Andrew Bayley Posted June 11, 2001 Share Posted June 11, 2001 Did you know that a small block chevy can "still" run with as much advance as 55 degrees!!! ...Needless to say, I've found my rough running problem. My timing light has been busted for quite some time now, so I've been "eye-balling" the timing then adjusting it on the fly. Well, I guess my eye sight is going with age (late 20's as of tomorrow). As it was running poopy, I decided to back off the timing and watch the idle speed drop a few rpm's. Back off... 1000 RPM Back off a little more... 1000 RPM Back off a LOT more... 1000 RPM Back off even more... 1100 RPM and a very nice idle!!! I think this is when I got the epiphany that my timing might not be right. I eventually dialed everything in, and she feels stronger than ever. My D-I-Y transmission rebuild seems to be working perfectly (knock on wood). I still put in new plugs. I went one step hotter than what edelbrock recommends. Even when she was running good last year, the plugs still looked a little loaded up. At $0.99 a piece, this is something I can play with and bite the cost if it doesn't work. Next step, get an exhaust that actually seals. I think my 4 inch system is going on hold until I find someone who I can pay to have it done. My latest exercise in home exhaust fabrication has quite a few leaks. ...ahhhh, to remember the days when the exhaust never leaked! Anyway, Thanks for all the advice. -Andy P.S. Anyone know of a reputable exhaust shop in Michigan (ahem, Tim?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fast Frog Posted June 11, 2001 Share Posted June 11, 2001 Nice work, Andy! If my oldest son(he's 29) had a tenth of your mechanical ability, my phone bill between here and Denver would be cut in half!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Bayley Posted June 11, 2001 Author Share Posted June 11, 2001 Jeesh, uh... thanks Dad! Just remember; it's not the age, it's the enthusiasm. I spent all Saturday with my (53) Dad testing out new props on his boat (dismal results, we're not happy). If my Dad had one tenth the mechanical ability you have, Rick, then I would save a lot of Gas money driving half way across this state to work on all "his" projects. ...but it's all worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted June 11, 2001 Share Posted June 11, 2001 Andy, late-20s, huh. Knowing that eyesight is the 2nd thing to go, I assume you are already looking into the little blue pill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted June 11, 2001 Share Posted June 11, 2001 OOh, OUCH. Glad you found the problem Andy... Hopefully you don't have other -ahem- problems to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Bayley Posted June 11, 2001 Author Share Posted June 11, 2001 Yeah, I remember the first thing that went... My metabolism!!! Not sure what all this talk about a little blue pill is. Please Scottie, tell us all about it (And I was wondering where Scottie had been.. you can go back into hiding now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted June 11, 2001 Share Posted June 11, 2001 Not hiding, just extremely busy at work. I hate when work gets in the way but I have to earn my pay if I want to play. At least I am not playing musical airports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Bayley Posted June 11, 2001 Author Share Posted June 11, 2001 I know the feeling. Ask me anything about Marysville Ohio (aka - Honda North America)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted June 12, 2001 Share Posted June 12, 2001 So Scottie - how do YOU know it's blue?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted June 12, 2001 Share Posted June 12, 2001 I saw the Dole TV ads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 12, 2001 Share Posted June 12, 2001 Ah, Andy, don't be so 'hard' on yourself (sorry couldn't resist), the fact that you got the hood open raises you from Idiot status to at least Moron status! (Just kidding... ) Imbeciley, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 22, 2001 Share Posted June 22, 2001 I thot the memory was the first to go? Can't remember what the second one was. luckily haven't encountered the third. hmmmm.my little bluepills just put me to sleep. WW∞ [ June 22, 2001: Message edited by: WebWalker ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MM_280Z Posted June 27, 2001 Share Posted June 27, 2001 Blue pill? Huh, E isn't blue? What you talkin bout gramps? (I'm 22 lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Shasteen Posted July 7, 2001 Share Posted July 7, 2001 Scottie GNZ(?)....Blue Pills(?)....are you sure those aren't Nitro Pills he's been dropping in his gas tank in hopes of beating the 10's? Kevin, (Yea,Still an Inliner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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