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03-03-2012 10:21 PM
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Yeah, I'll try and run it on the trailer and...
Yeah, I'll try and run it on the trailer and bring it up to temperature then re-run the compression test tomorrow. I had a member on another fourm mention trying to adjust my hydraulic lifters like...
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03-02-2012 03:42 PM
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I went down to the shop and adjusted the valves...
I went down to the shop and adjusted the valves according to a a tech article online through Centry Performance:
Century Performance Center, Inc. :: Adjusting Valve Lash
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03-01-2012 09:45 PM
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I have the plugs pulled out of the engine from...
I have the plugs pulled out of the engine from the compression test today. I'm going to pull the valve covers and give it a look over. I'm going to go in and re-adjust the valves as well while I'm in...
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03-01-2012 02:50 PM
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I made the leap and spent $42 on a compression...
I made the leap and spent $42 on a compression tester. I went and tested the compression and all cylinders read too little to register the gauge. I assume they were nowhere they should have been. I...
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02-29-2012 09:57 PM
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The only accessory the motor runs is the...
The only accessory the motor runs is the altinator. The cooling water comes in from the jet pump. I'm pretty positive it is not the starter hanging up. The plugs all look good on the motor. I just...
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02-29-2012 09:01 PM
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There is no pop pop from the carb. It is only...
There is no pop pop from the carb. It is only backfiring/poping from the exhaust out of the right side that I am hearing the squeaking come from. Maybe I need to try and replace the lifters on that...
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02-29-2012 06:20 PM
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Marine BBC has squeek in valve terain and has minor backfire
I have a 454 Chevy in a jet boat. I have been chasing all kinds of problems since a local auto store did a crappy job on a rebuild many years ago. Being that it is in a boat has taken longer than...
Wiring can be a pain. My problem is I get in a groove and have a plan and then get sidelined to another project and when I come back I forget what the heck my plan was.
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