Re: [DML] More problems found (was Piston rings + sleeves)

["stainlessilusion" <5n-@xxxxxxx>]

Some pictures of todays happenings: http://damngoodsite.net/5003.html
 .....my 7 thousand dollar engine, wish it was going in the DeLo LOL
;)

As you can see, no shade tree mechanic here, I love working on engines
and transmissions, been doing it for years:). Today I had all day to
examine the car. Valve adjustments were first.
I discovered that there wasn't even a gasket installed for the left
side valve cover and bolts were loose, luckly I had one last brand new
set of gaskets on my shelf. Intake clearances were off but not bad,
exhaust was OK. All camshaft lobes look fine, there were no flat
spots. After that, I removed the intake manifold to see whats
going on underneith as well as make it easier for compression test and
distributor examination. I wanted to check electical connections,
vacuum connections as well as any coolant leaks also. Compression was
as follows: #1 cyl 10.7 BAR/125PSI #2 11BAR/160PSI #3 10.5BAR/152PSI
#4 10BAR/142PSI #5 10BAR/143PSI #6 10BAR/143PSI. I also needed to
adjust the bolt under the dash that stops the gas pedal, seems that
this cured my problem a little bit. Upon reassembly and restarting the
car, the engine ran extremely rough-but I believe this to be from the
old alternator I had to install, need to send the 150amp back because
of it's loud squeeling upon starting up. Checked timing, was dead on,
and I removed & disassembled the distributor and rebuilt it again.
Otherwise, there must be a
vacuum leak somewhere, my lines are all connected so I'm not really
sure where to look next for leaks,  any suggestions? -----Dani B.
#5003








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