To the Pros, Vacuum, ignition, cooling
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To the Pros, Vacuum, ignition, cooling
Hey all, I'm just about to wrap up my Ranger 302 swap. I'd like to start the truck this weekend, but I need your help. My setup is a carbed 302, 0 emissions.. not even a PCV valve.
First off, Vacuum lines. Brake booster to the back of the manifold, carb to Vacuum advance, what about under the air filter bowl do I have to hook up Vacuum, if so where? Is there any other Vacuum hook up to worry about?
Second, Ignition. I bought a Pertronix HEI (One wire hook up) Distributor I want to install it, but the directions suck. The motor currently doesn't have a distributor in so I can't mark for # 1 cylinder location, Where is that on my distributor? Also can I use my 12V positive off the solenoid on the fednder?
Last, Coolant lines. What hose from the Heater core goes to what hook up on the water pump?
Thanx so much in advance, this will help me save a whole lot of time.
This is the best source for info.
Madmike33
First off, Vacuum lines. Brake booster to the back of the manifold, carb to Vacuum advance, what about under the air filter bowl do I have to hook up Vacuum, if so where? Is there any other Vacuum hook up to worry about?
Second, Ignition. I bought a Pertronix HEI (One wire hook up) Distributor I want to install it, but the directions suck. The motor currently doesn't have a distributor in so I can't mark for # 1 cylinder location, Where is that on my distributor? Also can I use my 12V positive off the solenoid on the fednder?
Last, Coolant lines. What hose from the Heater core goes to what hook up on the water pump?
Thanx so much in advance, this will help me save a whole lot of time.
This is the best source for info.
Madmike33
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I'm no help for the vacume lines, but I can help you with the distributer. You need to start with number 1 cylnder at top dead center, on the compression stroke.
Install the distributer, place the number one plug wire at the spot on the distributer cap that is over/where the contact for the rotor. So if the rotor is pointing in a 12 o'clock position, that's where you'd put you're number one plug wire.
Hope that helped.
Bob
Install the distributer, place the number one plug wire at the spot on the distributer cap that is over/where the contact for the rotor. So if the rotor is pointing in a 12 o'clock position, that's where you'd put you're number one plug wire.
Hope that helped.
Bob
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Originally Posted by ubereal2
I'm no help for the vacume lines, but I can help you with the distributer. You need to start with number 1 cylnder at top dead center, on the compression stroke.
Install the distributer, place the number one plug wire at the spot on the distributer cap that is over/where the contact for the rotor. So if the rotor is pointing in a 12 o'clock position, that's where you'd put you're number one plug wire.
Hope that helped.
Bob
Install the distributer, place the number one plug wire at the spot on the distributer cap that is over/where the contact for the rotor. So if the rotor is pointing in a 12 o'clock position, that's where you'd put you're number one plug wire.
Hope that helped.
Bob
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Other than that its fairly clear, "+" from solenoid, and #1 wire over rotor position.
Thanx.
Madmike33
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As long as the distributer sit's fully into the block you're fine. Mark the cap to the same position that the contact part of the rotor is pointing to. That spot there is where you want to place you're plug wire for number one cylnder.
You may have to turn the distributer either way to align them up perfectly, but that should get you going.
Bob
You may have to turn the distributer either way to align them up perfectly, but that should get you going.
Bob
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Nope, I'm in the final steps before I "hopefully" hear the beast run for the first time. Hopefully Sunday. Things like the distributor are a few important factors I had to figure out before turning the key.
Now that I understand drop it in, and wherever the the rotor ends up thats going to be my #1 wire... I'm happy it's not more complicated than that. So I guess I can help the rotor along and somewhat choose a location for my number 1.. good to know.
You mentioned you had the Pertronix set up also, did you install the O-ring? I think I remember reading that Ford didn't need the O-ring.
Thanx a bunch
Madmike33
Now that I understand drop it in, and wherever the the rotor ends up thats going to be my #1 wire... I'm happy it's not more complicated than that. So I guess I can help the rotor along and somewhat choose a location for my number 1.. good to know.
You mentioned you had the Pertronix set up also, did you install the O-ring? I think I remember reading that Ford didn't need the O-ring.
Thanx a bunch
Madmike33
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FYI - you DO need a PCV valve. It is, technically, classified as emissions equipment in service literature, but it doesn't do anything emissions-related. It is solely for your own benefit. Its purpose is to keep the inside of your engine clean and free of blow-by that slips past the piston rings and contaminates the oil even in a healthy engine. If you don't use one, your oil is going to get nasty and your bearings will suffer. Furthermore, not having a PCV system builds up pressure in the crank case which can cause gaskets to leak.
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Originally Posted by fmc400
FYI - you DO need a PCV valve. It is, technically, classified as emissions equipment in service literature, but it doesn't do anything emissions-related. It is solely for your own benefit. Its purpose is to keep the inside of your engine clean and free of blow-by that slips past the piston rings and contaminates the oil even in a healthy engine. If you don't use one, your oil is going to get nasty and your bearings will suffer. Furthermore, not having a PCV system builds up pressure in the crank case which can cause gaskets to leak.
Thanx
Madmike33
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Originally Posted by HemiEater
the cap should be marked #1....thats where you want the rotor pointing when you drop it in. I think it's around 1:00 .
It don't make any difference until someone else works on it and can't get it working, cause they are putting the #1 plug wire in the #1 hole in the cap.
It don't make any difference until someone else works on it and can't get it working, cause they are putting the #1 plug wire in the #1 hole in the cap.
Thanx guys.... best source info.... FTE!!!
Madmike33