...it's as if the engine is only running on about 3 cylinders. It took a lot of cranking before it caught, and only once did I get it to idle for all of 4 seconds before it died. On a couple of occasions the carb backfired also. The other thing is, when I pulled on my temporary throttle cable, the engine speed did not increase.

I have heard that these are the symptoms of installing the distributor 180 degrees out...is that right? Are there any other possibilities I could try?

305 LG4 '85 Camaro Z28

Cheers,

Si

 

I'd definitely say check the ignition. Thats what it sounds like to me.

 

Your timing could also be off. Have someone watch with a timing light while you are cranking it to start to get an idea of where the timing is. I would say make sure all your wires are on in the right place also. Was it backfiring out of the intake or exhaust?

Ben

 

could also be a problem with the carb...when i installed a 350 in my 85 camaro..would run like poo for a few seconds..then die..i adjusted the carb and timing and ran good

 

Thanks guys

Momar : It was backfiring through the intake

 

Si,

Was teh car an import after initial sale or built for delivery to the UK? You may be able to tell by the VECI label under the hood or GVWR label in the lft door jamb.

I'll try to find the correct vacuum routing diagram based on your findings.

 

No need to look...the car is '85, and I have the original receipt for shipping it over dated 1989, and a few days before the export date it was bought from a second hand dealer called "Don L Motors" in Florida.