Quote: It does sound like I may be running lean too .. which is surprising because the exhaust is pretty pungent .. but I'll need to look up how to richen the mixture on the Edelbrock carb.
Actually a lean misfire can make it smell gassy as the mixture does not ignite in that cyl or random cyls & goes out the tailpipe. Take off the metering rod caps & remove the metering rod piston/rod assys & put something under the spring(s) to block them up then replace the assys & take her out for a spin & you'll be on the "power" step which is way richer
I'll take a look and see if I can visualize what you're talking about a bit better. Not sure what "something" would be that would be appropriate to put under the springs to block them up .. .i'll see ..
