with points.....
set dwell first
set timing second
set idle speed third
dwell changes with point wear
timing changes with dwell change
idle speed changes with timing changes
This annual adjustment is the only downside to points type ignition
you could bump the base timing up to about 10
However verify your tach first. if your numbers are right, your at 7% prop slip which is fantastic
However I am betting your tach is off a bit and you are at 4400
try florida sunshine. light sets that lasted 20+ years in Wisconsin winters from November 15 thru March 15 lasted 4 years in Florida (from November 26 thru January 1) and all the molded plastic bits are brittle/cracked/weathered
you can get about 270-280hp at the crank (250-260 prop) out of a 305 vortec with a 4 barrel. for TBI, about 230hp at the crank (210 prop)
you need MPI to get 250-260 prop
Agree with AD, leave as is.
most you can bore an SBC is .06 (with sonic checking the walls)
congrats on project ownership. I agree with AD, the lack of fuel probably means it hasnt moved in a long long long time.
it either has twins or divorced throttle/gear controls.
my concern is if they are I/O's, what condition are the drives in? to find out that and the condition of the hull...
aluminum or fiberglass boat
if fiberglass, your two choices are gel coat or barrier coat and 3 layers of bottom paint
if aluminum, factory finish is baked on. however a good 2-part marine epoxy (hopefully white, as that is the least expensive)
first, welcome aboard.
Southwind did not make the ladder. they bough ladders from any number of manufacturers. post a pic, someone can identify.
it may be a Garelick, Attwood, SeaSense, etc.
dont buy in Miami. there are no local race tracks and local supporting shops. ship in from the midwest where most of the dirt track builders are. best pricing on new bare virgin blocks is from summit. you can also get blocks here. https://www.gmperformancemotor.com/category/SB134.html...
a coworker is looking at buying a 3-br condo in mexico as a retirement home. new build for about $45k another co-worker's wife is from Venezuela . He said he would be retiring down there.
I really want to win the lottery and buy an island and live off the grid for my retirement
I have a buddy that is building a hotrod 1950 pickup truck in Scotland. He recently bought a bunch of motor parts from Rock Auto. shipping was only $50 more than shipping to florida and he gets his parts faster than I do by 3 days and that is clearing customs.
co-worker ships things to his...
Filters and impellers same across the VP V8s. I used to carry all sorts of spare parts, filters, impellers, etc and the tools required. I now just keep a ditch bag ant tow boat US towing insurance
However since you have 200 yards of shallow water, suggest props and towing insurance in your...
ECM reprogramming is same no mater what the displacement is
If you are buying a new motor, the 6.2s are priced higher than the 5.7s because they can gwt it
If you build the motor, a 6.2 is about $150 more than a 5.7 and that is mostly the cost of clearancing the block. Rotating assemblies are...
