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I agree. I already checked it. I am only pulling around 7" at idle, but it holds 15" like a rock at 1800 Rpm. The 7" is steady too. This should...
Thanks, that was a really good write up. I still have the intake and rocker covers off. I removed all the lifters one at a time to see if the...
[ QUOTE ] damaged/collapsed fuel line? [/ QUOTE ] Nah, I don't think so. It shouldn't be fouling all my plugs out if it was lean. [ QUOTE ]...
[ QUOTE ] U sure you don't have a plug wire crossed? [/ QUOTE ] Yep, I checked them just to be sure. I hadn't messed with the wires anyway,...
Yeah, I did that. It doesn't seem to make any difference. Justice
[ QUOTE ] maybe the exhaust is blocked up somewhere? [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, I thought about that, but the only cylinders running hot are #5 &...
Nope, HEI Thanks Justice
I checked compression on # 4, 6, 5, 3 cylinders today. They all checked good >140 #'s I like your idea about the penetrating oil. I had mentioned...
The second carb was brand new out of the box. Edelbrock 1406. Justice
[ QUOTE ] vacuum hoses are all connected and in good shape? its not missing and just backfires on acceleration? [/ QUOTE ] There is only...
I sprayed brake cleaner all around the edges of the intake and carb flange. The idle never changed. Justice
I am on my fourth set of plugs. No cigar Thanks Keep the ideas coming. We are bound to get it sooner or later. Justice
I tried runnning a new 12V supply to the distributor. No Cigar. I checked my ground, but I may need to re-visit that one. Thanks Justice
Yep, that is what I thought. That's why I tried a whole new distributor. I had one on hand, complete with cap & coil. No Cigar
Already put in fresh gas and swapped out the fuel pump just in case. No Cigar Thanks for the suggestions though. Justice
My SBC has developed a case of the "I ain't gonna run this year" blues. It ran great all last season. When I fired it up this year, it would...
Well as long as everyone is pitchin' in their opinions.... [img] I always use two grade 8 eyebolts. I install them in place of the front left...
Ya done reel good! [img] It looks great. Are the doors suicide?? Nevermind, I see the hinges. DUh!! Justice
I am impressed. It is not often you can get away with running .060 engine without upgrading the cooling system. I only tried it once. I ended up...
[ QUOTE ] .080 over would be 366ci, i run .060 over on the street in a pretty hot motor with no problems, [ QUOTE ] [/ QUOTE ]...
Best way is to say, "Open Wide" and snatch it out through the front teeth. Tryi'n to go from the inside out wuold get pretty ugly. Justice
First off, I am sure there are many here with more knowledge than me. However, here we go. You should be making somewhere around 40+ psi oil...
Well, Here ya go. I don't reckon I'll need to tell everyone what engine this is.
[ QUOTE ] My warranty just expired last week (3 years 27000 miles) and it squeals when I turn left. They said they couldn't hear it [img] Jay...
If you want the official definition, I can give it to you. The area I supervise here at BP makes it. It is a very light hydrocarbon. To the...
Matt, Thanks for the reply. only R & P systems have a rack. Mine is a typical chevy truck with a steering gear box/pitman arm arrangement....
Thanks, I'll give it a shot. Justice
I apologize for being a little off topic here, but I have a quick question. I thought someone on here might have ties to a GM shop. I just got...
Remember, If you want that "blues" sound, you will be pullin' as much as blowin'. You will also be playin' "cross harp." That is another good...
It is great to see there are some harp players on here. It looks like they have already given you some great advice. The best advice was to just...
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