81 ecm
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81 ecm
Just changed out stocks parts new carb but old distrubutor what all is it effecting and how can I fix it..
Did alot of work hoping to fire it up tomorrow
And also is there a torque spec for the rockers
Did alot of work hoping to fire it up tomorrow
And also is there a torque spec for the rockers
Last edited by MattCC81; Aug 3, 2011 at 04:19 AM.
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We're going to need some information to answer a question like that. What were the original problems, what parts were replaced, what are the current issues, things like that. With the information you've provided, there's no way to answer the open ended question. As information, the CCC distributor is an HEI like any other except that the spark advance is controlled by the ECM.
As for the rockers, I'm assuming you mean rocker arms in the engine. No, there isn't a torque spec. They're adjusted to center the plunger in the lifter, and here are several ways to do this, some with and some without the engine running. Why is the adjustment necessary? These don't typically go out of adjustment....
As for the rockers, I'm assuming you mean rocker arms in the engine. No, there isn't a torque spec. They're adjusted to center the plunger in the lifter, and here are several ways to do this, some with and some without the engine running. Why is the adjustment necessary? These don't typically go out of adjustment....
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I changed headers carb intake cam.... I had my tranmission replaced to a 350 and a new torque converter before I did this and my car was running. Im just trying to see if I can run the stock distributor or not...
Edelbrock carb and all non egr
Edelbrock carb and all non egr
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If you did not replace the carb with a correct Quadrajet with the [electrical] solenoid fuel mixture system, then the ECM is sending the distributor crazy signals on where to set timing. The '81 components work as a 'system'....or they don't work at all.
If this is your situation, you have two choices: rebuild the original carb to good working order and reinstall it; or replace the distributor with a pre-'81 HEI distributor that doesn't take its 'orders' from the computer. You will need to retain the ECM in the system so that it manages the lockup clutch in the transmission properly.
If this is your situation, you have two choices: rebuild the original carb to good working order and reinstall it; or replace the distributor with a pre-'81 HEI distributor that doesn't take its 'orders' from the computer. You will need to retain the ECM in the system so that it manages the lockup clutch in the transmission properly.
