1977 Chevy Camaro

RWALKER

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1977 CHEVROLET CAMARO
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
75,000 MILES

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?

Tuesday, January 8th, 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

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Thursday, February 7th, 2008 AT 7:02 PM