Author: stroker mike
decimated the rear end.
Totally destroyed the rear end, new engine isn’t even broke in yet, maybe 250 miles, was leaving a stop light and it snapped inside. Very loud, not a good feeling. Was able to get it home, but as I pulled into the garage it snapped even louder, now I can lift the back end, hold the drive shaft…
exhaust leaks
I have some 302 heads on the 318 with hooker headers. I sealed the air injection holes with 1/4″ pipe plugs and used the stock shiny exhaust gaskets, and I have some crazy exhaust leaks. I had a real hard time getting to the back two holes on the drivers side, just could not get them tight enough,…
pushrod length
I have some TRW pushrods #48814 that are supposed to be for small block hydraulic with adjustable rockers. They look too long. They are 7.492 OAL. I see comp cams has theirs listed at 7.389, is this overall length or effective length? Crane had them listed for this app. at 7.33 OAL. These are for a…
plug for smog outlet below exhaust port
What size plug do I need to seal the little hole below my exhaust ports on my 302 heads? And is there a certain type of material I will need, iron, bronze, stainless? Thank you!
What to do?
So, I have the oil pressure issue in my 318 that has baffled everyone I’ve asked. Upon starting it will slowly edge up to 15, maybe 20 psi, then fade to zero as it warms up. I took the car to a local shop, asked them, and they hooked up their guage and told me, “it has pressure when it starts but…
cracked cam bearings
I found three cracked cam bearings in my 318 today, does this mean I have a cracked block? I just bought this and brought it home today.