Ernest
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      Ernest replied to the thread Timing issue.
      You;ll know for sure after you take it for a drive... then check the timing again, if all is ok, just leave it alone, if not, rotate the...
    • Ernest
      Ernest replied to the thread Timing issue.
      Line up the tip of the rotor with the roll pin hole thats between the teeth.... thats the correct way. EDIT: Heres a full length shot...
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    • Ernest
      Ernest replied to the thread Power Brake Booster.
      Other than that... just a direct bolt in. Both the master cylinder and brake booster i plan on buying are period correct for my '79...
    • Ernest
      Ernest replied to the thread E-85.
      Funny... i was just looking into getting better fuel line hose(3/8") for my carbureted setup because of the 93/+10 ethanol use. Have a...
    • Ernest
      Ernest replied to the thread Power Brake Booster.
      Nice to hear... i dont need anything fancy, just as long as it works. For a reasonable price, it cant be beat for brand new.... did you...
    • Ernest
      Ernest replied to the thread Power Brake Booster.
      Not that im into anything fancy looking, i found another, its brand new and the price is more than reasonable.... by SKP, anyone...
    • Ernest
      Ernest replied to the thread Timing issue.
      When replacing the distributor gear, heres a good bit of info on the subject when it comes to proper alignment. My aftermarket...
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    • Ernest
      Ernest replied to the thread Timing issue.
      Its not two holes... the one towards the bottom is for the roll pin, the one towards the gear is a dimple, its to align it with the...
    • Ernest
      Ernest replied to the thread Timing issue.
      Hard to see, but those teeth look excessily worn... definately get a melanized gear in there and be to sure to coat it thoroughly with...
    • Ernest
      Ernest replied to the thread Joke of the day.
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    • Ernest
      Ernest replied to the thread Timing issue.
      I say pull the distributor out, remove the cap, hold the cam gear tight in your hand and try to rotate the rotor with your other hand...
    • Ernest
      Ernest replied to the thread distributor advance.
      No need for two screws when it comes to balance concerns, only one is needed.... its placed towards the center of the shaft where there...
    • Ernest
      Ernest replied to the thread distributor advance.
      If you want to use a good amount of initial advance without worrying about having too much mechanical advance in conjuction of limiting...
    • Ernest
      Ernest replied to the thread Holly Metering Block Issue.
      Ok,,,,, it was the cork seals. The replacements i used came with a set of holley idle mixture screws in a small clear resealable baggy...
    • Ernest
      Ernest replied to the thread Holly Metering Block Issue.
      From the description i've read... the urethane seals are for the billet blocks, would they even fit the holley zinc metering blocks?
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