Stuck Distibutor

[dmbrisket 51]

Originally Posted by OverBoardProject

Just thought of something Pyro.

When your removing the push rods count the number of turns on the adjuster required to remove it. Then right that number down beside the push rod in the 2x4.
Every one will have a different amount of turns depending on where it is in the compression stroke.

Then tighten it back up that many turns. The valves will already be adjusted this way.

2.8l doesnt require adjustment, just tighten them down untill the valve quits then give it a 90 degree turn to snug it tight

[dugie6551]

Originally Posted by pyromachine714

Now I fined myself with another obsticle. the intake manifold gasket weaves through the push rods. Is it possible to just cut the gasket where it goes under the rods? it looks as if it seals nothing there.

What will happen if the intake gaskets are cut?

On my recent 2.8L re-build, the existing intake gaskets were cut at the pushrods, so I just re-installed them that way. I am going to put the motor back in this weekend and may have to replace those cut gaskets if it will harm the motor.

Some advice please?

[OverBoardProject]

BS dmbrisket.

It's the same procedure as a Chevy 350.

I built my 2.8L, so I should know.

Pyro, See for yourself. Try tightening 1 rocker i turn and you'll see that it will still turn
You can probably even see some threads under it.

I tried looking the procedure up on google, but don't have all day to prove it to some people.

[OverBoardProject]

Don't know Dugie.

It really might work, and since the work is already done I think that you should just try it.

It's not too hard to pull the intake off. Although I sure hope that you don't have to.

Don't know if you re-built your motor yourself, but if you did do you mind telling Pyro if you had to adjust the valves.

[dugie6551]

No I did not re-build it myself. Traded some a 4 speed manual trans for a re-built 87 2.8L (bottom end and heads). Guy just wanted it out of his garage and I was looking for a good "spare" motor. So I don't know how to adjust the pushrods.

Dumb luck on my part !!!!

I will look through my books tonight and see if they tell me how to adjust them. And I'll post my results (if any!!!).

[OverBoardProject]

Good trade, good for you. You got a good deal there.

I was wondering why you didn't drop in a 3.1l or a 3.4l.

I wish that I would have known they are basicly that same as a 2.8L (only better) instead of having re-built mine.

[dugie6551]

Originally Posted by OverBoardProject

I was wondering why you didn't drop in a 3.1l or a 3.4l.

I got for FREE ... that's why !!!!

Seeing this is the last truck I will ever own, because I have basically redone everything on it (plus some more goodies !!!) and it is dirt cheap to fix, replace parts and body. I probably will look into a new 3.4L when this current 2.8L bites it; or maybe even a complete 4.3L swap. But I hope that will be a few years down the road.

P.S. - I didn't go out to the garage last night, so I didn't check on the pushrod question. I will be out there this weekend.

[dmbrisket 51]

to the push rod question, its a matter of figguring out which valves are closed when and tightening them down from there... and my appologies to obp, didnt realize the truck was 20 years old, anything from gm (yes including a 350 small block) seince like 95 or 6, you dont need to adjust the valves, you follow my directions given earlyer

[OverBoardProject]

Accepted Doug.

I guess that all first gen's are getting pretty old now.
I think that the 60 degrree motors changed to non adjusting valves when they started making the 3.1L