My research has revealed that the cam in the engine is totally wrong for the weber carbs. The webers require minimal overlap about 225 and a small angle between lobes (whatever that means) to function correctly. they also require a lot of spark advance, 18 btdc at idle and 38 at high rpm.

I have ordered air cleaners for the carbs and two kirkey racing seats. That all is here now. I'll be taking it out to my Indie's and we'll set the advance as it should be and see what happens.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.