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  1. diesel_lv

    Help me pick a distributor!

    I've got Stealth heads on 383, no head clearance problems. My large aluminum valve covers needed to be dimpled a little, but I do believe he has changed the cap to resolve that issue.
  2. diesel_lv

    Help me pick a distributor!

    I'm a big fan of the Progression distributor. I can run a high idle advance n have it pull back or advance as I need.
  3. diesel_lv

    Optimal Ignition Timing??

    I've seen engines that run 34-36° but make same power at 22°. Don't go to most timing without detonation, go to lowest timing with same power.
  4. diesel_lv

    Optimal Ignition Timing??

    If your RPM's were higher before to get to 65, then one of 2 things was happening. Manual transmission, clutch slipping. Automatic trans, torque converter slipping. Timing will have absolutely nothing to do w rpm at a speed. Trans final drive ratio, rear gears and tire diameter will determine...
  5. diesel_lv

    HEI Distributor recommendation's please

    Give this a look. I use it and have had no problems. Progression Ignition
  6. diesel_lv

    Optimal Ignition Timing??

    I haven't dealt w any type of choke in many yrs. I honestly couldn't tell you. But you do want engine at operating temp and choke completely open when setting initial timing.
  7. diesel_lv

    Optimal Ignition Timing??

    Are you setting timing w engine warm? Vacuum disconnected from distributor and plugged? At a set RPM? Vacuum leak can cause erratic timing. Different RPM can cause different timing. Just suggestions. Cold/warm, if you have a choke will also cause different RPM causing different timing.
  8. diesel_lv

    Optimal Ignition Timing??

    @Charlie71rt please expound on why you disagree. If i am incorrect, i would like to know and correct it. If you do not know, then please refrain. But if you are going to disagree w someone's post, you should always explain yourself.
  9. diesel_lv

    Optimal Ignition Timing??

    That depends on cam, gearing etc. You have to decide at what rpm you want all timing in by. Part of replacing springs. Softer springs, timing in quick, firm springs, timing in later.
  10. diesel_lv

    Optimal Ignition Timing??

    You put in new springs. So did you disconnect your vacuum and plug it, then bring rpms up and see what your total mechanical timing was and at what rpm it comes in?
  11. diesel_lv

    Optimal Ignition Timing??

    I'm going to "assume" you are using electronic ignition w a vacuum advance on it. You need a vacuum gauge to see what vacuum you are pulling at your cruising speed. Then, w car in park, put a vacuum pump on vacuum advance on distributor and pull a vacuum to your cars cruise vacuum and have rpm...
  12. diesel_lv

    Crank no start

    Starter relay? I've gone through 2 so far in as many yrs. If you have voltage at coil, try jumping relay. If it starts n runs, I put money on relay.
  13. diesel_lv

    Let’s talk fuseable links. I need schooled.

    External solid state regulator. Run it straight to battery n then pull from battery. Won't look factory, but will protect circuits.
  14. diesel_lv

    Let’s talk fuseable links. I need schooled.

    I have FI, 3 amps, and the rest factory accessories, a/c etc... 135 amp alternator. I used to have 2 e-fans also. I melted my fusible link due to amperage "draw". I could have redone all the wiring to starter relay w higher gauge and larger fusible link, but for me the easiest route was go...
  15. diesel_lv

    Let’s talk fuseable links. I need schooled.

    Old school rule of thumb is fusible link is 2 gauges smaller than smallest wire in series.
  16. diesel_lv

    Holley Retro-Bright LEDs

    Actually if you read the ad, it says 199 each. "Each" is a "set" of 4. So 199 for 4 lights. However they are not DOT approved.
  17. diesel_lv

    Holley Retro-Bright LEDs

    The issue would be legality. Is it legal where you are? Then there is courteous. Are you being courteous to other drivers or rude?
  18. diesel_lv

    antenna questions 1967 Coronet

    The base on '68 and later antennas have a different angle and larger anchoring mechanism. The fender hole would need to be enlarged for one and it would lean at an angle. I took my '67 base and gutted it, then took apart a Ford Grenada antenna base and soldered in the screw in base from the...
  19. diesel_lv

    Transparent distributer cap?

    Apparently some don't have sarcastic sense of humor. They do have "1" actual use though. Checking #1 TDC and 10° for FI controlled timing instead of drilling a hole.
  20. diesel_lv

    Transparent distributer cap?

    They look "cool"
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