Stupid question, do you have the wires in the correct order?
My truck had a 20R swapped in when i got it, swapped in a 22R block using the brackets that were on the 20 along with new rubber mounts. I had to...
Is there enough fuel getting to the bowl? Look into the rectangular slot on the left in the image you posted above, you should see fuel there....
You can find the 5.75" housing and LED bulbs on amazon for less than that. I've had good luck with the Sealight brand LED bulbs
Where are you located
That 83 frame may be from a Chinook or a stake bed truck. Since its raised up to be even with the rest of the mounts. Do you have a picture if...
Should probably send it back and get one thats correct.
Interesting. Should post some pictures if the differences so others can maybe see and chime in
Should be the same across the years. Obviously short bed/long bed are difference
Looks much beefier than the OE piece
Is that the crossmember under the engine between LCA's?
I have noticed that the newer models had a different fender lip im assuming for a inner fender. And also the bottom corner near where the valance...
20R was the only engine available in the 75-78 models in the US i believe
I'll tell you this much, the motor mount brackets for a 83 didnt work for me. I still have them sitting in a corner of the garage. I honestly have...
The only other thing i can think of is a dead/weak cylinder. You mentioned pulling the plug wires and 2 of them would result in the engine dying...
Mine had a 20R swapped in when i got it(has a 22R block now), still not sure what it came out of but i can only assume it was from truck. The oil...
Isn't timing at idle supposed to be ~8° ? The vacuum advance only really takes effect on throttle doesnt it?
You said the timing was at 0°, is that just your base timing or at idle
Set it up to lay out on a taller wheel/tire combo. Just in case
You can adjust with just the upper, only issue is that you will be rocking the axle forward or backwards in the wheel well. Easiest solution is...
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