Recent content by magnum78

Hello, thanks, but the HEI ist not the Problem it think. I am concerned about the timing curve. Shop manual say to use emission sticker, and sticker say:

The TDC Mark 0 on the harmonic Ballancer is the true TDC. I double checked that with an blocking Plate while heads were off.

Hello, maybe anybody can help me. I have an 400 CUI in my Magnum 78. After many Problems i removed now all the Lean Burn stuff and put an Edelbrock 600CFM on it. Although i put in an HEI aftermarket (GM Style with Coil in Cap). Distributor in it. Belive me or not, i need 22Degree initial...

Hello, i completely rebuild my 400 CUI Engine from my 78 Magnum. The origninal camshaft was worn out and i replaced it by a Edeldbrock Performer one. Ill think i did something wrong in reassembling the engine. She is running normal, but i have a strange noise from the frontend from time to...

Hello, i dont think that the Lean Burn System causes the Problem. All Vaccum Lines are new and all vaccum Units are tested. I hope i found the Problem. I replaced the electric heater for the choke release. I t seems that there two versions of it, one who is very stiff and release very slowly...

Thank you for your help. The car is from Ohio and has no catalytic converter in it (maybe not needed in 78 there or later removed). There are no Information of any valve Cover, drivers Door or near fender tag as i know from Lincoln models. Maybe the stickers lost or been removed by previous...

Hello everybody, i have a Problem with my 1978 Dodge Magnum. She has the 400 CUI V8 Engine and Chryslers "electronic lean burn" spark Computer (new of stock replacement). (and factory rebuid original 4bbl ThermoQuad installed) It seems that the ignition Timing is not correct, because the car...