Recent content by Rebuildman
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backfire under wide open throttle
New motor with flat tappet cam? Suspect cam lobes/lifters wiped out on break in.- Rebuildman
- Post #10
- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Update on my Ignition Module failure!
Hemmings Motor recently had an article on HEI distributors. They stated that the red rust colored dust we see on the advance weights and surrounding areas, is from mis-placed electrical sparks. The article is available on their website...- Rebuildman
- Post #30
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Update on my Ignition Module failure!
The module will also fail if it gets too hot. It is mounted to a heat sink that needs the proper paste applied on the mating surfaces so the heat can be transferred more easily to the distributor housing. Spark plugs and their wires have resistance. Sometimes too much. If you were to remove a...- Rebuildman
- Post #29
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Update on my Ignition Module failure!
As mentioned previously the old point distributors are in fact very good but it is even harder to find quality parts them than for the HEI. Condensers are the real problem. Then you have to modify your wiring from HEI to points, and add a coil. Also, points are not maintenance free. But when...- Rebuildman
- Post #28
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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HEI module dwell time.
If you are not using a GM module in your HEI distributor then there is a good possibility your dwell time is not correct thru the entire RPM range, which also affects timing. I also use TPI on some engines which uses a small cap HEI, it has no advance built into the distributor it is all...- Rebuildman
- Post #15
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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TH 400 needed
So, at $2600 let's say $1000 is for parts, I am sure a transmission shop can get through a teardown and rebuild in 8 hours. That's $200/hr. labor charge?- Rebuildman
- Post #16
- Forum: Automatic Transmission
