In a message dated 5/17/02 8:02:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
wolfbj@prodigy.net writes:
> There are just to da** many conflicting indicators. The lope at idle,
> increased engine temp, poor mileage (I know I can smell gas - its not
> leaking - that is how rich it smells,
>
> Any pointers, directions to look, tests to conduct, etc. would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
When the timing is too far advanced it will cause overheating. I would try
moving the timing back to about 8 degrees and see what happens. I have a
Weber DVG on a 1500 and that is about where my timing is set and it seems to
run just fine. Head was shaved as well to true it up. It doesn't seem like
the heater removal should affect anything if you have insured that the flow
has been retained. And check the thermostat to be sure it is functioning.
Also, instead of counting turns of the mixture needle, invest in an
inexpensive dwell tach and use it to adjust the carb mixture for the highest
rpm.
--David C.
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