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YellowThumper

#105
May 23, 2019, 07:46:39 AM
Quote from: 73440 on May 22, 2019, 09:48:32 PM
https://www.gsasupplyco.com/products/gasoila-e-seal-thread-sealant-with-ptfe

Has anyone used this  product to seal fuel lines ?
I know the tape is no good as it can breakdown then clog.

From description it sounds exactly what you want.
I have always used thread tape with never an issue.
Key is to not have it all the way at top of threads where it does get exposed. First "dry" thread will seal significant amount. Second is to be sure and wrap tape the correct direction so it does not unwind when tightening. Incorrect direction it can ball up in front of fitting causing a plugged ussue down the line.
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Cudajason

#106
May 23, 2019, 09:41:31 AM
Quote from: YellowThumper on May 23, 2019, 07:46:39 AM
Quote from: 73440 on May 22, 2019, 09:48:32 PM
https://www.gsasupplyco.com/products/gasoila-e-seal-thread-sealant-with-ptfe

Has anyone used this  product to seal fuel lines ?
I know the tape is no good as it can breakdown then clog.

From description it sounds exactly what you want.
I have always used thread tape with never an issue.
Key is to not have it all the way at top of threads where it does get exposed. First "dry" thread will seal significant amount. Second is to be sure and wrap tape the correct direction so it does not unwind when tightening. Incorrect direction it can ball up in front of fitting causing a plugged ussue down the line.

I typically use this:

https://www.permatex.com/products/thread-compounds/thread-sealants/permatex-high-temperature-thread-sealant/

It has always worked well for me.

I picked up some this week.

I have also picked up the rest of the things I needed, shortened the feed line to the carb and think I am ready to fire it up!!

I plan to video the first start and share it here!!

Jason





1974 Cuda. 360 / A500 OD.  Yes its pink, no its not my wife's car!  Yes I drive it.

73_Cuda_4_Me

#107
May 23, 2019, 02:14:19 PM
 :woohoo:  :clapping:  :twothumbsup:

Good luck with initial firing, Jason!! We all are waiting to hear it!
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dodj

#108
May 23, 2019, 04:15:37 PM
Maybe I missed it, did you degree the cam?  :popcorn:
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Cudajason

#109
May 23, 2019, 05:21:02 PM
No joy tonight boys!

Started with flames out the carb...dizzy was 180 degrees out.

Fixed that. Tried it again and it just will not catch. More flames out the carb. After that I called it quits for the night.

I hope I did not kill the cam.

Thoughts fellas?

Let me see if I can post a video

https://youtu.be/xrBQNROmhZQ
1974 Cuda. 360 / A500 OD.  Yes its pink, no its not my wife's car!  Yes I drive it.

dodj

#110
May 23, 2019, 05:28:58 PM
Manually rotate the engine until you are at tdc compression stroke #1 cyl. Then verify the orientation of the rotor is in line with #1 spark plug wire. You must have spark and fuel as evidenced by the flames, so it must be timing.
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Cudajason

#111
May 23, 2019, 05:42:20 PM
Quote from: dodj on May 23, 2019, 05:28:58 PM
Manually rotate the engine until you are at tdc compression stroke #1 cyl. Then verify the orientation of the rotor is in line with #1 spark plug wire. You must have spark and fuel as evidenced by the flames, so it must be timing.

Yeah did that...thought I had it close but apparently not.

I will try it one more time.
1974 Cuda. 360 / A500 OD.  Yes its pink, no its not my wife's car!  Yes I drive it.

dodj

#112
May 23, 2019, 05:55:52 PM
https://forum.e-bodies.org/reference-material/18/initial-engine-fire-up/296/

This CP guy knows a thing or two about initial fire ups....

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blown motor

#113
May 23, 2019, 06:00:40 PM
Watch that CP guy, he'll have you firing it up at 11:00 at night with open headers.  :pokeeye:
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Chryco Psycho

#114
May 23, 2019, 06:53:10 PM
Quote from: blown motor on May 23, 2019, 06:00:40 PM
Watch that CP guy, he'll have you firing it up at 11:00 at night with open headers.  :pokeeye:

Who me  :notsure:
Heck yeah !!
You are probably more like 2 teeth out not 180 *

ledphoot

#115
May 23, 2019, 07:34:47 PM
Quote from: blown motor on May 23, 2019, 06:00:40 PM
Watch that CP guy, he'll have you firing it up at 11:00 at night with open headers.  :pokeeye:

Sounds like a plan to me, if your neighbors don't like the sound of vintage muscle eff em.

Cudajason

#116
May 24, 2019, 06:11:29 AM
Quote from: ledphoot on May 23, 2019, 07:34:47 PM
Quote from: blown motor on May 23, 2019, 06:00:40 PM
Watch that CP guy, he'll have you firing it up at 11:00 at night with open headers.  :pokeeye:

Sounds like a plan to me, if your neighbors don't like the sound of vintage muscle eff em.

It was tempting to go tray again...but I like my neighbors so I did not.

Quote from: Chryco Psycho on May 23, 2019, 06:53:10 PM
Quote from: blown motor on May 23, 2019, 06:00:40 PM
Watch that CP guy, he'll have you firing it up at 11:00 at night with open headers.  :pokeeye:

Who me  :notsure:
Heck yeah !!
You are probably more like 2 teeth out not 180 *

Thanks @Chryco Psycho that makes me fell a bit better.  I think I moved the dist. to much as I was trying to get it to fire and just made it worse.

I am going to double check the timing when I get home tonight and try it again.

Man I really thought I had it all set to go and was really expecting it to fire up when I hit the key!

Jason
1974 Cuda. 360 / A500 OD.  Yes its pink, no its not my wife's car!  Yes I drive it.

Chryco Psycho

#117
May 24, 2019, 06:43:34 AM
it is not as easy at it seems !!
If you position the damper at about 20* advance & line up the rotor & pick up in the dist you will be close , often it still wants more advance , once it is running you can ignore the timing marks & just set the dist where it will run best

Cudajason

#118
May 24, 2019, 04:26:10 PM
Success!!!!  I don't think that I killed it!! But not really sure!

The timing was still way off as it ran and was lean so I shut it down after about 5 min. Saw red on the manifolds.

The plug wires were too tight so I could not advance the timing any more. I loosened them up and it fired right back up and ran for a bit more. Much smoother with more advance.

I will have to fix that before I continue!!

Time for a drink!!!

https://youtu.be/I4eDieDMPx4
1974 Cuda. 360 / A500 OD.  Yes its pink, no its not my wife's car!  Yes I drive it.

YellowThumper

#119
May 24, 2019, 05:43:29 PM
Excellent!
Enjoy the brew.
Life is to be viewed thru the windshield. Not rear view mirror.
You are the only one in charge of your destiny.

Mike.
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