340sFastback
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If trans is over filled it will puke fluid out the vent in converter housing. So check fluid level.when hot make sure not over filled.
Hmm. Thanks for that info. Come to think of it, despite it slowly leaking onto the floor after my short drives, the level is still almost to the top of the high mark on dipstick. I check it after it’s warmed up for a few minutes….in neutral. Man, wouldn’t that be nice, if I actually had no issue. Fingers crossed!If trans is over filled it will puke fluid out the vent in converter housing. So check fluid level.when hot make sure not over filled.
Yes, agreed. I need to get it on a lift for a better look. ThanksYes. Where it goes in. If you pull out the tube you will have fluid everywhere. Just an fyi. There probably isn’t a drain plug on your tranny pan. I would recommend taking it to someone with a lift and get a good look.
Awesome info on here! I’ll monitor things for a bit longer and see how it goes. Thanks!One of the trans to engine bolts has to come out then trans dip stick tube can be wiggled out. But have drain pan under there cause fluids gonna come pouring out.
I always ran my 727 auto a tad on low side to keep fluid from spitting out vent. If its over filled its gonna spit fluid out and look like a leak.
Thanks for the reply! I tried that already. But I’ll give it another go. Was just scared of possibly denting the cowl area, if prying too hard. I’m using a towel and a blockPlace a towel at the base of the wiper on the cowl. Get a small piece of wood and a small pry bar or a screwdriver. flat head. Pry up with one hand and hold on to the wiper with the other. It should start to come up off the pedestal. Install. with wipers off the car. Turn the wipers on then turn them off. When they are in the off position they are down. Install wiper.
Hey. Thanks! I had a friend check the timing and it’s 4 degrees and 27 degrees. Does that make sense? I know zero about what timing is. Thanks Also, I finally found hose that goes from canister on rocker cover to the breather. Since installing it, it’s really hard to start once it’s warmed up (like if I stop for gas then go to re start). Not sure if the hose could affect anything, or it’s just coincidenceSomeone said earlier that too much timing will make it run hot. That's incorrect. Not enough timing makes one run hotter. Where is your initial timing? If it's too low, you start the burn late and it's still burning coming out of the engine and produces more heat.
That could be your whole entire problem! You need to pull that timing up to around 16-18 idle timing instead of 4. 4 is ridiculous.Hey. Thanks! I had a friend check the timing and it’s 4 degrees and 27 degrees. Does that make sense? I know zero about what timing is. Thanks Also, I finally found hose that goes from canister on rocker cover to the breather. Since installing it, it’s really hard to start once it’s warmed up (like if I stop for gas then go to re start). Not sure if the hose could affect anything, or it’s just coincidence
Someone said earlier that too much timing will make it run hot. That's incorrect. Not enough timing makes one run hotter. Where is your initial timing? If it's too low, you start the burn late and it's still burning coming out of the engine and produces more heat.
That could be your whole entire problem! You need to pull that timing up to around 16-18 idle timing instead of 4. 4 is ridiculous.
I'm unsure, but I am certain it wasn't 4. lolThat might have been me, I know I made a comment about timing.
Wasn't the factory spec 8 BTDC? I run 16 so not arguing with your suggestion.
Oh really? I’ll double check. I’m sure that’s what he said. Dos it matter than it has a cam and has added hp? I think it’s around 390 hpThat could be your whole entire problem! You need to pull that timing up to around 16-18 idle timing instead of 4. 4 is ridiculous.
No.Oh really? I’ll double check. I’m sure that’s what he said. Dos it matter than it has a cam and has added hp? I think it’s around 390 hp
Ok. Thanks. So if I find someone to do it, I should tell them to set it to 16?
Short answer....no. Every engine is different and timing needs to be set according to each engines parameters, you shouldnt just take 16 as a number and set it there. Anyone who is experienced with tuning engines should be able to time it for you as part of a complete tune-up. Chances are that it may end up around the 16ish mark thoughOk. Thanks. So if I find someone to do it, I should tell them to set it to 16?
Yes. Try that and see. Then, go buy your own timing light. We'll walk you through how to use it, It's easy and you need one.Ok. Thanks. So if I find someone to do it, I should tell them to set it to 16?
All correct sir. But for testing purposes, he needs to find out. Plus it needs more than 4 degrees.Short answer....no. Every engine is different and timing needs to be set according to each engines parameters, you shouldnt just take 16 as a number and set it there. Anyone who is experienced with tuning engines should be able to time it for you as part of a complete tune-up. Chances are that it may end up around the 16ish mark though![]()
I agree, it definitely needs more than 4 degrees. What I was suggesting, was rather than getting a base setting of 16 before firing it up, since its already a running engine, to get someone who knows what they are doing and just get in there with a light and time it properly. Or do you think that setting an initial timing would be a better way to go, kind of like starting from scratch?All correct sir. But for testing purposes, he needs to find out. Plus it needs more than 4 degrees.
Well, he needs to try something. I just threw out a recommendation.I agree, it definitely needs more than 4 degrees. What I was suggesting, was rather than getting a base setting of 16 before firing it up, since its already a running engine, to get someone who knows what they are doing and just get in there with a light and time it properly. Or do you think that setting an initial timing would be a better way to go, kind of like starting from scratch?