I guess my guess is as good as any at this point, so here goes. Sorry fo=
r
the crude analogy, but if it looks like Sh*t, smells like Sh*t and tastes=
like Sh*t, it probably is Sh*t. This has all the makings of a timing
problem - ie revs without load, but bogs down when the engine is reved up=
under load. It sounds like you've checked the timing ad infinitum (sp?),=
but I would recommend that you start from scratch: take the valve cover
off, take the distributor cap off and remove the spark plug from cylinder=
#1. turn the engine over until it is at TDC on the power stroke for #1,
then set the distributor (dizzy?) until it's in the area of the #1post on=
the cap. Now back it off a few degrees (counterclockwise) and put it all=
back together. This should get you close enough to the basic timing
setting that the car should run somewhat normally. When you check with a=
timing light, you should be close enough to fine tune it. If you aren't,=
you've got timing chain problems. You mentioned that your timing marks
were on the 'underside of the engine - I don't understand what you mean b=
y
this. Hope this helps, but i wouldn't hold by breath.
Rich Peterson =
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