<VV> Funky idle question

[Bryan Blackwell]

I'd say the timing moving is at least part of the problem.  Does it still move with the vacuum disconnected?  If so, most likely the distributor shaft/housing is worn.  Also, when the carbs were rebuilt, did they get new throttle shafts too?  I've found that makes a big difference in idle quality.

--Bryan

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On Jan 11, 2011, at 10:09 PM, judynrandy at comcast.net wrote:

>       After the engine was reinstalled and started, the same thing.  I did notice it was a little trickier to get the carbs synchronized than usual.  Lastly, when we attempted to set the timing, I noticed the timing mark wasn't steady, it jumped all over the place (within a quarter inch space). 
> 
>       Could the problem be the '63 or 64' carbs on a 110?  Since the timing marks jump all over, could it possibly be the distributor?