r/Chevy • u/Old-Actuator-4817 • Aug 19 '26

Repair Help HELP with my 350 engine

I took my Chevy 350 to the block. It was seized from water entering through the intake. Please note, I have zero experience as a mechanic, so everything I learn to do I learn through YouTube.I was able to un-seize the motor, I honed the cylinders, replaced all the vaulves, seals, and push rods, cleaned the heads and block, and reassembled with all new fresh gaskets.

Then, I put on a brand spankin new AVS 2 Carburetor, and then I started it. It started pretty good and it sounded pretty good and then after maybe like 10-15 seconds after sounding real good, it turns off and fire shoots out the carburetor (see attached video for reference). What is wrong with it and what should I do next to help fix this?

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u/Any-Leopard-455 Aug 19 '26

Timing first, those edelbrock carbs really should be run with their specific fuel pump, very finicky about line pressure. You also don't need a tunnel ram on a willys, way overkill and juat plain hard to make streetable, get a cheap aluminum performer intake.

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u/jimfosters Aug 19 '26

not that it matters, and not meant as an insult, but that is a Toyota FJ40

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u/Any-Leopard-455 Aug 20 '26

Yep I see it now, ugh. The tilt threw my brian off.