Going to try and set my stupid valves again tonight. :)

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Nov 28, 2005 | 12:16 AM

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SStrokerAce

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Re: Going to try and set my stupid valves again tonight. :)

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Originally Posted by xxsaint69x

i am 95% sure its not your valve adjustment, its something to do with igntion, either the timming chain aint on right or the opti isnt on right,

Degreed the cam in correctly in his garage, it aint the timing chain.

Don't think I installed the opti, but it did run fine before.

Bret

Nov 28, 2005 | 11:37 AM

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JB94

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Re: Going to try and set my stupid valves again tonight. :)

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Originally Posted by Dave88LX

I tried it with the car running too, and it was still popping out through the intake & exhaust, so I tried it with the car off, same result.

The car DID run correctly, then all of a sudden started running bad. The opti is only being used for timing because I'm using a Delteq system, so I wouldn't think it's that I hope?

Timing chain is a Cloyes double-roller, brand new. I don't think it would have jumped a tooth this soon?

I do appreciate the input, just trying to figure out what would make it go from good to bad...I don't think those things would have changed, no?

Hydraulics should be a set it and forget it operation.If it were me I would back everything off and run the valves again with the engine off.It's easy to second guess yourself with this operation.

Nov 28, 2005 | 11:56 AM

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xxsaint69x

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Re: Going to try and set my stupid valves again tonight. :)

its definitly not the lifters or valve adjustment. It's is ignition related if its poping like you said.

I would lookin into your ignition. Or he might have a blow headgasket. My buddy with a 383 with a Vortec did that, it would pop like a popcorn machine.