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Thad · 08-06-2002, 06:22 PM

I finally got it back together! It took a bit to get it started because of the battery. I primed the heads before trying to run it so i think that killed the battery just enough to keep it ffrom starting. So far it's running ok. All the tapping noise is gone.
Sounds much different than it did. It's getting alot more vacuum now, about 3lbs worth. I have to check the timing out. it's idle is rolling. I might have to adjust the tps again too. Anyway it's definately running better than before.
We'll see if the fel-pros' hold up. i have had problems with them in the past like i said. I'll be posting some pics here soon.
Thanks again for all the replies and advice!
take it easy,
thad

08-06-2002, 06:22 PM	#11
Thad Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Stuart, FL US Posts: 192	I finally got it back together! It took a bit to get it started because of the battery. I primed the heads before trying to run it so i think that killed the battery just enough to keep it ffrom starting. So far it's running ok. All the tapping noise is gone. Sounds much different than it did. It's getting alot more vacuum now, about 3lbs worth. I have to check the timing out. it's idle is rolling. I might have to adjust the tps again too. Anyway it's definately running better than before. We'll see if the fel-pros' hold up. i have had problems with them in the past like i said. I'll be posting some pics here soon. Thanks again for all the replies and advice! take it easy, thad __________________ 90 LX 5.0 ,bored 302, MSD 6AL, Twisted Wedge TrickFlo HDs, World class T5, BBK fender cold air induct., 70mm TB,Edelbrock performer Intake, aluminum Drve shaft, 3.55 Gears, Long Tube Headers to Flowmasters.