Disconnect and plug the hose that connects to the vacuum advance canister when setting ignition timing.
Yes, it definitely sounds like you're running lean. Have you checked for vacuum leaks? I don't know how expensive vacuum hose is for you but you might want to consider fresh hoses. If the throttle blade is open too far the idle mixture screw will have little or no effect, so make sure the blade's nearly closed at idle. Brad O. > 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 ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
