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No exhaust coming out!

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Wayne , why you gotta be like that:thankyou: some people try to sucknblow with there valves closed when they should be keeping their mouth shut! I've been guilty before and probability to repeat is high!
 
70chall440 said:
This is one of the problems with the internet, trying to diagnose problems based on the written word. Based strictly on the OP's comments I agree that either there are no push rods on the drivers side (possible but unlikely), they are the wrong ones i.e. too short (unlikely) they are all bent (possible but unlikely), the rockers have become loose of fallen off (possible), or the drivers side cylinders are not getting any spark (pretty unlikely).
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I tell customers who call with questions like this guy is having that i would be a Rich Man if i could diagnose these problems over the phone. Start with the basics like a simple compression test and go from there...the cam lobes could be worn flat for one..... process of elimination.
 
I'd check your lifters first. Easier than a head job. If the valves aren't opening and closing correctly, cylinders won't do much except be parasitic.

dartguy340 said:
I bought a used 440 last winter and I put it in my 70 road runner last weekend. Here is my problem. I got it fired up and it seemed like it was only running on 6 or 7 cylinders. I ran it for 20-30 minutes, turning it off occasionly to check timimg, etc. I noticed that the exhaust manifold on the passenger side was very hot to the touch. Yet the driver side was hardly even warm. I could hold my hand on it becasue it was so cool!. I started it again and crawled under it to check the exhaust coming out of the exhaust manifold(there are no exhaust pipes on it yet) Almost nothing was coming out of the driver side but on the passenger side it was coming out stronly and it was hot. I am going to start on it this morning and check it out some more. I was thinking blown head gasket, cam lobes worn? Everything is new, cap, wires, electronic ignition, spark plugs. I checked the firing order again thinking I messed up on the wires, that's okay. It idles and revs up okay, other than having a slight miss, but it could be better. I did not drive it because I am waiting on a driveshaft. Any ideas guys? Thanks, Steve
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WP29440SE said:
every response to this guys problem was 100% legit and very well could have been the answer given the information that was provided. what kind of an idiot cant tell the difference between an 8 cylinder hitting on all 8 or barely surviving on 4 cylinders at 350 rpm? then we are just going to keep on running it. this turd isn't qualified to use a flathead screwdriver
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The Motor must have sounded like an Old Massey Ferguson Tractor.....and taken a few minutes to pick up the rpm's.
 
WP29440SE said:
every response to this guys problem was 100% legit and very well could have been the answer given the information that was provided. what kind of an idiot cant tell the difference between an 8 cylinder hitting on all 8 or barely surviving on 4 cylinders at 350 rpm? then we are just going to keep on running it. this turd isn't qualified to use a flathead screwdriver
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When I saw this as a repost or response I was thinking it was a bit over the top, but going back and reading the OP's responses, I am in full agreement. Nothing like asking for help and then being a dick about the responses you get. The art of communication is all but lost and evidence of that is pretty abundant on forums, people ask a general question providing little or no information and then want a sufficient specific solution and get upset when they don't get what they want.
 
dartguy340 said:
I bought a used 440 last winter and I put it in my 70 road runner last weekend. Here is my problem. I got it fired up and it seemed like it was only running on 6 or 7 cylinders. I ran it for 20-30 minutes, turning it off occasionly to check timimg, etc. I noticed that the exhaust manifold on the passenger side was very hot to the touch. Yet the driver side was hardly even warm. I could hold my hand on it becasue it was so cool!. I started it again and crawled under it to check the exhaust coming out of the exhaust manifold(there are no exhaust pipes on it yet) Almost nothing was coming out of the driver side but on the passenger side it was coming out stronly and it was hot. I am going to start on it this morning and check it out some more. I was thinking blown head gasket, cam lobes worn? Everything is new, cap, wires, electronic ignition, spark plugs. I checked the firing order again thinking I messed up on the wires, that's okay. It idles and revs up okay, other than having a slight miss, but it could be better. I did not drive it because I am waiting on a driveshaft. Any ideas guys? Thanks, Steve
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I would not have put an unkown motor in. Too many stories of just rebuilt, or ran strong before I pulled it.
 
I had a 68 340 Cuda Ran very rough number one cylinder exhaust manifold was always cold The exhaust valve was stuck take the valve cover off tap on the bells with the brass or plastic hammer Gently see if they move Hope this helps you out
 
Apart from the OP his severe lack of communication with people, there is also a lot of people who react to help out but for sure have not read all the posts. :D
They would have reconsidered to help lol.
 
Dual plane intake, check to be sure right side isn’t blocked. If not, pulling the valve cover is the next step.
 
The guy found the problem about 2 pages ago. The thread is now about calling him a ********. No more technical responses are required.
 
dartguy340 said:
I bought a used 440 last winter and I put it in my 70 road runner last weekend. Here is my problem. I got it fired up and it seemed like it was only running on 6 or 7 cylinders. I ran it for 20-30 minutes, turning it off occasionly to check timimg, etc. I noticed that the exhaust manifold on the passenger side was very hot to the touch. Yet the driver side was hardly even warm. I could hold my hand on it becasue it was so cool!. I started it again and crawled under it to check the exhaust coming out of the exhaust manifold(there are no exhaust pipes on it yet) Almost nothing was coming out of the driver side but on the passenger side it was coming out stronly and it was hot. I am going to start on it this morning and check it out some more. I was thinking blown head gasket, cam lobes worn? Everything is new, cap, wires, electronic ignition, spark plugs. I checked the firing order again thinking I messed up on the wires, that's okay. It idles and revs up okay, other than having a slight miss, but it could be better. I did not drive it because I am waiting on a driveshaft. Any ideas guys? Thanks, Steve
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I think the first thing I'd do is a compression test.
 
dartguy340 said:
I bought a used 440 last winter and I put it in my 70 road runner last weekend. Here is my problem. I got it fired up and it seemed like it was only running on 6 or 7 cylinders. I ran it for 20-30 minutes, turning it off occasionly to check timimg, etc. I noticed that the exhaust manifold on the passenger side was very hot to the touch. Yet the driver side was hardly even warm. I could hold my hand on it becasue it was so cool!. I started it again and crawled under it to check the exhaust coming out of the exhaust manifold(there are no exhaust pipes on it yet) Almost nothing was coming out of the driver side but on the passenger side it was coming out stronly and it was hot. I am going to start on it this morning and check it out some more. I was thinking blown head gasket, cam lobes worn? Everything is new, cap, wires, electronic ignition, spark plugs. I checked the firing order again thinking I messed up on the wires, that's okay. It idles and revs up okay, other than having a slight miss, but it could be better. I did not drive it because I am waiting on a driveshaft. Any ideas guys? Thanks, Steve
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I built an engine for a van project, 350 sbc- sorry ! It was a 1-Ton 4x4 project a got myself into - anyway, no exhaust out 1 side - pulled the heads twice , couldn't find anything ! Woke up @ 3am the next night when it hit me - the old engine was so bad it clogged the exhaust manifold in the curves and couldn't see the carbon - it had to be a van, I'll never forget that one - 2wks of torture
 
We can safely blame this one on Trump!
 
I'm still trying to figure out if the OP knew so much about engines why did he
A: ask for help?
B: not look over a new (used) engine before installing it?
 
jakal92 said:
Dual plane intake, check to be sure right side isn’t blocked. If not, pulling the valve cover is the next step.
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no critism, just that dual planes aren't exactly left/right there more of firing order alternate or best the plumbing can be accomplished in a compact pakage to keep the engine power balanced!
 
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