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ManNamedJed · 07-25-2019, 11:23 AM

May 2019:
Yes took over a month to do this part.

But finally got it running again!
Got it all back together with the new intake, cam, HEI, and clutch fan (to replace the solid fan), and...... it wouldn't start. Its crucial you get it started right after a cam swap to do a proper break in.

When I pulled the distributor, I just noted its position. Then when I installed the HEI, I put in the same spot (after realigning everything else). Well, I'm not sure how it was set up before, but that sure didn't work with the new dist. I finally had to do it the 'right' way and actually find TDC and re-install the dist. It fired right up then thankfully.

Still got some odds and ends to clean up, and some tuning to do, but the quick drive around the neighborhood showed more power off the line, and it will now rev past 3000 rpm.

Took a pic, but it just looks like a complete engine, so not much to see.

07-25-2019, 11:23 AM	#15
ManNamedJed Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 232	Re: 1971 4x4 Suburban Project - the 'Family Adventure Wagon' May 2019: Yes took over a month to do this part. But finally got it running again! Got it all back together with the new intake, cam, HEI, and clutch fan (to replace the solid fan), and...... it wouldn't start. Its crucial you get it started right after a cam swap to do a proper break in. When I pulled the distributor, I just noted its position. Then when I installed the HEI, I put in the same spot (after realigning everything else). Well, I'm not sure how it was set up before, but that sure didn't work with the new dist. I finally had to do it the 'right' way and actually find TDC and re-install the dist. It fired right up then thankfully. Still got some odds and ends to clean up, and some tuning to do, but the quick drive around the neighborhood showed more power off the line, and it will now rev past 3000 rpm. Took a pic, but it just looks like a complete engine, so not much to see.