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Posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88 (Member # 11046) on
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so jus did a head an cam swap on my 88 gt .. starts up fine but it dies and when im driving i have no power... im sure i fucked up and left something undone but ve cheked over and over did a koer and got codes 95 41 12 ..... so iono if i was 180 off on my distributor could this happen... any help or ideas would be great thx in advance.
And if anyone had some time to take a look at it let me know thanks.
[ November 27, 2012, 12:22 AM: Message edited by: Sikwidit-blumaxx88 ]
Posted by nitrous_bob (Member # 77) on
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if you were 180* off it wouldnt start
what was your rocker procedure ?
if you did the "3 position" thats ur problem
you need to do each rocker...in sequence
thats the only right way to do it IMO
Posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88 (Member # 11046) on
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Lol ahh fuck what's that? Not sure of your question.
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on
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What is your exact combo?
Posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88 (Member # 11046) on
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b-303 gt-40 with stock rocker arms.... car starts ok but has no power atall > help lol
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on
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What is the timing set at? What pushrods did you use?
Posted by nitrous_bob (Member # 77) on
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lol..... how did you install your rockers ? are they ped mount ?
im 99% certain thats your issue, not bein ped mount....being procedure for install
Posted by OneFastHatch. (Member # 9537) on
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U didn't dour pedestals right brotha... I had a friend Do that before
Posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88 (Member # 11046) on
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Ok so what's the right way to do them? Cause I put my heads on and just tightend them ... Guess thats wrong what do i need to do help lol.
Posted by OneFastHatch. (Member # 9537) on
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well first off u have pedestal mounts i believe. correct? make sure you have shims with you when you do your adjustments.
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on
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Do a compression test then get back to us.
Dan
Posted by OneFastHatch. (Member # 9537) on
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dan is the man.
Posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88 (Member # 11046) on
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Yeah they are did I damage everything.
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on
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Originally posted by turbo50:
Do a compression test then get back to us.
Dan
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Posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88 (Member # 11046) on
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I didn't adjust the valves atall I'm gonna do that tomorrow lol , compression test if you don't mind can you explain the reason for that so I can understand thx.
Posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88 (Member # 11046) on
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How much preload should I put on the valve after the initial adjustment quarter turn half turn ... ?
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on
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Originally posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88:
I didn't adjust the valves atall I'm gonna do that tomorrow lol , compression test if you don't mind can you explain the reason for that so I can understand thx.
Sure. Let us know the numbers. It will show A. If u fucked anything up and B. If the valves are adjusted wrong.......
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on
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Originally posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88:
How much preload should I put on the valve after the initial adjustment quarter turn half turn ... ?
.020 is a good start......so 5/16 by 18 will have 18 threads per inch so......break that down into turns and u can figure it out pretty easy....
Posted by OneFastHatch. (Member # 9537) on
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Originally posted by turbo50:
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Originally posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88:
I didn't adjust the valves atall I'm gonna do that tomorrow lol , compression test if you don't mind can you explain the reason for that so I can understand thx.
Sure. Let us know the numbers. It will show A. If u fucked anything up and B. If the valves are adjusted wrong.......
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Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on
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But urs are pedestal mount so torque them down to 25ft/lbs and measure preload on the tappet at tdc or valve events.
Shim accordingly.
I'd do a compression test first.....
Posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88 (Member # 11046) on
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I know the valves aren't adjusted right cause I didn't do it atall lol it's my first time breakin the motor down like this ... I appreciate the advice thx.
Posted by OneFastHatch. (Member # 9537) on
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live and learn .
Posted by LXjames (Member # 10791) on
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Dude!!! Do a compression test!!! All the adjustments in the world are worthless if you fucked your guts! My uncles being nice by repeating himself and still giving you what you asked for. Do the compression test!!!!!!!!
Posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88 (Member # 11046) on
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I am james simmer down lol.
Posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88 (Member # 11046) on
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Soo I adjusted the valves were way of timed and ripped it thx guys .
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on
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Originally posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88:
Soo I adjusted the valves were way of timed and ripped it thx guys .
Glad u fixed it..but for reference you mean you shimmed the rockers or torqued to the appropriate values or removed shims? Or do you have stud mount and not pedestal mount rockers?
Posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88 (Member # 11046) on
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Torqued them and checked Clarence with feeler gauge. Thz for your help.
Posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88 (Member # 11046) on
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I have whatever a stock head Is which is pedastool I belive.
Posted by Sikwidit-blumaxx88 (Member # 11046) on
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Also wheres a good place to set the timing at ?
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