Originally posted by K9 48 Chevy
Ok, this is what i have so far with my very small amount of skill. I checked the timing and the dist was hand tight to begin with so I went on with the checking of the timing. The "book calls for TDC. So i did the TDC and it SUCKED! So I then advanced it till i got spark knock (not like the original knock) and then went back. That cant be TDC for that motor. It came from a 1987 Firebird. Anyway, I ran it and now I have a what I think is a "rolling tick" or almost sounds like I have roller rockers (wich I dont) at Idle. I do think I have an exhaust leak but cant find teh dang thing so I shall buy the gaskets and replace the old ones. I do however have a FOUL smell coming from the exhaust. On the "test drive" in my case means drive it like I stold it I got it up pretty fast and now there is this sulfer smell. Could that be what the guy was talking about the rich exhaust and moisture? Its a real strong smell. I checked the plugs and they look ok. The water temp never got above 179 deg. I have no idea what to do. Thanks for the input
it will run better if you get the temp. up a little, 185 at least and it will help with the condensation also. fix that exhaust leak. thats gonna get rid of that ticking. an exhaust leak can sound like a lot of things.