Forum: Engines
12-20-2010, 10:57 AM
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Thanks SP,
That is good advise.
I did have...
Thanks SP,
That is good advise.
I did have visions of port and polish while I had things apart but my guy talked me out of it and said those motors have enough torque already. So that's two wise...
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Forum: Engines
12-19-2010, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 18
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Thanks SP for the great "low cost" advice. The...
Thanks SP for the great "low cost" advice. The stronger bolt thing sounds like a winner.
I have an auto machine shop around the corner where I live. I can get the bolts from him. They are involved...
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Forum: Engines
12-18-2010, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 18
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Thanks guys.
I'm not sure how far I want to...
Thanks guys.
I'm not sure how far I want to take this. Money is a big issue and the dyno will cost me around $1100 to $1200.00 for both motors.
I am of the thinking that repair is the goal....
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Forum: Engines
12-17-2010, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 18
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Still working on them
Well, I am still working on my motors. They have been removed and are now in my garage. I have had trouble with these motors since I bought them.
Before removal I did a leak down test and found...
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Forum: Engines
09-19-2010, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 18
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Thanks for the reminder Dan.
I'll probably do...
Thanks for the reminder Dan.
I'll probably do this some time next month before I take the boat out for the winter.
I'll try to post the results-if I can remember that far, blame it on old age.
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Forum: Engines
09-16-2010, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 18
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Thanks Dan.
I've tried the cap and rotor swap...
Thanks Dan.
I've tried the cap and rotor swap and that is I ended up buying a new set. But it only lasted for a while and I am back with the Tach and grind issue. This is what makes me think it...
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Forum: Engines
09-15-2010, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 18
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Hard start
I have a 5.7 FWC vortec motor, Holley carb, elec. fuel pump, Mallory Distributor. I installed a pair a few years ago on my 3200SCR.
My problem is when I try to start the port motor (every time) it...
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