The Jalopy Journal
Don’t mean to continue bumping this thread (this is the last time update from me), but I finally pulled the head. Cylinders and bores are pristine...
Yeah I really need a leak down tester, would’ve really helped on a job like this. Not too hard to pull the head though, so I figure I’ll pull it...
I did and everything checked out. One thing I totally forgot about was that my timing was off initially before I started the car for the first...
Well, I think I found my issue. I ran that compression test and cylinder 8 has no compression. And cylinder 6 has lower compression. I had someone...
Yessiree, I double/triple checked all my galley plugs. Got great oil pressure up to the rockers, both sides. I’m really beginning to think it is...
Interesting, I’ll have to go double check my rockers-something that never really came to mind honestly with a non-adjustable valve train....
Oh yeah as soon as I get paid tomorrow, I’m getting my hands on a test gauge. Would rather be safe than sorry Sent from my iPhone using The...
Quick update. Checked my points and the gap checks out. Pulled the distributor and gave the VA cansiter a quick test. Doesn't feel like it's...
Sorry for the delay, yes timing and firing order's set correctly. I had to go back through the distributor when I was originally trying to get it...
Well, I finally got done with my first engine rebuild... Or so I thought. So here I am once again. Sorry, may be kind of a long post, but I'm...
Whoooops, haha that's what I get for making a post at 3 AM. But thank you, and everyone else of course, for the advice.
Evening! I'm in the middle of building my first engine and have a question. To make a long story short I ripped the engine out of my 1964 Grand...
I really wanna keep the slim jim, at least until it goes. Like the motor, it's original to the car and I'm honestly surprised at how well it still...
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