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5.7 vortec timing

Well after some considerable searching and trial and error I have found the issue to be my qjet. I needed to adjust the secondary air valve. It was opening to quickly and leaning out my fuel mixture. Now I am swapping jets and metering rods to make the engine run like it wants. The trans is...
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- Post #16
- Jul 20, 2016
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
New from York SC

Hey, thanks guys
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- Post #5
- Jul 20, 2016
- Forum: Introduction
5.7 vortec timing

Thanks guys. I did find a mark on the tab and I was able to time it. (I think my neighbors thought i was nuts trying to kneel on my grill to reach and see everything.) I got done and still had trouble tuning the air fuel. I got as close as I could and thought "hey let's take her around the...
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- Post #14
- Jul 14, 2016
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
Need help with fuel issue

I would think if it is a SBC you might be a little low on fuel pressure. From my experience they like about 7psi. Bump it up a bit and see how she runs. Sent from my XT830C using Tapatalk
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- Post #3
- Jul 13, 2016
- Forum: Engine & Performance
5.7 vortec timing

Thanks for the advice. I will try the screwdriver. I couldn't find any timing tape locally so i ordered it on Amazon. Msd timing tape had all sizes for GM small block for $8 and I bought a cheap timing light and a paint marker. I think I can get it figured out. I will keep you updated. Thanks...
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- Post #11
- Jul 10, 2016
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
5.7 vortec timing

I was looking at a cheaper one that screws into the spark plug hole and has a valve to release pressure. Hose looks to be about a foot long. Sent from my XT830C using Tapatalk
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- Post #9
- Jul 10, 2016
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
5.7 vortec timing

I started looking online for tdc locators and they all want you to let the top of the piston touch a hardened steel bolt. I don't like the sound of that. So I was thinking could I use a compression tester gauge to find tdc by looking at the highest pressure while turning the crank. Where ever...
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- Post #7
- Jul 10, 2016
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
5.7 vortec timing

That's what it looks like. I am going to see if I can find a tdc indicator and a timing tape so I can check everything. Hopefully I can get this thing back on the road soon. Sent from my XT830C using Tapatalk
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- Post #6
- Jul 10, 2016
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
5.7 vortec timing

There is a groove on the balancer. I cleaned the tab but could not see any marks. I believe it to be the timing as well. Sent from my XT830C using Tapatalk
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- Post #4
- Jul 10, 2016
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
5.7 vortec timing

Yeah there is a groove on the balancer. I cleaned the tab and do not see any marks. Sent from my XT830C using Tapatalk
- Gbow
- Post #3
- Jul 10, 2016
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
New from York SC

Hey everybody. Finally decided to join the club. I have an 85 k10 long bed with dual tanks bubba suspension.(someone welded coil mounts in and put coils all around)but I kinda like it. I can put two yards of gravel in it and only squat about 3-4". It needs a lot of work but I look forward to...
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- Jul 9, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Introduction
5.7 vortec timing

Hi, having some trouble with a carbed vortec. I just had a 5.7 vortec installed in my 85 k10 and when I got home (7 min from shop) I had the truck idling and it died. I thought OK maybe the carb was not adjusted right. I broke out my vac gauge and went to work. At temp the engine would not idle...
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- Thread
- Jul 9, 2016
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.