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    Offline Belgium Cuda

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    Re: 340 Fuelpump problems
    « Reply #30 on: February 23, 2008 - 12:37:26 PM »

     No problem with the pump, took my newly purchased vacuumpump and sucked from the carb side of the fuelhose. After that he does the work himself.
     I followed the instructions in the Don Taylor " how to rebuild Mopar small block" to get the distributor in right but will ofcourse check according
     to your advice LAA66. Also I marked everything at disassembly and it looks to be ok.  :cheers:
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    Re: 340 Fuelpump problems
    « Reply #31 on: February 24, 2008 - 06:42:01 AM »

     Now I start to doubt my engine knowledge LAA66, TDC cylinder #1 is when the piston is in the highest position and
     both valves are closed?  :feedback:
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    Re: 340 Fuelpump problems
    « Reply #32 on: February 24, 2008 - 10:23:59 AM »
     Yes. You can rotate the crank a bit both ways to see if there is any movement in the #1 valves. If not that should be the correct TDC.
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    Re: 340 Fuelpump problems
    « Reply #33 on: February 24, 2008 - 11:13:31 AM »

     I learned a lot posting this thread, the distributor was 180° wrong although I was very careful putting the engine together.
     Adjusted the valve lash according to the instructions here and engine started immediatly. thanks everybody  :2thumbs:
     Again I see the importans of asking those "stupid" questions. :cheers:
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: 340 Fuelpump problems
    « Reply #34 on: February 24, 2008 - 12:27:49 PM »
     :2thumbs:
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    Re: 340 Fuelpump problems
    « Reply #35 on: February 24, 2008 - 01:29:06 PM »

     Some pictures of the newly started Cuda. I do have a problem with the steering after the change of sealings in the steeringbox
     but I will open a thread in the right department.  :bigsmile:
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    Re: 340 Fuelpump problems
    « Reply #36 on: February 24, 2008 - 01:30:40 PM »

     And the engine!
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    Re: 340 Fuelpump problems
    « Reply #37 on: February 24, 2008 - 02:05:26 PM »
     Congratulations on your motor build it looks good. :cheers:

     I have steering box seal leaks too and will follow your posts for advice.

     
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    Re: 340 Fuelpump problems
    « Reply #38 on: February 24, 2008 - 04:30:17 PM »
    Great looking car!!!  :2thumbs:
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    Re: 340 Fuelpump problems
    « Reply #39 on: April 28, 2008 - 04:40:56 PM »
    I still don't get the engine to run good under 2000 RPM, I start to suspect that the cam got damaged at start-up with all my cranking.
    How do I know if that's the case? Take it out and measure?  :'(
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    Re: 340 Fuelpump problems
    « Reply #40 on: April 29, 2008 - 09:25:08 AM »
    the engine should have a tick to it if a lobe went away , is the idle cicuit in the carb working or restricted, is the carb new or rebuilt , possibly the wrng gasket in the carb blocking the idle passages , have you removed the mixture screws & forced air or carb cleaner through the ports ?
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    Re: 340 Fuelpump problems
    « Reply #41 on: May 01, 2008 - 05:16:22 AM »
    Quote from: Belgium Cuda on February 24, 2008 - 11:13:31 AM
    Again I see the importans of asking those "stupid" questions. :cheers:

      No such thing as a stupid question when it can save you expensive damage, we all learn from others that is why this forum is so good, MOPAR people helping others.   :cheers:
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