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Clay mart. I had the motor rebuilt. I’m pretty sure the rods are the same length tho
28phonebooth. That was good. I’ll give you that
Budget36, hydraulic lifters! Probably gonna not touch it for a few days. Let myself cool off and take it responsibly!
Eddie, thank you. I’ll check that first. Man I’m glad I found this site!
Bandit Billy, pulled the distributor and ran a slotted rod to spin the oil pump with drill motor. Oil pressure was about 55 psi. Rotated engine...
Budget36, I think I’d have to pull the valley cover off to see that movement but I’m probably wrong. One pushrod is so loose like there is no...
Oldiron 440, you are right! Thank you. Man this project has been 5 years to this point then this happens.
Vandenplas, yes it ran great for about 8 minutes then made the tapping noise and slowly died. Wouldn’t fire back up
Budget36. Thanks for the optimism! I need all I can get!
Me again and man am I down. Finally got to the breakin of my rebuilt 241 after carb issues, heating issues, etc. fired right up today, timing...
Thank you Paul!
Mr48chev. Thank you for the pic of the carb and information. I’ll check that before we start it up. Still trying to do the cam break in! This...
Thanks Harv! The first bit of advice is what I’ve been trying to no avail! Ha! I’ll try the second piece, thank you. This project has been a...
Me again! Trying a start up for the third time, so trying to get all the info I can ahead of time. Has the stromberg ww rebuilt. The two...
Great advice thank you
You guys rock!! Great ideas. I’ll be bothering you very soon with more questions I’m sure. Ha!
Is there an inexpensive way to step down 12v to use original gauges, without having to do each gauge separately?
Stuck in North Commiefornia
Also, how would I know to increase the fuel pressure or decrease it? New to working on old stuff so I have a million questions. Thanks Dan
This truck was all original when I got it. Slowly killing me financially! Ha!
It’s a 97, 4 bolt stromberg. Had it rebuilt recently. It just seemed like my fuel pressure is overrunning the carb. Had fuel coming out the top...
Alchemy, wow! Thanks buddy. Going to put a pressure regulator on it for sure now! Thank you again
Can anyone tell me what fuel pressure my mechanical pump should be putting out to the stromberg carb? Went for cam break in and fuel was...
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