356B running ?

[PSchwarz]

I have 63 356B with Zenith carbs, when idling it "puff's back out though the carbs and when driving has no power whatsoever, does this sound like a valve adjustment/ timing issue? Pete

[jay abrams]

Pete,

There are literally hundreds of things that could be causing the symptoms you describe. Is this condition new? What type of ignition do you have? How old is the gas? When was the last tune? ..........I would suggest a complete tune-up (plugs, points, cap, rotor, condenser), then adjust the valves (engine must be cold). Fire it up and set the timing, (static and dynamic), then adjust the carbs while the engine is warm. You can find the "how to" on all this stuff, and a ton more at the 356 Registry site. Give it a try. Good luck, you'll get it running right!

Jay