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  1. crushnut

    My new engine is a dog!!

    My engine has no power at all. I has just barely enough to get the car moving. I could probably be beat by a Geo Metro or something :notnice: This is a fresh build w/rebuilt heads, torque rv cam, stock crank, sealed power pistons, weiand stealth intake and 500cfm Edelbrock performer carb. I...
  2. crushnut

    Problem w/Edelbrock carb etc.

    I am having a problem with my new Edelbrock carb. The problem is it will not idle by itself, i have to keep my foot on the gas pedal to even make the engine run, the second my foot moves or comes off the pedal the engine dies. I managed to do my cam break-in this way, but i really need to figure...
  3. crushnut

    Flexplate issues, i need help!

    Well i have come across another problem trying to get my engine and transmission together. Originally i couldnt get the two mated together because my convertor wasnt all the way back, but i pushed and wiggled on it some more, and it is now where it should be. I can get the engine and...
  4. crushnut

    Ive got a problem, need help please!

    Ok here it is, I am in the process of installing my rebuilt 302 into my car but i came across a little dilema. The problem is mating the engine and transmission together. I can get all the bolts started in the bellhousing but when i start to bring them closer toghether by tightening them more...
  5. crushnut

    Cracked cast iron manifold

    If you TIG weld it then it doesnt need to be pre-heated.
  6. crushnut

    Has anyone used these guy?

    http://www.ford-motors-engines.com/index.html Just curious if anyone had, or know anybody that bought an engine from them. Thanks
  7. crushnut

    Search Function?

    Where did it go :shrug: :damnit: I use it quite often, and now its gone :notnice:
  8. crushnut

    Powder on cylinder wall?

    Has anybody heard of or used total seal quick seat powder for the rings and cylinder walls, supposedly help aid the rings seat to the cylinder wall, pretty much eliminating the need for a break in period? What are your opinions? Too good to be true, or it probably works :shrug:
  9. crushnut

    What kind of bolt is this?

    Anyone? Whats up with the head of the bolt, looks weird.
  10. crushnut

    Interesting cam break-in

    Has anyone ever heard of breaking a new cam in by operating it at 2000rpm for 10min, 1200rpm for 10min, and 1600rpm for another 10min? I was always told and read to do it a 2000rpm for 20min. :shrug: Can anyone back this up or does it not matter. Thanks
  11. crushnut

    Need some ideas

    I need some ideas from you guys to where i could bake my new headers to cure the paint i put on them ( has to get atleast 400 degrees for 15 minutes), and the oven in my house and on the car are not options :rolleyes: So whats your ideas, and places that you think would let me do it in there...
  12. crushnut

    Has anyone gotten one of these from ebay?

    Im questioning whether it is real, or a fake :shrug: When you click the link they provide it asks you if you are sure you want to send personal sensitive information to the outside party. Seems kinds fishy to me, is there any way i can find out if it is legit or not? Thanks eBay...
  13. crushnut

    Sandblasting question

    Will sandblasting take off chrome?
  14. crushnut

    Fuel pump question

    I am currently switching from my current 2bbl intake and carb to a 4bbl Edelbrock and stealth intake, and am wondering if i can use the fuel pump that i had for the 2bbl?(temporaily of course) :shrug: If not what fuel pump do you guys recommend? Thanks :nice:
  15. crushnut

    ENGINE EXPERTS, I NEED YOUR HELP!

    Ok here it goes...... I have had a pretty loud knocking sound coming from my engine for a while, so i decided to tear it all apart to try and find the cause of the noise. While it was my original thought that i had a loose wrist pin on the #4 cylinder, i come to find out that isnt the case...
  16. crushnut

    Just too funny!

    I can't stop laughing :rlaugh: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2463481666&category=33646&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1
  17. crushnut

    Scooby Doo!!!

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2470399981&category=6224 :rlaugh: :rlaugh: :)
  18. crushnut

    Picture Request

    Does anyone have or know of a picture, diagram or drawing that shows the correct routing of the p/s hose from the pump to the cylinder on a 289/302 engine? Thanks
  19. crushnut

    MY CAR JUST CAUGHT FIRE!!!!

    It was idling in my driveway when all of the sudden i saw smoke coming up from the hood and fire from underneath :shock: :fuss: It scared the crap out of me, but luckly i had a fire extinguisher and got it out before it caused any damage.
  20. crushnut

    rod bearing question

    Should the bearings have a channel or groove in the middle running the length of the bearing, or should it be flat? Thanks
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