Thread: early '70's 350 stalls when put in gear

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Originally Posted by 34_40

Start with the basics.. beg, borrow, rent a timing light and set it (timing) to spec. ,

I have a light, timing mark is at 7 o clock. The timing cover was replaced by a previous owner with a chrome unit with the regular timing tab.......Thats why I believe either the engine is from a van or dampner ring slid. I may have another dampner I could install....

Originally Posted by Robbp

I have a light, timing mark is at 7 o clock. The timing cover was replaced by a previous owner with a chrome unit with the regular timing tab.......Thats why I believe either the engine is from a van or dampner ring slid. I may have another dampner I could install....

You can also measure the O.D. of the damper and get a piece of timing tape.. set #1 to top dead center and apply the tape with the "0" under your timing tab. And yes, look and listen for vacuum leaks.. Have you turned up the idle screw? Do you have a tach to know what RPM it's at now?

Originally Posted by 34_40

You can also measure the O.D. of the damper and get a piece of timing tape.. set #1 to top dead center and apply the tape with the "0" under your timing tab. And yes, look and listen for vacuum leaks.. Have you turned up the idle screw? Do you have a tach to know what RPM it's at now?

ok, didnt know about the tape ill look into that,,, turned idle screw in quite a bit to keep her running.
i ll look for vacuum leak too, yes i do have a tach i can throw on it... thanks