[d.j. moordigian]

Originally Posted by tbirdtbird

I'm with Tom W on checking the cam timing....you said "I indexed the cam"; how certain are you of what was done? Especially since you say "It almost feels like it is sucking in? " at the exhaust

We can argue all day whether to check compression hot or cold. However, cold there should be very decent compression with this 7:1 head.

Have you worked on engines before this?

Thank you Tbird...

" HITCHHIKER ".........verify the cam timing,....are they both in the correct place?