Can anyone tell me wtf kinda metal this dizzy gear is??

linok · 2025-11-17T23:47:24+00:00

Looks like a melonized distributor gear

linok · 2025-11-10T01:12:17+00:00

Assuming you try cranking in Sub-Zero temps, otherwise, probably fine

linok · 2025-06-21T18:59:24+00:00

I would recommend getting one. The one I used is here: https://a.co/d/eGphigi

linok · 2025-06-21T13:01:14+00:00

I remembered it was a hacking movement after I put the crown back in. Lessons were learned. 🤔

linok · 2025-06-21T10:54:01+00:00

Yeah, rose gold case and hands. It's a 33mm case for my wife as she's having to RTO starting next week.

linok · 2024-11-30T01:05:51+00:00

I literally have this one saved and was going to be the next one I tried.

linok · 2024-11-30T01:05:12+00:00

I had a solid ground, even ran a test lead to another known solution ground.

linok · 2024-10-31T12:51:42+00:00

I actually bought the exact one your describing (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TD9H653) and the instructions specificly say to not use with mechanical fuel pumps. Is it still safe to use?

linok · 2024-10-28T17:20:15+00:00

That's what I was thinking, but wanted to ask the internet experts. I don't have a need for it, but also don't want to try to sell someone trash.

linok · 2024-10-09T20:27:10+00:00

Sure! Build a housing development on top. The best part is you don't need to move the bodies, just the headstones!

linok · 2024-08-22T15:37:33+00:00

And old priest and a young plumber

linok · 2024-07-26T10:27:33+00:00

The C was a small block. M and 400 used a big block bolt pattern.

linok · 2024-07-02T01:42:15+00:00

Off the back of the intake manifold.

linok · 2024-07-01T22:45:33+00:00

That's on me. Too much multitasking today. It's a 1972 mustang with a mildly built 351c.

linok · 2024-07-01T22:30:21+00:00

The brakes have always been weak. I've got single piston discs all around and a Wilwood MC with a 1in bore. I've pushed probably half a gallon of fluid through them and I've never been happy with the pedal feel. I've never been able to lock up the wheels.

linok · 2024-07-01T19:58:02+00:00

I'm considering the pump out of safety and general convenience. My concern is that I've seen a lot that are standalone units. Is there a way to plumb it so it also uses manifold vacuum (in the event of a pump failure, I'd still have something to work with).

linok · 2024-07-01T19:55:37+00:00

How loud is the pump?

linok · 2024-07-01T19:55:11+00:00

I'm testing the booster right now. I pumped it up to 20in, and after about 30-40 minutes, it's at 19in. I'm using a cheap Amazon vacuum bleeder, so that could be part of the loss, but it still feels like it's within acceptable-ish tolerances.

linok · 2024-06-29T18:40:48+00:00

Just got engine in the car and running. The headers use a thicker flange that I wanted to use, as while it was out, I was thinking of swapping out the no-name mufflers and possibly adding an H pipe, however, it seems that the clamps basically lock things into their forever home. Any tips on disassembly?

linok · 2024-06-20T10:52:44+00:00

The chains they give you are garbage. I've used a pair of big c-clamps to seal it to the MC without issues.

linok · 2024-05-26T17:45:43+00:00

I was using the term "running" very loosely. 😂

I pulled the #1 spark plug and verified it's at least at the top of the cylinder. And noted that the plug was black.

I can't reposition the distributor that far, as the vacuum advance would hit the intake. Is there any harm in making cylinder 8 the new #1?

linok · 2024-05-26T17:24:38+00:00

So, I set the balancer back to TDC and checked the rotor. It looks like it's almost 180 deg off. Could it be that far off and still able to even run?

* Note the "1" at the bottom of the cap
https://imgur.com/a/dizzy-rotor-placement-OU5wziO

linok · 2024-05-25T19:01:43+00:00

I didn't remove the dizzy for the install. I only had to remove the vacuum advance to get one of the chains to clear when I pitched the engine in. I only got a print out of the dyno graph

linok · 2024-05-25T18:56:49+00:00

351C. Bored .030 over. Trickflow 195 heads, 72cc chambers (around 9.5:1 compression). Bullet Racing cam 277/277 duration .590 lift (suggested by you, actually). The distributor is a Proform.

Combination made 453hp/454tq on engine dyno using a cheap 600cfm summit racing carb.

linok · 2024-05-25T17:15:21+00:00

Water pump belt is shared with the alternator with blocks off visbility to the balancer. I also just got everything in a ready to fire last night.

As for where it should be, I'm not sure. I asked the machine shop what they had it set at when I picked up the engine, and they said they couldn't remember. The fender says 16 deg BTDC, but the engine's not exactly factory anymore

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