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Gotcha. I will get to it with a vacuum gauge and start getting it in tune. I appreciate the knowledge! I never really worried about old fuel and...
Crappy gas could have been the root of the mess of pushrods for sure. It was only intake rods that were tweaked. When I set the new rods I...
so I was able to verify tdc in relation to the balancer and it was spot on. Tape/balancer is on backwards, hence why I was getting a retarded...
Hydraulic cam and hydraulic lifters
Dumb question... Which direction should my timing tape be going towards from tdc?
Soaked lifters, used a ton of assembly lube on lifters, rods, rockers and wiped the cam with a lot of lube as well.
Yes I am 100% im on number 1 wire. Arrow on wire clamp towards plug as shown on clamp.
Got a buddy coming over to help me out in a bit. Going to check wires to make sure I don't have a roasted wire, and do compression test. If all...
Well I know I've got tdc set right at least. Haha keep u guys updated after compression test and some monkeying around w it today.
Just so I'm thinking properly,if I'm on tdc compression stroke both valves should be closed on #1 cylinder, correct?
All the old lifters looked to be in good shape except 2 had the caps/seats sunk down into the lifter. No damage or excessive wear on bottoms of...
Flatford39 not original motor in car, it's a mark 4 454. 100% positive it's a 454. Groundpounder bought it running and driving and extremely...
Not aware aftermarket cams would have different firing order. No buddy/wife to help bump starter, hence why I've set dizzy both ways. Still have...
So long story not so short, I recently bought a 64 biscayne w a 454. Had a lot of chatter, 1 broken pushrod, a few slightly bent pushrods....
Heres why I am even asking. I found a few forums with lists of the oe parts used to make up a "budget" swap, and list 67-72 chevelle as donors...
hey guys.. I've got a 64 biscayne I'm going through. Looking for inexpensive disc brake kit, local guy on Craigslist has a complete front set up...
1960 falcon. Points dizzy. Haywire harness. The original ballast which appears extremely old, had a burnt wire/contact inside and was split. Im...
Got it cranking properly shortly after I posted this. Just started messing with car few weeks back and now I'm having issues getting spark....
302 out of a 1975ish Granada. Long story short, car ran decent few months back. Sat for a bit, got some headers made for it, exhaust shop...
Got it all squared away and I believe everything is wired properly. Will fire and crank right up now. Going to flush fluids and wire up e fans...
I ran a jumper wire from ignition to solenoid n it cranked right up. I'm assuming I've got a break in my wire somewhere from the ignition cylinder...
Good morning guys. So here's where I'm at. Replaced starter solenoid with one I know for sure works. Jumped starter and battery terminals and it...
Crazy Steve- you nailed it with accessory and start reversed. Haywire switched these two around inside a plug that feeds wires to ignition switch.
Ignition switch is a new universal switch. No letters on top/center terminal
F&j- ran through your diagnostic on ignition switch. All was good until I hooked up ignition and tested power into the ballast. No power at...
F&j will run through your diagnostic in the am and let you know what I find.
So here's were I'm at: Solenoid- green to "I", purple to "s". Tested solenoid, no power on either I/s terminals w voltmeter. Swapped...
It is an external regulator alternator. I goofed up a little. With wires hooked up as shown above in pics I get no crank. If I swap...
Also does it matter what side of solenoid that starter wire and battery/alternator wires hook up to? Swap them maybe?
To start with, how can I find out if ballast is installed proper, or needs to be swapped around? Test with volt meter? The coil has positive...
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