370 build FINALLY getting started
Jul 25, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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We ran the tubes in the Motorola cup cars because if we put the back plug types in the #7 cylinder would have problems. It seemed to me with the testing we did that air pockets formed in the back of the head from the coolant boiling causing the engine to detonate on the back cylinders. Normally #7 would eat the piston or break the rod and #8 would show signs of trouble. These are just guesses on my part based on what the parts looked like broken!
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Jul 26, 2008 | 05:13 AM
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For what it's worth I had no steam tubes front or rear on my truck. When it took it's self apart #7 piston was still intact, and in good shape for running with a bent rod.
Jul 26, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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Well not much to report for tonight. I got the water pump on, all the rockers, exhaust manifolds, and knock sensors in. All I need to do to the block is Flywheel, oil sensor, and prime... I did get the reverse apply pin in the 4l80, so the trans is ready to go....
Jul 28, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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The Engine Runs!!!!
Well, the trans is in the engine is in. I fired her up for a few seconds last night, just need to tie up all the loose ends and fix my shift cable..
why did you remove the steam tubes? How do you get the air pockets out of the heads?
why did you remove the steam tubes? How do you get the air pockets out of the heads?
