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Bad Luck/No Luck

Posted by Dan <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=chevy327' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 9/28/2017, 5:55 pm

Hi everyone, if it wasn't for bad luck I would have none at all. Took my 69 out for ride less then 50 miles and the engine started to miss, pulled the plugs no compression number 2 cylinder Now I guess I will be buying a new engine. Dan

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Posted by Dan <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=chevy327' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 10/3/2017, 6:01 pm, in reply to "Bad Luck/No Luck"

Hey guys, first of all I should know how to adjust the valves on a SBC and I didn't have them adjusted right. 3 books, 3 different adjustments and that was the problem. Got it squared away, running like a champ. Will post some pictures when I can keep my finger out of the camera. Dan

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Posted by Dan <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=chevy327' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 9/29/2017, 5:36 pm, in reply to "Bad Luck/No Luck"

I found out today that the valves were to tight, going to adjust them tomorrow and see if that fixes the problem. I am hoping I didn't damage anything cause I'm the one who rebuilt the engine, It was the first time I had it out. Thanks for the help Dan.

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Posted by CTK1968 <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=CTK1968' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 9/29/2017, 10:55 am, in reply to "Bad Luck/No Luck"

You do have a '69 Impala convertible with a factory 4 speed. I would say that is pretty lucky!

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Posted by Tony <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=Tony' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 9/28/2017, 9:34 pm, in reply to "Bad Luck/No Luck"

Could be a stuck valve...possibly an easy fix...have a look, you never know!

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Posted by Morley <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=Morley' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 9/28/2017, 7:41 pm, in reply to "Bad Luck/No Luck"

Dan, take heart, this is not bad luck, this is an opportunity to built that "engine" you have always wanted. Think of it as a chance to "improve" your car. Do not think of this as bad luck, but think of this as your good luck. , 502 big block, 6 speed tremac---- now you are smiling, go get em DAN. Hope this helps. Morley

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Posted by Chevy66 <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=chevy66' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 10/3/2017, 9:42 am, in reply to "Re: Bad Luck/No Luck"

I have seen a tiny horoscope probe that will fit on a iPhone and look in the cylinder in question . Also get the compression of all cyl and write it all down .

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Posted by Bill H <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=speedhink36' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 9/29/2017, 10:14 am, in reply to "Re: Bad Luck/No Luck"

Morley (and Tony & Dan),

Although Tony makes a practical observation/recommendation, I like your enthusiasm! All you need is an 'excuse' to say "I really need to fix this up right"...making it easier to rationalize that it is all necessary!

Bill

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