just rebuilt runs bad

furz4 said
If it doesent run with the point ignition set to around TDC it almost has to be cam timing might even be something like an incorrectlly ground cam but unlikely. Why was the shop unable to use your timing set?

Not a valid argument. The only engines that will tolerate slow speed idle AT TDC are the old 70-80's "emissions" engines. Even emissions engines (generally) ran better at 5-12 BTC AT IDLE

moper said
the cap terminals are spaced at 45° intervals. (360°/8 ) Have you verified the oil pump drive is in properly? .

Just for the record, you can time any Mopar V8 with the oil pump shaft in ANY position. You just might not wind up with the no1 wire in the cap "by the book"

69dart340 said
I was also told by edelbrock when I called them before finding the chain off that if I installed a cheaper timing set that some manufacturers machine the timing sets to be 2-4 degrees retarded for emisions reasons. Edelbrock told me that if I pulled the front cover and it was lined up correctly that the issue lies in an "emmisions timing set".

THIS seems to me has some validity.