I used a drip tool for the timing adjust.
THe cam timing is dead on- new chain.
THe piston top looked black best I could see- carbon, soot.
THe valves were adjusted last week.

I really believe that it is the IP timing. I am going out in a few minutes to reset the IP timing. Wish me luck!

82-300td,

I got your PM about the parts. The man will not return my calls and I have been traveling a lot here lately (4 weeks vacation) so I haven't been to his shop in several weeks. I am still trying but it seems that I am very unsuccessful at it.

Kevin