When checking the bottom end can you guys give me some pointers? Steps to take, etc. I cant really afford to buy a manual right now so any input would be great.
When I rev up the knock speeds up with it. Does that make a difference?Another thought.. when checking with a stick to my ear on the valve cover the knock is only strong at cylinder 1. Could bottom end cause that?When matching the dist. cap with the one I took off, the guy at autozone said...
I payed $1200 for tax, title and all so I feel like if I can get it up and going then it would be a great deal. The motor made a 6 hour trip with a 32' camper full of furniture and a couple thousand pounds of tools in my gang box. Its funny now but at the time it was a nightmare. We hooked up...
Ok fellas. This is the best I could do as for video and pics.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kt2CxgBaLUandhttp://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=29842&id=1837508837&l=5b4ca4fe9bAny ideas would be appreciated.
No slack. At TDC you can rotate them but no slack beyond that. I read that it is a process to dropping the oil pan but after looking under the truck i dont see a problem at all with getting the oil pan off. There is a good gap between the pan and the bar that runs under it. I know a picture is...
Update:I tried several videos yesterday to let you guys here the knock. I dont guess my phone is so great because all you can hear is muffled engine sounds. Gonna try again using my wifes digital cam. I did go ahead and remove the rods and rocker arms. Cleaned them up and checked to see if any...
Thanks for all the replies guys. Without a doubt whoever had it took parts from here and there and put on it. Including the exhaust that has the o2 sensors in place. I guess I should start with.. where are the serial numbers to find out what size and year the motor is? It looks like a 302 when...
Thanks for all the replies guys. Without a doubt whoever had it took parts from here and there and put on it. Including the exhaust that has the o2 sensors in place. I guess I should start with.. where are the serial numbers to find out what size and year the motor is? It looks like a 302 when...
Hello everyone! I need help.. really bad. I recently got layed off from my job and got the bright idea to buy a camper and truck with my "life savings". It actually did take all of the money I had. My wife, four kids and myself are the proud owners of a fairly large camper a mini van and a 1982...