A $60 Part Nearly RUINED The V8 Engine In My 1955 Buick Project!

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25 күн бұрын

This SBC powered 1955 Buick we scooped up in Long Island spent 50 years sitting in a field in Kentucky and we are DETERMINED to turn this thing back into a fun driver! The engine has never run right, and after throwing way too many new parts at it, watch Tony Angelo and the Stay Tuned crew tear into it on a mission to figure out what's wrong!
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@BigDave539 23 күн бұрын

This is the absolute realest car content out right now. Tony, you and your crew are killing it. It takes so much work to put out weekly content like this . From finding and imagining up projects to actually doing the work and funding it and then the absolutely tedious work of editing. Just wanted to let you know, Thanks.

@StayTunedTA 23 күн бұрын

Thanks so much man. It's a GRIND! It's a dream for sure but we are always hustling!

@bradleylovej 23 күн бұрын

It really is the best car content going right now. Get a shirt if you haven't! I did and love it

@GuyFawkesWitChu 22 күн бұрын

Uh, Champ… I ate your chocolate squirrel..

@zachsmith6279 22 күн бұрын

Man, I love this because this feels like some fairly normal dudes trying to make it happen. Granted, it’s still beyond most normal dudes range cause everyone is getting kicked in the nuts right now. It just feels more attainable and like hanging out with your buds and making it work.

@georgenelson3496 18 күн бұрын

@@StayTunedTA As an out of repair shop owner, I know what it takes and I appreciate the hard work. I couldn’t imagine trying to film what I got going on.

@RoninDosho 22 күн бұрын

I watch a lot of car content, A lot...I have realized for a long time now that compared to all the other channels I watch, Stay Tuned is the most down and dirty, real, and satisfying channel bar none, for an old hotrodder like me. Apologies to all the others < I still like you all, but I love Stay Tuned.

@tracywalters5606 22 күн бұрын

Him and vvg are real guys doing what they love this and that garage is too

@StayTunedTA 22 күн бұрын

Hey, thanks so much. We were very down and pretty dirty in this one. Really appreciate the support!

@eriklarson9137 21 күн бұрын

100% agree! You'll blow past a million subs in no time. Just keep doing you man.

@davidclarke6786 23 күн бұрын

I just came for the Cold Tuna Melt recipe, stayed for the sweet Buick action.

@courier11sec 23 күн бұрын

Man it would be pretty cool to be buddies with Freiburger enough to have him in the "quick call to pick your brain" list.

@andrewmeadows2596 22 күн бұрын

Yeh because Frieberger can call Dullsich

@GuyFawkesWitChu 22 күн бұрын

And Musto! Also, I had wanted to leave a comment, but there was 420, sooooooo……. **takes a toke**

@Bdogg12784 22 күн бұрын

He worked with him for quite a while so it's not surprising.

@markbrown6236 22 күн бұрын

Tony earned that right.

@PHILLY214 21 күн бұрын

Time stamp for that lol

@johnscott33 23 күн бұрын

I love the dynamic between Your "That's good enough" and Barb's ADHD.

@upscaleshack 22 күн бұрын

ADHD? Did you mean OCD instead? Barb seems to pay a lot of attention to detail.

@upscaleshack 20 күн бұрын

@@CamaroAmx Well maybe let's not try to diagnose people with psychological issues just because we see them for a few minutes in a youtube video.

@johndelta00 23 күн бұрын

Even if the balancer hasn't slipped, the sbc has two different timing tabs with a matching balancer. ALWAYS check for true TDC when dealing with an unknown engine.

@StayTunedTA 23 күн бұрын

Yessir, that is the truth!

@scottlang7404 23 күн бұрын

That balancer is off a '80's Chevy The timing cover had the tab on it to look behind waterpump. Since the long water pump made it difficult to read it on the side. That balancer is thinner on back side. So it hasn't slipped It's just not the right application I worked as a small block engine rebuilder for 28 years

@jimfowler7628 20 күн бұрын

Yep, Good Thing to Know, I was about to post the same thing

@littlelifters7543 21 күн бұрын

I used to work with a dude who’s answer to every trouble shooting question was “simple things first, easy things first”. It was ringing in my ears when you found the problem

@thespicemelange.1 23 күн бұрын

I never trust a harmonic balance marks I go off of what the engines does likes by sound. Never had a problem. I learned that when old dirt track racer. If you want to time it right without a gun, get it running halfway decent, put the parking brake on, put it in drive with your foot on the brake, bring up the bring up the idol 2500. Advance the timing. When the back tires start to break loose, lock down the distributor. It's never gone wrong.

@StayTunedTA 23 күн бұрын

Yeah, I don't think I'll just trust it blindly again, but it's been a long while since I had an issue.

@two38382 22 күн бұрын

42:35 I can't believe he tore it down over a slipped balancer. I set my timing by ear. Right before detention and have never had an issue. I've never used a timing light. Maybe not good , but always worked for me.

@hydrocarbon8272 22 күн бұрын

Or you can get a piston stop and make zero on the hub.

@mudrunner66 22 күн бұрын

My destroked 400 timing mark was way off. Always set timing by ear.

@Spiritof_76 20 күн бұрын

@@two38382 How long did you get detention? Was the principal cool about it or like the jerk on The Breakfast Club?

@Franksey180 23 күн бұрын

Friday night in the UK, Stay Tuned quality entertainment, thank you boys :)

@StayTunedTA 23 күн бұрын

Hell yea, thanks for watching!

@chrisdeering8524 22 күн бұрын

Hi Tony here in Aussie land we have a "King of the mountain" I now dub you "Motor King" there is no doubt you and Derick are from the same schooling, Plz don't change your content style I totally agree absolute realest. Thanks for dedication to what you love!😊 And yes Hi from Australia

@layzboy2545 23 күн бұрын

I love this car. Thank you for bringing it back to life! HellYeah Boys! Beer and a Slice Time. Ready to Stay Tuned!🤘🤘🔥🔥

@StayTunedTA 23 күн бұрын

Beer and a slice, let's GOOO!

@NeverLetOff 23 күн бұрын

Stay Tuned Fridays going into a 3 day weekend! Nothing better!

@StayTunedTA 23 күн бұрын

Let's GOOO!

@JeffKopis 23 күн бұрын

And I bought 2 pizzas today, and chocolate eclairs! I am fat n happy right now! Speakin' of pizzas, you're gettin' pretty "thicc" yourself, Tony Pizza Man!

@joekamm6845 23 күн бұрын

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@parkertrimble8509 23 күн бұрын

36:48 I LOVE THE PUNK ROCK VIBES!!!!! I feel like its core to the show's identity. love what you guys are doing and i hope you never take the corporate money and water it down

@Bobthebuilder.69 23 күн бұрын

Hey guys, just a tip for distributor installation....if you point your distributor where you want it and get the cam and distributor gears meshed, you can bump the engine over slowly and the distributor will align with the oil pump shaft and fall in place. No need to mess around with a long screwdriver to get everything lined up. Your timing will still be close because the gears are meshed together. Bring the distributor back to #1 and grab the timing light. You'll have the engine timed in half the time.

@thenewBH 23 күн бұрын

Rapidly tapping the dizzy up and down like a rabid skunk will often get the oil pump to wiggle around and line up, too, as long as its kinda sorta close.

@Bobthebuilder.69 23 күн бұрын

@@thenewBH never tried that. I've just been around alot of old school circle track and drag racing guys in my younger days and those old gearheads used to give me hell all the time. I learned alot from just watching. Later on I was building engines for 3 different race teams at the local 1/2 mile track

@stevenbelue5496 8 күн бұрын

I think when it falls its around 30°, its been a min so i could be wrong on the 30 but i remember we use to set them however many degrees counterclockwise so when they fell it would be right on the money.

@18Jflesch 18 күн бұрын

The old punk rock music montage is the greatest. We need all punk.

@PaulsProTips 23 күн бұрын

Two things that really engaged me: 1- Loved the fact you immediately recurved the distributor, and showed it. Most either run 'em as is or insist that locking out the distributor is a must for tuning. 2. If ya don't clerance the block for the double roller chain, they will self clerance!

@charlessanborn1093 23 күн бұрын

We have all gone horse from yelling at the TV....advance the timing we don't let timing lights even in our shop ...lol love your channel it's the most accurate depiction of life .

@1967res 22 күн бұрын

That's a dumb statement. You need a timing light to get it right, you don't need one to get it close.

@hejmuesli 14 күн бұрын

A large part of what makes this channel so awesome is seeing the love and camaraderie between all of you. You can feel the years of friendship. I know it's "the machines" that brought us here as viewers, but it's the people that makes us stick around. Keep it up, guys :)

@jimstephens9491 20 күн бұрын

Thanks for the complete tear down and diagnosis. For this old man, your effort is a vicarious event.

@StayTunedTA 18 күн бұрын

Happy to go the distance on this one, thanks for watching!

@CaptainNero 23 күн бұрын

I wanted to say cam last episode, I'm glad I kept my mouth shut and you guys tore it apart and found the balancer issue. Good find.

@StayTunedTA 23 күн бұрын

I think we got there the long way but glad we got there!

@hotrodswoodshed7405 23 күн бұрын

Love this WAY BETTER than simply boltin new stuff together.. cause your ACTUALLY diagnosing the problem/ fix. That shows intelligence and substance ❤

@williesteinecker1014 22 күн бұрын

Thanks guys, great video!

@djcommie 21 күн бұрын

I think the voltage dropping ballast resistor is for running, where some systems use a wire from the starter solenoid circuit to bypass the resistor and give it full voltage when cranking. I think the ballast resistor drops it to around 9V.

@bubbabeef 17 күн бұрын

I think Sunday dad shorts Tony is one of my favorite versions, that’s a vibe

@mesasavage 23 күн бұрын

Awesome episode, thanks for all your hard work!

@Edwinwest72 20 күн бұрын

What a great feeling to finally get it right. Can't wait to see the rest of the build.

@bld2342 23 күн бұрын

Till it wasn't... Love it. Enjoyed watching this episode. Great job guys.

@StayTunedTA 23 күн бұрын

HAHA, yeah that is a story for another day.

@hydrocarbon8272 22 күн бұрын

@@StayTunedTA meanwhile there's a ton of other cool cars to get to! You guys have half of YT's top 10 coolest projects atm!

@dynomax7497 22 күн бұрын

Hey Tony and crew. This was better and more fun to watch than a gazillion dollar engine build! Real world hot rodding and trouble shooting. Just keep doing what you're doing and we'll keep watching. You guys rock! From Steve in New Zealand

@miguela7819 22 күн бұрын

I don't know how well you got along with Steve magnante but due to some circumstances, he is selling some of his things and among them is a project called REM charger it's supposed to be a wild Mopar project that he's has a ton of parts for and even a whole journal outline of, I would say to check it out if you have the time, he has made some YT videos on it.

@GuyFawkesWitChu 22 күн бұрын

Duuuuuude. YESSSSS! Amazing idea. I just seen Steve’s video last night. I always give his stuff a view and a like. It all goes to help pay his medical bills, ya know? #KeepMagnanteAlive

@ThomasEllis 23 күн бұрын

Best Damn Car Show on the Internet.

@bradleylovej 23 күн бұрын

It is!

@StayTunedTA 22 күн бұрын

Thank you sir, enjoy the holiday!

@geoffrey3668 23 күн бұрын

You guys are AWESOME! Hopefully, otherwise we gonna loose the shop!

@yeahright302 22 күн бұрын

always great to see tony working on things,one of the best on you tube!!

@StayTunedTA 22 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@Reatha-zj2lw 23 күн бұрын

Love your perspective, it's like a breath of fresh air in a sea of sameness.

@nickmcminn2137 23 күн бұрын

Be gone bot!

@ManiacRacing 22 күн бұрын

This is why you make your own TDC mark when you build the engine. Or when you install plug wires. I always check/mark it as a precaution when setting TDC for distributor install. Takes out the variable. But replacing it is even better,

@StevenSayers-oc4gk 22 күн бұрын

Yo, Angelo, you my friend are well on your way to a big old belly! Do many sit-ups. I gotta say you definitely know your shiz! Watched you for several years now and you have always exhibited a great big bunch of knowledge. Your videos are top shelf! Wow!!! That’hog’ sounds awesome! Way to go!

@waynewells915 22 күн бұрын

Love this channel. Great video of diagnosing a problem. Real as it gets……

@bradscarmods 22 күн бұрын

Absolutely love the content. Look forward to watching every single week. Nice job boys!

@johnherdener6801 22 күн бұрын

Love the channel. A couple comments: the damper ring may have slipped, however Chevy had at least three different timing mark locations. This damper looked like a late model one ( the way the back is recessed is the tell tale ) that was meant to use a pointer that was at 12 o'clock. You timed it by looking down behind the water pump. It looked like your timing tab was the bolt on one in the more common 2 o'clock position. This engine was most likely assembled from a mish mash of parts. All this being said it is still possible the damper ring slipped. I am a retired Auto Shop teacher and before that an ASE master tech with 20 years of turning wrenches for a living. When teaching I had a student with a ford F-250 with a 460. It ran bad so I went to check the timing. The timing mark would occasionally appear then disappear and jumped around. The damper ring was just spinning on the hub loosely. only the pulley kept it from coming off. Sorry for the long post, but wanted to add my 2 cents.

@troypenington1895 22 күн бұрын

Great content guys.

@LarryAshley-lz4fs 12 күн бұрын

I want this car. Great work. I had no idea how much work it would take to put one on the road again. Love these videos.

@badcatt-the-cougar-guy-7219 22 күн бұрын

This reminds me of some of the resurrections I did to older cars when I was young. Keep up the fun content.

@nojunkwork5735 23 күн бұрын

It wasn't hard to tell that your timing was late, One little pull on the distributor and no more backfire. Through the years Chevy used different timing locations on the timing cover along with the balancers. One mismatch will cause the same problem as a bad balancer. One hack you can use is to get the engine on top dead center, take an old distributor cap and grind the number one terminal off so you can see where the rotor is in relation to the cap.

@anthonynelson9136 22 күн бұрын

You are right on the money with everything you said, and your distributor cap hack will help a lot of people with less experience.

@johnnicol8598 20 күн бұрын

I kept talking to the video. "Just pull the distributor around" It was obviously way late.

@FrankF-vp4pt 21 күн бұрын

I like old car's. Thanks for the video!

@BellaJiyar_XOXO 23 күн бұрын

Hell yeah!!! Cold snack porch sittin Where is that v10 mustang at? Or the sike clone

@StayTunedTA 23 күн бұрын

Cheers! V12 coming soon and S10 too!

@TonyBasuro 17 күн бұрын

S-10/V-10?

@abcsd1254 22 күн бұрын

I’m glad the working is original. What makes me go crazy is writing repair when someone else messed with the original wiring. That horn is awesome.

@MINIMOTOMADNESS 20 күн бұрын

dude as a fan from the uk,what an episode!!!i miss seeing you on roadkill with your banter.....

@debbiebermudez5890 23 күн бұрын

Mr. B. Here ! 🍕🍕🍺👀😎👍. It’s Friday ! Glad to see the work on Buick . See you guys in two weeks big trip with the Mrs., happy wife happy life . 👀😎👍👀😎👍

@layzboy2545 23 күн бұрын

Be Safe Mr B! And smart man 🤣🤣🍺🍕

@StayTunedTA 23 күн бұрын

Hahaha hell yea, have fun!

@chanceandashana 22 күн бұрын

Good tip on the tunamelt, thanks, Tyler

@r1lark 20 күн бұрын

Great project, real wrenching without made up drama. Going to subscribe!

@Iseerightthruyou 22 күн бұрын

That's a cool old Buick. I love the late 40's and 50's Bucks and Mercury's. The 49 Merc is one of my favorite cars ever. Can't wait to see where you guys go with this car

@worthyland4104 23 күн бұрын

Cheers for the simple breakdown of info on tuning a ready to run msd. Love the new ride ✌

@StayTunedTA 23 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@bigospig 18 күн бұрын

Awesome build, awesome team and well deserved channel growth!

@StayTunedTA 18 күн бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

@chrishyde377 20 күн бұрын

This is quickly becoming my favorite car channel. You guys rock.

@StayTunedTA 18 күн бұрын

Right on, thanks for watching!

@joannaatkins822 23 күн бұрын

Another killer video! Thanks to all of you for making great, realistic, weekly videos for us to enjoy while running on pizza, dedication, gasoline, and spite

@RexCars1 21 күн бұрын

BIG Love for the 55 Buick... How can you not love a Big.. More Door Sled.. and .. SOOOOOOOOOO Glad you chose Regular Steel Wheels .. 4 doors ( in my opinion ).. Just Don't Look Right with Fancy wheels.... Glad you guys persisted and got it running Right... Looking forward to the Next Episode

@kennynelson2269 21 күн бұрын

Man been waiting to sit down and watch this one I've been crazy busy this week niw time to chill and watch stay tuned and tony you're a freaking Rockstar brother keep it up..

@benclark452 22 күн бұрын

You guys rode the struggle bus this week! Wow that's a lot of work Tony. I'm still waiting patiently(kind of) for the V12 Foxbody, hope you can make it work. Great channel keep it up guys.

@TheYotaMan 23 күн бұрын

Been looking forward to this video! Lets go!!! 🙏🤘🤘

@timbeers999 23 күн бұрын

Hello you some awesome work . I’m trying to get my dad’s 78 mustang going before he goes north 6 months that’s all he has ty

@raimoe4512 22 күн бұрын

Good job as always

@g-regh3145 18 күн бұрын

Oh man, I feel your pain on this one! Same issue hit me with a brand new crate motor from GM. The vehicles it was listed as a direct replacement for had different harmonic balancers and timing locations. The timing indicator they sent with the engine mounted off the timing cover bolts but the truck engine I was replacing had it directly on the cover. So I ordered up a new balancer for the truck application not knowing it wasn't going to line up. Getting the engine to run right put the timing so far off on reading it was just making nervous. Ended up tearing the timing cover off thinking they skipped a tooth on the chain only to find it was fine, tested the balancer at TDC and found the issue. I got lucky and had the old engine still and was able to verify the differences. Even GM neglected to provide the information needed yet they covered everything else with the instructions required to install.

@christen13 22 күн бұрын

Love your show, boys!

@w00derice 20 күн бұрын

That was freaking awesome!!

@reltub20001 19 күн бұрын

You guys stuck with the engine problem. Kudos. Unfortunately you were using a timing light as the only tool for figuring out the problem. The compression test should have told the story. Don't be afraid of turning the distributor to adjust timing. As you get more experience, you will recognize ignition timing problems. Keep up the work. You did finally figure out the problem with the harmonic balancer. It just took alot more work than needed. Both of you will get better with time and experience. Again, kudos for sticking with it.

@masongiles8443 23 күн бұрын

Hell yeah!!! Cold snack porch sittin Where is that v12 mustang at? Or the sike clone?

@StayTunedTA 23 күн бұрын

V12 coming soon, trying to get our hands on an ECU, and we just ordered parts for the SikeClone...STAY TUNED!

@robertclevenger697 23 күн бұрын

You guys come up with such funny off the cuff comments. Love it😂😂

@StayTunedTA 23 күн бұрын

Oh thanks! Just having fun out here.

@ectolle54 19 күн бұрын

It’s been said but SBC some are marked on the top of the balancer some are slightly towards the driver side. On an unknown engine best bet to just pull the valve covers off and verify TDC. Move the timing while it’s running and you can get a feel for where it’s at. Stay tuned is still one of the best automotive KZfaq shows.

@StayTunedTA 18 күн бұрын

Yeah, I think that's the issue, mismatched cover to balancer. Even now and again a simple thing gets by ya!

@richwood8650 23 күн бұрын

Good catch!

@movingon5951 20 күн бұрын

I had two 55 2dr hardtops that I never got around to street rodding, so I'm looking forward to seeing what you are going to do to your.

@TheInfamousHotRodFarm 23 күн бұрын

Hell yeah my brother 🔥 🙌 💪 thanks for making Fridays sicker

@hotrodswoodshed7405 23 күн бұрын

I never comment.. BUT. This is such a RIGHTEOUS contrast to hotrod garage. This is organic and REAL.😊

@eddiereeher7594 22 күн бұрын

good show always souds,and runs good wen a engine is in time Thanks😎🤟👍

@papercut138 23 күн бұрын

Guys when you have an engine you don't know about. Use the "old reliable" finger over the number 1 hole bump around until it blows your finger off. BOOM! Number 1 TDC. Back to basics sometimes. 👍👍👍

@danswanson2642 23 күн бұрын

You bet!!! I learned that in high school auto shop class ...a long long time ago.

@daveh.354 23 күн бұрын

Thank you. I see so many of these engine "revivals" where they just skip right over that pretty important step, then wonder why they have issues. Step one, put #1 on TDC. Step two, check the timing marks. THEN move on to spark, fuel, air, etc...

@StayTunedTA 22 күн бұрын

I did the finger off thing! I should have noticed that the damper was then about 40*ATC, but I just wound it back to the mark and dropped in the dizzy!

@ectolle54 19 күн бұрын

Long screwdriver or something down the cylinder works good

@stevenweikart2258 22 күн бұрын

Rockin the Sleeed! Keep it up fella's, love the channel!

@petecunnien5368 21 күн бұрын

Very cool car, but man what a frustrating issue!! Glad it came together for you guys and it’s back on the road!!

@davidwallace3680 21 күн бұрын

I love your content Tony. I was yelling it needs more timing the whole time. I always tune by ear before grabbing a timing light. Keep up the good work.

@StayTunedTA 21 күн бұрын

Yeah man, I usually just stick to the light and this was some motor we didn't put together and it just took forever to chase down! Now it makes enough power to send that TH350 to the promised land.

@StayTunedTA 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@richis65 19 күн бұрын

Would love to see you paint, chrome and do the interior like it was in 1955. This car needs to get back to original looking. It would be so cool.

@shanewright6958 23 күн бұрын

Here we go again.. It’s time for another good one 👍👍

@finlay230 20 күн бұрын

that Look and high five when she fired up was felt !!!!!!!! looks nd sounds mean as, class !!!!!

@StayTunedTA 18 күн бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate it!

@wreckanchor 22 күн бұрын

Good stuff. Subscribed

@bradleylovej 23 күн бұрын

I've gotta say, I'm falling in love with the front end of this car. I've never been into 50's Buicks, but man this car is good looking

@StayTunedTA 23 күн бұрын

I feel the same way!

@GuyFawkesWitChu 22 күн бұрын

Reminds me of Mae West 😂😂

@seanconnolly7465 22 күн бұрын

Love the content and hands down best music on KZfaq!

@vikingmode9093 20 күн бұрын

Love what yall do. When u gonna go down to Dereks place? Maybe buy one of his yard cars. Or when u gonna do a Cleetus event? Would be super cool either one.

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 23 күн бұрын

My first vehicle (77 GMC Jimmy) had a similar issue, could never properly time it with the mark on the balancer. My dad and I were going crazy, just timed it by ear. I bet it had the same issue! I learned something today....

@leob64 22 күн бұрын

Had the same issue on a Ford. My son and I couldn't figure out why we couldn't make power. I finally just cranked up the timing and presto! Ordered a new harmonic balancer. If you had bent valves or a wiped out cam you wouldn't have good compression.

@wadebonhomme2142 22 күн бұрын

Love the primer and steel wheels look!

@Kingsoupturbo 22 күн бұрын

I'd never have even thought about the Balancer rotating like that, something I haven't seen on newer stuff, a SBC thing! I bet you were so relieved to see the cam was good when it came out, at least its not some super tight nightmare engine to work on (rear timing chain Audi), easy enough to work on! Great content!

@StayTunedTA 22 күн бұрын

I've def seen it spin on the Ford, but apparently on the SBC your balancer has to match the front cover timing marks so maybe this didn't spin just was matched wrong.

@michaelmichaelson8452 21 күн бұрын

This is a great build it is how it really is when you buy someone else's project car and don't have a complete history of the parts or drive train. Keep it going!

@scottmoodysr9449 18 күн бұрын

I was in your area last week and got a few nice pictures of the cooling towers at sunrise and then rain 😂. Sweet video keep up the great work

@StayTunedTA 18 күн бұрын

Very cool!

@trojan6530 23 күн бұрын

Love this Build....👍😉

@abelpuentes3944 23 күн бұрын

Some late 70s small blocks had the timing tab at 12:00. Could just be the wrong cover and tab. Either way, glad you got it figured out.

@StayTunedTA 23 күн бұрын

Yeah, this motor is a mix of early heads and an 86 block, could be anything in this mutt.

@1dave301 23 күн бұрын

I usually skip the timing light. Drop in the distributor w the rotor pointing correctly, run plug wires correctly. When it runs sluggishly like you had, advance the ignition timing until, while cranking, the starter grunts, grunts, grunts. Then retard the timing a little at a time until it cranks and starts well. The IG timing is close, if it pings while driving, retard the timing a little more.

@staceyrenner5418 20 күн бұрын

Hell yes man! That thing looks sick with the steelies and Mickey T's! That thing would be amazing on a roadtrip with the boys, excellent job as always man!