Be sure if you can't hear it run, to at least leak down test it. Very simple to do, but can save you a lot of money. Then if it checks out, new oil and Prime it.
Water Pump Went Out And Now Motor Makes Noise
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Be sure if you can't hear it run, to at least leak down test it. Very simple to do, but can save you a lot of money. Then if it checks out, new oil and Prime it.
You buy or rent a tester (harbor freights is meh, but works). Essentially you leave all the spark plugs in except the one your testing. Bring that testing cylinder up to Top Dead Center, fill with air (either from a portable tank or air compressor) and watch for loss. Best case scenario is for the engine to be warmed up, however while cold, this still can provide a insight on whether or not there is a clear problem. That is the simple version, there are more in depth procedures, which I'm a visual person and youtube has a ton of videos showing better than I can explain it.
Maybe someone can chime and explain it better. @84Ttop @jrichker @Davedacarpainter @Mustang5L5
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/cylinder-leakdown-tester/
Maybe someone can chime and explain it better. @84Ttop @jrichker @Davedacarpainter @Mustang5L5
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/cylinder-leakdown-tester/
I remove all of the plugs and rocker arms, fill the cylinder with air (the motor may spin either direction depending where the piston is at on the stroke) It is important to use a consistent amount of incoming air pressure for consistent resuslts, I typically set the incoming regulator at 80 psi fwiw. I would look for a number 15% or less with consistent readings across the board to agree with a passed result. Hope this is helpful
For your sons sake please address the brakes on this car before adding horsepower!!!! I have a stock engine with basic bolt ons, 3.73 gears and a manual transmission and trust me you can have some fun with that and get into trouble real quick. Please put $$ into a 5 lug swap which will provide much better braking. These cars can be a bit inexpensive to acquire but cost just as much as any other classic to modify and/or restore. You should start gaining your own knowledge about this car and grab a wrench and a beer and learn. This is a great site for advice without the attitude especially when it's a Father & Son type build.
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Ohh yes a 5 lug swap and disc brakes all around on the winter list! I am the one doing most of the work. We are both learning as we go along! I am loving the advice we are getting so far. The hard part is relaying advice to a teenager! haha But we all know that!
Sounds like you guys have a good plan. Be careful with taking on too much work all at one time, it can be overwhelming. If you are paying somebody else to do the engine work then you and your son can do the 5 lug brake swap in the mean time. You can create a build thread once you get started if you want, we love watching other people modify and restore their cars. It also will create a single thread for any advice or help you may need during the process.
I will have to do that. I got some people that i work with that are going to help us do the motor swap. Then he can drive it till the weather turns crappy. Then he needs save money up over the winter and make a list. Looks like Christmas, birthday and graduation are gonna be expensive! haha
That ok i am building a sportster for the younger kid now too. I guess i like punishment and no freetime! haha.
That ok i am building a sportster for the younger kid now too. I guess i like punishment and no freetime! haha.
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