Originally Posted by mopart2

Sorry guys, I will clarify the shifting.

I meant that it shifts 3 times as it accelerates up to 65 mph. So WOT from a stop 1-2 (20mph) 2-3 (~40mph) 3-4 (~55-60mph). I cannot exactly remember the mph at each shift, but they are not stacked on top of each other.

Should I feel that drop from 2-1 off the line? I am assuming that it is doing it without noticing it since I am counting 3 shifts total.

The cable is connected and it looks like it was unscrewed counter clockwise quite a bit. There are a lot of threads between the bracket and plastic adjustment nut. It doesn't look like there is much more adjustment to tighten the nut up, but since it seems to shift pretty good and revs out when WOT it moves pretty good.

BTW - what do these cars rev to? I have had mine shift at 4700 rpm before at WOT?

After the valve adjustment I believe I noticed better mid-range power.

I just checked the throttle linkage to ensure it was moving all the way to the stop on the IP, but it misses it by about 1/8" or so. If someone depresses the pedal, it is close to the stop, and I can move it a bit further with my hand?

Should I check the cam timing before the IP timing? I am just trying to prevent adjust and then re-adjustment, but maybe it doesn't matter? Also are any special tools needed for IP timing adjustment? I read somewhere to remove the #1 line and while rotating the engine at the point where it starts to fill the delivery valve mark the damper and that is your timing, sound correct?

Thanks for any help. I didn't think that MD would make a car this slow off the line. You definitely have to be sure you have enough time when turning left!