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Engine vibration and ring reuse

By Bryan Z - 10/30/2002 8:52:06 PM; IP 152.163.189.232

Thank you guys for responding. As far as the drive train goes, I had the drive shaft checked and balance a couple times by a reputable shop. Universals were installed new when the drive shaft was done. I,ve changed 3rd members several times, mostly so I could get to the one I wanted(3:50 trac-loc). Last year I changed the transmission to the one that would be proper for that car. This year I installed a new pilot bearing, clutch, pressure plate and throwout bearing. I checked the trans mount the last time I pulled the tranny.
When you rev the engine with the tranny out of gear, you can feel there is a positive vibration which is its worse at about 2400 rpm. The vibration has been there before and after all the changes I have made to the driveline and also engine component upgrades.
Heads were changed from the C8-H to the fresh C6-R acouple of months ago. Vibration still there, but I gained about another 1000 rpm(could have been because of valve float). When I had the intake off, I inspected the cam and lifters, nothing was worn or wiped. Distributor was replaced about 9 months ago from a Mallory dual point to a Mallory Unilite, vibration still there.
As far as the rings go, it didn't take much to change my thoughts on trying to use the old ones.
Since I did this rebuild I have found this site and also the FE Forum. I have learned alot about the fascinating FE from a lot of knowledgeable people. So now this time I can do some of the mods that should have been done the first time.
As far as the mosquitoes go, maybe I should install the old rings, we could use a lot less mosquitoes around here.
Thanks Again
Bryan

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Engine vibration and ring reuse -- Bryan Z, 10/30/2002

RE: Engine vibration and ring reuse -- rick, 11/06/2002