350cu help

roknjock2 · 05-30-2009, 12:20 PM

ok so i just replaced my dis. (ignition coil went out)..and set the timing to 6 btdc so it drives normal and better than before but when i floor it..it doesnt cut out but it feels like i floored it took my foot off the gas then floored it again... so i checked my hoses found one that was split replaced it and it seemed like it was fixed but a couple days later i floored it to check and it did it again...? and i think ive been gettin worse fuel eco.

MT-2500 · 05-30-2009, 02:20 PM

Did you do the base time setting.
Or just throw a timing light on it?

roknjock2 · 05-30-2009, 04:43 PM

I just did a timing light...whats the base time setting

MT-2500 · 05-31-2009, 08:48 AM

You have to disconnect the EST bypass wire and set time to base setting.
A good repair will manual explain the bas timing procedure.
Good Luck

roknjock2 · 06-02-2009, 12:50 PM

ok so i continued adjusting the timing but nothing...so i was just goin to change the spark plugs but i noticed the spark wires were messed up...the shop that put in my distributor switched two wires ...so i switched them back and i started it with the old plugs but it was fine but really jerky...so i ran it and i fixed the previous problem but its really jerky so i switched the plugs but it was the same....at idle every once in a while it has a big jerk.and it died once..? could my timing just be really atdc im just new to doin my timing so idk

MT-2500 · 06-02-2009, 02:15 PM

Did you disconnect the EST bypass wire and set the base timing?

roknjock2 · 06-02-2009, 04:42 PM

no ....well it doesnt have a computer so where would i find it

MT-2500 · 06-02-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roknjock2

no ....well it doesnt have a computer so where would i find it

Year make and model need here.

roknjock2 · 06-02-2009, 05:24 PM

1982 chevy el camino with a rebuilt chevy 350 out of a 86 i think c/10

roknjock2 · 06-02-2009, 05:33 PM

my number 5 cylinder is missfiring so im takin it to a shop to check compression and stuff

rhandwor · 06-02-2009, 07:49 PM

On the old ones with a vacuum advance you pull the hose and plug it then set the timing. I would also suggest checking the plug wires with a diagram.
After the timing is set hook up the hose for the vacuum advance.

MT-2500 · 06-03-2009, 09:42 AM

1981-1/2 AND 82 HAVE COMPUTERS.

Older HEI dist's use the vacuum advance which as said needs to be unpluged for base timing.

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