My new stock stroke 400 build

[PRHeads]

I assume you’re running vac advance.
Ported or full time?

In this pic you posted, if that’s the position the blades are in currently, they’re open too far.
Insomuch as most of the transfer slot is already exposed, which means there’s very little left to be exposed during tip in.

It also appears there is a baseplate screw missing in the front center.
If there are only 6 screws in the baseplate, I prefer to put 3/3 in the front/rear, and leave the ones in the middle out.
Most(all?) new carbs have done away with the ones in the middle.

 

[qkcuda]

Thanks again for your input. Currently connected to full time vacuum, but I can try ported if you think it would help?

I did some more reading last night, and the symptoms I am experiencing seem like classic accelerator pump timing issues. They describe it as hesitation and sneezing back through the carb. The problem goes away with heavier application of throttle, so it seems to me that I just need to get the pump shot started sooner. I thought I had the pump arm clearance set pretty tight, but I will check it again.

 

[PRHeads]

The easiest remedy would be a pump adjustment, so that’s the logical place to start.

 

[qkcuda]

I finally got around to spraying primer on the engine today. I used Mark's torch technique first and couldn't believe how much moisture came out. I wasn't too concerned about overspray as I bought a different brand of turquoise paint and everything is going to need an extra coat.

 

[qkcuda]

Got the colour on it today. It turned out pretty well. The Mancini's turquoise paint is pretty much an exact match for the Mopar paint I was using before. I gave the pre painted parts a quick coat, but it really wasn't necessary.

 

[Don Frelier]

Looks like you skimped on the washers for the engine stand

 

[qkcuda]

Just too cheap to go and buy shorter grade 8 bolts.

 

[Don Frelier]

Just too cheap to go and buy shorter grade 8 bolts.

There's a whole "CHEAP" thread here.
Perhaps you can contribute something valuable?

 

[qkcuda]

I am too cheap to contribute anything valuable.

 

[Don Frelier]

I am too cheap to contribute anything valuable.

Not even your wealth of knowledge?