See below,
MonteMorris wrote:
> I got the HIF's mostly all connected and plumbed tonight, but of course have
> more questions:-):
> (HIF's and all related hardware off a 74 parts car. They are going onto a
> desmogged 79B)
>
> 1. the 74's instruction plate by the radiator says: time to 11 degrees BTDC
> at 1500 RPM and gap plugs at .025. The 79 is timed about 18-20 degrees BTDC,
> .035 plug gaps, and has a points dizzy in it. What settings should I try now
> and should I use the dizzy out of the parts car, or keep the one that's in
> the 79 (45D, I believe).
Use the one that has the correct vac unit for the carb/manifold
setup. Presumably, that's one off the '74. Set it to 11 deg (vac
disconnected) and see how it runs.
> 2. I rerouted the heater hose (with metal tube) downward between the
> manifold and the heat shield. Will this cause any problems, or should I put
> it back up by the valve cover?
I'd move it. It might get fried by the hot exhaust manifold.
CHeers,
CR
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