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Old 11-08-2014, 11:19 PM   #18
AirSpeed
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Re: No vacuum advance on new engine?

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Originally Posted by Coach View Post
I have the same engine and it's correct, no vacuum advance, especially if you also purchased the recommended HEI distributor. The timing directions state 10 degrees initial timing with total advance timing at 32 degrees. There is a very slight hesitation upon initial acceleration, which is due to the timing setting, so I will probably change mine to 14 & 36.
I've noticed that hesitation as well. Does your engine feel strong from a stand still? What carb are you using? I have a quadrajet on mine, never had any problems with it on my last engine. Above 2000rpms I can definately feel this engine has more power than I ever had with my old 350, it's very strong at speed. I did full my tank today so I'll check out my mileage on the next fill up. Thanks.
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