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| Author: | WhaleMstr [ Mon Apr 10, 2006 6:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Resetting the timing mark? |
Well, the same result - when I set it to 5BTDC it runs horribly! Since I am thinking the timing mark is off - could I just reset the thing to TDC and mark the dampner and go from there? It just runs so well with it sitting at around 30after right now. I mean it's a totally different vehicle set that way. Thanks, Dan |
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| Author: | emsvitil [ Mon Apr 10, 2006 8:00 pm ] |
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Yep, determine TDC and remark the damper. But make the mark on the inside of the rubber so if it's slipping, you'll have a mark that doesn't move......... |
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| Author: | WhaleMstr [ Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:41 am ] |
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Okay, I reset TDC and re-marked the dampner. Now, with it set to around 8 BTDC it runs like a champ. Starts with just a touch of the key, revs right on up, and will hold a high RPM without chugging or barfing! I knew that was the problem! I only have about 4 different dampners here and I just grabbed one and put it on. Okay, as far as I can see, that solves the running problem for right now. Now my other problems are the kickdown linkage and the shift cable. I contacted Lokar and if I want, I can order the cables and brackets - both kickdown and throttle, and it will only cost me $315.80 (before taxes - and that's suggested retal price), they say I should be able to find a better price at one of their retail clients. Any ideas who sells this stuff at a better price? I wonder what part of I have no money to spare right now is so confusing? Oh well, after paying the X her blood money each month now - it should only take me about 3 more months to get this back on the road. Right now it's a very expensive yard ornament!! I thought I had all the parts I needed sitting and waiting - it really sucks to find out that they were only PART of the parts and not the right ones at that! The kickdown I have is apparently the one for the 1 barrel - at least that's my guess. Oh well. Life in the fast lane! Later, D |
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