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  1. J

    Ford 302 issues

    My rocker arms will not stay were I set them. I adjust valves and it's nice and smooth. The longer I run it I have to keep adjusting to get rid of tapping. Also when I turn crank by hand I get an instant clunk from bottom end. Any ideas
  2. J

    Ford 302 issues

    I am having an issue with my rocker arms staying were I set them. I set the valves and run it and the warmer it gets I have to keep readjusting. Also when I turn crank by crank bolt I get an instant clunk everytime. It is a real pain in the ass to keep pulling my manifolds and valve covers to...
  3. J

    Ford 302 issues

    I cannot find this anywhere for my 302. Any suggestions
  4. J

    Ford 302 issues

    I started over on my valve adjustment as someone suggested they were to tight. All the cylinders that were 125 are now 150. The others are 140 ish.
  5. J

    Ford 302 issues

    Lol it would appear I have many issues
  6. J

    Ford 302 issues

    When I first took it out there was black smoke coming from oil cap...not much and not for long..also white up carb and smelled like raw fuel
  7. J

    Ford 302 issues

    395 is for one...I will get a leak down before I strip it..thanks for the help
  8. J

    Ford 302 issues

    I talked to an engine machine shop and they do heads as well and he said my readings weren't cause for complete engine. Heads yes not just seals...complete for 395
  9. J

    Ford 302 issues

    I am starting to believe so...any sense wasting 400 a head to have them done in your opinion
  10. J

    Ford 302 issues

    Plugs had oil on them to
  11. J

    Ford 302 issues

    It isn't rebuilt...I only did valve seals and gaskets
  12. J

    Ford 302 issues

    Sorry number 6 was 140
  13. J

    Ford 302 issues

    Compression test...starboard 125...port all 120 except 8....it's 115
  14. J

    Ford 302 issues

    I am going to today and I'll post results...what's a good number..150 ish
  15. J

    Ford 302 issues

    Head bolts are new arp. Intake gaskets new. Valve seals new
  16. J

    Ford 302 issues

    It gets low yes because it doesn't stop filling the tank. I have a 14 psi cap. All hoses are clear and manifolds look new inside. They are felpro head gaskets
  17. J

    Ford 302 issues

    Right...and as the jug fills the coolant isn't even hot like I can hold my finger in it. Everything has been revealed and it still does it
  18. J

    Ford 302 issues

    The head gaskets are new as well as intake
  19. J

    Ford 302 issues

    Impeller is new...water pump is new...I just don't get why the jug gets full and doesn't drain back....if I pop the rad cap it flows back....rad cap is also new
  20. J

    Ford 302 issues

    I also changed thermostat...oil...new antifreeze
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