Help needed with sb 318

Tooljunkie said

That’s a loaded question, pull a plug and buy matching ones. Timing is dependant on many things, egr,2/4bbl and distributor model, or year of it. There are just too many variables.

if your mechanic buddy is knowledgeable, let him assess it before you waste a bunch of money on parts. Numbers off carb, it sounds like you need a kit.

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Carb has already been done, and finding a kit was an adventure, as the old Carter 2 bbl has no ID number on it.

I thought the same on the plugs, points, etc. But since there are so many unknowns as to which engine it really is, we had hoped there might be some basic ideas on where to set the timing, dwell, etc. Probably a good idea to check compression too, although she idles well and does not smoke.....black or blue.

I have some iffy video, but if I get a chance, I may whip up a quick youtube for it. You guys would love the transmission linkage. The guy I bought it from didn't even know the correct shift pattern.