RE: Tuning issues

[ledman_70@xxxxxxxxxxx]

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Nobody have any ideas on my problem here? Can anyone tell me how to use 
a vaccum guage to tune with and where to hook it up? Thanks.
Jeff
ledman_70@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> I need some suggestions on tuning here guys. I have a 65 413 with 509 
> Huges cam, stock cast intake with 780 Holley mounted on a 2 inch adapter 
> 
> to make it fit the intake, and headers. The engine runs ok, but it's not 
> 
> as crisp as it should be, especially at idle. It idles fine at 1000 rpm, 
> 
> and will even idle lower than that, but it doesn't feel as smooth as it 
> should. I have electronic ignition with the chrome box, but still 
> running the stock points coil. It seems like this is a fuel issue, but 
> the carb is clean inside and the float levels are adjusted right, I 
> believe. If you turn the misture screws in, the engine continues to run 
> for a little while before dying. The engine is a little tired and the 
> compression readings are a little weak and erractic. I'm thinking it's 
> running as good as it can with the compression being 100lbs on 4 
> cylinders, and around 125 on the other 4. I know it's time for a 
> rebuild, but I'm trying to limp this motor thru till I can get my 426 
> wedge built. I would welcome any suggestions. Thanks
> 
> Jeff Adams
> 64 Polara



Jeff Adams
64 Polara

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