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It's always a good idea to give as much info as you can about the vehicle and engine when asking for help on the forum. | It's always a good idea to give as much info as you can about the vehicle and engine when asking for help on the forum. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Engine details== |
Use any/all that apply from the following list: | Use any/all that apply from the following list: | ||
* type/size of engine, including engine bore, stroke, rod length | * type/size of engine, including engine bore, stroke, rod length | ||
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* cam type (solid, hydraulic; flat tappet or roller) | * cam type (solid, hydraulic; flat tappet or roller) | ||
* camshaft specs (lift, duration- advertised and @ 0.050" lift, LSA, ICL, installed w/any advance/retard, springs) | * camshaft specs (lift, duration- advertised and @ 0.050" lift, LSA, ICL, installed w/any advance/retard, springs) | ||
| − | *rocker arm type (stamped steel, roller tip, full roller) and brand | + | * rocker arm type (stamped steel, roller tip, full roller) and brand |
* ignition timing (initial, total, "all in by" RPM, vacuum advance?, how much timing vac. adv. supplies, hooked to manifold or ported vacuum) | * ignition timing (initial, total, "all in by" RPM, vacuum advance?, how much timing vac. adv. supplies, hooked to manifold or ported vacuum) | ||
* engine vacuum at idle | * engine vacuum at idle | ||
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* carburetor specs (jetting, power valve, accelerator pump cam and squirter size, turns on the Idle-Eze (if a BG), turns on the idle mixture screws, any changes that have been made from how the carb was set up originally, if known) | * carburetor specs (jetting, power valve, accelerator pump cam and squirter size, turns on the Idle-Eze (if a BG), turns on the idle mixture screws, any changes that have been made from how the carb was set up originally, if known) | ||
| − | + | ==Vehicle details== | |
| + | Vehicle specifics like: | ||
* weight | * weight | ||
* gear ratio | * gear ratio | ||
* trans type/ratio | * trans type/ratio | ||
| − | * the way you use the vehicle (race, w/e toy, parade, DD, etc.) | + | * torque converter stall speed |
| + | * the way you use the vehicle, or the percentages if dual use (race, w/e toy, parade, DD, etc.) | ||
| − | Then describe: | + | ===Then describe:=== |
* the symptoms of what is (or is not) happening | * the symptoms of what is (or is not) happening | ||
* what RPM the problem occurs | * what RPM the problem occurs | ||
* what you're looking for overall | * what you're looking for overall | ||
| − | * | + | * any recent changes including parts replacement and/or adjustments that may have been done |
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