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Old 04-21-2016, 10:56 AM
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I did get the MSD distributor and talked with them. They recommended drilling 2 holes 180 degrees apart. New distributor went in last night and initial timing is about 17 degrees and at 3,000 rpm it goes to 35 degrees and says there through 4,000 rpm. I am not sure of the ramp up. Engine builder says it's fine. Things just seem to idle a little faster than I like at about 1100 or 1200. I plan to try to reduce idle speed. Builder said I could use the black bushing in the distrbutor and it may be better. He echoed the same issues with MSD. I seems to have a little more lifter / rocker noise (at least it seems that way) than before but everything is torqued down ok. With the shafts and no adjustments, not sure there is much to do in that regard. I plan to go to the VR-1 racing oil to see if that helps.

Thanks again for all the advice. Now on to the Tremec rear transmission seal and finding the tools to remove and put that in.

Phil
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