srarting problem after cam swap

riceboyskiller · 03-08-2002, 10:33 AM

I just installed a new cam in my 302 Ford engine. It haves 212/222 and .493"/.510" .

My problem is when i start the engine cold, it stalls and i must stay in the car for about 45 sec. After that it idle nicely at 660rpm. Also, i cant time it. When i disconect the spout, it dies!!!The exhaust tone is bad *** but my engine is shaking a little!!!!

Is that all normal or i am freaking?????

gtsr515 · 03-08-2002, 07:57 PM

When you pull the spout it dies?, never heard that one, just guessing, but is the distributor in right, maybe your off a tooth.

riceboyskiller · 03-09-2002, 09:47 AM

Corest me if am wrong!!!

I put the damper at ZERO with the timing point and replace the distributor straight up with the #1 cylinder.

What's wrong????

maks · 03-09-2002, 10:11 AM

What happens when you remove the spout for timing is you take the ignition advance away,that tells me you're timing is retarded too much from the start.You might be a tooth off,and you're idle should be higher.Don't forget that anytime you change to a "hotter" cam you're idle will never be
as it was when stock.(hope you degreed the cam in correctly)

84LX89GT · 03-10-2002, 10:35 PM

yeah, as mentioned it sounds like your timing is off. Did you degree your camshaft when you installed it? I think most kits come with a degreeing wheel if not they're easy enough to find.

DZEE'S LX · 03-10-2002, 11:04 PM

How do you degree a cam? Didn't get squat for instructions with my e-cam. My timing chain gear had several positions to choose from but I just used the "0" setting. Maybe that is causing my noise problem...see my post.

Dan

03-08-2002, 07:57 PM	#2
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	When you pull the spout it dies?, never heard that one, just guessing, but is the distributor in right, maybe your off a tooth. __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!

03-09-2002, 09:47 AM	#3
riceboyskiller Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: sherbrooke,quebec,canada Posts: 46	Corest me if am wrong!!! I put the damper at ZERO with the timing point and replace the distributor straight up with the #1 cylinder. What's wrong???? __________________ 92 black LX

03-10-2002, 10:35 PM	#5
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	yeah, as mentioned it sounds like your timing is off. Did you degree your camshaft when you installed it? I think most kits come with a degreeing wheel if not they're easy enough to find. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

03-10-2002, 11:04 PM	#6
DZEE'S LX Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 117	How do you degree a cam? Didn't get squat for instructions with my e-cam. My timing chain gear had several positions to choose from but I just used the "0" setting. Maybe that is causing my noise problem...see my post. Dan __________________ Spec Service (UHP), BFG G-Force KDW's, Turbo Coupe 3.55 rear w/disks, 73mm calipers, Stg 1 Twisted Wedges, TFS Street Intake, 70mm TB, E cam, Crane 1.7's, Aeromotive FPR, BBK 1 5/8 shorties, elec fan, FMS Al Radiator, Moroso Wires, Kenne Bell Ramair, March pulleys, Race Magnums, 190 lph Walbro, FMS Al Dshaft, D/S loop, MM 4point rollbar, FMS C spngs, strut tower brace, Tokico Illuminas, Prothane bushings, MM Lwr Conrol Arms, KB welded subs, Cervini Mach 1 hood/valence/side skirts/wing/airdam.

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03-08-2002, 10:33 AM	#1
riceboyskiller Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: sherbrooke,quebec,canada Posts: 46	srarting problem after cam swap I just installed a new cam in my 302 Ford engine. It haves 212/222 and .493"/.510" . My problem is when i start the engine cold, it stalls and i must stay in the car for about 45 sec. After that it idle nicely at 660rpm. Also, i cant time it. When i disconect the spout, it dies!!!The exhaust tone is bad *** but my engine is shaking a little!!!! Is that all normal or i am freaking????? __________________ 92 black LX

03-09-2002, 10:11 AM	#4
maks Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: santa clarita,ca Posts: 2	What happens when you remove the spout for timing is you take the ignition advance away,that tells me you're timing is retarded too much from the start.You might be a tooth off,and you're idle should be higher.Don't forget that anytime you change to a "hotter" cam you're idle will never be as it was when stock.(hope you degreed the cam in correctly)