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by roadrunner451
Fri Jun 22, 2012 7:23 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: sbf question
Replies: 0
Views: 3098

sbf question

ive got a 92 302 engine w/eldelbrock(new)E-street cylinder heads they have 3/8 rocker studs my question is can i install 7/16 rocker studs along w/ crane gold rockers which are 7/16 also, without getting into trouble, it has a small flat tappet hyd cam w/ 450 lift,ty
by roadrunner451
Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: vacuum pump whistling
Replies: 1
Views: 2887

vacuum pump whistling

3 vane moroso pump is whistling when i let up off the gas under hard acceleration ,, vacuum gauge is at 12 hg which is plumbed into the valve cover, this pump is 2 summers old .ty
by roadrunner451
Thu Sep 23, 2010 6:39 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: What type of lifters do I have?? Solid or Hydro?
Replies: 5
Views: 5752

Re: What type of lifters do I have?? Solid or Hydro?

its sure not a hydro roller, or a solid roller ,how much vacuum at idle in gear,i would think you would have tons of vacuum if the lifters were hydralics and loose as you say not to mention REAL noisey ,so if the cars an automatic in gear you sure wont see as much vacuum with solid lifters ,,get a c...
by roadrunner451
Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:35 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: battery dead??
Replies: 3
Views: 9370

Re: battery dead??

we will say your alternator is charging,, turn your head lamps on , radio and blower motor for 10 minutes with the engine OFF then see if it will restart , if not, replace the battery,,, if your still not sure then go to the nearest auto parts buy a cheapo volt meter and test your alternator output,...
by roadrunner451
Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:22 pm
Forum: Nitrous
Topic: remote bottle opener
Replies: 3
Views: 8818

remote bottle opener

do you all use them , for say you wanna open the bottle , but not use it for a hour or so, will that hurt anyhting, is that where the remote bottle opener comes in , because the bottle is in the trunk, NOS sportsman fogger
by roadrunner451
Wed Sep 15, 2010 6:42 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: another plug question
Replies: 9
Views: 6605

Re: another plug question

i actually do run a better mix then 50/50 when using the nitrous ,that was just this past weekend running on just motor,usually 8 gallons of 110 and 2 gallons of 93 ..
by roadrunner451
Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:04 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: another plug question
Replies: 9
Views: 6605

Re: another plug question

also it has a 140hp shot fogger on it w/24 nos jets and 20 fuel jets,5.7 fuel pressure, taking 8 degrees out on hit ,, rarely is it used , is that plug ok to start with ,, the nos is probably used an 1/8th mile at a time , to steep a gear to make the 1/4.. thanks for the help john,,
by roadrunner451
Tue Sep 14, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: another plug question
Replies: 9
Views: 6605

Re: another plug question

i got the 7s will it change the tune will i need to jet it back up ?
by roadrunner451
Sat Sep 11, 2010 8:57 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: another plug question
Replies: 9
Views: 6605

Re: another plug question

plugs are the autolite 3933, 50/ 50 mix 93 octane and sunoco 110 . its a 451 cu in engine, total timing is 38,, it has a 830 cfm holley race carb on it,out of the box the jetting was 76 pri, and 76 sec with 6.5 power valves , i plugged the sec p/v and put 84 jets in, 76 in the pri, i did have 78 / 8...
by roadrunner451
Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:22 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: another plug question
Replies: 9
Views: 6605

another plug question

after a few runs down the quarter mile, the spark plugs insulator started to turn yellowish green, i read the plug article but it really didnt tell ya a fix , other then saying from prolong idling, which it was'nt idling long, is the plug to hot ? ty
by roadrunner451
Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:38 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: valve lash on a solid roller
Replies: 3
Views: 4172

Re: valve lash on a solid roller

good article . ty
by roadrunner451
Sun Jul 11, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: valve lash on a solid roller
Replies: 3
Views: 4172

valve lash on a solid roller

are there any advantages or disadvantages on setting the valve lash tighter or looser then the cam manufacter suggests, for example my cam is 0.20 for exhaust and 0.18 for the intake, if i tighten it up is there a chance it could back fire,wanting to keep the valve open slighty under full throttle s...
by roadrunner451
Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:26 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: seat belts
Replies: 2
Views: 2528

seat belts

how often do you have to have your belts recertified,, i have the r.j.s. 5 way harness. ty
by roadrunner451
Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:13 pm
Forum: Nitrous
Topic: timing for 125 hp fogger
Replies: 26
Views: 15234

Re: timing for 125 hp fogger

OK , JOHN the 24 nos jets , 20 fuel jet works great , lots of power, ive got 8 degrees coming out , with 5. 75 fuel pressure , way better then the 20/20 out of the box,, what would this calculate to john ? sound safe ?......... 8-) plugs look fine
by roadrunner451
Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:58 pm
Forum: Nitrous
Topic: timing for 125 hp fogger
Replies: 26
Views: 15234

Re: timing for 125 hp fogger

thanks john.