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Old 02-26-2019, 09:11 AM
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Motor runs fine at idle. But when I put it in drive and give it gas it shuts off. Any suggestions pls??

6.0 carbureted
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victor jr
.610 lift 245/260
750 quick fuel
Forged pistons
forged crank
Old 02-26-2019, 10:25 AM
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Fuel restriction? (clogged filter?)
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Idle rpm ?
Timing ?
How/what is controlling the timing ?
Using MAP ?
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Have a MSD 6014. No map.
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With no load on motor (idle) you can add more timing.

Mine is 30 at 0 RPM and 35 at 600 flat lined to infinity with a 7500 rev limit.

Try adding some timing below 1000 and see if its better ?
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Yes sir!! I noticed my spark plugs are not showing a timing mark!




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