I just changed my windshield wiper blades 6 months ago and they are already skipping and streaking. What can I do to make them last longer?

James, I just put a 305 V/8 in my 1972 Nova. I'm having a lot of problems with this engine! It “pops” out the carburetor on right side, and pops out exhaust on left.

I've disassembled this engine to the check timing chain. I've also ran a compression check all cylinders (all averaging about 122 to 125psi). Also pressure checked the intake valve and exhaust valves while heads are still on the car.

I also checked to see if cylinder head gaskets were leaking from one cylinder to next. I checked the cam, lifters, push rods, rocker arms, valve springs. I have put 2 different distributors, new distributor cap, rotor button, wires, and spark plugs.

I have replaced all components in distributor and the voltage to the distributor is (14.5 volts when running) I have even put 4 different carburetors on this car and still the same problem! I even installed a new intake manifold; every thing is new or has been changed. When I advance the timing it almost stops popping and runs good.

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