Thread: Odd cold starts
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Old 05-26-2003, 11:29 AM   #8
Nixon1
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All of my header bolts on both sides were loose for a while. I got most of them tightened, but there are a few that I cannot tighten because, as far as I can see, it's physically impossible. A ratchet is far too big to fit on there, and a wrench won't clear the header tubes.

The valve is ticking, so I'm basically positive that there's SOMETHING wrong with the valve. In addition to the nasty exhaust smell on the driver's side exhaust pipe only, the compression on cylinder 8 is only 125 psi.
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Current stats: NEW 302 short block, E-303 cam (@.050, 220/220, .498/.498, 110 degrees), 1.6 roller rockers, Performer RPM heads (aluminum, 1.9/1.6, 60cc chambers), Cobra intake, Granatelli 75mm MAF, Billet AFPR, Equal-Length Shorty Headers, Off-Road X Pipe, Flowmasters, 4.10 POSI

13.73 at 103.8, ~2.2 60'
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