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Gotcha. I will get to it with a vacuum gauge and start getting it in tune. I appreciate the knowledge! I never really worried about old fuel and...
Crappy gas could have been the root of the mess of pushrods for sure. It was only intake rods that were tweaked. When I set the new rods I...
so I was able to verify tdc in relation to the balancer and it was spot on. Tape/balancer is on backwards, hence why I was getting a retarded...
Hydraulic cam and hydraulic lifters
Dumb question... Which direction should my timing tape be going towards from tdc?
Soaked lifters, used a ton of assembly lube on lifters, rods, rockers and wiped the cam with a lot of lube as well.
Yes I am 100% im on number 1 wire. Arrow on wire clamp towards plug as shown on clamp.
Got a buddy coming over to help me out in a bit. Going to check wires to make sure I don't have a roasted wire, and do compression test. If all...
Well I know I've got tdc set right at least. Haha keep u guys updated after compression test and some monkeying around w it today.
Just so I'm thinking properly,if I'm on tdc compression stroke both valves should be closed on #1 cylinder, correct?
All the old lifters looked to be in good shape except 2 had the caps/seats sunk down into the lifter. No damage or excessive wear on bottoms of...
Flatford39 not original motor in car, it's a mark 4 454. 100% positive it's a 454. Groundpounder bought it running and driving and extremely...
Not aware aftermarket cams would have different firing order. No buddy/wife to help bump starter, hence why I've set dizzy both ways. Still have...
So long story not so short, I recently bought a 64 biscayne w a 454. Had a lot of chatter, 1 broken pushrod, a few slightly bent pushrods....
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