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06-15-2006, 10:19 PM | #51 |
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Re: major problems, major fixes (bit rambly)
Sounds much better. Idle is a bit high. Get a tach on there to get it back down. You're getting it better off than where it was.
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06-15-2006, 11:11 PM | #52 |
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Re: major problems, major fixes (bit rambly)
it was on high idle in the video
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06-15-2006, 11:26 PM | #53 |
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Re: major problems, major fixes (bit rambly)
also, whats the cheapest tach made that i can mount on my dash or something? I'm really not used to not having a tach...i like knowing how/where my engine is running.
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06-15-2006, 11:48 PM | #54 |
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Re: major problems, major fixes (bit rambly)
You can get a cheap small dial one from Summit or Jeg's cheap. Also might check your local store for a cheap one.
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06-16-2006, 12:51 AM | #55 |
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Re: major problems, major fixes (bit rambly)
thanks, found one for 36, see if i can find one for cheaper. We might have a 5" monster tach in the boxes, that would just be for testing..no way i could fit a 5" tachometer in my truck..anywhere.
Do i have it advanced far enough, or should i move it some more and put it there on the edge of predetonation? Last edited by magnethead; 06-16-2006 at 12:55 AM. |
06-16-2006, 12:54 AM | #56 |
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Re: major problems, major fixes (bit rambly)
I did on my column. Mine had a bracket with a curved mount. I used a hose clamp around the column and mounted it on there behind the shifter and saw between the fuel gauge and the speedo.
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06-16-2006, 01:19 AM | #57 | |
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Re: major problems, major fixes (bit rambly)
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(granted it'd help if the wheel wasn't turned) Last edited by magnethead; 06-16-2006 at 02:05 AM. |
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06-16-2006, 04:01 AM | #58 |
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Re: major problems, major fixes (bit rambly)
question: Since my rotor and cap checked out ok (cap was clear, rotor had minute buildup), can i just get autolite platinums and accell wires with a MSD HEI coil thats up in the 42-50Kv range? How many volts is the stock coil?
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06-16-2006, 06:30 PM | #59 |
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Re: major problems, major fixes (bit rambly)
well I was checking if my vac advance was working, and the engine spat out black smoke for a second. After some deliberation with mylilbowtie, i found that everything was fine. And yes, the vacuum advance does work, but it sounds like it's sticking at the very high end- that or i'm simply depleting the coil. I found the tach from our racecar, a 4 wire 4" autometer pro comp II unit. I'll investigate how it connects and i'll see if i can get a RPM reading off my engine (and maybe perm. fasten it under my column or something). The photo's aren't great, the shutter's acting up.
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06-16-2006, 09:00 PM | #60 |
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Re: major problems, major fixes (bit rambly)
Is there a model number on the tach? It should be one hot one ground one that hooks to the distributor and one light.
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06-16-2006, 11:10 PM | #61 |
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Re: major problems, major fixes (bit rambly)
i talked with the guys in chat about it, it has a yellow lead and no green lead, which means it might be for magneto only?
the only thing i could see that could be any ID is "D-1028". Last edited by magnethead; 06-16-2006 at 11:11 PM. |
06-17-2006, 01:07 PM | #62 |
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Re: major problems, major fixes (bit rambly)
just talked to my dad some...here's a long list of things that need replacing...It doesn't even contain the multiple wants! (and it's probably not complete)
5 roof clearence light lenses (busted) 9-14 clearence light bulbs (burned out) Autolite Plugs (replace existing ones) 22.43 Accel wires (replace existing ones) 32.47 fiber glass hood kit (bent hood, sticky hinge) ~450.00 + ~28.00 2 front fender (body cancer) ~192.00 driver side rocker panel (body cancer) ~22.00 carburetor, intake, cam (Edelbrock Performer Cam kit) ~635.00 Dead Pedal Floor repair (body Cancer) Cab sanded and Primered (dire need) PAINT! (dire need) Last edited by magnethead; 06-17-2006 at 01:31 PM. |
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