a spin... and edge it up from there if there is no detonation and smooth power band

RE: [Chevelle-list] Timing Question

2004-04-09 Thread Dave Studly
With the timing set to 7 degrees ATDC, you're not even starting the combustion process until the piston is starting to move down the cylinder. The motor should feel pretty lazy. If you suspect your light is bad, try another light first. Or, try your light on a buddy's motor who knows about where

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Question

2004-04-09 Thread James Strunk
Sounds like the distributor has been installed off of top center - Original Message - From: 38 Coupe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 3:10 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Timing Question 1969 Chevelle with a 1967, 396 that I recently purchased. The

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing question

2003-07-19 Thread John Nasta
Did you remember to start the engine? :) John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dan McIntosh Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2003 5:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] timing question ok, so I tried to

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing question

2003-07-19 Thread Dan McIntosh
lol Dan McIntoshPavement Scraping 1964 Impala SShttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2003 5:39 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] timing question Did you remember