Help Tuning/Troubleshooting 350 rebuild
#11
1.) Your choke isn't set right.
2.) Your choke isn't set right, nor is the fast idle adjustment.
3.) Tighten up your belt adjustment.
4.) No, it's not. Re-check your valve lash adjustment.
5.) With the engine off, turn the idle adjustment screws all the way in, then back them out two turns as a starting point.
After that, read the owners manual in the link below to set the choke, fast idle, idle jets, and curb idle.
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...ers_manual.pdf
2.) Your choke isn't set right, nor is the fast idle adjustment.
3.) Tighten up your belt adjustment.
4.) No, it's not. Re-check your valve lash adjustment.
5.) With the engine off, turn the idle adjustment screws all the way in, then back them out two turns as a starting point.
After that, read the owners manual in the link below to set the choke, fast idle, idle jets, and curb idle.
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...ers_manual.pdf
#12
When I had it rebuilt the cam was upgraded to a longer duration one but I am unsure of how to tell if its solid or hydraulic? Any tips on this one?
If it is a solid lift, then there's no way to adjust it?
What is it specifically that is causing brand new hardware to begin knocking?
If it is a solid lift, then there's no way to adjust it?
What is it specifically that is causing brand new hardware to begin knocking?
#14
When I had it rebuilt the cam was upgraded to a longer duration one but I am unsure of how to tell if its solid or hydraulic? Any tips on this one?
If it is a solid lift, then there's no way to adjust it?
What is it specifically that is causing brand new hardware to begin knocking?
If it is a solid lift, then there's no way to adjust it?
What is it specifically that is causing brand new hardware to begin knocking?
But for future reference; both are adjustable as they both use the same rocker arms to adjust. With the valve fully closed you can back the rocker off until it has a slight amount of play. Then take your thumb (or a wooden hammer handle) and push down on the pushrod end of the rocker. If it moves under spring pressure you have hydraulic lifters. If it doesn't move they are solid lifters.
If they are solids, then you need to know the specs to determine the valve lash, as it's different for different cams. Most need about .030"-.035" clearance running hot, but that can vary with makes and models of cam. With hydraulics it's zero lash plus 1/4-1/2 turn.
Please get some help before it's too late and you lose a new engine!
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