85 dodge
From : tim thurber u20110 uwe
Q: i have a 85 dodge with a 318 my question is what is the proper procedure for checking the timing i have a haynes book but its information leaves alot to the imagination the emmisions decal says 12 btdc . the truck diesels sometimes when i shut it off and seems to lack in powers under a load. any information would be appreciated .
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From : max dodge
with the problem you describe it sounds like your idle speed/mixture is also a bit off. youll need a vacuum guage and a timing light. set your timing according to the emissions label or perhaps a bit more 14-16 wont hurt. remember to read the label where it directs to pull the vacuum line from the distributor and plug it. after doing that set idle speed with the set screw at the side of the carb using the emissions label to verify the rpm about 700-800 would be correct. the idle mixture screws probably have cap limits on them youll have to eliminate them in all likelyhood. use the vacuum guage connected to the base of the carb to adjust idle mixture to the point where you get the best vacuum reading. double check rpm reset if needed. now double check timing and verify the correct setting with your rpm adjustments made. this should cure the dieseling problem. the reason all this is happening is because the idle mixture screws are limited in how far you can turn them which is fine when the truck is new but not now. so instead of adjusting the idle mixture theyve used timing and idle speed to compensate for poor idle mixture. -- max there are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty soap ballot jury and ammo. please use in that order. -ed howdershelt author i have a 85 dodge with a 318 my question is what is the proper procedure for checking the timing i have a haynes book but its information leaves alot to the imagination the emmisions decal says 12 btdc . the truck diesels sometimes when i shut it off and seems to lack in powers under a load. any information would be appreciated .
From : rachel easson
budd cochran wrote tim how many miles are on the engine if youre using / burning oil it can contribute to you dieseling by carboning up the cylinders. the cure is a rebuild. bad bad word rebuild! tim i hope hes not right. do what max says first -- his advice is bang on -- and i really hope thats all it is. weak under load -- not good -- we know if budds right you might want to hot plug the weak cylinders and get rid of it or rebuild as budd says or throw in another motor if you have one rebuild later rach ps. i have an 86ish with a weak cylinder #5 on my sl6 and the plugs get carboned up way to quickly although only carbon out exhaust on startup -- think ill drop in my other sl6 well not on my own as soon as the bloody thing will go more than 2 blocks and i can get it home my 91 dodge 318 i sold for $100 -- didnt need it -- there are some good deals around .
From : rachel easson
budd cochran wrote now rach rebuild isnt a bad word. the 318 in my old d-150 i had is still going strong with nearly 400k miles on it and has had only one rebuild. my eldest drives it now and stomps quite a few butts with a two barrel engine. the pic was taken just outside my place and the big guy did the flames. *** free account sponsored by secureix.com *** *** encrypt your internet usage with a free vpn account from http//www.secureix.com *** budd your truck is absolutely gorgeous. i see you have two gas tanks in it too -- is it a 3/4 ton otoh it depends if its your daily driver and how much time you have on your hands. i know i will probably rebuild my sl6. i am sick of all the parts on my farmers special aka 86ish ram and the only things good about it are the body and engine -- once rebuilt -- and all the new parts weve put on it. rach .
From : tim thurber via carkb com u20110 uwe
max dodge wrote with the problem you describe it sounds like your idle speed/mixture is also a bit off. youll need a vacuum guage and a timing light. set your timing according to the emissions label or perhaps a bit more 14-16 wont hurt. remember to read the label where it directs to pull the vacuum line from the distributor and plug it. after doing that set idle speed with the set screw at the side of the carb using the emissions label to verify the rpm about 700-800 would be correct. the idle mixture screws probably have cap limits on them youll have to eliminate them in all likelyhood. use the vacuum guage connected to the base of the carb to adjust idle mixture to the point where you get the best vacuum reading. double check rpm reset if needed. now double check timing and verify the correct setting with your rpm adjustments made. this should cure the dieseling problem. the reason all this is happening is because the idle mixture screws are limited in how far you can turn them which is fine when the truck is new but not now. so instead of adjusting the idle mixture theyve used timing and idle speed to compensate for poor idle mixture. i have a 85 dodge with a 318 my question is what is the proper procedure for quoted text clipped - 5 lines any information would be appreciated i appreciate the help this truck has done nothing but help me lose hair but it only has 74000 miles and has a straight body . thanks again -- message posted via http//www.carkb.com .
From : budd cochran mrd150 preciscom spam net
budd cochran wrote now rach rebuild isnt a bad word. the 318 in my old d-150 i had is still going strong with nearly 400k miles on it and has had only one rebuild. my eldest drives it now and stomps quite a few butts with a two barrel engine. the pic was taken just outside my place and the big guy did the flames. *** free account sponsored by secureix.com *** *** encrypt your internet usage with a free vpn account from http//www.secureix.com *** budd your truck is absolutely gorgeous. i see you have two gas tanks in it too -- is it a 3/4 ton its a d-150 2 wheel drive half ton with 3/4 ton springs from the factory . .. chevy called their version a heavy half ton. the truck originally belonged to the dept. of the interior bureau of land management in central colorado. the dual tanks were to give enough range for use in the colorado mountains . . .and still make it home for supper. its bryons truck now and i drive a 95 lebaron gtc convertible. otoh it depends if its your daily driver and how much time you have on your hands. i know i will probably rebuild my sl6. i am sick of all the parts on my farmers special aka 86ish ram and the only things good about it are the body and engine -- once rebuilt -- and all the new parts weve put on it. rach when i tore down the 318 i bought a barely drivable car for transportation something that i could get to and from work in then started the repairs. i took my time measured carefully bought properly sized parts and stuck it back together. at the same time i rebuilt the front suspension and repaired the radiator support. were theres a will theres a way to get it done sometimes you have to figure the last part out for yourself. budd *** free account sponsored by secureix.com *** *** encrypt your internet usage with a free vpn account from http//www.secureix.com *** .
From : rachel easson
budd cochran wrote budd cochran wrote now rach rebuild isnt a bad word. the 318 in my old d-150 i had is still going strong with nearly 400k miles on it and has had only one rebuild. my eldest drives it now and stomps quite a few butts with a two barrel engine. the pic was taken just outside my place and the big guy did the flames. *** free account sponsored by secureix.com *** *** encrypt your internet usage with a free vpn account from http//www.secureix.com *** budd your truck is absolutely gorgeous. i see you have two gas tanks in it too -- is it a 3/4 ton its a d-150 2 wheel drive half ton with 3/4 ton springs from the factory . . chevy called their version a heavy half ton. the truck originally belonged to the dept. of the interior bureau of land management in central colorado. the dual tanks were to give enough range for use in the colorado mountains . . .and still make it home for supper. its bryons truck now and i drive a 95 lebaron gtc convertible. otoh it depends if its your daily driver and how much time you have on your hands. i know i will probably rebuild my sl6. i am sick of all the parts on my farmers special aka 86ish ram and the only things good about it are the body and engine -- once rebuilt -- and all the new parts weve put on it. rach when i tore down the 318 i bought a barely drivable car for transportation something that i could get to and from work in then started the repairs. i took my time measured carefully bought properly sized parts and stuck it back together. at the same time i rebuilt the front suspension and repaired the radiator support. were theres a will theres a way to get it done sometimes you have to figure the last part out for yourself. budd *** free account sponsored by secureix.com *** *** encrypt your internet usage with a free vpn account from http//www.secureix.com *** true enough -- or loose all your hair trying grn rach .
From : budd cochran mrd150 preciscom spam net
your hands. i know i will probably rebuild my sl6. i am sick of all the parts on my farmers special aka 86ish ram and the only things good about it are the body and engine -- once rebuilt -- and all the new parts weve put on it. rach when i tore down the 318 i bought a barely drivable car for transportation something that i could get to and from work in then started the repairs. i took my time measured carefully bought properly sized parts and stuck it back together. at the same time i rebuilt the front suspension and repaired the radiator support. were theres a will theres a way to get it done sometimes you have to figure the last part out for yourself. budd *** free account sponsored by secureix.com *** *** encrypt your internet usage with a free vpn account from http//www.secureix.com *** true enough -- or loose all your hair trying grn rach well -l-l-l . . . both my sons and all my brothers are more bald than me so i must be a genius. ; budd *** free account sponsored by secureix.com *** *** encrypt your internet usage with a free vpn account from http//www.secureix.com *** .
From : budd cochran mrd150 preciscom spam net
tim how many miles are on the engine if youre using / burning oil it can contribute to you dieseling by carboning up the cylinders. the cure is a rebuild. -- budd cochran john 316-17 ephesians 28-9 our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. it is wholly inadequate for the government of any other. john adams i have a 85 dodge with a 318 my question is what is the proper procedure for checking the timing i have a haynes book but its information leaves alot to the imagination the emmisions decal says 12 btdc . the truck diesels sometimes when i shut it off and seems to lack in powers under a load. any information would be appreciated *** free account sponsored by secureix.com *** *** encrypt your internet usage with a free vpn account from http//www.secureix.com *** .