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new engine - runs HORRIBLE

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im chasing my tail. installed RNH 347. had to work out some firing issues (dizzy 180 out/firing order/messed up MSD box). after doing so, the car ran OK. it missed and would hold idle sometimes - but it ran. I figured it was because the valves need to adjusted.

trackheat heads, stock (new) lifters, 1.7 scorpion roller rockers.

lone behold, i tested via exhaust/paper.. that one or more exhuast valves were staying open. so - i go to adjust. i use FTI's adjusting techniques - 0 lash, .5 turn on adjuster nut, tighten locking nut. fire it up - its surges and then dies.. and when i try to give it gas it dies and back fires.

I originally thought i mixed up some wires, so i double checked. nothing. checked all electrical connections and nothing is apparent.
 

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Did you prime the oil pump before firing it the first time. Is it possible the lifters aren't pumped up? how lon was it runnin?
 
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ninety15.0 said:
Did you prime the oil pump before firing it the first time. Is it possible the lifters aren't pumped up? how lon was it runnin?
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engine was primed prior to starting. lifters are pump up - i had it running for a total of about 5 hours before not running today.
 
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