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Re: ZS to HIF

To: MonteMorris <mmorris@nemr.net>
Subject: Re: ZS to HIF
From: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2003 11:47:08 -0500
  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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