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weircc · 05-22-2011, 02:56 PM

So after 5 years of building my truck almost everything done but interior i find myself having to pull the engine to change out the POS comp (THUMPR) cam for something that will allow my truck to run right! what sucks is i have it all ready to drive and cant, and now when i go to the garage all i can do is cringe!!

mbgmike · 05-22-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by weircc

So after 5 years of building my truck almost everything done but interior i find myself having to pull the engine to change out the POS comp (THUMPR) cam for something that will allow my truck to run right! what sucks is i have it all ready to drive and cant, and now when i go to the garage all i can do is cringe!!

Sorry to hear that. what wrong with the cam?

eightbanger · 05-22-2011, 04:03 PM

I took my Truck off the road for at worst 2/3 weeks for some needy repairs...3 mths later it's still on jack stands no tranny & half the engine stripped to pull the cam, and it is killing me not to be able to drive it, I can't imagine what on earth 5 yrs would be like....wait I'm supposed to be cheering you up here

From your avatar she looks like a beautiful Truck, just think how lucky you are to be this close to the Finnish, admittedly you did not want to be moving backwards at this point, but it's only one of those PITA POS CS MF things that are sent to try us all, and remember your not all the way back at the beginning like a lot of us.

I hope that was inspirational....

GASoline71 · 05-22-2011, 04:24 PM

Howz this for motivation.

YouTube - ‪1972 GMC w/snotty cam...

My '72 GMC has a Lunati Bracketmaster II 292 in it... it lopes because it's supposed to. Not just to sound like it.

Gary

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-22-2011, 04:29 PM

Mines been off the road for about 10 years seems life just gets in the way sometimes... Your truck is pretty b!tchen looking.... Summer time is here and your gonna wanna drive it so do some little things and then tackle the engine...

**70cst** · 05-22-2011, 04:31 PM

weircc ... not sure what to tell you. I purchased the Circuit Rider in 2000 and started to save $$$ so I could have it worked on so some day it would be drivable. In 2008 I found a body shop that started a frame off and now I am (actually fine69) in the final stages of mechanically fine tuning the Circuit Rider. I think by reading about others who were going through similar situations kept me going. With being mechanically challenged and now holding down two jobs I wasn't going to do it myself. Oh I can do the basics but welding, painting, and major wrenching is beyond my skills. Sometimes it’s ok to stand back and take a deep breath and getting recharged. Just take one step at a time.

weircc · 05-22-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mbgmike

Sorry to hear that. what wrong with the cam?

well im not sure exactly, for the life of me i can not tune this motor in i have been on every forum asking questions and reading ppls complaints about these cams so instead of wasting another weekend (4 already) trying to try another solution im done with it i mean dont get me wrong im no expert in tuning engines but cant say i have ever had this much problems im sure someone would be able to knock it out but im not the fella lol.

i will somehow fight past this its just gonna be a couple weeks i just really need to blow off some steam and vent thanks for the replies fellas

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 05-22-2011, 08:04 PM

Comp did the same thing to me. Take that lump stick and send it back to Red at comp and tell him to put it where the sun dont shine. Then go to Lanuti and buy a cam you like, you wont be disapointed. Just put it in your head to get it done and go do it, you will be glad you did

weircc · 05-22-2011, 10:25 PM

already talked to steve at lunati and this is cam im gonna go with i think, the spec sheet is right not info at top

http://www.lunatipower.com/Product.aspx?id=2102

**DANTIP** · 05-23-2011, 06:54 AM

Let us know how you like the Lunati set up.

**70cst** · 05-23-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dantip

let us know how you like the lunati set up.

x2

bobs409 · 05-23-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

Take that lump stick and send it back to Red at comp and tell him to put it where the sun dont shine.

Now that I've had my laugh, I sure hope I don't have trouble too. I have a 454 just waiting for my 69 Stepside that I put a thumpr cam in.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 05-23-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bobs409

Now that I've had my laugh, I sure hope I don't have trouble too. I have a 454 just waiting for my 69 Stepside that I put a thumpr cam in.

Just be sure to use a good oil with Zinc in it or you will wipe out lobes.

05-22-2011, 02:56 PM	#1
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Help keep me motivated!!! So after 5 years of building my truck almost everything done but interior i find myself having to pull the engine to change out the POS comp (THUMPR) cam for something that will allow my truck to run right! what sucks is i have it all ready to drive and cant, and now when i go to the garage all i can do is cringe!! Last edited by weircc; 05-22-2011 at 02:57 PM.

05-22-2011, 04:03 PM	#3
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Help keep me motivated!!! I took my Truck off the road for at worst 2/3 weeks for some needy repairs...3 mths later it's still on jack stands no tranny & half the engine stripped to pull the cam, and it is killing me not to be able to drive it, I can't imagine what on earth 5 yrs would be like....wait I'm supposed to be cheering you up here From your avatar she looks like a beautiful Truck, just think how lucky you are to be this close to the Finnish, admittedly you did not want to be moving backwards at this point, but it's only one of those PITA POS CS MF things that are sent to try us all, and remember your not all the way back at the beginning like a lot of us. I hope that was inspirational.... __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

05-22-2011, 04:29 PM	#5
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05-22-2011, 04:31 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Help keep me motivated!!! weircc ... not sure what to tell you. I purchased the Circuit Rider in 2000 and started to save $$$ so I could have it worked on so some day it would be drivable. In 2008 I found a body shop that started a frame off and now I am (actually fine69) in the final stages of mechanically fine tuning the Circuit Rider. I think by reading about others who were going through similar situations kept me going. With being mechanically challenged and now holding down two jobs I wasn't going to do it myself. Oh I can do the basics but welding, painting, and major wrenching is beyond my skills. Sometimes it’s ok to stand back and take a deep breath and getting recharged. Just take one step at a time. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 05-22-2011 at 04:33 PM.

05-22-2011, 08:04 PM	#8
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,169	Re: Help keep me motivated!!! Comp did the same thing to me. Take that lump stick and send it back to Red at comp and tell him to put it where the sun dont shine. Then go to Lanuti and buy a cam you like, you wont be disapointed. Just put it in your head to get it done and go do it, you will be glad you did __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

05-22-2011, 10:25 PM	#9
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Help keep me motivated!!! already talked to steve at lunati and this is cam im gonna go with i think, the spec sheet is right not info at top http://www.lunatipower.com/Product.aspx?id=2102 Last edited by weircc; 05-22-2011 at 10:29 PM.

05-23-2011, 06:54 AM	#10
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,889	Re: Help keep me motivated!!! Let us know how you like the Lunati set up.

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