To restate my problem:
I've got an 86 4 cyl that has received a 302 (carb) transplant somewhere along its way. At approx 3200 to 3400 rpm, it sounds like it is choking out and loses power until I shift gears or slow down. I've got an edelbrock carb (pn 1405). I've removed the choke plate on the carb since I have no manual choke installed. I've replaced the plugs, wires and coil wire. Problem is still there so I am leaning towards timing.
According to the cast number on the block, the engine is from a 1979 something or other. The timing is set now on 10 btc. That is as close to tc ( turning the distributor counter clockwise) that I can get. If I turn the distributor clockwise, it does not take much and the car dies. The igniton coil is the same that is used in the fuel injected 4 cyl. Will that make a difference in anything, or other suggestions.
If I ever find who did this transplant, I going to punch them dead in the nose.
I've got an 86 4 cyl that has received a 302 (carb) transplant somewhere along its way. At approx 3200 to 3400 rpm, it sounds like it is choking out and loses power until I shift gears or slow down. I've got an edelbrock carb (pn 1405). I've removed the choke plate on the carb since I have no manual choke installed. I've replaced the plugs, wires and coil wire. Problem is still there so I am leaning towards timing.
According to the cast number on the block, the engine is from a 1979 something or other. The timing is set now on 10 btc. That is as close to tc ( turning the distributor counter clockwise) that I can get. If I turn the distributor clockwise, it does not take much and the car dies. The igniton coil is the same that is used in the fuel injected 4 cyl. Will that make a difference in anything, or other suggestions.
If I ever find who did this transplant, I going to punch them dead in the nose.