Check and make sure all vacuum lines to the manifold are connected. Also I
agree with Sam. Start from the very beginning and do it right.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sam Parthemer" <srp@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 3:28 PM
Subject: DML: RE: WAS Dead Dak,Now Sick Dak;-)
> A couple of things- If you didn't start from scratch and adjust the
rockers
> in the sequence I posted, you may not have them all adjusted correctly,
and
> need to start over.
>
> If you don't have any tappet sounds, or other odd noises, you MAY have
your
> plug wires crossed. It happens to the best of us. Check you plug wires
> again.
>
> If they check out, remove both valve covers, and all rockers.. start over.
> You will have an exxon valdez on your hands if you run the truck for any
> length of time without the covers. I took a stock set and cut the top
> opening to try to fine tune the adjustment over the standard 'feel'. This
> helped keep the oil lose to about 1/2 quart vs. 3 quarts.. but the
> adjustment wasn't really necessary. All of the 1.7s I've done have come
out
> fine.
>
>
> Sam
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Shawn Bowen
> > Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 10:05 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: WAS Dead Dak,Now Sick Dak;-)
> >
> >
> > Ok, after getting valve lash 101 from you wonderful people I got her to
> > start and run (Valve covers on cause I didn't read this post till just
> > now!). My issue now is a VERY rough idle. I did 3 starts, ran her for
45
> > seconds a piece the first two and the clicking chilled out, the I took
her
> > for a drive to Quick Trip. Smooth acceleration, SHITTY idle. Once I
hit
> > normal operating temp she stalled on me twice when slowing to a
> > stop at low
> > RPM at traffic lights. Brought her home and popped the hood, no
> > tapping, no
> > odd sounds, and I looked for a wooden broom stick to cut in half
> > to use as a
> > stethoscope;-), I didn't find one. All plug wires are firm on
> > the plugs and
> > the distributor.
> > This leads me to think that I over tightened a couple or more
> > rockers. Most
> > are good I assume because she runs, but I think several are still
> > too tight.
> > I guess in the morning I'll rip her apart for the fourth time and run it
> > without the Valve Covers and see if I can tell who's the naughty
> > rocker(s).
> > If I can't pinpoint them then I'll back them all out again, check my new
> > rods to see if they are bent (just to be safe) and hand tighten them
while
> > bumping the engine, then I'll give the instructions below a shot.
> >
> > Anyone know a way to find the over tightened valves easily????
> >
> > I REALLY appreciate all those who responded both on the list and
> > privately.
> > You have been a tremendous help, I hope one day to be able to repay the
> > favor. If anyone has anything to add please let me know;-).
> >
> > Thanks a ton,
> > Shawn
> > 98 5.2L 4x4 CC Slightly sick Dak
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Chuong Nguyen
> > Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 10:09 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: Dead Dak, I screwed up Somehow
> >
> > I'm sensing 2 problems.
> >
> > you said 7.1 roller rockers/ DAMN. are the valve springs
> > sticking out the
> > hood? hehe.... sorry.
> >
> > anyways. you said you "Torqued" the 9/16 nut down until there's zero
lash?
> > On roller rockers, you're supposed to start the motor without the valve
> > covers, loosen the 9/16 hold down bolt until that rocker/lifter/pushrod
> > starts to "tick tick tick" then you tighten it until the ticking
> > goes away..
> > you then give the nut another 1/2 a turn and tighten the allen screw
in
> > the middle.
> >
> > I think when you set it down to "zero valve lash" you pushed the
> > valves in a
> > little so it's somewhat open not allowing compression in the
> > cylinders. If
> > that's true. I bet your starter is winding hella faster too (give
> > me credit
> > on that one, happened to me :) )
> >
> > so, take those valve covers off and try readjusting your rockers./
> > -Chuong
> >
> > <<I tried to fire her up. Ran the starter for 5 second intervals
> > and after
> > 3
> > tries waited a while to make sure I didn't fry my starter too. The damn
> > thing won't start, it turns over, doesn't even rumble like it wants too,
I
> > can smell a little gas after doing this a while so I know she is getting
> > fuel. But I can't get her to run. So, I thought the coil free arching
> > earlier might have been the problem, so I switch to a BRAND new
> > MSD SS Coil
> > and have the same results. I sat and check everything over and over but
> > can't find anything wrong.
> > I know you guys can help get me running again! Any ideas???
> > Thanks,
> > Shawn 98 5.2L 4x4 CC
> >
> >
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