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    DAMPER QUESTION

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

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    Spiirit,

     

    Wow, this is getting exciting since we are getting closer. OK I have to admit I am a DUMB###. I did do everything EXCEPT...let me get this straight one more time....

     

    I remove my distributor, find TDC #1 Exhaust valve, turn the crank to set at lets say 16 degrees advanced. OK here is the big question...with my crank setting at 16 degrees advance (static timing), I would then insert the distributor gear with rotor pointing at the #1 plug correct? If thats so then theres another 16 degrees.....because.....

     

    I initially set the distributor with the crank on zero. OK if I have an 8 degree correction on the damper and 16 degree on the initial timing setting, then that would be could be a total of 24 degrees off. 40 or so minus 24 is (DRUM ROLL) 16 total degees! I can then adjust from there right? Man I hope this is the right theory.

     

    Your move! :lol::o:):D

    DAMPER QUESTION

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

    Posted

    Thanks for all the help. I have just read that this new damper as compared to the old is set differently. about 8 degrees different. I just order the timing tape for this thing so I can see what is truely going on. If it doesnt check out then, I guess I have to drop the pan/cover and degree the cam. The marks were lined up just right however, so maybe the cam grind was out of whack....it sucks hard being in Japan without knowledgable V8 mechanics. I would rather pay someone to fix this and just drive it home. I can do 80% of anything needed but this wrench in the gear takes the cake....Im tired!!! At any rate the exhuast goes on Friday and it does burn the tires off like is so I will do my proper break in and hope nothing breaks out! Hey Im upgrading to a 383 new block when I get home anyway so I just need this thing to last alittle longer....

    :cry:

    DAMPER QUESTION

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

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    Spiirit, OK we checked TDC and it came out just right. The mark was the same as I had set it initially. The rotor points to the #1 plug wire as well. The car also starts right up. The timing marks are still like 50. If i rotate either way too much it will die. Again I have changed from an 8 inch Damper to a 6 3/4. Could this thing be the problem? Im going nuts but it seems to run fine. I advanced it until the starter started working to turn it over and then backed it down a bit. Now it will start right up and rev etc without back firing or anything. We are baffled...what else could it be? The drive gear on the distributor vs cam would not make a degree difference would it? I was told it was all compatible when I bought it. Your move ole wise one..... :roll:

    DAMPER QUESTION

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

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    Spiirit, OK we checked TDC and it came out just right. The mark was the same as I had set it initially. The rotor points to the #1 piston as well. The car also starts right up. The timing marks are still like 50. If i rotate either way too much it will die. Again I have changed from an 8 inch Damper to a 6 3/4. Could this thing be the problem? Im going nuts but it seems to run fine. I advanced it until the starter started working to turn it over and then backed it down a bit. Now it will start right up and rev etc without back firing or anything. We are baffled...what else could it be? The drive gear on the distributor vs cam would not make a degree difference would it? I was told it was all compatible when I bought it. Your move ole wise one..... :roll:

    DAMPER QUESTION

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

    Posted

    During assembly, I put my thumb on the first spark plug hole...I turned the engine over by hand until the timing mark landed on zero. The pressure would blow my thumb off the hole so I knew it was the compression stroke. I then put in the distributor so that the rotor would point towards the #1 plug. Thats it, however when I start it I have to twist it counter clockwise to get it to run it best. Maybe I put the distributor in too far right of the #1 plug? Must Have More Advise....Id hate to drop the pan etc and find the timing gear are OK. Does that help? :cry:

    DAMPER QUESTION

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

    Posted

    Grumpy, TDC checks out. What if I put the distributor in 1 tooth off past the number 1 spark plug setting? Should the rotor actually point just before the #1 plug or towards the #1 piston? Maybe I have it seated a little off? Could that be the problem? Wouldnt hurt to check I guess.....

     

    CZ :?

    DAMPER QUESTION

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

    Posted

    I used a 6 3/4 damper for my set back conversion. I used to have the 8 inch damper. Well my car runs fine but when I shoot the timing the marks say like 50 degrees advanced? If I turn it back much it will die. Is there any difference in the timing marks on a smaller damper? If I were 180 out would it still run and show the marks like that? Can any one offer some advice? Thanks in advance.

     

    CZ

    FUEL CELL AND GAUGE QUESTION

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

    Posted

    Here it goes...I have the Summit Pro Street Cell with 0-90 GM Tube sender. I have the AutoMeter Gauge. The gauge has plus, minus and signal. The cell only has two wires. I know one is signal but is the other ground or hot? I hook it up many ways but it doesnt work. The needle stays pegged when I put the power to the gauge. Anyone have this happen before? HELP!!! :roll:

    GUYS PLEASE...CAN ANYONE HELP!

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

    Posted

    If anyone is interested, here is what I have to date:

     

    73 240Z/357 SBC. AFR190 Heads, AFR Intake match ported, Comp Cams Hydraulic Roller retrofit 520/510 Cam, Retrofit Hydraulic Lifters and Rockers 1.5, Eagle full floating H Beams, KB106 Hyper flat tops, Scat Crank 3.48, Ceramic Block Huggers, Holley HP750DP, MSD Billet Distributor, MSD 6A Ignition, Blaster Coil, Edelbrock Aluminum WaterPump, Hi Flow Oil Pump, Griffin Aluminum Radiator, Underdrive Aluminum Pulley Set, Morosso 8.5 Red Wires, Fuel Cell 16 Gallon, Holley Blue Pump, 3 Way Return Regulator, AN Fittings through out, Crane Brake Booster Canister with gauge, 700R4 with 2800 stall lock-up, Toyota Front Brake Upgrade, Tokiko Illuminas 5 way adjustables, Dual 2 1/2 with x-pipe into DynoMax mufflers rear, Cowl Induction, Front Mount Tranny Cooler, Drag Lite Racing Rims, Mickey T ETs rear.

     

    Not to mention a total restore with floor pans and paint. Must have rollbar!

    :-D

    GUYS PLEASE...CAN ANYONE HELP!

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

    Posted

    :D Hey guys thanks for the post! I am going to San Angelo on Wed. A shop there will shorten and balance for $40. I just hope they don't confiscate my shaft from me at the airport thinking its a pipe bomb or something... Im going to Lisbon NH and Amissville VA via Dulles for two days each as well. Anyone in those areas let me know...maybe we could meet and chat etc... I will have 5 days in Angelo and 2 each in the other areas. Thanks for all the help. I will be a Hybrid Master one of these days! I have some engine install pics coming soon. After I mounted my engine in the set back position for the first time it blew me away. Seems really tight and different than the Scarab. I guess Ill just have to get used to it! Another thing is before the restore it was only running 13.7's at best with about 300 HP crank. This build is supposed to be 450 or so. I havent driven anything with power for about a year and a half so Im sure it will take some getting used to again. Can't wait! Pics will be up soon! :lol:

    GUYS PLEASE...CAN ANYONE HELP!

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

    Posted

    My drive shaft is too long 20.5 inches center to center 700R4 Stealth yoke. My question is how far should I pull the front yoke out when installing. Should there be about a 1 inch pullout distance figured into the driveshaft? I want to make sure when I have this thing shortened I do it right. I go to the states on leave next Tuesday and plan on taking it with me to fix.

     

    :cry:

    Tranny Cooling Lines and Driveshaft length Okinwa

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

    Posted

    My drive shaft is too long 20.5 inches center to center 700R4 Stealth yoke. My question is how far should I pull the front yoke out when installing. Should there be about a 1 inch pullout distance figured into the driveshaft? I want to make sure when I have this thing shortened I do it right. I go to the states on leave next Tuesday and plan on taking it with me to fix.

     

    Also, did any of you have issues with the clearance in the tunnel in the set back position that interferred with the Tranny cooling Lines? Mine look very tight. :roll:

    DRIVE SHAFT QUESTION FROM OKINAWA

    in Drivetrain

    Posted

    My drive shaft is too long 20.5 inches center to center 700R4 Stealth yoke. My question is how far should I pull the front yoke out when installing. Should there be about a 1 inch pullout distance figured into the driveshaft? I want to make sure when I have this thing shortened I do it right. I go to the states on leave next Tuesday and plan on taking it with me to fix.

     

    :D

    TIMING DISTRIBUTOR QUESTION

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

    Posted

    Well I finally got my lifter replaced and engine assembled. I am ready to drop it in. I put in my distributor with the rotor facing the number one piston, top dead center on the compression stroke..yada yada yada. My question is do I start with the number one plug wire on the post that is pointing toward the number one piston (same as the rotor ) and then work my way around clockwise 18436572? Someone please advise, I dont want to do this incorrectly. :oops:

     

    CorZette

    UNBELIEVABLE ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER.....HELP!

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

    Posted

    Well, I was going to drop the engine in this weekend....got my final parts (shorter Pushrods 7.195 inches for hydraulic roller vice 7.8 for non roller) put them all in after making sure they were filled will oil. I set my preloads and turned the engine over by hand etc...all seemed well....THEN..one of my push rods just fell out and was dangling...WTF? Well further inspection showed that the lifter collasped...like there was nothing in the lifter tube but airspace. This sucks because the retrofit replacement for ONE lifter (pair) is $72 total. I ordered one never the less. Now I have to wait another week for it to get here...JAPAN. Has anyone ever had this problem out of the box? One out of 16 is a blessing but damn. I haven't had very good luck with Summit. This is the second time (before was piston type) that they told me my current lifters were discontinued and are sending me the recommended replacement. WHY do they sell you somnething that they know has been replaced. To clear stock I guess. They did the same with my Hypers and I had to get a whole new set because the old style was obsolete two months after I bought them. Im starting to hate Summit and there ideoligy. Is there a fix for the lifter or did I do the right thing in getting another one? Moral of the story is when you order from Summit/Jegs, make sure you ask them if the parts your ordering are current up to date and if not, dont get em....thanks for listening.....Im stressing out over here...cant wait to get back to the USA!

     

    Corzette :evil:

    EXHAUST PICS

    in Exhaust

    Posted

    Its time to get the exhaust put on and was wondering if anyone has some good pics of the duals into X PIPE and out each side left and right rear? The Japanese need a pic prior to install....

     

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