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You use the locked "feature" when you want to mess up your timing so badly you're rea …In: timing controlled distributor install question.
1 year ago
SWEET!! Always nice when working with a running engine!
As for setting base timing, let's g …In: timing controlled distributor install question.
1 year ago
Here is a thread I started a couple of years ago: Using Vacuum Advance With FiTech Controlled Timin …In: timing controlled distributor install question.
1 year ago
Easy one to check would be the possible electrical issues. Select the RPM and voltage on large gaug …In: timing controlled distributor install question.
1 year ago
Maybe this will help: Does your vehicle fire and die? Part 1 | Tech Tuesdays | EP44 | Are you exper …In: timing controlled distributor install question.
1 year ago
The above discussions have focused on getting a good spark...how about these:
Have you checked …In: timing controlled distributor install question.
1 year ago
sorry for repeat questions...I was typing while you were answeringIn: timing controlled distributor install question.
1 year ago
With any new engine the critical thing is getting them quickly, not looking for the perfect setup/tu …In: timing controlled distributor install question.
1 year ago
Sorry it didn't start at first try. Once you make sure the distributor was not installed 180 d …In: timing controlled distributor install question.
1 year ago
Did you get this fixed? Is the unit controlling an electric fan? If not turn that off. Is the un …In: Fine Tunning
1 year ago
Your new post came in while I was writing mine...As your post states, it wasn't a fuel pump iss …In: Lean under minimal throttle
3 years ago
While the logic of getting a new pump is sound, and I like the in-tank pumps if for no other reason …In: Lean under minimal throttle
3 years ago
Huge thanks for closing the loop on this one. I doubt it happens to often, but adds another thing …In: No Spark - Go EFI 4 with MSD
3 years ago
Wayne...Very nice! With all the EMI shielding I would think you should be good to go. And bonus; …In: Using Vacuum Advance With FiTech Controlled Timing
4 years ago
Before removing the distributor you might want to try moving to manifold vacuum. Understand you …In: RPM fluctuation at idle
4 years ago
How much advance are you running at idle and is you vacuum canister hooked to a manifold or ported v …In: RPM fluctuation at idle
4 years ago
Wayne, finally got mine running again and decided to stick with 10* base/initial with the rotor adva …In: Using Vacuum Advance With FiTech Controlled Timing
4 years ago
Could be they're just going by the fact it would not have worked with the three wires; might ha …In: converting MSD ready to run to 2 wire
4 years ago
I just looked up the part numbers you provided; I see no reason it won't work as the mag pick- …In: converting MSD ready to run to 2 wire
4 years ago
Wayne, fingers crossed you didn't break a tooth or two. If you have a high torque starter that …In: Using Vacuum Advance With FiTech Controlled Timing
4 years ago
Wayne, glad to hear it's running 3" loud and strong! I don't understand the code 36 …In: Using Vacuum Advance With FiTech Controlled Timing
4 years ago
Looks like you went a bit too far on the IAC adjustment...need to get it back to the 3-10 range. Th …In: New log on efi rich at idle and bogging under open throttle
4 years ago
Hi Wayne, have not make the changes yet as I'm having a bugger of a time getting new starter bo …In: Using Vacuum Advance With FiTech Controlled Timing
4 years ago
Quick question Stingray...what blue wire? If it's a FiTech wire...it should not be connected t …In: Using Vacuum Advance With FiTech Controlled Timing
4 years ago
Stingray, I would agree with the 12*, or even 10*...the reason being that it's much less work o …In: Using Vacuum Advance With FiTech Controlled Timing
4 years ago
Wayne, I would leave the idle at 14* and focus on the 1100 RPM setting at all MAPs. What are your c …In: Using Vacuum Advance With FiTech Controlled Timing
4 years ago
Are you using a cap with a hole cut in it, or a clear cap to check the phasing? As to the spark map …In: Using Vacuum Advance With FiTech Controlled Timing
4 years ago
Sorry, was writing when you were replying. Yep, you had way too much advance at idle...my base and …In: Using Vacuum Advance With FiTech Controlled Timing
4 years ago
Hi Wayne, I'll be happy to work with you on this. I'd like to start off with some questio …In: Using Vacuum Advance With FiTech Controlled Timing
4 years ago
Good luck if you give it a try. Please check to see if the plate your mag pickup is attached to rot …In: Using Vacuum Advance With FiTech Controlled Timing
5 years ago
Hi John, the FiTech timing control only works with a specific type of 2-wire distributors, and I bel …In: timing control small block chev efi600 with msd 6la box HEI distributor
5 years ago
I know, I should post a video. Maybe when Austin has that part of the site up and running I will. …In: Using Vacuum Advance With FiTech Controlled Timing
5 years ago
And one more piece of info on Cam selection from the FiTech site: Cam selection is based on vacuum …In: Starting over , need help
5 years ago
One more question...the FiTech intank pump will not work with PWM, did you set these settings to 100 …In: Starting over , need help
5 years ago
Hi Dave, are you referring to a manual that came with your new engine? Anything that says forget va …In: Starting over , need help
5 years ago
Ray, are you using ported or manifold vacuum for the advance...should be manifold. Is the ECU contr …In: Vacuum advance idle transition
5 years ago
I built the engine myself and ensured TDC was correct with the heads off; done when degreeing the ca …In: Using Vacuum Advance With FiTech Controlled Timing
5 years ago
Awesome, thank you for sharing! One more part number added to my list!In: Connector number for the 17014 wideband sensor
5 years ago
It seems like starting issues are the worst...not going to try to advise right now, but I'm sur …In: Starting over , need help
5 years ago
Sorry, if loading the default CAL didn't fix it (ruling out a software issue) and you have alre …In: P0130 and AFR stuck at 14.7
5 years ago
That's funny. Not actually funny, but I was seeing the same thing myself today for a while. I …In: P0130 and AFR stuck at 14.7
5 years ago
Another advantage I forgot to mention above is the ability to make the timing adjustments ea …In: Using Vacuum Advance With FiTech Controlled Timing
5 years ago