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Someone to tune n get it cherry for me ...price ain't an issue just want her to show me she loves me ive been working on it myself for about 3 yrs n she still wont budge...
any spot around pomona or anywhere..mikeys got me some folks but they got waiting lists
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Someone to tune n get it cherry for me ...price ain't an issue just want her to show me she loves me ive been working on it myself for about 3 yrs n she still wont budge...
any spot around pomona or anywhere..mikeys got me some folks but they got waiting lists
-thanks fellas
any spot around pomona or anywhere..mikeys got me some folks but they got waiting lists
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Yea, I've tried contacting him via pm' a few times but no answer.. he must be real busy n all but if he responds ill b there in a heart beat... thanks tho
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I will...ill call u later on today got to go to a meeting in a few..thanks Vincent
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Patience "grasshopper" I am trying to take care of everybody but I am only one. Ha Ha
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Someone to tune n get it cherry for me ...price ain't an issue just want her to show me she loves me ive been working on it myself for about 3 yrs n she still wont budge...
any spot around pomona or anywhere..mikeys got me some folks but they got waiting lists
-thanks fellas
any spot around pomona or anywhere..mikeys got me some folks but they got waiting lists
-thanks fellas
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Lol yea go easy on me i was going by the book...
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Haha thanks mr don ill be waiting for sure sorry for the impatience
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Re: tpi tech needed
What, specifically, is the issue? You can get tons of pointers on what you can do, yourself, right here on the boards. Do you 'wrench' and do you have tools and a good shop manual? If so, you should be able to work out a few bugs while you are waiting for some more experienced help. Time, elbow grease, patience and, you know, $$$ will fix your ride.
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Well honestly, i love to get my hands dirty and I've built engines before(350 for my 70 impala) 454 for my 64 deville) but for some reason this. Dam 305 wont budge...
i built the stock Tbi and it was a disaster... crakn broke on the harmonic tip...decided to rebuild again... but this time tpi was in my road and decided to convert as well a t5 ...got it done..looks stock if u ask me...when it was done we cranked it and it took a while to turn on, like if it wer a carb on a cold snowy day... finally we got it ran it and it was an excellent relief as well an exciting feeling..but there was a problem, at idle it kept popping. And when we pushed on the throttle it would* POP* and struggle till 1500 rpm...jerrywho came by and check it out and said the valve train needed to be rechecked we adjusted the valves 15 times no lie, and it still won't stop the popping..so we decided to get a new cam we got a 1000 to 5500rpm..
When that was swapped we went again ...same issue but this time headers wer getting too hot and the plugwires were catching fire even those dam plugwire blankets...sad days for me and i want them gone i hate the bucket im currently driving and i get so envious when i see a parade of thirdgens cruising by and all i got is an 87 civic with an iac problem lol
i built the stock Tbi and it was a disaster... crakn broke on the harmonic tip...decided to rebuild again... but this time tpi was in my road and decided to convert as well a t5 ...got it done..looks stock if u ask me...when it was done we cranked it and it took a while to turn on, like if it wer a carb on a cold snowy day... finally we got it ran it and it was an excellent relief as well an exciting feeling..but there was a problem, at idle it kept popping. And when we pushed on the throttle it would* POP* and struggle till 1500 rpm...jerrywho came by and check it out and said the valve train needed to be rechecked we adjusted the valves 15 times no lie, and it still won't stop the popping..so we decided to get a new cam we got a 1000 to 5500rpm..
When that was swapped we went again ...same issue but this time headers wer getting too hot and the plugwires were catching fire even those dam plugwire blankets...sad days for me and i want them gone i hate the bucket im currently driving and i get so envious when i see a parade of thirdgens cruising by and all i got is an 87 civic with an iac problem lol
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by the way my set up...
305 bore over.030
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305 bore over.030
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Yes i did...it might sound stupid but sometimes i feel like its cursed..... :/
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They should be lined right..mikey brought his gta and we routed just like his set up...
Every time i take it to a shop they always say its the timing..check the harmonic swap plugs I've done everything in the book i did a new timing chain new distrib swapped plugs heck i even did the cam and it still acting up......that's y im seeking expert help
Every time i take it to a shop they always say its the timing..check the harmonic swap plugs I've done everything in the book i did a new timing chain new distrib swapped plugs heck i even did the cam and it still acting up......that's y im seeking expert help
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Yes its tdc when we redo the wiring, timing etc.
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Re: tpi tech needed
Make sure the cam & timing set are installed correctly, that is, use either a piston stop or the 'finger-over-the-sparkplug-hole' method to make sure the #1 piston is at or near TDC on the firing stroke, then check the marks on the timing set so as to be certain that the timing set / cam / valvetrain are in synch with the piston events. Also, make sure the timing mark on the balancer is still in the correct position, as the outer ring on the balancer has been known to slip, which makes using the timing mark inaccurate for indexing the timing set and for setting the ignition timing with a timing light.
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I actually did that 2 times...my brother and i wanna give it a third shot but the rain got us...
trust me guys im not just saying yea yea i done it f* off.i really have and its just getting me frustrated..
that's why om seeking help... I've taken it to 2 Dyno tuners in covina and they both tell we really can't figure it out its a timing issue..anyone got free time? Unless im doing something wrong over n over feel free to come see it, if u get her to peak ill never call myself a grease monkey
trust me guys im not just saying yea yea i done it f* off.i really have and its just getting me frustrated..
that's why om seeking help... I've taken it to 2 Dyno tuners in covina and they both tell we really can't figure it out its a timing issue..anyone got free time? Unless im doing something wrong over n over feel free to come see it, if u get her to peak ill never call myself a grease monkey
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Get the engine ground wire mounted on the back of the head first.
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I forgot to check that out, I will check it out when I get home
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Well honestly, i love to get my hands dirty and I've built engines before(350 for my 70 impala) 454 for my 64 deville) but for some reason this. Dam 305 wont budge...
i built the stock Tbi and it was a disaster... crakn broke on the harmonic tip...decided to rebuild again... but this time tpi was in my road and decided to convert as well a t5 ...got it done..looks stock if u ask me...when it was done we cranked it and it took a while to turn on, like if it wer a carb on a cold snowy day... finally we got it ran it and it was an excellent relief as well an exciting feeling..but there was a problem, at idle it kept popping. And when we pushed on the throttle it would* POP* and struggle till 1500 rpm...jerrywho came by and check it out and said the valve train needed to be rechecked we adjusted the valves 15 times no lie, and it still won't stop the popping..so we decided to get a new cam we got a 1000 to 5500rpm..
When that was swapped we went again ...same issue but this time headers wer getting too hot and the plugwires were catching fire even those dam plugwire blankets...sad days for me and i want them gone i hate the bucket im currently driving and i get so envious when i see a parade of thirdgens cruising by and all i got is an 87 civic with an iac problem lol
i built the stock Tbi and it was a disaster... crakn broke on the harmonic tip...decided to rebuild again... but this time tpi was in my road and decided to convert as well a t5 ...got it done..looks stock if u ask me...when it was done we cranked it and it took a while to turn on, like if it wer a carb on a cold snowy day... finally we got it ran it and it was an excellent relief as well an exciting feeling..but there was a problem, at idle it kept popping. And when we pushed on the throttle it would* POP* and struggle till 1500 rpm...jerrywho came by and check it out and said the valve train needed to be rechecked we adjusted the valves 15 times no lie, and it still won't stop the popping..so we decided to get a new cam we got a 1000 to 5500rpm..
When that was swapped we went again ...same issue but this time headers wer getting too hot and the plugwires were catching fire even those dam plugwire blankets...sad days for me and i want them gone i hate the bucket im currently driving and i get so envious when i see a parade of thirdgens cruising by and all i got is an 87 civic with an iac problem lol
If you're running a new timing set, then I would look into your distributor if you haven't already... it is 20 years old if it hasn't been replaced already...
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Its an msd distrib. Not even 5k miles on it
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That copper colored ground that mounts on the upper passenger side IS. Missing....im gonna check n see if i can get one from the bone yard...yesh!!! I hope that's it :/
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** upper pass. Of the firewall to the head
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check your local auto parts stores, it may be cheaper than the entrance fee and then price of the strap...
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make sure the ground and area around the ground wire are free of grease , there are also two moregrounds on the drivers side , check those are in place too .
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I am not going to lie and i might get cyber scolded .... but i haven't got the chance..it was the holiday weekend and monday i had a sparring session and got pretty beat up...my ribs are killing me to stretch over..but for sure right after work tomorrow my bro has the day off and we did plan on trying it out..again IM SORRY FELLAS I AM WANTING THIS TO GET DONEi already bought the ground and im going to try it....better yet u know what ill try it right now..ill keep posted in a few
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Lol...kinda got cold lol..tomorrow for sure though
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Mine just started acting like the timing is off but it's not. I'm about to go check the same thing as soon as I get home. Especially since I just had my heads rebuilt. lol
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FINALLY!!!! shes running without popping
and so far idles and revs like a champ!!
thanks vincent..it was the grounds lol passenger (wiring harnes ground wires were on the firewall) fixed it and turned right on the key
gotta do some mech. side jobs today so ill tedt drive her tomorrow
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and so far idles and revs like a champ!!
thanks vincent..it was the grounds lol passenger (wiring harnes ground wires were on the firewall) fixed it and turned right on the key
gotta do some mech. side jobs today so ill tedt drive her tomorrow
THANKS AGAIN
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FINALLY!!!! shes running without popping
and so far idles and revs like a champ!!
thanks vincent..it was the grounds lol passenger (wiring harnes ground wires were on the firewall) fixed it and turned right on the key
gotta do some mech. side jobs today so ill tedt drive her tomorrow
THANKS AGAIN
and so far idles and revs like a champ!!
thanks vincent..it was the grounds lol passenger (wiring harnes ground wires were on the firewall) fixed it and turned right on the key
gotta do some mech. side jobs today so ill tedt drive her tomorrow
THANKS AGAIN
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haha congrats I bet when you started it up and heard it run you had a grin from ear to ear
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Checked the flux capacitor ...still works..got lifetime warranty anyway
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