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i read that the way to test compression is with a warmed up engine. What if the engine is out of the car or non-running? Any ways around that?...
You wouldn't happen to know the specs at .050"?
i think corvette had 240hp in 56. What were the cam specs and compression of this engine?
Would anyone happen to know the specs of the 56 265 "power pack" engine? Particularly cam and compression. i want to know how they got 240hp...
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i usually use mine. It can be easily defeated----as pointed out above, by cutting the wheel. But, the object is to slow 'em down, or make it so...
Should thread sealant be used on vacuum fitting the screw into the intake manifold? Note: i'm talking about the part that screws into the...
Thanks for all the suggestions---i will definitely try them. i intend to do everything whole-hog and thoroughly. i have just been busy with...
Soooo......just the building is for sale? Not the contents, intellect, talent etc.?
So, is stalling/not stalling basically boiling down to a function of if good vacuum and timing is right, it should not stall?
The video is not actually mine---i just referenced in off 'Tube. Stock factory iron q-jet , manifold. Same base gasket for the past 4 yrs. The...
Obviously it's a problem. i don't consider it an immediate problem in the sense that if i can't get the engine to keep running, i'm not driving...
EGR opening was sealed off with a plate. The base gasket is the same one/type i've had for the past 4 yrs. i sprayed carb cleaner between the...
So, things going on indicate rich, but i turned the idle-mix screws inwards, but the rpm and vacuum readings actually went down.
That turned out to be B.S.---- i don't know what i'm doing and actually have very low automotive aptitude. Now, i did block off (properly this...
i'm leaning that way too......but where?!? i'm not getting any vacuum with one cover plugged and the pcv valve in the other cover. This was...
P.S. Post # 26 is complete Bull's hit: What happened is i noticed that the choke flap was kinda flapping/not tight against the choke tower when...
When you say testing other areas---you mean for vacuum leaks? My vacuum gauge, (it's actually one attached to a pump and i should probably get a...
UPDATE: Ok, i think i may have solved it, but i need your help and input to make it work. Please view this 4 min video: [MEDIA] Thinking the...
pcv new and checked good. Brake booster was blocked off to eliminate it. Inline fuel filter put in correct position.
Filters replaced as part of routine maintenance. Coil/pickup coil/module replaced as a result of chasing (this) tail... Engine will stay...
1) i am not saying absolutely NOT a vacuum leak, because i'll recheck. But i've sprayed carb cleaner around the intake and heads and carb base...
Did that, plus took the idle tubes out and shot compressed air thru them and ran a wire thru them. Engine seems to start easier COLD, but the...
The can moves and holds pressure. But, since i'm on ported, i don't think i'm getting any advance at "idle" (or what i call idle at 900 rpm)...
--quadrajet --HEI --can't really get it to run under 900 rpm anymore. --Immediately stalls when put in gear. --Can't start/re-start when hot.
Battery sitting = 12.56 Battery while cranking = 11.50 ish Voltage at red/ ignition wire with key "on" = 12.56 Voltage at red/ ignition wire...
i am leaning towards this, but what went out of whack? i took the carb in question off the engine (several times already actually) and compared...
No, the flaps open just fine.
No, there's definitely a tab on the timing cover. was just too lazy to do it the right way.
i should have mentioned that the way i always started a cold engine was to press completely down on the pedal, release, then crank. Easy starting...
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