>>>Assume that you used the little ring-like gaskets when you hooked up the exhaust. Best way to check for leaks is to hold your hand by the manifold-downpipe joint when the car is first started and the pipes aren't hot.

Brand new ring gaskets..but I'll check for air movement today..

>>>Now is the time to get the dwell right. If you set the point gap at .012" it will be close. Then time it to around 8 deg btdc w/o the vacuum.

Okay I'll try that too.. So I disconnect both vacuum lines from the distributor? BTDC would mean the 0|0 mark will move towards me right?


>>Also make sure you have no vacuum leaks - all fittings on the intake manifold and carb either used or plugged.

New gasket on manifold.. what do you mean by plugged???

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