Mailbag: Troubleshooting Ignition Timing on Dual-Carb, Supercharged 355 Chevy
Q: I built a 6-71 supercharged 355 c.i.d. Chevy. It ran fine for two summers until I took the car to the track to dial it in. On the fourth pass, the engine misfired through the blower. The blow-off valves on the supercharger intake manifold released like they were supposed to. When I got back to
Infographic: Guide to Diagnosing Common Starting Problems
It can be incredibly frustrating when your vehicle won’t start. It can be even more frustrating trying to figure out why. Morris Rosenthal created a diagnostic flow chart to help people troubleshoot the possibilities. We found it, liked it, tweaked it, and are now sharing this infographic with you. Your very own swear-word-reducing, stress-relieving roadmap to
Video: How to Test a Starter Solenoid
Having ignition problems? Learn how to test a starter solenoid by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. Using a multimeter and a spare wire, this video will show you how to check resistance ohms between your ignition switch and ground, and how to check and troubleshoot other functions of your starter. This video also reminds
Ask Away with Jeff Smith: How Can I Pinpoint and Diagnose Ignition Problems?
I have a 1970 Z/28 Camaro with a strong, small-block Chevy engine that that I’ve owned since it was new. Mostly I autocross race the car and recently I had a problem with an electric fuel pump. After replacing the fuel pump and readjusting the flow levels, I took the car out for a test




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