
Ok the engine is a stage 2 v8 3.5 built with a new block running reconditioned twin SU hif44's. Lucas d35 dizzy body with Lumenition optronic ignition system passing thru Lumenition coil and Ballast resistor. Fuel pump is a solidstate 5lb/sqinch running thru a pressure reducer to 3.5lbs. the gearbox is a BW65 3 speed auto and the rear axle is full width xj6.
Now for the problems. It refuses to run at all if the static timing is set below 14 btdc. I can set the carbs up at tickover using a flow meter and a colour tune and get them really purring. however as soon as you drive it, it runs like a bag of nails ie no power at all popping back and seems to lose 4 out of the 8 cylinders.
timing marks have been verified as true using a dial gauge to find tdc
vacuum advance and bob wieghts are working. the most advance i can get at 3000rpm is about 24 and thats starting at 14 static.
anyone got any ideas before I scrap it.
edit. sorry i cant seem to post a pic of it
