Adjusted the valves and checked the compression. Seems to run better on the highway. Several seemed a bit tight. Still have a more noticeable clatter from the back half of the engine. 4-6 sound like a diesel? I don’t think it’s the valve lash.
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Skreddy
SILVER Star
I baked some high temp coatings onto the intake and exhaust manifolds after sandblasting. One day I should put an oven in the shop.
Mtntopper
SILVER Star
Probably unrelated, but just thought I would mention. After my valve adjustment, the remaining valve clatter quieted when I switched to Rotella Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Oil.
I did that as well.... still catching hell from the wife!!
Skreddy
SILVER Star
She really wasn’t too upset; better than when I soaked some wire hose clamps in pb blaster in a tub on the kitchen counter. When the manifolds were done I said wasn’t that worth it, aren’t they sexy? She wasn’t so sure about sexy but did say they looked really good.
You just have to keep reminding her that she chose you over every eligible batchelor on the planet.
Catching Neutral
GOLD Star
That’s right....it her fault she’s stuck with you.
Not to it but for it- snagged a deal on a winch.
rrv333
SILVER Star
Did a compression test on my 76. Here are the numbers
1. 130
2. 135
3. 130
4. 131
5. 131
6. 136
Was pretty pleased with the numbers for a 45 year old 40.
1. 130
2. 135
3. 130
4. 131
5. 131
6. 136
Was pretty pleased with the numbers for a 45 year old 40.
Small world, just picked up one almost identical with the same mount and bumper wings.. Looks like the bumper extensions have supports, mine doesnt. Let me know your plans for mounting it.
Mines a Chevy bumper that was on a Ford. Dumping it for an HFS bumper from CoolCruisers to play nice with my Saginaw PS setup.
what river?
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
I'll pm you that.
Making me jealous with those pictures of that beautiful state.
Got the drivers hose on this morning.
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
Don't be jealous, y'all have some beautiful country down there. I'm quite fond of the Ft. Benning area and the hills. Joking aside, you guys have some nice small mountain streams out there with some nice brookies!
That we do! I love the mountains and enjoy the rivers, streams and waterfalls. I enjoy it more when it’s isolated deep in the forest. Miles from the road. Never cared to go to falls a few hundred yards from the parking lot.
Keep sending those pictures. Really enjoy them.
