Dead cylinder issue

[topgear]

I'm getting a bit desperate and baffled here, guys. I also hesitated to put this in the Fuel System folder but it's the only common ground I have right now. Here's the quick and dirty, then I'll go into details. I have a 1980 engine with Pamco ignition, Ultimate coil, and now VM34's from 650Central. The right side is not firing under ~1/4 throttle. It did the exact same thing when I had my BS34's. A couple of quick videos to show the problem:





I'm struggling with what could cause this as I was sure it was a pilot circuit issue on the old BS34's. Now that I have the exact same symptom on the VM34's, I'm at a loss. A few more detail of my current setup:

• Adjusted Cam Chain Tensioner - Was very close, but I adjusted very slightly.
  

• Adjusted Valves - Left side intake and exhaust were very close to correct. Right side intake was also very close. Right side exhaust was slight out of spec.
  

• Checked Timing - I have a Pamco with Ultimate Coil and had originally set it to the approximate spot where it is recommended to make it run. With a timing light, I made a very slight adjustment and locked it back down.
  

• New spark plugs gapped to .036"
  

• Checked compression again this morning. This was a cold check with the kicker and holding the carb slides open.
  

Left Side 152
Right Side 155

• And these are the carb settings per the sheet Michael sent:
  

MJ - 180
PJ - 25
Needle-clip - 6F9-3
NJ - P-6
CA - 2.5
AJ - None
FL - 25

Mounted VM34's, attached throttle cables, set air screw to 1.5 turns out per Michael's document. I also set the slide height with a 5/32" drill bit, then set the adjusters to pull the cables at the same time. Thanks for any help and advice you can offer.

Kent

[topgear]

I'm an idiot. I must have been either sleeping or blind when I set my timing. Once set properly, life is much better.

Kent

[richard]

LOL! it happens :-)