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Fhead Tuning Issues

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by pfmg, May 27, 2018.

  1. Jun 1, 2018
    pfmg

    pfmg Member

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    Fuel pressure is run thru a regulator, I’ve tried it set from 2 up to 5 with no changes. here is video of it running.
     
  2. Jun 1, 2018
    Daryl

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    I would look really carefully for another vacuum leak. Maybe grab another base gasket and double check the fit.
     
  3. Jun 2, 2018
    Glenn

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    Have you tried disconnecting the pcv system and taking a vacuum reading with only that fitting connected to the manifold?
     
  4. Jun 2, 2018
    Glenn

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    Also, I suggest getting the proper, 5/8" wide belt. You should be able to get the right alternator pulley, maybe from a local shop?
     
  5. Jun 2, 2018
    Greevesman

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    It would depend on the degree of flooding, I think.
     
  6. Jun 2, 2018
    pfmg

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    So disconnect the PVC valve, cap it, then go straight into manifold with the vac gauge?
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  7. Jun 2, 2018
    Glenn

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    You don't need to cap it, better to leave it uncapped to help the engine breathe. But yes, straight from the manifold.
     
  8. Jun 5, 2018
    duffer

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    I'm with Daryl. I think you still have a vacuum leak. Vacuum wipers? Cracked line or bad connections?
     
  9. Jun 5, 2018
    pfmg

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    I don’t think its a vacuum leak, I’ve checked every where, but anything is possible, i have no vacuum wipers. Here’s another video, what i thought was odd, is the timing mark seems to jump around. I Some more info that’s rather important too, Someone had asked about dwell and it got me thinking about the Petronix unit, so i went and looked at their site, to see if they had any troubleshooting stuff. Instead if found these fancy documents call "Instructions" Son of a B%$#@! if they dont tell you how to install the unit correctly
    Guess i should learn to read instructions first!! Now this might not be 100% of my issues, but i cant see how it helps anything.

    #1, the magnetic pickup, that goes on the lobes of the distributor, comes with green tape around it...i removed it, looked like protective tape. in big bold letters in the instructions is "DO NOT REMOVE THE GREEN TAPE ON THE MAGNETIC PICKUP" [​IMG]

    #2 in the instruction it recommends removing the ballast resistor, the instructions online say you must remove it....needless to say. Mine is still wired in the system.

    #3 don’t use solid core wires, I’m not sure what i have for wires, who knows

    I'll report back when i right my wrongs, and kick myself in the a$$

     
  10. Jun 5, 2018
    PeteL

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    Why I'm a big fan of keeping things original. Others differ.
     
  11. Jun 5, 2018
    PeteL

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    Why I'm a big fan of keeping things original. Others differ.
     
  12. Jun 5, 2018
    Glenn

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    Did you check the vacuum straight off of the manifold?
     
  13. Jun 5, 2018
    Glenn

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    Did you check the vacuum straight off of the manifold?
     
  14. Jun 5, 2018
    pfmg

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    Not yet, I’m waiting till i fix the Petronix issues
     
  15. Jun 5, 2018
    Glenn

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    If your wires say resistor wires then you're good there.
     
  16. Jun 6, 2018
    pfmg

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    Doesn’t really say, says basic core. Either way I had a set of Petronix wires on the shelf, swapped them in

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  17. Jun 23, 2018
    pfmg

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    So an update, using the correct wires and removing the resistor stopped the timing from jumping around. I still cant get a vacuum reading above 15. It seems to be running rich, based on the smell and the plugs. I took it our for a vintage jeep run last weekend, It ran okay, seemed to lack a little topend, and had trouble starting when it was hot, like if it stalled on the trail.

    Today i pulled the oil pan and timing cover, the cover was leaking anyways, and found everything was okay, marks on pulleys are aligned, no signs of wear, the engine is, in fact rebuilt, everything inside is very clean.

    Im really thinking it might be carb, I’m going to have Rick build me a new one, and go from there

    These were new plugs last week, it was run all day on sat, lots of trail cruising and road driving at 40 mph +
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  18. Jun 23, 2018
    Glenn

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    Sure seems to be getting too much fuel.
     
  19. Jun 23, 2018
    pfmg

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    And if i try to lean it out at carb, it runs worst, wants to stall,
     
  20. Jun 23, 2018
    pfmg

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    Could the carb jetting be off?
    I have a pretty much new solex carb here somewhere, might just toss it on to see if anything changes while a wait for new YF
     
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