Quadrajet Carberator

[Steve341]

I got a brand new rebuilt carb on it

[74 C-10 Shorty]

Well, like I said make sure timing is right first then go from there.

[Steve341]

Timing. Now that is something I have no idea how to do.

[74 C-10 Shorty]

Timing. Now that is something I have no idea how to do.

Do you know how to use a timing light???..

[Steve341]

Nope. Never used one before

[74 C-10 Shorty]

Nope. Never used one before

Well then I guess it's time you learn, I could type this out but it would take two pages and I don't have the time,LOL, this is a push for MSD stuff but it applies to any ignition, basics are the same and it is really simple but a huge factor in a tune-up..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZxsp7S7ZhQ

[Steve341]

I'm going to buy a pump first before I start messing with that. I'm 99.9% sure it's a fuel problem.

[74 C-10 Shorty]

Whatever you want to do...

[popsthebuilder]

Dude, a fuel pump is cheap, but so is a timing light. You will need one. They sell one at Harbor Freight that you can turn a dial on that represents the amount of advance you need. I suggest buying a Haynes/ Chilton manual for your truck at any auto parts store. The book will explain a lot of maintenance things including operation of a timing light. Directions also come with the light. Pull the fuel line off of your carb before the filter and have someone turn the engine over. Gas should shoot out for every revolution the engine makes. If it does then your pump is o.k. Just don't blow up. I'm sure someone is going to jump my *ss for telling you that but it will definitely narrow down the problem a little.       

[74 C-10 Shorty]

Pull the fuel line off of your carb before the filter and have someone turn the engine over. Gas should shoot out for every revolution the engine makes. If it does then your pump is o.k. Just don't blow up. I'm sure someone is going to jump my *ss for telling you that but it will definitely narrow down the problem a little.

I've done that several times, but I use a remote starter button never turn on the ignition so there is never a chance for a spark..

[Steve341]

How do you time it? Turn the distributor while its idling at operating temperature?

[74 C-10 Shorty]

How do you time it? Turn the distributor while its idling at operating temperature?

To set the initial yes with vacuum advance disconnected, to set the total you bring the rpm up to 3000 it should be all in by then.

[Steve341]

Very interesting video. I have delco remy stock ignition. So it's the same then as the video?

[74 C-10 Shorty]

Yes, it's basic ignition tuneup..

[Steve341]

Right directly under the water pump I see some teeth. Is that where I aim the timing light?