The 351W in my '65 has a hard time getting started, especially when cold. I'm running 16 degrees initial advance per suggestions from fellow VMFers (Performer RPM cam). I have not recurved the dizzy and don' t know the total advance with the vac advance helping out. The carb is the same Edelbrock 1405 I used on the 289, which did not have this problem. The car doesn't seem to want to fire up when cold, so I have to do several 10 second or so turns of the key while giving it a little gas (just a tad, then if I hear signs of life I rev a couple of times. If I get it that far I just keep it at 1000 RPMS for a minute or two, then let off with a cold idle of around 500 RPMs in park. Warm idle in park is closer to 600 RPMs). The couple of friends I have talked to say it sounds like the timing is too advanced, but the car runs great and I don't hear or feel any pinging. I do have a sound that sounds like either a lifter or exhaust leak. Any suggestions? Thanks /forums/images/icons/smile.gif
Shane
Shane