69 340 problems

Man do I feel for you... I have been there too and it does get almost unbearable.... Hang in there.....


Since this problem started, there has been A LOT of things change so what ever the intial problem was could have got swapped out (like the carb) but now something else is off and thus making this whole problem seem unsolvealbe since you have symptoms of multiple problems......

So... Would you agree that if you are getting gas and spark at the right time, the car should run. It may not run well but should run. With the new carb, you know you are getting gas (you can see it squirt) and while cranking with a plug wire off and grounded, you know you are getting spark. Is there a chance that when you put on the new timing chain that you are 180 degress out? It is really easy to do... When you put in your new distributor when it comes today. MAKE SURE it is close to being in time, at least close enought to start.....

Take out #1 spark plug, put your thumb or finger over the hole and have someone BUMP the starter in until it blows. Once it does this, then rotate your balancer to the timing mark. You are Now DEFINITELY at top dead center. Point your rotor button towards #1 in the cap and drop it in. Now you have to be close. Also make sure that you have the rotation in the cap right to the firing order. The car must run or at least hit if it is getting gas and fire.

Other than that, I would put a fresh set of plugs in... All of that cranking without running may have fouled them. I have done that before in my SB as well.

Good Luck.