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Author:  makgreens [ Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:53 am ]
Post subject:  engines running but needs some help
well after all the fun of adjusting valves we got the engine going good
the problem were having is we now have an exhaust leak and when we get the idle set in park and shift to drive the car wants to die and usually does
could the exhaust leak help cause this?
im not sure where the leak is but im guessing its a donut that needs replacing
but i might replace the exhaust/intake gasket anyway since its looks shot
Author:  lowbudget [ Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:22 am ]
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Here's a link to the good exhaust gaskets thread. GPRS also sells the good intake/exhaust manifold gasket Exhaust gasket
Author:  65Dodge100 [ Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: engines running but needs some help
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when we get the idle set in park and shift to drive the car wants to die and usually does
could the exhaust leak help cause this?
Not usually.
Quote:
im not sure where the leak is but im guessing its a donut that needs replacing
There are no donut gaskets. There's a flat gasket where the exhaust pipe connects to the manifold. Another gasket where the two manifolds connect together. And the gasket at the head.

There are pictures of them HERE.

Gasket replacement is sometimes not-so straight forward. Expect broken bolts and studs. You can read all about it HERE.

Danny
Author:  makgreens [ Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:13 pm ]
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well theres no broken bolts or anything obvious
the only free flowing exhaust or vapor is where the pcv valve is...my buddy broke it accidently so its vented into the atmosphere now
but that wouldnt explain why the cab is heavy with fumes after maybe driving 10 miles
if i could get it not to produce such fumes id be driving it everyday
even if it is redneck driving(2 feet with an auto)
Author:  Aggressive Ted [ Sat Aug 15, 2009 12:25 pm ]
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What year engine is this?
Did you plug the PCV line to the carb?
If you didn't plug the line, I don't see how the engine could run.
That would be a huge vacuum leak.
Author:  makgreens [ Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:41 pm ]
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the carbs all plugged up
im guessing its the venting from the valve cover which makes it smell

do these engines run warm?
ever since i got this car its run warm
and since i broke a piece of the a/c,heating hose and had to bypass everything it isnt running as hot
Author:  Aggressive Ted [ Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:46 pm ]
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On hot days my engine runs right at the thermostat setting 180 degrees, the needle on the dash is at mid point. On cold days, 55 to 60 degrees, the gauge stays at the 1/4 to 1/3 point.
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