I got some body work needs to be done. Any volunteers? We support Union Breaks!!!!
Looks good to me!
[This message has been edited by josef644 (edited 04-29-2011).]
katatak
MAY 01, 05:57 PM
Been having some "runability" issues with the Coupe. At first I thought it was an ignition issue. Replaced the plugs, new MSD cap & rotor. Much to my disapointment, the MSD rotor was a piece of crap! It rubbed on the advance mech. and would stick in the advanced postion. I had to perform some surgery on the inside of the rotor to get the required clearance. Also bought a new Accel HEI Super coil. Another issue I found was that the port that I had the vac advance hooked to - actually had no vac (using and Edlebrock Carb). After hooking up the vac advance to the correct vac port, I fired it up and it seemed to run smoother. I went for a drive and the issue remained at lower cruising speed - felt like it was missing on a few cylinders. Kind of had a "surge" to it. I took it out on the loop and put the hammer to it. What a difference having the vac hooked up right made. The motor really came alive. It felt a whole lot more stonger than before. Way eaiser to light up the tires. But I still had the problem with a miss/surge at lower cruise speeds and idle. Once I mashed the gas and cleaned it out, it ran excellent. The last run I made with it, the alternator belt rolled over on the pulley's - never came off but it started rubbing the timing tab and made a terrible racket! At first I thought I hurt it. I limped her home and started on the repairs.
Once I had the tire off, I was able to get in there and roll the belt back over but it would not stay that way - as soon as I fired up the motor, it would roll back over - the belt was shot! It was about that time I realized that there is not enough space between the frame rail and the balancer to get the belt off! That's a whole other issue that I resolved but it was a major PITA. From now forward, changing the belt will be very easy so I guess I did what I should have done back when I stuffed the motor.
My buddy kept telling me to ditch the Edlebrock - instisting that they have poor idle circuits to begin with. At first I did not want to listen to him but I finally gave in. I had a freshly rebuilt Quadra Jet on the shelf so I installed it. Had an issue right off with a fuel leak at the inlet (never seen a QJet yet that did not have a leak problem there). I got the leak fixed and fired her up. Seemed to run a little smoother at idle but still had a littl bobble. I adjusted the timing, carb, timing, carb, back and forth but could not get it to clean up. We changed the springs on the mech. advance which helped it rev quicker. Again, once I stomped on it and cleared it out, it seemd to run pretty smooth for a short while - after it sat idling for a few minutes - while adjusting the carb/timing, it would start to stumble - load up. At different times, I could see the fule dripping from the horns at an idle! Looks like I have the same issue with the Q Jet as I did with the Edlebrock.
I knew that I needed to install a regulator - it did not have one when I got it and that is the reason why the oil pan was half full of gas and the bearings were shot. I read all the threads on PFF - most of which said that you need to use a bypass regulator! I went to the local speed shop looking for a bypass regulator and they only had the single line style in a Holley unit. Being PIG headed, I bought and installed the Holley and a cheap in line pressure gauge. Withe the regulator turned out/down all the way - just before the adjustment screw falls out, the cheap gauge shows 5psi. Being PIG headed, I went with it. Now I beleive that the cheap gaige is not right and the pressure is closer to 8 - which is the bottome end the regulator is rated for! 8 psi is simply too much for a float in a carb.
Moral of the story: Don't be PIG headed and CHEAP! Take the advice of those that have "been there- done that". Don't try nd reinvent the wheel and realize that you may not always be right!
I'll be spending next week in the Dallas - Ft. Worth area and will be visiting all the hot rod stores I can find - looking for that bypass regulator. If I can;t find one, I'll have to put aside my PIG headedness and just order one from Jegs or Summit!
More later!
Pat
katatak
MAY 10, 12:40 AM
Had a chance to tinker with the Coupe this evening. I ordered a bypass regulator - I believe that it will solve the problem. The quadrajet I installed seems to handle the bottom end better and does not seem to load up like the Edlebrock. I was able to get the fuel pressure cut down to 5 psi which for the quadrajet, is too low for the upper end - WOT it stumbles and acts like it's running out of fuel. Once I install the bypass regulator, I will have a better idea of how it runs on the upper end. After messing with it a little tonight, I took it for a spin and found that it runs pretty good as long as I stay out of the secondaries. I can't wait to see how it runs with plenty of fuel.
Here's a little taste: The video is not so great - had my 17 year old running the camera.
Rick 88
MAY 10, 03:38 PM
Careful now......that is considered "exhibition of acceleration" to certain members of our population.
josef644
MAY 11, 04:35 PM
Better N Viagra!!!!!!!
katatak
MAY 11, 05:46 PM
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Originally posted by Rick 88:
Careful now......that is considered "exhibition of acceleration" to certain members of our population.
It's not illegal until you get caught - right?
katatak
MAY 11, 05:47 PM
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Originally posted by josef644:
Better N Viagra!!!!!!!
I heard that!
Jake_Dragon
MAY 11, 06:02 PM
So tell me how is the low alt mount working out for you? Does your alt sound louder down there?
katatak
MAY 11, 06:21 PM
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Originally posted by Jake_Dragon:
So tell me how is the low alt mount working out for you? Does your alt sound louder down there?
So far so good Jake. I had an issue a few weeks ago - at the upper end of the RPM range, the belt "flipped" upside down but never came off - the belt was rubbing the timing tab and I could smell rubber burning. I think it flipped becuase it was not tight enough. I installed a new belt and made sure it was good and tight - I have been up to the upper end of the RPM range several times with the new belt and no issues. It does seem that the alternaotr makes more noise - Almost like where I have it mounted - on the front of the front motor mount - that it seems to "resonate" the regualr alternator noise through the mount - almost like a "ringing" noise. I can put my hand on the motor mount and dampen the noise some. I was just thinking that the aternator bearing was getting ready to fail? I have a replacement - maybe I'll swap it out before it fails and see what the noise does.
Rick 88
MAY 12, 08:36 PM
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Originally posted by katatak:
It's not illegal until you get caught - right?
You could always say; "But officer, you must be mistaken, it's only a Fiero"
