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  1. rdharper02

    Engine Need oil whisperer input

    Replaced all three tonight. Two of the capacitors had something resembling flux running out of the canister. Problem now is that we've identified a heat condition where the car does not want to re-start after running for awhile. Any thoughts gents?
  2. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    Still have to figure out the FPR not going below 50+lbs, but was able to make slight headway after returning from a doctor's visit. So the timing is set at 10 degrees locked and we were able to shut it down and restart it. As a test, we shut it down a third time after it ran awhile. No Bueno, no...
  3. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    So we made sure the fuel safe gunk had set, double checked the valves, plug gaps, brought it back up to tdc, and buttoned everything up. Turn the key and she fires. Sounds great, but as I'm attempting to set fuel pressure I noticed the TPS was left unplugged. Should it have even started...
  4. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    Well, she got grounded last night, only to find my BBK fuel rail was leaking at the infeed.
  5. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    These little beauties came from multiple locations last night. They look well made, and actually fit all the dimensions required. The additional plus is that they are treaded so you can completely remove the poly lock from the top of the adjuster. Sounds silly, but that feature could have been...
  6. rdharper02

    Engine Need oil whisperer input

    We did get the valve adjusters in today, but I'll wait to install tomorrow. Believe it or not, I was just reading a Corral forum post regarding the 3 capacitors that tent to go. If it's not valve timing, it very well may be the computer, so time for some more research.
  7. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    Well, next day didn't happen, so I am guessing Monday is "nextday" in latin.
  8. rdharper02

    Build Thread 1978 Mercury Cyclone. The pig is in the pen.

    Buy the plasma cutter first, but Jrichker is probably the safer individual to take advice from.
  9. rdharper02

    Engine Need oil whisperer input

    Honestly, hadn't thought about it, but might be the next step after straightening out the valve train.
  10. rdharper02

    391 swap into foxbody

    Someone said 390? Not my favorite, but a heck of an improvement over the 360 FEs
  11. rdharper02

    Build Thread 1978 Mercury Cyclone. The pig is in the pen.

    Did I hear Mike's hetting a new plasma cutter to gain access to those bolts?
  12. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    At this point I'm seriously in belief of the valves being incorrectly set. We found at least one cylinder down on compression before my gauge called it quits. After a quick adjustment it was able to build enough to blow a finger away from the plug hole. About every one of my adjusters seems to...
  13. rdharper02

    Engine Need oil whisperer input

    We're sitting at tdc and have advanced/retarded the timing a bit in attempt to get it running. The computer was dyno tuned for a very similar combo with stock HCI. Should be good enough to get her started.
  14. rdharper02

    Engine Need oil whisperer input

    Picked up a "new" Spectra from O'reiley's and replaced the MSD. No change. The sad art is that it sounds like it's about to start then nothing. Additionally, the 42lb injectors are putting a good bit of fuel in there, so I don't want to keep cranking for a long time.
  15. rdharper02

    Engine Need oil whisperer input

    So I'm attempting to get my engine running after about 5 years. It was a fresh build when left alone and had never been started. I'm about at my wits end as I just can't seem to figure this one out. It acts like it wants to start then fails to do so. Engine: fresh 306, with F303 cam, AFR 185...
  16. rdharper02

    Build Thread 1978 Mercury Cyclone. The pig is in the pen.

    No, I see now. I say work with what you have still. If it works you're golden. If it fails, you're not out much.
  17. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    I've been told it's just the camshaft that changed for the HO firing order, but have been unable to verify it 100%. When the 327 (331 with factory bore) decided to wash a cylinder we found soft spots in the crank. Knowing I'm limited by my factory block, I decided to stick a refinished 302 crank...
  18. rdharper02

    Build Thread 1978 Mercury Cyclone. The pig is in the pen.

    Mike, I'm trying to picture this all in my head. My initial is that you can seal the bolt that might be entering a fluid passage in the same manner as a bolt through oil or water in a block. The pan, well I'd recommend fixing it vice possibly wasting money on a new one. Once the lug is fixed...
  19. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    So we picked up a Spectra distributor from the local parts store, and checked/cleaned every ground I have. The spectra is actually not as pretty as the pro-billet, but seems to have less play in it. After all was installed....still no worky. Figured I have fuel and spark, so it has to be a...
  20. rdharper02

    Progress Thread Fire Hazard GT build: On the road

    I'm running the MSD TFI that came on the pro-billet distributor. Well, until I find that it's the problem and the new distributor (that cost 1/4 of the amount) shows me it works.
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