Any advise on this old 302?

manimal_fla · Post by **manimal_fla** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 4:41 pm

Hi,glad I found ya'll.
Ok,I bought a 83 ranger with a 71 torino 302 in it.Someone did alot of work to it but it wasn't running.I put a fuel pressure regulator in it,set points,adjusted the carb(4412 Holley 2bbl),tried to set timing by ear because I don't have a light right now,and checked and found no vacuum leaks.
Problem is it wont idle any lower than around 1100 rpm's without dying and then cranks real hard and won't start for awhile.Am I missing something?Any advise is appreciated.
Thanks-Rick

plowboy34 · Post by **plowboy34** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 12:02 am

I would say you have the timing to far advanced since it's running fast and hard to crank. That's where I would start anyway's. Have you driven it on the road yet. If so is it pinging, if so the timing is definitely to advanced. Just a starting point.

manimal_fla · Post by **manimal_fla** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 12:40 am

no I havent driven it yet,and I'll try turning the timing back some but it seems as if I've had it in every possible place.Thanks for the reply and I'll be visiting the site often...hopefully to offer help as well as need it.