The Jalopy Journal
OK. Inspection is tomorrow and I think everything is good. I used permatex 2 to seal the allen bolt and it worked perfectly. :) Now to clear up...
OK. Been away for a bit. UPDATE: Going back for inspection on July 6th. I also talked to him and his co-workers about the troubles with the...
Aaaaaand I'm back! Failed the inspection over some little items. There was a brake fluid drop on the bottom of one caliper as well at one of the...
Interesting. The car is in the shop right now for it's safety inspection. I asked the mechanic to check the timing as he has one with the offset...
OK. Here is the progress from yesterday and this morning: I re-lashed the valves (some small errors); affirmed TDC; replaced plugs; checked dist....
Automatic electric choke
Its as it comes down to idle, as in slowing down for a stop.
I think this is where I start getting a problem. I just adjusted the lash for all cylinders. TDC, tighten until no spin on pushrods, tighten 1/2...
This is with engine fully warmed.
all good
Yeah. But if I up the idle, when I shift into drive (th350) it is a hard jolt on the tranny.
I took a step back on this project. I pulled the plugs all were looking good except a bit of darkness on #3 and #7. Because the damper and...
Hi again, As I get ready for my inspection on Thursday, I have been driving it around the neighbourhood to get used to it and to see if there are...
Hi Guys, I found a couple of bolts in my bolt drawer that were the right size. Thanks for all the info.
Hi guys, As I wind down to my inspection date (June 15) I am replacing my mechanical fuel pump for an electric one as I could not overcome the...
All is completed. Combination of lash, uh, adjustment of valves, TDC error, and timing. One would play off the other and my warped brain...
Maybe a month, if that. Gas has been replaced in tank
yes the oil got changed after breaking and no the oil was not "all sparkly".
It has been suggested that it is the power valve in the carb that is screwed and done probably during a backfire in the carb when the timing was...
They do tend to get loose. Depends on whether you are dumb enough to adjust with lifters loaded or not.
No.. They are correct and separated.
I think it's best to give the engine details first then some history Intake: ProComp 22000 Heads: Aluminium Cam: Elgin e921p Lift: intake...
No fuel pressure gauge
Now that's really interesting. So much to check tomorrow.
Manual
Grounds are good as near as I can tell. Never hurts to have more grounds, though
Everything is new except the engine bare block. Yes, even the gas tank.
All new parts. Fuel Slayer 650
Hi guys, Almost finished my T-bucket. One problem I have is the engine. Its a 350 sbc and when I start it, it fires immediately and runs strong...
Hi, In Canada, we are required to have a DoT (Department of Transport) designation for windshields. Therefore Lexan is not an option for my 23...
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