Right, nothing new so far. Since I was going to open it, I decided to flush the water system first because - why not?
Guess what? While the engine was running to temperature to activate the flushing, the knocking stopped!
I turned the car off, had the carb loosen already and then the coin...
Thanks.
The engine is knocking quite loudly. It has been suggested the can be a bad cam:
If that's the case I'll have to replace the whole set anyway, right? Can't use old lifters with a new cam.
Or maybe one bad lifter? Meaning a new set?
I'll try to open the engine during the weekend and...
Hi all, I want to replace the whole lot cam/lifter/rods.
I'm considering this Melling since it says it brings a bit of performance. The engine is standard with 4 barrel.
The reason I'm considering items from Rockauto only is because they are very straightforward to send items to the UK. I can...
The noise is getting louder, is that a valve issue?
Here's a slow motion video where one can see/hear it exactly when the #1 intake goes down. What do I need to do here?
Thanks.
Hi all, I found my switch is not working. I never paid too much attention to it since I don't drive in the rain much.
So it's a 3 speed, but it won't change speed when turning the knob, all 3 positions will deliver the same speed.
Also it won't move to park.
I removed it and saw that the...
Now you got me thinking... I'll check again...
As far as I remember one turn (timing mark aligned) was both closed and second turn it was exhaust/intake but I'll check.
Quite difficult doing that without anyone helping.
OK, finally an update... but I think I'm being really stupid and missing something?
I did everything as per last post and after that, using a screwdriver, I rotated the oil pump until the distributor was sitting pointing #1 Cylinder.
Quick RECAP:
-Timing mark on 5 BEFORE
-TDC with both valves...
Here's where I am so far...
I'm still doing suspension but HAD TO have a quick look into timing.
I didn't touch anything, just checked where things are... so with the timing aligned (or so) the distributor is pointing to cylinder 2!
(Maybe in this Car number 1 is on the LEFT? 😆)
Did 2 full...
Thank you so much for the detailed explanation. I'm replacing suspension bits at the moment but certainly will look into it soon. My cover is the one on the LEFT in your picture.
I same similar issue with the Challenger, timing mark completely off. It'd be nice to "fix" both cars.
I'll...
Hi all, I've been reading many threads about timing and would like to double check what to do in my car.
Stock 318 with a pertronix ignition.
I can't see the mark under any circumstances. I know the mark exists in the balancer but when I use the lamp, it's not aligned with the timing cover...
I just realised with your comment that I'm asking in the qrong place. I asked something about the challenger and forgot to change the forum.
Anyway... this car is a 1970 Coronet 440 5.2
Sorry about the poor angle, the tank is right behind it making it impossible to take a good pic.
I'll jack...
Trying to find out which diff is this one? Any guess?
All the references I find for 8 3/4s shows no screws on the back plate.
I need to buy the gasket and driveshaft seal.
Thank you.