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Is there supposed to be a blue thing lodged in the vacuum line from distributor to carburator? Looks likes a bead or something is in there, hard to say. No vacuum is sucking out the dizzy side of the vacuum line. Could this be a pressure regulator on such a tiny vac line? Thanks, DAan

I was trying to provide context for other people to weigh in as we are going to recommend the customer get the carburetor rebuild work done before driving the vehicle or not. This thread is partly a thought experiment for myself and double check of the other mechanics inspection. I’ve learned a...

Hey guys. Did another mini inspection today. Here’s some Potentially worrisome things I noticed: Carb fuel leak. The carb seems to be leaking out of the bowl. Via one of the “plugs?” Carb leak at accelerator pump. These leaks appear to be gradual, but the engine bay smells bad so try fuel...

I’m not the OP. My gun is showing 180-190 on the block with the gauge where it’s at halfway on the reading. Was resurrecting this thread

If you replaced the factory cluster and the union gut+sensor can you trust factory gauge? Just got brand new on all of it for my rebuilt engine

Literally check while the engine is idling? I’ll give it a shot…

Cardinal sin and posting 1 more video with a very obvious noise. Gunnahave to drive it on the highway before I can get someone to listen to it, so this is my best bet posting here for now. It's that super loud ticking noise,luckily its obvious.

The valve chatter is definitely loud in person as well. Will have to drive it to a mechanic friend 20 mins away to have him listen.

Appreciate this. Was beginning to realize some of the things you’ve mentioned and this helps confirm them. It’s sobering to realize because this forum has helped get me really far, but it really all does come down to my own tinkering, judgement, and ability to get in person help. A lot of the...

Can vacuum increase once the engine has seen 500 miles on it/is broken in?

Here's a video of my PCV, installed correctly or too loose? https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/pcv-install-tips.988568/#post-15446302

Hey guys, resurrecting this thread. How does my grommet look on install? too loose to tight? (im putting pretty mild pressure on it...) @OSS not sure of your take. Been having seeming low vacuum issues, the grommet is new PCV valve is new on a rebuilt engine I have yet to drive.

The project got delayed due to issues with the shackles being broken. Stand by on the 40 project update. In the meantime, I realized on my personal project that I don't know what the stock engine noise should sound like. Video 2 on this thread is of it at cold and sounds rather iffy at least to...

Hi gents, never a dull moment. i've convinced myself I have weird noises in the engine, used a stethoscope and all of it. I have nothing to go off other than other youtube videos on idling noises. Would love your take. videos are posted here...

Hey guys, Made a robust post here. Some potentially worrisome noises from the engine? then again I don't know what "normal" sounds like regarding rod knock. https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/2f-engine-noise-and-crank-pulley-wobble.1336952/ Still fighting, Dan