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Yeeesssss.
Bob, I'd like to swap cams, but this is not the time for that. I need the engine to run properly before I start messing with anything like that. Gotta do this in steps: Make it run good, then make it run better!Life is short. Be a do'er and not a shoulda done'er.
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Originally posted by BBR View PostStarting to think I might swap the timing chain for an early one (Cloyes C3037) while I am doing the intake. I would skip it, but the timing cover is starting to show signs of leakage on the driver's side. So, while I already have the coolant drained, I might better just pull the cover, swap the timing set, and seal it all up good. It certainly would be a good time to swap cams, but I think I will save that for a later day (aka warmer weather).
Coming from my normal performance perspective, it's tough to draw a line and say "'it's good enough for what it's intended purpose is"! The old "while I'm here" thought process can be a slippery slope!
Although...I totally understand your dilemma.... If its having running issues...I'd hate to have to fire it up and run in a new cam on missing cylinders....but on the otherhand....if you correct the problem with the intake gasket, it will be a BEAST compared to how it was!
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Originally posted by milner351 View PostOne step at a time all while keeping the wife convinced that it's a utility vehicle, not another "toy".... good luck with that.Last edited by BBR; January 8, 2014, 09:47 AM.Life is short. Be a do'er and not a shoulda done'er.
1969 Galaxie 500 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...ild-it-s-alive
1998 Mustang GT https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...60-and-a-turbo
1983 Mustang GT 545/552/302/Turbo302/552 http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...485-bbr-s-83gt
1973 F-250 BBF Turbo Truck http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...uck-conversion
1986 Ford Ranger EFI 545/C6 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...tooth-and-nail
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After more consideration, I'm not messing with the timing set or timing cover this go-around. Reason being, if the intake gaskets do not cure it, I'll probably pull the motor and just do a quickie rebuild.Life is short. Be a do'er and not a shoulda done'er.
1969 Galaxie 500 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...ild-it-s-alive
1998 Mustang GT https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...60-and-a-turbo
1983 Mustang GT 545/552/302/Turbo302/552 http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...485-bbr-s-83gt
1973 F-250 BBF Turbo Truck http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...uck-conversion
1986 Ford Ranger EFI 545/C6 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...tooth-and-nail
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Thats probably the best idea.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that your don't need a rebuild! But keep in mind cheap rebuilder pistons have crazy pin heights and drop the slugs way down in the hole. It seems 460's with tight quench and D3VE's make good torque and have razor sharp throttle response, even with lower 8.5-9 compression.
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Lunch time mechanic-ing!
I ate lunch really quick and then started wrenching in the 28 degree windchill. I unbolted the distributor and quickly found that it was STUCK. I had to use a rubber mallet to get it to wiggle back and forth and then it finally popped out. I had planned to just pull the intake bolts and leave the intake in place, but I had plenty of time, so I went ahead and pulled...and pulled.... and pulled... and finally drove a giant screwdriver into the china wall gasket and pried....and pried.... and finally it popped.
Whoo hoo it's loose!! Next, imagine a 6'3" tall guy laying on top of the radiator with his legs stuck straight out parallel with the ground for counterbalance trying to lift the intake off the studs.... It must have looked pretty funny from afar. Like an F250 eating it's owner or something.
Once I got it off, it was VERY evident that the intake gaskets were leaking. It had the 1 piece pan style gasket which is essentially a piece of sheetmetal with gasket material stuck to it. On the center 4 cylinders, the gasket material was no longer stuck to the metal and was totally burnt up from the exhaust crossover. It just falls apart if you touch it. #4 looks kinda ugly. Like it has been leaking a very long time. It was probably the reason the intake has been off before. All the others look very clean and consistent inside. I'm betting the center cyls were burnt and leaking into the exhaust crossover and not the valley just by the looks of the gasket.
Engine is super freakin' awesomely clean inside for something that is 40 years old.
#4 port.
Last edited by BBR; March 25, 2016, 02:34 PM.Life is short. Be a do'er and not a shoulda done'er.
1969 Galaxie 500 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...ild-it-s-alive
1998 Mustang GT https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...60-and-a-turbo
1983 Mustang GT 545/552/302/Turbo302/552 http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...485-bbr-s-83gt
1973 F-250 BBF Turbo Truck http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...uck-conversion
1986 Ford Ranger EFI 545/C6 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...tooth-and-nail
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hm - it will be interesting to see if a fresh set of gaskets will get this rig running like a charm, or if there are valve guide or valve seal issues, or stuck rings (still wondering about #7)There's always something new to learn.
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Well it was missing on 3,6 & 7 for sure the last time I checked, but I never checked compression on 7. I could not get the plug wire off 4 when it was running for fear that the fan might eat me.Last edited by BBR; January 8, 2014, 01:53 PM.Life is short. Be a do'er and not a shoulda done'er.
1969 Galaxie 500 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...ild-it-s-alive
1998 Mustang GT https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...60-and-a-turbo
1983 Mustang GT 545/552/302/Turbo302/552 http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...485-bbr-s-83gt
1973 F-250 BBF Turbo Truck http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...uck-conversion
1986 Ford Ranger EFI 545/C6 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...tooth-and-nail
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Roger.
I feel like I need to build some scaffolding to work on this thing.Life is short. Be a do'er and not a shoulda done'er.
1969 Galaxie 500 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...ild-it-s-alive
1998 Mustang GT https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...60-and-a-turbo
1983 Mustang GT 545/552/302/Turbo302/552 http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...485-bbr-s-83gt
1973 F-250 BBF Turbo Truck http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...uck-conversion
1986 Ford Ranger EFI 545/C6 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...tooth-and-nail
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They will when I put the Craftsman stud remover on them.Life is short. Be a do'er and not a shoulda done'er.
1969 Galaxie 500 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...ild-it-s-alive
1998 Mustang GT https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...60-and-a-turbo
1983 Mustang GT 545/552/302/Turbo302/552 http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...485-bbr-s-83gt
1973 F-250 BBF Turbo Truck http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...uck-conversion
1986 Ford Ranger EFI 545/C6 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...tooth-and-nail
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