Nice progress. What did you use to paint the exhaust?

Greg

Hi Greg, I used a VHT header paint.

Carlos is running
 

I got Carlos running today! Sounded real good..just need to adjust lifters. I also need to finish mounting exhaust and a few other minor things and Carlos will be road worthy.

Well after some minor trouble shooting "Carlos" started with no issues.

Very cool Bro so what is next for ya?

tried to watch the video and it says its a privat video and that i need to except a friend request. but anyway good looking car :thumbsup:

got it fixed! :thumbsup:

Thanks and the plan is to get my other project on the road!

I'm just about done with this project. I've got a few more things I need to get done.

Ring Brother hood pins installed and hoses covered.
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I’m not sure if this would be legal at the track but heck I thought it was a good idea plus I didn’t have to drill any holes to mount a catch can for radiator.
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Carlos is on the ground and running! Not well but its running. Timing issue and it’s missing. I might have to call in the professionals on this one:(

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Looks awesome Craig. Congrats.
Good luck with the timing issues!:thumbsup:

Craig, double check your plug wires to make sure the firing order is correct. If you switch two that are side by side it will idle decent but misfire off idle.

Todd, I think the best thing is just to start over. I’ll check plugs and triple check the routing of wires. I’m getting anxious to get this thing on the road.

So tell me more about this tow hook setup buddy. I really like it and sweet project you got there!

Don't overlook anything. Always start with the basics. Connections, spark plugs, firing order, distributor cap(Contacts), float levels, etc...

Help!!!
 

Will a SBC run with the timing out 180 deg? Anyway I think I found TDC. I had the wife bump the engine over until I felt the air rushing out plug hole and lined the crank mark up with 0. The one thing I noticed when I popped the cap is that the rotor was on number 6 cylinder. This is an MSD pro-billet setup so would it be as easy as flipping rotor 180 if that’s the problem? Sorry for the stupid question but I’m still trying to learn.

I designed a custom mount that bolts to stock holes on bumper bracket and then mounted tow hook with some minor adjustments.

I'm not sure if it will run or not. It's been a long time since I stabbed a distributor wrong. My fuzzy memory seems to think it will run but like crap. Pop off the valve cover and TDC on the compression stroke is right after the intake valve closes.

Nope if she's 180 out it will back fire through the carb. Heck it will back fire through the carb if you 10 degrees out sometimes...lol Use a wrench on the crank bolt and turn the motor to TDC. Then pull out the distributor and make sure #1 plug wire and rotor are pointing at the #1 cylinder (first hole on drivers side).

Do you have a timing light? What is the timing you are running at idle? Is the Distributor a vacuum or mechanical advance?

Give me a call if you need some help.

I found TDC and rotor is pointing to #1 so I’m not 180 off like I thought. I checked wires and all seem to be in correct place. Yes I have a timing light and the distributor is a vacuum advance. I’ll have to check timing tomorrow to see where it’s at.

You're timing it with the vaccum advance disconnected correct? How did the plugs look? What carb are you running. If you want to give me a call, I'd be happy to speak with you Craig.

What did you set the timing at?

I might just need a touch more.

Yeah vaccum advance is disconnected. The plugs looked clean and almost unused on the even side, the odd side there black. I'm running a Holley 4779 carb.

It's time to pull that carb apart for a good cleaning. Does it clean up off idle?

Lean on one side -- black on the other -- sounds like an he needs to adjust the idle screws... Depending on the carb - and there are a couple models of 4779's -- which is a 4150 body... you could have 4 Corner idle adjustment...

Screw them all IN to the stop... and back them out ONE full turn....

That should get you started... then


To set idle mixture screws: 1.Get the engine up to temp 2.Shut the engine off 3.Install a vacuum gauge to a full manifold vacuum port 4.Turn the screws all the way in until lightly seated 5.Next, back them out 1 full turn and restart the engine making sure the choke is completely off 6.While at idle, back them out 1/8 turn at a time until highest vacuum is achieved. Be sure you keep all 4 screws even. You can also do this adjustment without a vacuum gauge, the adjustment are the same except you will adjust to highest engine RPM at idle.


IF YOUR CARB ONLY HAS 2 SCREWS - the process is the exact same - except that you'd only do this adjust with the two screws. Using a vacuum gauge is best - and if your timing light gives you RPMS - you can watch that at the same time... highest vacuum and highest rpms!

THIS IS ONLY FOR IDLE -- it doesn't adjust anything else on the carb.

Yes It does smooth out at higher RPM. I’m going to check a few other things before I start tearing this thing apart.

I think it needs a trip to C and S Motorsports!! Tom will have it runnin' like a top.

This car looks sweet, and i love those rims. Hope you figure out the little demons haunting the motor.

Believe me that thought did cross my mind. lol

Thanks for the info Greg!

Good call Greg. 1 turn is a perfect place to start. I've spent a fair amount of time getting my 850 holley working right. They can be a tricky to dial in.

Well I’ve got to give a big thanks to the Lat-g crew for all the input on the problem I was having with my car. It was a good thing we ran a compression check because cylinder 7 was dead. I had over tightened rocker thus causing my problem. Readjusted and acted like a completely different engine. Thanks guys!!

If you guys lived closer I'd buy the first pitcher! lol


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Glad to hear it!
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Glad you got it cleared up and it was something easy to fix.

Well I’ve been working like a dog to get this thing done! Let me tell you its hard work putting sunglasses on and cruising around trying to get some miles on it before I take it to the Dyno. I did happen to add a few more not so necessary parts though. :thumbsup:

I made a bracket that mounts to stock exhaust mounts.
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I installed DSE fender supports.
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Rear tow hooks installed
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shoot now that i've seen this I need to fix that exhaust hanger.
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Craig --

Nice 2X4 !! :rofl: :rofl:

Good to see you're overcoming the demons...

I always make a list - sorted by what's important vs what is cosmetic...
I check it off as I go -- makes me feel good to see the list growing shorter and shorter.

You don't like my redneck hood prop? lol :D

The exterior of the car is done! I would like to update gauges someday but that will have to wait for now.

Looks awesome Craig.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

Thanks!

We spent the day at C&S Dyno in Omaha and then over to J2 for a quick hood alignment and finished installing hood pins.



The numbers we got were 409HP@5100rpm and 457 torque ft-lbs. Those numbers are good enough for me on this car. :thumbsup: