I’d recommend changing out intake manifold and carb. Let it flow how it wants, once I swapped everything over it was a night and day difference. Pretty inexpensive as well
That truck is long gone, my wife and I adopted 5 kids and priorities changed lol but you are absolutely right. I did put a new intake and carb on it before it left and it still runs great ( sold it locally)
set your initial idle and timing in gear with brake applied or parking brake or against a curb or pole. the engine will idle smoother after the vacuum advance is reconnected to the hose.
So put car in drive are reverse with brake then set the timing is that correct I been having problems when I put in drive are reverse sometimes car cuts right off have to give it gas to stay running are when I give it gas sometimes has a stumble before take off thanks
@@FEDERALBOYSENTERTAINMENT could be, could also be vacuum related, spray around carb and intake gaskets with carb clean when it’s idling and see if idle changes. If so your pulling from somewhere you shouldn’t be
@@FEDERALBOYSENTERTAINMENT start by checking that, if that yields results then you’ll need to replace said gasket/gaskets. If that does not solve problem I would look into idle mixture screws, timing, but what you describe sounds a bit like a vacuum leak somewhere.
What does initial timing matter if you you get pinging with too much advanced timing when the advanced timing from the distributor kicks in? Seems like total timing is more important.
Yeah, would think he would of at least check it while the light was hooked up lol. Idk guess was on a hurry cause it was getting dark? Probably should of tightening distributor bolt when was done, unless I missed it, was hard to see anything without any light. ANYWAYS, Setting Initial timing, is more of a base line or starting point to get engine started and running and timed at idle. Then you want to check total advanve by increases rpms to around 2500 to 3000 and check the total advance around 36 to 38° or so and fine tune until engine is happy and running smooth. At higher rpms the more it'll advance to compensate with engine speed.. He also probably should of said something about tightening the distributor bolt when done lol and maybe checking that the rotor is point to #1plug wire at tdc but guess if he didn't change it so figure no need. But if someone didn't know to make sure it was #1 plug wire or wires were off, it would be a big freaking headache. But there's are tons of youtube videos on it. You could always watch some videos that covers it. Just seemed like you would cover everything at once while you are taking the time to do it, maybe lol.
I traded a 95 civic and 01 accord for an 85 chev 2500 4x4 oil was mixed with water previous owner changed head gasket and didn't adjust anything so I adjusted the valves and put the covers back on with fresh oil and filter and its spitting oil out on the left side exhaust hmm maybe readjust them again and let it run for awhile because it has a muffler so let the carbon just shoot out?? Idk I'm new to this
@@mechanicsinherited7079 did some messing around with it, possibly still mixing water and oil with need head gasket, doesn't idle but starts and can floor it but dies when going to idle, might still be carbon filled, oil when I got the truck was purely mixed with water including filter so changed the oil and filter and added water in the radiator but it slowly goes down when running because it wasn't hooked up, has compression in all cylinders,
@@LeroyJenkins666. I would do a leak down test on the engine. I would also pick up a "spill free funnel" from a parts store. The funnel will have radiator attachments. Once hooked up, fill the funnel full of coolant, and start the truck. If you get bubbles in the funnel while the engine is running. Then you have exhaust fumes getting into the coolant. Which very well could be a bad head gasket.
This is for just getting the motor to stay on with no science. Have no idea what the actual vacuum looks like, no comparison from initial timing to total timing for highway driving. You meant well but failed.
Hey there I have a question so I’ve got a c10 with a 454 bb and it’s backfiring through the carburetor when accelerating at a good rpm, I opened up the valve covers and there is one rocker arm not functioning as the others and I checked the rocker arm to see if there is any play but it is tight . I did a fresh tune up including oil spark plugs and wires. What do you think it’s failing? TIA!
I forgot we changed them after this video lol, I don't know what brand those were, but the cracked shorty afterwards and were swapped with a set of stock manifolds from the junkyard. And it's had stock on it for over a year
I was digging this video till the end, sounds like a harley 🤣🤣
I’d recommend changing out intake manifold and carb. Let it flow how it wants, once I swapped everything over it was a night and day difference. Pretty inexpensive as well
That truck is long gone, my wife and I adopted 5 kids and priorities changed lol but you are absolutely right. I did put a new intake and carb on it before it left and it still runs great ( sold it locally)
Love your commitment !
set your initial idle and timing in gear with brake applied or parking brake or against a curb or pole. the engine will idle smoother after the vacuum advance is reconnected to the hose.
So put car in drive are reverse with brake then set the timing is that correct I been having problems when I put in drive are reverse sometimes car cuts right off have to give it gas to stay running are when I give it gas sometimes has a stumble before take off thanks
@@FEDERALBOYSENTERTAINMENT could be, could also be vacuum related, spray around carb and intake gaskets with carb clean when it’s idling and see if idle changes. If so your pulling from somewhere you shouldn’t be
@@sbcbuilds5517 ok and if so what should I do
@@FEDERALBOYSENTERTAINMENT start by checking that, if that yields results then you’ll need to replace said gasket/gaskets. If that does not solve problem I would look into idle mixture screws, timing, but what you describe sounds a bit like a vacuum leak somewhere.
@@sbcbuilds5517 thank you
What does initial timing matter if you you get pinging with too much advanced timing when the advanced timing from the distributor kicks in? Seems like total timing is more important.
Yeah, would think he would of at least check it while the light was hooked up lol. Idk guess was on a hurry cause it was getting dark? Probably should of tightening distributor bolt when was done, unless I missed it, was hard to see anything without any light.
ANYWAYS, Setting Initial timing, is more of a base line or starting point to get engine started and running and timed at idle. Then you want to check total advanve by increases rpms to around 2500 to 3000 and check the total advance around 36 to 38° or so and fine tune until engine is happy and running smooth. At higher rpms the more it'll advance to compensate with engine speed..
He also probably should of said something about tightening the distributor bolt when done lol and maybe checking that the rotor is point to #1plug wire at tdc but guess if he didn't change it so figure no need. But if someone didn't know to make sure it was #1 plug wire or wires were off, it would be a big freaking headache. But there's are tons of youtube videos on it. You could always watch some videos that covers it. Just seemed like you would cover everything at once while you are taking the time to do it, maybe lol.
Good job.Stay warm
I can hear the difference! Going to adjust timing on my 91 obs
Thanks
Were do I connect my flux capacitor on my c10 bro?
Flux capacitors only fit deloreans bro
Thanks
I came to this video knowing nothing about timing my small block chev...i now know less...
i have never been so confused and dizzy at the same time
@@MrRoman-lo6ih rip a can of computer duster, that'll top this lol
Thanks, Dude!
Hey I own this truck now that's funny
Do you have to plug the vacuum line
Yes,
I'm going through the same thing with my 1984 Oldsmobile 98
Not having right timing, does that cause misfires??
It sure can
Yes
I traded a 95 civic and 01 accord for an 85 chev 2500 4x4 oil was mixed with water previous owner changed head gasket and didn't adjust anything so I adjusted the valves and put the covers back on with fresh oil and filter and its spitting oil out on the left side exhaust hmm maybe readjust them again and let it run for awhile because it has a muffler so let the carbon just shoot out?? Idk I'm new to this
Spitting oil from the valve cover?
@@mechanicsinherited7079 did some messing around with it, possibly still mixing water and oil with need head gasket, doesn't idle but starts and can floor it but dies when going to idle, might still be carbon filled, oil when I got the truck was purely mixed with water including filter so changed the oil and filter and added water in the radiator but it slowly goes down when running because it wasn't hooked up, has compression in all cylinders,
@@LeroyJenkins666. I would do a leak down test on the engine. I would also pick up a "spill free funnel" from a parts store. The funnel will have radiator attachments. Once hooked up, fill the funnel full of coolant, and start the truck. If you get bubbles in the funnel while the engine is running. Then you have exhaust fumes getting into the coolant. Which very well could be a bad head gasket.
Good video.Twist and REV.
just curious, when I disconnect the vacuum advance i know to plug the carb vacuum port but do i also plug the advance canister?
If you are referring to the canister on the distributer than No that is not necessary
@@mechanicsinherited7079 Alright, thank you! Maybe I can get the el camino runnin smooth again
Sweet sound what cam?
COMP Cams Thumpr Hydraulic Flat Tapper
lift 479"/.465"
Duration 279/297
RPM Range 2000 to 5800
how many liters is your engine? and what number was it supposed to be set?
It's a 5.7
I think the hesitation is coming from the carburetor..🤷🏻♂️
Yeah. Things not running normal at all.
This is for just getting the motor to stay on with no science. Have no idea what the actual vacuum looks like, no comparison from initial timing to total timing for highway driving. You meant well but failed.
Which port was the vacuum advance hose on the q jet ?
The one attached to the vacuum canister on the distributor.
Its the line im touching in my thumbnail
Should be on top left front looking at the carb on the engine, under the air filter assembly base
My motor did it's not have the teeth or a notch on it what would you suggest that I do
What kind of vehicle do you have?
And what's it doing?
@@mechanicsinherited7079 C10 , when at idle it backfires here and there, where would you start
@@dewaynebraley2820 does it back fire out of the carb or exhaust. That definitely sounds timing related
Hey there I have a question so I’ve got a c10 with a 454 bb and it’s backfiring through the carburetor when accelerating at a good rpm, I opened up the valve covers and there is one rocker arm not functioning as the others and I checked the rocker arm to see if there is any play but it is tight . I did a fresh tune up including oil spark plugs and wires. What do you think it’s failing? TIA!
Can u teach me how to wire up a 305
You only need wires to the distributor to make it run. What problems are you having?
What application are those headers?
It had stock exhaust manifolds
@@mechanicsinherited7079 those are headers in this video . Wtf am I seeing things? Lol
@@mechanicsinherited7079 the 2 front tubes loop over between the back tubes
I forgot we changed them after this video lol, I don't know what brand those were, but the cracked shorty afterwards and were swapped with a set of stock manifolds from the junkyard. And it's had stock on it for over a year
@@mechanicsinherited7079 oh, I see. Cool man thanks!
Quality quality quality and put some mufflers on it .
Your water hose looks completely collapsed
Would this cause starter problems?
Starter, no....starting, yes
Don't quit your day job. Unless you're a mechanic...
Hahaha
Keep stomping the gas
This video was not helpful. Did you the mess of a mark he put on the balancer. He didn't show us the initial timing.
'Thats what were looking for'..proceeds to explain nothing.
Sounds like junk
it don't sound good you sure you should be making a Video?
Waste of time