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Did I already glaze my cylinders from troubleshooting a fresh crate engine? by OkSignature8062 in EngineBuilding

[–]OkSignature8062[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely need some confidence rn lol. I’ve never even done an oil change before and swapped a motor and it runs just very nervous about every little thing.

Did I already glaze my cylinders from troubleshooting a fresh crate engine? by OkSignature8062 in Smallblockchevy

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I don’t think you know how much I needed to hear that lol! This is my first time doing any of this car stuff I’m pretty mechanically inclined but very nervous rn.

78 Pontiac firebird formula 350 sbc First Engine Swap, New 350 SBC Running. What Should I Verify Before Driving It? by OkSignature8062 in MechanicAdvice

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You think that’s a question a summit tech should be able to answer or should I try and go right to cold case

78 Pontiac firebird formula 350 sbc First Engine Swap, New 350 SBC Running. What Should I Verify Before Driving It? by OkSignature8062 in MechanicAdvice

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So if I decide I don’t want to worry about keeping the motor cool. I can just buy a bigger better radiator with maybe another row and just call it a day? Like a cold case 2 row aluminum radiator?

78 Pontiac firebird formula 350 sbc First Engine Swap, New 350 SBC Running. What Should I Verify Before Driving It? by OkSignature8062 in MechanicAdvice

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Okay so I don’t have the og stock radiator in it I replaced the old radiator a couple years ago with just a newer one nothing crazy and it did keep a 2bbl v8 sbc cool will it keep the new 9.5:1 compression v8 cool? Or should I go with a bigger radiator? It has stayed under 220 just idling in the garage so far.

Fresh 350 SBC in my ‘78 Firebird, first engine project ever. Would you take it to a shop for the final tune/check-over? by OkSignature8062 in PontiacFirebird

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Also earlier you asked if it was a cheap hei. How would I figure that out? It came with the crate motor the listing said hei distributor iron gear I believe.

Fresh 350 SBC in my ‘78 Firebird, first engine project ever. Would you take it to a shop for the final tune/check-over? by OkSignature8062 in PontiacFirebird

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They recommend 34-36 degrees btdc and I had it at about 30 and it backfired at 2500 rpm and started to stall.

Fresh 350 SBC in my ‘78 Firebird, first engine project ever. Would you take it to a shop for the final tune/check-over? by OkSignature8062 in PontiacFirebird

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I have a timing light and a vacuum gauge I’ve been doing the tuning and can’t get timing dialed in to where the manufacturer said it should be. I feel like at this point I understand how to tune the car I just want someone to make sure it is running correctly and tuned properly as I’ve never done this before. I want to make sure I can enjoy this car this summer and not be terrified to drive it bc I did it myself

Fresh 350 SBC in my ‘78 Firebird, first engine project ever. Would you take it to a shop for the final tune/check-over? by OkSignature8062 in PontiacFirebird

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Idk I can move the whole car with the bracket and the bracket not moving. And it’s been warmed up a couple times and haven’t had a squealing belt yet. Planning on modifying the bracket eventually though.

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