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I worked at a body shop in high school in the early 80's. One time I leaned against the quarter of a mid 70's Buick and it sprung back. I started...
Looks great Mike! Can't wait to see it in person. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
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Exactly. That is the only way to set initial timing. Once it's up and running you can put the timing light on it.
I presoaked and pumped up the lifters on this engine.
I was reading some of the other posts about the Chinese lifters. It's too bad that crap is overtaking hot rodding like it is everything else. It's...
Last night I ran the valves and then checked the compression. 180-200 psi on all eight. Today I buttoned her up, checked to make sure initial...
I'm gonna try and work on it some tonight and tomorrow afternoon. Not kerosene, I don't even have any of it around. I didn't get as much done last...
Nothing to it. There is a piece sticking out that I caught my finger on but it wasn't blown out, just a sharp edge.
What would the difference have been if they were left alone?
Comp cams
Here's the latest, hooked leak down tester to it. Two of the cylinders had 4 psi difference between gauges and one had 12 psi difference. No air...
Just borrowed the leak down tester from Russco and will try to mess with it this weekend. Gonna pump some air in and see where it goes.
My plan was to use the fittings to add air to the cylinder to see where it goes. The valves are closed so if air comes out of the exhaust or...
I was going to use the leak down tester to add air to the cylinders in a controlled (sealed) manner to see what happens. If the pressure holds the...
Quit screwing with the outboard your scaring the fish! :D
The vortec heads are the upgraded version with the valve springs for higher lift apps. I haven't done the leak down test yet, I have to run to HF...
Before tearing into anything I'm going to run the compression again and if the results are the same I was will back off the rockers on all three...
It's 268/280 Lift 477/480
I'll have to check and get back to you. It's a Comp Cams extreme energy. I think it's something like a H268 and it has 1.6 rockers instead of the...
No coolant in the oil or in the cylinders. That makes no sense but I'll see why when I pull the head. I'm just glad it's nothing major.
It's a blown head gasket. The parts of the puzzle started coming together. The reason I didn't catch it on the other compression test is I half...
Thanks tinnman, I am familiar with your work and we have mutual friends. Compression test done. 180on each except 3.5.7 dead with 0. Pulled valve...
As far as cantations, I slung them to the point even the dog knew I meant business. :eek: :D
Seriously guys? Pulling your leg? You think I came here and asked for a second opinion just to waste your time and mine? I exhausted everything I...
I will.
Sorry for the delay guys. I hate to say it but back to the drawing board. It wasn't the problem. The other day when I got home I checked and found...
The puzzle may be solved and one of your posts helped figure it out. I will let you know for sure as soon as I get a chance to confirm it (prob...
I pulled each plug and layed it next to ground and rolled the engine over a couple times as if starting it.
I did at one point advance it and then set the point at #1, If I remember right it was about 10-12 degrees. It's funny you mentioned the idle....
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