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**G8rN@te61** · 04-25-2020, 06:12 PM

its a '61 with 3 speed saginaw but has a 250 out of a '71 Camaro. No haven't gapped the plugs yet but plan on that tomorrow. Curious, instead of gapping couldn't you just use a "hotter" plug or is that logic incorrect? Also, my timing gauge on engine housing only goes to 10....

I actually drove it to a restaurant to get take out for about 6 miles total. Still smokes slightly but no pinging. Although I can't really do full wide open throttle yet. The lever arm is short I think and not pulling the throttle cable far enough to open up the carbs 4 barrels. Another thing need to customize I guess.

Did I have the wiring correct on the relay?

thanks again for your help!

-Nate

04-25-2020, 06:12 PM	#101
G8rN@te61 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 203	Re: 1 barrel rochester carb 1967 problem its a '61 with 3 speed saginaw but has a 250 out of a '71 Camaro. No haven't gapped the plugs yet but plan on that tomorrow. Curious, instead of gapping couldn't you just use a "hotter" plug or is that logic incorrect? Also, my timing gauge on engine housing only goes to 10.... I actually drove it to a restaurant to get take out for about 6 miles total. Still smokes slightly but no pinging. Although I can't really do full wide open throttle yet. The lever arm is short I think and not pulling the throttle cable far enough to open up the carbs 4 barrels. Another thing need to customize I guess. Did I have the wiring correct on the relay? thanks again for your help! -Nate