Compression is a little low, but should be ok. I know you said you timed it to 10°. But I would at least verify the balancer hasnt spun any. You may have more or less timing than you think if it has.
Ok, that sounds like a good start. The noise goes away to a degree if i run it with my spout removed, but my power is down. How would I tell if my balancer has spun?Compression is a little low, but should be ok. I know you said you timed it to 10°. But I would at least verify the balancer hasnt spun any. You may have more or less timing than you think if it has.
Yes, you could say that.. Lolcompression numbers are low, but within a few % of each other so nothing to get too concerned about. I assume you have some miles on this thing no?
If I get #1 cylinder to tdc the balancer dial should be at 0, or am I off track with that?
Thanks
Ok thanks, I'm working on this as we speak. I'll report my findings...Correct, with the piston at TDC. The timing pointer should be close to 0 on the balancer.
If it helps (or matters) I just discovered I have a non H.O. firing order according to the diagram I found on the forum. I tried running the wires to the ho order, it ran but ran rough. I put them back to the non HO order and its smother, but its still not right.
I'm at a loss here...I also cannot use mustang 5.0 sparkplugs, they don't fit. I had to use Exploror type plugs, Autolite #2545.
I'm going to try and restab my distributor from scratch with #1 @ tdc and see what happens. I still may have a timing issue?
Really, how do I even start to figure this mess out....anything to look for as a telltail sign. My plug wires go in the non ho order for sure.Kinda have an issue there. If you truly have a Non HO cam in the car, then you have injectors firing at the wrong time. Injectors will fire based on the 13726548, and spark timing is firing 15426378.
Really, how do I even start to figure this mess out....anything to look for as a telltail sign. My plug wires go in the non ho order for sure.
OK, thanks for the info. I will double check my firing order and see what cylinder builds compression 1st .The fact that it runs decent with the non ho and runs crappy with the ho firing order is enough of a clue. But to answer your question...... You could remove the spark plugs and see which cylinder starts compression first. If cylinder 3 starts first, its an HO, If 5 starts first, its Non HO. The correct fix is to replace the cam with one with the HO firing order.
Just to clarify, its which cylinder that starts compression after number one cylinder hits compression. So start with number, then see if 3 or 5 makes compression first. It will be easier to stick a piece of paper towel in the plug hole or 3 and 5, and see which one blows out first.OK, thanks for the info. I will double check my firing order and see what cylinder builds compression 1st .
Thanks , that will help. I'm doing the test now and will report back.Just to clarify, its which cylinder that starts compression after number one cylinder hits compression. So start with number, then see if 3 or 5 makes compression first. It will be easier to stick a piece of paper towel in the plug hole or 3 and 5, and see which one blows out first.
I did the paper towel trick and it was #5 after #1, then #3 that made compression first. Just to confirm, I marked my distributor where each plug wire would go. I watched the rotor (as I had my finger over the plug hole), #1 made compression, then #5 made compression directly after #1, then #3 a little after.Just to clarify, its which cylinder that starts compression after number one cylinder hits compression. So start with number, then see if 3 or 5 makes compression first. It will be easier to stick a piece of paper towel in the plug hole or 3 and 5, and see which one blows out first.
Ok, glad I didn't go yet,lol.The computer tell the injectors the order to fire. I wouldn't waste money on the noid light just for that.
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