ok, I finally got around to putting the adjustable pulley on. I was suprised at how much the cam was off. I had the head shaved to the max. the cam looks to be off about 5 degrees advanced (I think it was). after setting the cam closer to originall the car ran better.
I then retarded it some more just to see what would happen. it seemed to run a litlle worse. hard to test though at 0200 in the morning when everyone is asleep.
Now I have been told that the came timing shouldnt matter. but I believe it is depending on the cam. I am using a slightly worn cam from a EFI motor for a carb setup. I am guessing with this cam it needs to be close to originall setting. although at whatever position it was at it had better top end, but it was to high for my taste (7k rpm).
Since I want to sell the car, I plan on keeping my adj pulley. I will find out where it runs best and weld up the slot on the originall and re cut it to where I need the key way to be.
TF
I then retarded it some more just to see what would happen. it seemed to run a litlle worse. hard to test though at 0200 in the morning when everyone is asleep.
Now I have been told that the came timing shouldnt matter. but I believe it is depending on the cam. I am using a slightly worn cam from a EFI motor for a carb setup. I am guessing with this cam it needs to be close to originall setting. although at whatever position it was at it had better top end, but it was to high for my taste (7k rpm).
Since I want to sell the car, I plan on keeping my adj pulley. I will find out where it runs best and weld up the slot on the originall and re cut it to where I need the key way to be.
TF