Thanks for the tip, Dan. Do I have to set it with or without vacuum advance? Another question. I have the idea that it runs way to lean. If I block the air intake with my hand for about 90% it runs much better. I have tried to adjust it with the screw on the carb, but it doesn't seem to make any difference. Any suggestions?
Henri Kwakkel '66 Malibu -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dan McIntosh Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 11:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] adjustment '66 230 engine Henri, I have a straight 6 in my 65 Malibu. When I first got it, from a stand still, it would stumble on its face and stall if the accelerator were used with any force. I found that the timing was set at 4 degrees BTDC. In my manual it calls for 8 degrees BTDC. That might get you on the right track. Take it easy. Congrats on the purchase. Dan McIntosh 65 Malibu ----- Original Message ----- From: "H. Kwakkel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chevelle List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 9:22 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] adjustment '66 230 engine > Hi guys, > > I have been away for some time, because I was Chevelle-less. Now I just > bought my favourite model (after 3 years of searching) a '66 Malibu. > It still has a 230 six which I intend to keep for the time being. > > Now I need your help. The engine is running badly. I don't think the engine > is that bad, but it just needs to be adjusted. It stalls when accelerating. > Maybe it runs to lean because of smog regulations. > > Can somebody tell me the suggested dwell- and retart angle. Further, can > anybody tell me how to adjust the the carburator (lean/rich)? > > Thanks in advance. > > Regards, > Henri Kwakkel > The Netherlands > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.384 / Virus Database: 216 - Release Date: 8/21/02 > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.384 / Virus Database: 216 - Release Date: 8/21/02 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.384 / Virus Database: 216 - Release Date: 8/21/02 ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
