Breathing new life into the 318 in the Scamp!

Got it fired.

Total timing coming in at around 2800-3000 @ 36° total.

Broke in the cam between 1500-3000 bursts, ran smooth.

Shut it off, cranked back, so I trimmed it back 2°, tried the starter again, no problem, initial set, but I think vacuum needs work. It's a replacement distributor on warranty. I think it could due to have a little more vacuum advance. I'll work on that later.

Got idle adjusted at 800 RPM, throttle response from primary to secondary needs adjusting.

Took it around the block, carb hit some dead spots in throttle position. I pulled up into the driveway and right before I pulled into the garage, heard a distinct rod knock.

I'm not sure what let go downstairs, but it could have been a rod bolt or spun bearing. It was not pinging when I drove it around the block. I think coming up my steep driveway did something in that was a loose end.

I shut it off right away. Oil looks good. I don't think I hurt anything else, so hopefully I can just get this apart, get it corrected and get it back together.

I'm gonna buy stock in gasket company shares so this **** starts paying for itself.

I'll be fine once I get it.
I'll be good.
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