Geoff 2's latest activity
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GGeoff 2 replied to the thread No start - very weak spark.[1] Remove the wires from the bal res. Measure the resistance; one should be 1.5 ohm or less, other should be 5 ohm. [2] The 'cranking'...
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GGeoff 2 replied to the thread Power Steering Pump Cooler.Unless you are track racing where there are many bends, why would you need a pump cooler? Just more parts to fail &/or places to leak.
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GGeoff 2 replied to the thread Random question regarding distributor…probably most likely a stupid one.Sooooo, the engine has been modified but you are unsure of what has been done..... If you want to 'play' to see if it can run better...
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GGeoff 2 replied to the thread Anyone have the old DC 440 "recipes"?.The problem I see with the DC tips: - no mention is made of gearing, car weight etc - only factory heads considered. With a large number...
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GGeoff 2 replied to the thread 3447 CARB REBUILD.Sounds like something needed to bent, not ground off......
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GGeoff 2 replied to the thread Valve to piston tolerances.Wider LSA gives more P to V clearance....but it should be measured at TDC, & 8-10* BTDC for the exh....& 8-10* ATDC for the intake.
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GGeoff 2 replied to the thread Lunati Hemi cams advice.I think GTXRT has given good advice. The Hemi was designed as a race engine. You pay a price when you try & detune a race engine to use...
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GGeoff 2 replied to the thread 65 belv trans mount?.Is that the correct mount for 1965? I thought the rubber section was wider, 1965 being the last year of the wide mount.
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GGeoff 2 replied to the thread Random question regarding distributor…probably most likely a stupid one.Just about any Chrys engine that used a dist [ with stock initial timing ] will benefit from advancing the timing. However, if you...
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GGeoff 2 replied to the thread Lunati Hemi cams advice.I would use a single pattern cam. The extra exh duration, large sluggish ports & 4000# are not going to make a happy marriage.....All...
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GGeoff 2 replied to the thread 1965 Belvedere II 318 poly tuning.The info in post #45 came from Lars Grimsrud, a retired GM engineer. Reduce your initial timing by 5* & see if the noise goes. If noise...
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GGeoff 2 replied to the thread 440 heating only on highway speeds.Didn't read all the posts but a high probability that your fans are acting like a baffle at highway speeds. Get rid of them & use a...
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GGeoff 2 replied to the thread 318 Poly heads in Aluminum?.John, I do not know how to get rid of my PMs which are at the max. Otherwise I would send you the info about my friend here in Sydney...
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GGeoff 2 replied to the thread Oil pump question.The reason the stock pump drives fail is twofold: - there is a sharp edge, a stress riser, where the hex meets the main shaft - the...
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GGeoff 2 replied to the thread Oil pump question.Shimming will increase the oil pressure. I would try a 1/16" shim, make sure it is hardened [ a s/steel washer would be good ].