Recent content by 58tripower348

Yeah I will have to check out the and adjust the end carbs. Any Ideas on the bouncing vacuum? Could it be just the cam being kinda big an lopey?

Hi fellas! Today I was able to block off my end two carbs and what a difference. My idle went down about 200 RPM so that how much the "slivers of gappage" were feeding the engine!! The vacuum came up to about 15-16 inches but it was bouncing there. What is that a usual sign of? I couldnt...

Thanks that was a great article you wrote! I will be doing some work this weekend thats for sure. Thanks for all the advice I will give an update with what I find.

Dido, I was thinking that would be my next move. Any suggestions on timing? And should my stock points distributor be adding more than just 2 degrees of vacuum advance? Or is that low because I dont have a whole lot of vacuum to give it more?

Yes they are original carbs, the ends are just dumpers. As for the engine specs go the only thing I know about it is it was a fresh rebuild and its a hydraulic cam. The previous owner didnt have any paper work to pass on. I really would like to know what the cam specs are that would be helpful.

I have been tweeking on my engine to get it to run right but have had some problems. I have only been able to get low vacuum readings of about 13 inches with 4 degrees advance base timing (as the book calls for) and the most I was able to get was 15 inches with about 12 degrees advance also it...

Good advice thanks!

Sounds like you didnt blow it up... did you? :D Ok, thanks for the input, Ill will try that.

The deals are still out there, here is one in my area I just wish I had the cash layin around! http://medford.craigslist.org/pts/1071193801.html '59 348 tripower for $1500

I need some advice. I have a 348 with tri-power, Its a fresh rebuild and Im needing to know where to set the idle screws on the center carb as a base line. Im at about 1500 feet above sea level. Is there a good rule of thumb to get me started? Thanks for the help!