I apologize for the sloppy posts this morning, I'm having issues...

Doing this mod to cars with idle issues has always solved the problem for me and made it like driving a completely different car. High and surging idles are very frustrating and embarrassing. I remember years ago sitting at red lights with idle issues and the guy next to me thinking that I reving at him lol.

In regards to the CA emmission laws, I have no idea if this will effect them. Perhaps a blockoff plate would not pass a visual inspection?? Once warmed up, I don't see why either the block off plate or JB weld trick would change the emmissions at the tailpipe.

I hope that you can get the timing/distributor issue resolved. I'm sorry I did not see this thread earlier before you tore into all this other mess. The FIAV block is very easy and will result in a perfect, solid idle.

I will also HIGHLY recommend an impact screwdriver and a good set of vice grips. You will be kicking yourself without it:
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-impact-driver/p-00947641000P

Last edited by MBrannon; 07/17/13 02:58 PM.
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