My 100% stock motor ( not my current one) had nothing but new rings, cam, manifold and headers and I turned it to 6500 RPM constantly for a period...
no room under current covers. Not a daily driver so I don't mind. (once I remember how to do it that is...)
Old Guy, thanks for the reminder of the "shade-tree method" It worked a lot faster (and likely more accurate) than the text-book set-up. And, it...
I am good for 2-3k miles. But on a new motor springs settle in their seat, new heads etc.. I am not surprised thet loosened up. (although by quite...
Thanks! Any thoughts on the first question I had? If the valve lash was that loose seems like the valve might not of even lifted off the seat(or...
You must know them from M&M? We only live 10 miles apart or so. See them at the track on a regular basis. Baddass is also in my backyard. Great...
I think I will look for a push-button remote starter. The 2 screwdrivers arcing across is a pain! BUT, it works..
Hmmm, same car ?
Local '66 mustang is running 10.56's on that motor. Teenage girl drives it and was featured in Car Craft a few months ago. They do nice work.
Valve Lash ?'s/UPDATE OK, the solids were getting a bit loud after 500 miles of break-in. I decided to pull the covers and run the valves. Hmm,...
I have the tru-trak system. I wanted a system with no clutches to wear out. For me, the locker is louder on the street but with 40 series...
The idea of priming the motor is to get oil moving around BEFORE you turn it iover with the starter. I agree with Old Guy though. My new motor was...
Is the converter fully seated?
T.L. I second that!! I don't drive my car much but I do hear the bushings. Sometimes they are louder than the locker!
In the past I have ran rubber line, thick fuel line style. I think the only concern is burning on the hedder tubes. No matter what I try they...
total timing is about 40* Just bought a new tape (timing) so that will help this weekends flogging sesion! I agree, not valve float.
So, mine is running cool.. That'll work!
Are you sure on the tranny temps? I thought the fluid "burns" above 250* I can watch it climb in a 10 second stall though. Proof to anyone that a...
On my new motor I had to buy a later model front cover. The dipsitck shaft was too big. I ended up grinding it down for a nice tight fit. Worked well.
and my '70 ?
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