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The factory NEVER put bolts/studs W/ nuts on the ends. never . there should be a short stud that doesn't protrude .

When you install the manifolds it's tricky to hold everything properly aligned so the gasket doesn't slip a *tiny* bit and cause an intake vacuum leak .

Once all the bolts are in place, begin by tighten ing the center two then work outwards doing one further away from center as you go along . this guarantees even torquing of the long manifold .

The 3,000 RPM ignition timing it a fine tuning thing because each engine is ever so slightly different due to loose tolerances .

To begin, use 4 ~ 8 degrees BTDC at the slowest idle it'll go with the vacuum disconnected .

? Will it idle @ 1,000 RPM ? .

if so, pinch the brake booster hose shut using duck bill or needle nos pliers, if the booster leaks the engine will speed up as soon as you pinch it closed .

As others had said, most 'carby' problems are in fact electrical in nature, why you always should begin with the basics .

You can do this and once you've figured it out you can amaze your friends by doing simple tune ups that increase power drastically .