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_livo74_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 07:29 PM
heya gtr
timing and idle WAY off, knowing me.
will look for drop in water level and see if turning/flowing when grow balls again. aargh! bit paranoid right now.
will invest in thermometer (or, expensive aftermarket guage,cheers!)
and will try your trans advice. (liqid seems "clean", i guess. and i topped it up to well full. hopefully.. a good idea!)
_76lxJAS_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 07:35 PM
if theres is no movement in the radiator the thermostat must not of opened yet.
it may seem hot but im guessing not hot enough to be at running temp.
as above would be approx 10 mins or more to get up to running temp,
as for front and rear windows u may know of the rope install method but this may help if not,,
it not a torana but same principle.
put the chrome strips and corner pieces in after you install the glass..
ill take that back just watched another that explains easier to put chrome strip in first
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOxREigXN8Y
Edited by 76lxJAS, 02 August 2017 - 07:44 PM.
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Posted 02 August 2017 - 07:36 PM
It's not far off but if you're paranoid get water/oil & vacuum gauge(tuning) for it also brakes working
Have look for stain on extractor to find out what's dripping on it.
You're at a point most get happy 'cos it started...crack open a beer!
Socially Distant
Posted 02 August 2017 - 07:37 PM
Yes I was gonna say you should re-check the transmission fluid level, especially after it's all been apart. Even though you had it full before startup, the first couple of litres would've been pumped into the torque converter, leaving the trans empty again. You need to check the trans fluid level with the engine running, preferably also with the transmission hot but so long as it's on the dipstick will do for now.
It's quite possible the distributor could be in one-tooth-out, if you can't get enough advance you may need to lift it out just enough to move the rotor clockwise one tooth on the driven gear, then drop back in and redo the timing?
...and more replies popping up so will keep this short.
Edited by Bigfella237, 02 August 2017 - 07:40 PM.
_livo74_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 07:44 PM
Last 2 clips smoke might be a oil leak onto extractor?
Other clip if top hose not pressurised after running doubt you've had it hot enough for thermostat to open yet...when it does can top it up.
For timing...bust out the liquid paper or white marker...dab the little 'v' on pulley & big line on timing cover marks...with timing light try to line it up at 6-8 degrees...see if it likes that..I'd probably turn idle up more so won't stall when put in gear.
oil leak from?? rocker cover?
or just my oily car getting oil evaporated from the rocker area from the extractors steam maybe. ah the puzzles!
will check harder to see if hose full hard/pressurised when running next.
(when gets "hot" and steam starts pissing out of extractor and idles funny/rough have been turning it off)
will try your timing advice (mixed with andrews concerns soon)
Socially Distant
Posted 02 August 2017 - 07:50 PM
Unless you can see oil pouring out of somewhere I wouldn't give the smoke a second thought, I can't hear any extractor leaks in the videos and it's perfectly normal for new headers & exhausts to "burn in" and cook the coating like that for 15~20 minutes.
_livo74_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 07:51 PM
It's not far off but if you're paranoid get water/oil & vacuum gauge(tuning) for it also brakes working
Have look for stain on extractor to find out what's dripping on it.
You're at a point most get happy 'cos it started...crack open a beer!
i have just bought a vacuum/brake tester/bleeder
as for the next step..??
will look into
stain, i "think" it is just steam, and my not so clean rocker area is proving the oily color
think.
with that i think the extractors are leaking.
then again, i have no real clue.
trying to be happy!
but engine gets hot spits out steam and stalls. aargh!
_LS1 Taxi_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 07:53 PM
_livo74_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 07:53 PM
cheers for windscreen install vids jas, have seen a couple and will check them too for hints!
_76lxJAS_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 07:54 PM
have u had the heads off the block at all??
_livo74_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 07:55 PM
Yes I was gonna say you should re-check the transmission fluid level, especially after it's all been apart. Even though you had it full before startup, the first couple of litres would've been pumped into the torque converter, leaving the trans empty again. You need to check the trans fluid level with the engine running, preferably also with the transmission hot but so long as it's on the dipstick will do for now.
It's quite possible the distributor could be in one-tooth-out, if you can't get enough advance you may need to lift it out just enough to move the rotor clockwise one tooth on the driven gear, then drop back in and redo the timing?
...and more replies popping up so will keep this short.
will check the level, when running .. which i DIDNT do!
and suspect dizzy WAY OFF (or worry it is, anyways!)
_livo74_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 07:58 PM
Yep, don't stress about that smoke and shit just yet. Bigfella is onto it.
Maybe hold off screwing with the timing/tune until I have a nose at it mate.
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
not touching another thing!
(except windscreen and brakes)
cheers daz!
haven't had the heads off, jas.
not brave enough, for one thing!
Socially Distant
Posted 02 August 2017 - 08:00 PM
I thought you were waiting for the headlining before the front & rear screens?
_76lxJAS_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 08:02 PM
haven't had the heads off, jas.
not brave enough, for one thing!
ok was just thinking weather it may be a head gasket blowing out steam etc once it warms up..??
others may know more if this is likely to be or not??
_livo74_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 08:05 PM
heya andrew,
am.. making do with my tatty headliner got with car.
yep, the fun of installing that first. (i forgot to mention in my previous to-do list)
head gasket, jason! don't say those words! lol
(which may be,as...engine kinda OLD! )
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Posted 02 August 2017 - 08:09 PM
Could be small rocker cover leak...I wouldn't be worried about it.
Either way it just needs a good run & some more tinkering.
Relax...walk away...play again tomorrow.
_livo74_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 08:10 PM
"It's quite possible the distributor could be in one-tooth-out, if you can't get enough advance you may need to lift it out just enough to move the rotor clockwise one tooth on the driven gear, then drop back in and redo the timing?"
this advice/ponderings of yours may be quite accurate. i fear.
_76lxJAS_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 08:10 PM
i didnt want to say it as i could not be certain it is,,
but from what u explain from heating up and the steam and coughing made me think its a maybe,, only a maybe lol,,
i do hope its not for you, but not to hard to replace if it is,,
sorry mate , ill shut up now, i dont want to jinx what has been a awesome job u have done,,
_livo74_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 08:14 PM
thanks gtr,
haven't re-tightened rockers since fitting when run/hot, will do.
and am lucky enough that daz is going to pop down and will do just that. a tinker and run in.
am trying to relax for now 
and jas,
lol can't jinx it anymore than my tinkering and panicking!!
Edited by livo74, 02 August 2017 - 08:15 PM.
Socially Distant
Posted 02 August 2017 - 08:17 PM
Aarrgghhh... too much overthinking I think!
Don't crank down on the cork rocker cover gaskets, they only need the lightest amount of tension, once the gasket starts bulging out the side it's too tight!
_76lxJAS_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 08:18 PM
as said above sit back have a nice coldy of your preference.
no need to panic, u have done a awesome job so far and im sure the rest will be sorted out soon,
before u know it u will be cruising down the highway loving that v8 rumble,,
_livo74_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 08:42 PM
andrew, jas,
won't over tighten, love the rumble,
but it's too late!
jas got me thinkin.
so i just when outside and started her, and although not dripping a single drop from passenger side,
..i had a good look with torch.
looks like a lot of "moisture" just below the extractors, where smoke/steam is coming from.
that's, am walking away and not discussing further. jas has jinxed me.
will await a more learned brain to squizz at soon and post results.
_76lxJAS_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 08:48 PM
sorry mate i do hope its nothing and is just your exhaust leaking,,
_livo74_
Posted 02 August 2017 - 08:57 PM
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