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sugarmomma

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 8:36 pm
Post subject: questions on an 82 302 engine
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I need to know what the correct spark plug gap and ignition timing are for
a 1982 302 engine double barrell automatic tranny. I also need to know
if gas comming out of the top of the carborator would be a vacuum problem.

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:38 pm
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"sugarmomma" <maubry DeleteThis @carolina.rr.com> wrote in message
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>I need to know what the correct spark plug gap and ignition timing are for
> a 1982 302 engine double barrell automatic tranny. I also need to know
> if gas comming out of the top of the carborator would be a vacuum problem.
>

If gas is flowing out the vent stacks in the top of the carb, it's probably
either a stuck float valve or a saturated float that's not floating any
more.

SC Tom

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 9:40 pm
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sugarmomma wrote:

> I need to know what the correct spark plug gap and ignition timing are for
> a 1982 302 engine double barrell automatic tranny. I also need to know
> if gas comming out of the top of the carborator would be a vacuum problem.
>

Gap .040

Timing - try 14 deg BTDC initial.

All this wil not help you until you change your timing chain. It's
jumped a few teeth.

Rob
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 11:55 pm
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0.045" for the plugs... ignition timing about 8 to 10 degrees with the
vacuum advance disconnected... there's either something caugh in the needle
and seat or the float is sunk.... probably time for a carb overhaul on
something this old anyway...


"sugarmomma" <maubry RemoveThis @carolina.rr.com> wrote in message
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> I need to know what the correct spark plug gap and ignition timing are for
> a 1982 302 engine double barrell automatic tranny. I also need to know
> if gas comming out of the top of the carborator would be a vacuum problem.
>
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