I went and got a new distributor for my motor since it was FI and now its carb. But I dont know how to set my timing. Im still not sure if this distibutor will work since it does have the biug computer plug too. But it has the Vaccum advnace deal on it.. Revert to this thread if you think you know.

http://web.camaross.com/forums/showt...hreadid=125969

 

ttt. I know one of you bastages knows how to set timing.

 

Weeeeeeeell I'm not sure about your goofball distributor, but with a regular vacuum/mechanical HEI you disconnect the vacuum hose and plug it up, then set your base timing, then reconnect vacuum.

 

Well that would all be fine and dandy if I knew how to set bsae timing. I need to know how to set timing in general lol .

And I dont even want to mention that rigged up distributor right now. Last night I went in splicing wires to make another module fit in it. I really dont care about this engine. Im going to pick up a 400 block to seriously start on next month. As for right now I just want to see if I can make things work with my "goofball" distributor

Also since it wasnt vacuum secondary before where should I connect the other end of the vacuum line coming from the distributor?

 

On an Edelbrock carb there are 2 small ports on the front at the bottom. One is for constant vacuum and the other is for ported vacuum (vacuum level is taken from above the throttle blades.) You want to hook your vacuum can to ported vacuum, which is the one on the pass. side of the carb.

How to set your timing

Edit: You'll also need to go to the link at the bottom of that article.