Vast Engine Problems
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Justin - I think this thread has gotten way out of control. What's all this talk about pulling the entire engine? I know you're frustrated, but there is a solution. START OVER.
Things to consider:
1. Yes your gear ratio is gonna kill your bottom end torque with that much cam. But that's not causing your immediate problem.
2. Yes your stock converter is gonna kill your bottom end torque with that much cam. But that's not causing your immediate problem either.
3. Your pushrods that were supplied in the kit are TOO SHORT. That could cause your problem. Get a set of longer pushrods.
4. Your carburetor may be whacked. That will cause your problem.
5. Are you absolutely possitive your adjusted all the valves properly? I recall you had a lot of trouble with this during the top end install.
6. Triple check your timing and that all timing components are functioning properly.
7. Use a vacuum guage to check for late valve timing or poor carburetor adjustment.
Walk away from it for a couple of days before you do something drastic and expensive.
Do you have a knowledgable friend close by that could look it over for you?
The SystemaxII kit is a good kit. Don't go tearing everything all apart just because you're pissed at it.
Things to consider:
1. Yes your gear ratio is gonna kill your bottom end torque with that much cam. But that's not causing your immediate problem.
2. Yes your stock converter is gonna kill your bottom end torque with that much cam. But that's not causing your immediate problem either.
3. Your pushrods that were supplied in the kit are TOO SHORT. That could cause your problem. Get a set of longer pushrods.
4. Your carburetor may be whacked. That will cause your problem.
5. Are you absolutely possitive your adjusted all the valves properly? I recall you had a lot of trouble with this during the top end install.
6. Triple check your timing and that all timing components are functioning properly.
7. Use a vacuum guage to check for late valve timing or poor carburetor adjustment.
Walk away from it for a couple of days before you do something drastic and expensive.
Do you have a knowledgable friend close by that could look it over for you?
The SystemaxII kit is a good kit. Don't go tearing everything all apart just because you're pissed at it.
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Theirs not anyone around here that I know that knows what they are doing. I'm not certain that my valves are right but I'd like to think so.
How can I do this.
That was well put.
Use a vacuum guage to check for late valve timing or poor carburetor adjustment
Don't go tearing everything all apart just because you're
pissed at it
pissed at it
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It's not hard at all, but there's way more to it than I can type at 1:30 in the morning. That being said you can Google it. There are a lot of good articles. I found a couple already:
http://www.centuryperformance.com/vacuum.asp
http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/186.cfm
Doing this simple test should help you narrow down what exactly is going on.
Hang in there man. Remember, at the end of the day it's still just a small block chevy.
http://www.centuryperformance.com/vacuum.asp
http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/186.cfm
Doing this simple test should help you narrow down what exactly is going on.
Hang in there man. Remember, at the end of the day it's still just a small block chevy.
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Thanks for the info. I'll try to figure that out.
That is what I'm worried about. I should have just got a old stang with a 289 HO.
Remember, at the end of the day it's still just a small block chevy.
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Originally Posted by JustinD
Theirs not anyone around here that I know that knows what they are doing. I'm not certain that my valves are right but I'd like to think so.
How can I do this.
That was well put.
How can I do this.
That was well put.
I just read this thread. Stop, and step back for a day. If you want to PM me with your number I can give you a call tomorrow and get directions to your place to give you a hand. I know my way around an engine.
I can bring some of my equipment over and check it out for you. I live very near White Bear Lake.
Jeff
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Originally Posted by JustinD
I should have just got a old stang with a 289 HO.
Now you're just being delusional.
Originally Posted by 406shark
JustinD...
I just read this thread. Stop, and step back for a day. If you want to PM me with your number I can give you a call tomorrow and get directions to your place to give you a hand. I know my way around an engine.
I can bring some of my equipment over and check it out for you. I live very near White Bear Lake.
Jeff
I just read this thread. Stop, and step back for a day. If you want to PM me with your number I can give you a call tomorrow and get directions to your place to give you a hand. I know my way around an engine.
I can bring some of my equipment over and check it out for you. I live very near White Bear Lake.
Jeff
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PM Sent, what do you like to drink?
Originally Posted by 406shark
JustinD...
I just read this thread. Stop, and step back for a day. If you want to PM me with your number I can give you a call tomorrow and get directions to your place to give you a hand. I know my way around an engine.
I can bring some of my equipment over and check it out for you. I live very near White Bear Lake.
Jeff
I just read this thread. Stop, and step back for a day. If you want to PM me with your number I can give you a call tomorrow and get directions to your place to give you a hand. I know my way around an engine.
I can bring some of my equipment over and check it out for you. I live very near White Bear Lake.
Jeff
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Originally Posted by sperkins
Now you're just being delusional.
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Originally Posted by 406shark
JustinD...
I just read this thread. Stop, and step back for a day. If you want to PM me with your number I can give you a call tomorrow and get directions to your place to give you a hand. I know my way around an engine.
I can bring some of my equipment over and check it out for you. I live very near White Bear Lake.
Jeff
I just read this thread. Stop, and step back for a day. If you want to PM me with your number I can give you a call tomorrow and get directions to your place to give you a hand. I know my way around an engine.
I can bring some of my equipment over and check it out for you. I live very near White Bear Lake.
Jeff
Be gentle Jeff.
Melting Slicks
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From: Connecticut
Originally Posted by Rockn-Roll
The power of the Corvette Forum to the rescue.
I hope they get this beast fixed
Poor kid has been pulling his hair out for months.
Let us know how you guys make out!
Good Luck!
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Originally Posted by 406shark
PM returned. Don't worry about it. I enjoy playing with performance cars.
Talk to you tomorrow.
Jeff
Talk to you tomorrow.
Jeff
After I got off the phone yesterday with Justin my girlfriend said "put your tools in the car and we'll drive up there".Saved me a trip-but more important you'll really help the kid out.Thats really nice of you! I'm sure a lot of us can remember being in this position.
Looking forward to hearing what the glitch was.Justin keep us informed,give us a blow by blow description.On second thought watch Jeff and learn,you can inform us later -but not too much later were all waiting
Thanks Again Jeff
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Originally Posted by dwncchs
Jeff your the man. After I got off the phone yesterday with Justin my girlfriend said "put your tools in the car and we'll drive up there".
After I got off the phone yesterday with Justin my girlfriend said "put your tools in the car and we'll drive up there".If I were closer I would have done the same
Theres alot of good people on this forum!
I hope Jeff brings a spare Holley
