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  1. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    Spectre performance 2519, it was only $24.10. I know it's a cheapy but I wanted to see if pressure actually is my problem. If so I planned on a quality regulator. Then I find out about lower pressure pumps which is what I would have done before the regulator.
  2. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    Of course. Sounds like I should see the pump by next Friday. Side note: The lower pressure did make the motor run at a normal idle finally but I didn't run it long due to the leak.
  3. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    MF0001 Package Contents Mechanical Fuel Pump, Gasket, Instruction Sheet System Pressure 5 PSI Inlet Outside Diameter (in) 0.375 Fuel Type Gas Gasket or Seal Included Yes Inlet Type Hose Bead Outlet Type Threaded Outlet Quantity 1 Inlet Fitting Thread Size 5/8 in. - 18 UNF Average Flow Rating...
  4. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    I ordered a 5 psi fuel pump. It was around $23 from rockauto, regulator leaks and adds too much clutter to my motor anyways.
  5. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    For what it's worth I have not read all the other repeating threads and I've never had issues with Edelbrock, then again that was 25 years ago. I do have a Holley but it needs rebuilt. I got the regulator today and will try it out tomorrow. If fuel pressure is an issue I might get an Edelbrock...
  6. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    I got the tool in the mail today. Here's where everything is set. The 2 marks on the timing pointer are where the piston stopped using the tdc tool so that is good. I'm now at tdc on compression stroke and distributor is correct. Now i'm waiting for the fuel pressure regulator to show up. I...
  7. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    Well hot damn, just under 10 psi. Edelbrock recommends no more than 6.5 psi and they highly recommend 5.5 psi. Well, that was a first for me...crossing fingers.
  8. curse

    Floor pan or patch?

    Mine is about the same. kick panels, floor panels, inner rockers, outer rockers. My cab corners are pretty good. Oh yeah, the floor supports are bad too
  9. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    No problem, I started with a factory quadrajet. from edelbrock they were 1 1/2 turns out. 2 turns out shouldn't keep it from running.
  10. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    That price of that regulator isn't bad. I found a fuel pressure tester for carburetor motors for $20. I'm picking that up tomorrow. When I think back, the quadrajet that was on there previously poured gas out onto the manifold, not sure from where but it got wet. I assumed it was a faulty...
  11. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    Like this? https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Aluminum-Adjustable-Pressure-Regulator/dp/B07L72HVRY/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=adjustable+fuel+pressure+regulator&qid=1590089766&sr=8-3 It did seem to have a butt load of pressure when I removed fuel line at carb.
  12. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    Carb is new from Summit, Edelbrock 1406 I don't feel comfortable looking in carb while cranking since the muffler incident. Can a mechanical fuel pump cause too much fuel pressure? That's one method I used. I ordered the top dead center tool to make sure the mark on harmonic balancer is correct...
  13. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    Definitely rich! This is with the idle mixture screws 2 turns out. Waiting on the top dead center tool.
  14. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    I really appreciate everybody's advice and believe I'm checking it methodically. It seems like I set the timing "close enough" 1. The vacuum advance canister hose is unhooked and vacuum plug installed on carb. 2. I did turn the idle mixture screws all the way in lightly seated and then backed...
  15. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    I can get it to start but it only runs with foot to the floor.
  16. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    Yes, idle screw is backed way out. Ya know what else I failed to mention?....It will not start now but is getting spark and fuel. it's not even spit-n-spuddering at all, Just turning over.
  17. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    I got it running and it ran ok but I could not time it because the idle was too high. I checked for vacuum leaks etc but didn't find any. It sounded like it was popping out the carb and 1 time I hit the gas pedal and it dropped in rpms until I revved it up again, then the too high idle was back...
  18. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    My ears were ringing for a few minutes. Lol
  19. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    Yeah, i'm planning on Magnaflow or Porter mufflers. These were only on here to keep it quiet for the neighbors while I got it running right.
  20. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    Finally got around to removing the mufflers
  21. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    It's running. I found out I will never use a compression gauge to find the compression stroke again! It was not 180 degrees off, more like 90 degrees off. Enough to blow both cheapo turbo mufflers into pieces and scare the shit out of my neighbor who was mowing his lawn, lol. Like I said above...
  22. curse

    problem getting 350 started

    Can I get some of your thoughts please? it's been a looong time since I've messed with a carb motor but here we go. Motor turns over (slowly, maybe half of what it should be), gets fuel and spark but does not start or really even spit and sputter. Motor is a stock GM crate motor...
  23. curse

    Junk cab

    It sucks I have a cab in the backyard with good supports that I would fix up instead but no title.
  24. curse

    Junk cab

    Thanks. That's what I was talking about. As usual I was overthinking it.
  25. curse

    Junk cab

    I'm talking about the cab floor support channels, they run parallel with the frame and attach to the cab front and back. I planned on doing the cab supports you're talking about...then I saw the floor supports.

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