Misc. Questions on new 1963 Pick up. Engine/Trans.

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Thanks for the replies and help everyone.

Originally Posted by Rusty63

still running points? could be condenser or coil breaking down under load?

I am going to check these and possibly replace them.
From what I have read, I just pop the cap and rotor off and replace the points and condenser right? Then turn the engine over till the point lever is furthest away and set the gap there?
No need to turn cyl1 to TDC?
And gap the points to .019”?

Originally Posted by WorkinLonghorn

A cheap little vacuum gauge will tell you a lot. Also, I don't see the hose for the PVC. On mine I think it is coming out from under the filter area. Also, you need to test to see if the vacuum advance diaphragm has broken by sucking on the line to the distrib. And like Rusty63 says, you need to check and set or just replace points and condenser. Check the coil with an ohm meter. -BA

One valve cover has a hose that goes to the bottom of the air filter. The other valve cover has a pcv valve but it never had a hose, so I just put one of those little vent filters on it, should I run a hose from the pcv valve to a vacuum port on the carb?
I will check to see if the advance diaphragm is in working order too.

Originally Posted by AcampoDave

This one helped me a lot. Even tho' it's written by a Pontiac guy. It's not uncommon to find plenty of folks in the car hobby who just don't get this, but understanding it makes even small motors feels peppy and fun to drive. http://www.angelfire.com/on/geebjen/timing.txt

Thanks a lot for this! A lot of reading, gives me more of an understanding for all of this.
I’m thinking of setting the timing to 12° and putting new plugs gapped at .045” with new plug wires.

Originally Posted by Rusty63

your set up sounds exactly like mine,my engine in mine is a 78-350,still has original 3 speed manual,points dist.tiny 2bbl carb,but not near as nice as your body... :^)

Thank you. Hope yours runs better than mine! Lol.