backtobirds
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I spent the summer putting together an engine, complete with SSM heads, Comp cam, MPX, long tubes, etc. It will start, luckily, because if I didn't start it by the time Fall quarter at OSU kicked off the car was going over the nearest cliff. So anyway it starts and is very loud even with mufflers, but it sound good. The only problem is that it won't stay running, pretty much starts then dies right off. I did have my chip reburned with my new MAF transfer and cam specs.
My thoughts are that the fuel pressure isn't right since I am using an adjustable regulator, and I haven't had a chance to set it with the car running. Has anybody ever noticed what their cranking pressure is?
My other thought is that the timing is off. I put the cam pickup in as best I could, but when the Ford procedure is to set the crank 26 degrees past #1 TDC and set the sensor housing in between 6 and 30 degrees of the face of the block, it doesn't seem very accurate to me. Anyone know any tricks or a better way to get it in there?
Hopefully I can get it running so as to avoid the cliff plan and make next year's shootout
My thoughts are that the fuel pressure isn't right since I am using an adjustable regulator, and I haven't had a chance to set it with the car running. Has anybody ever noticed what their cranking pressure is?
My other thought is that the timing is off. I put the cam pickup in as best I could, but when the Ford procedure is to set the crank 26 degrees past #1 TDC and set the sensor housing in between 6 and 30 degrees of the face of the block, it doesn't seem very accurate to me. Anyone know any tricks or a better way to get it in there?
Hopefully I can get it running so as to avoid the cliff plan and make next year's shootout