engine popping under acceleration
Lowerdjoker
03-02-2008, 12:46 PM
1986 chevy 305 some mods done to engine like 202 heads slight cam. engine starts and runs fine at iddle. rev motor up starts popping threw the carb? replaced cap button plugs wires checked timing & vacum all good.:banghead: next pulled one spark plug wire at a time to see if it would stop no change. motor has about 3,000 miles since rebuild. some ideas please? thanx
silicon212
03-02-2008, 02:53 PM
202s on a 305? How? The bore is too small for those valves!
Anyhow, there are numerous causes of this behavior, including vacuum leaks, a lean mixture, incorrect ignition or valve timing, and/or maladjusted valves, worn lifters/cam lobes or weak valve springs.
If it has a flat tappet cam in it, did you follow the proper cam break-in procedure? If not, you probably already need a new cam and lifter set. What type of engine oil are you running?
Anyhow, there are numerous causes of this behavior, including vacuum leaks, a lean mixture, incorrect ignition or valve timing, and/or maladjusted valves, worn lifters/cam lobes or weak valve springs.
If it has a flat tappet cam in it, did you follow the proper cam break-in procedure? If not, you probably already need a new cam and lifter set. What type of engine oil are you running?
Blue Bowtie
03-02-2008, 03:45 PM
Silicon listed lots of very good possibilities. I'll try to narrow it down even more - Check the cam timing. Use a degree wheel. Been there...
http://72.19.213.157/files/TimingChainMarks.jpg
http://72.19.213.157/files/TimingChainMarks.jpg
luxeryvic
03-11-2008, 04:40 PM
could be knocking from to heavy of a fuel/air mixture
try tuning your carb
try tuning your carb
silicon212
03-12-2008, 01:54 AM
could be knocking from to heavy of a fuel/air mixture
try tuning your carb
A rich mixture will never cause a knock. A lean mixture, however, can.
My bet is on cam timing or a bad camshaft.
try tuning your carb
A rich mixture will never cause a knock. A lean mixture, however, can.
My bet is on cam timing or a bad camshaft.
luxeryvic
03-12-2008, 12:16 PM
oh ok thanks
HeavyChevy82
03-16-2008, 04:55 AM
I had the same issue with my 80 Camaro. My accelerator pump was bad, after I rebuilt the carb it ran like a dream.
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