[Blittleton]

I'm having a major problem with timing ( I think). The distributor wiring harness has a "spout" connector, which enables the computer to handle ignition advance.
With the "spout" connector removed, my engine starts fine, idles fine, has rock solid base timing. Mass-Flo recommends a base timing of 14* without the spout, which should jump to about 22-24* with the spout. With my engine idling happily at about 950 rpm and 14* initial, I insert the spout connector, and the motor dies. The timing becomes erratic, the engine misfires. When I watch it with my timing light, it almost seems like the computer is dumping in loads of advance and causing misfiring.

Phil,


Of all the Mass Flo's I have done. this is never the case. With the spout disconnected, the engine is wanting to die, idle erratic. At least with my case. I think your timing is off or using the wrong set of timing marks. Typically the carb FE is wanting 18 base and 38 Total if I not mistaken.

Bill