1977 Chevy Camaro

1977 CHEVROLET CAMARO
75,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RWALKER
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I donated $10 by PayPal recently but have not received a reply so I assume you did not get my request. I recently rebuilt the heads and installed a new distributor. I initially had trouble geting the timing set but eventually got the engine started. After running the engine to get it hot, I set the valves per recommendations at one full turn after the rocker arm was tight. When I tried to restart the engine is would not fire and the timing was advanced by 20 or 30 degrees. How do I proceed now? Is this an indication of other problems?
Jan 8, 2008 at 7:37 PM
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JOHNYPHANTOM
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back the valves off , then try this . the best way to set valves is with engine running ( this can get a little messy , but a papaer clip unfolded can be used to block two pushrod holes at a time ) with engine running loosen rocker arm ( one at a time ) till you hear clattering , slowly tighten it up till clattering stops , then tighten another half turn . also set timing back as needed after doing this . if timing was advanced by 30 degrees after you set valves that would explain why it wouldnt start , too much timing = run very hot
Feb 7, 2008 at 7:02 PM