[QUOTE=TRADERMIKE 2012;6468284]
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Originally Posted by MatthewKlein
If I knew everything, I would not be asking the Forum anything and I am experimenting as I learn, what is wrong with that? Have you anything to add about my current situation at hand that may solve my problems today? Rebuilding this Engine is not going to happen until this Vehicle is upside-down with the tires toward the sky. I know that there is life in the bottom end yet to use, if you have read the entire post, would you see that?
My Father taught me that a smart man does not know everything, he only knows how to find the answer and that is why I am here. Sorry but all of you can't be right all the time, I will pick and choose what is best for this project in a scientific manner. I simply must be allowed to grow and make mistakes when they happen, although my method works in the long run or I would not be where I am today. I am more knowledgeable than I was 10 years ago and this Vehicle is one of the best in the world, can you argue that, for a mostly stock build.
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Ok, I'll attempt to add something constructive.
Going by your own words - One or more Pistons was installed incorrectly.
That is the foundation of the engine and should be corrected before anything else. At the same time check main and rod bearing clearances. Check the crankshaft thrust. Verify top dead center aligns with the timing marks on the balancer and cover.
After that get a quality timing set and install the cam properly - not to some random voodoo advance - To The Correct Spec. With a degree wheel and dial indicator.
Inspect the heads while they are off. I don't know if it's been covered but the 041 cam has specific valve spring requirements. I had a machine shop check the installed height and spring pressure on mine. CC the heads and find out what compression ratio the engine has. Static compression ratio is different than cranking compression.
I don't know what valve train you are running but I would check the pushrod length is correct.
Run a distributor with the proper timing curve. Don't change weights or springs randomly or with low quality parts. I would start with a constative total advance. Make sure the engine runs smoothly, Then start moving towards the upper end. I'm not sure you understand the difference between base timing, mechanical advance and vacuum advance. They need to work together.
All this in conjunction with a good carburetor and you will have resolved the problems.
Don't take this as an insult. A lot of what you are trying is backyard voodoo. Transmission fluid instead of engine oil is a PRIME example. Many companies offer engine flushes. Engine flush is used in conjunction with engine oil. Proper tool for the job. Just because the engine didn't immediately explode does not prove ATF in place of engine oil is a good idea.
If you want to reinvent the wheel through trial and error go right ahead. I respect personal liberty. I prefer the shortest distance between 2 points.
I'll say it again. This is not a attack. But I am really surprised everyone continues to offer help when you make excuses to ignore the help.