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I HAVE A LS6 454 1970 CHV CHEVELLE .. IT HAS BEEN SITTING ...


Sent to Car Experts May 09, 2006 1:11 p.m.
I HAVE A LS6 454 1970 CHV CHEVELLE .. IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A WHILE.. I TOOK IT OUT YEST AND TOOK IT FOR A NICE RIDE,, WHEN I TURNED THE EGINE OFF IT PUTTERED A COUPLE TIME BEFORE IT COMPLETLEY SHUT DOWN.. WHAT CAN I DO TO CORRECT THIS..

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Pre-1981 Chevrolet CHEVELLE 454LS6

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NOTHING ,, I TOOK THE CAR FOR A GREAT RIDE WHEN I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE THE CAR TURNED OVER A COUPLE OF TIME BEFORE SHUTTING DOWN,,, THEN SOME SOME PUFF BACK CAME OUT OF THE COWL HOOD
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status: Closed   Value: $15   
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May 09, 2006 2:18 p.m. (1 hour and 6 minutes later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
This is called deiseling when the car keeps running with the ignition off ,usually the cause is a combination of heat and ignition timing ,if you are running on old fuel it may cotibute to the problem ,first try turning the ignition timing back 3-4 degrees,(if its at 10 turn back to6-7)if thats not helping then you may want to try a cooler thermostat.
Marc
marc C  -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 39 Car Accepts
auto repair since 1981
Reply to marc C
Sent May 09, 2006 2:23 p.m. (5 minutes and 29 seconds later)
CAN I CHANGE THE IGNITION TIMING BACK MYSELF? WHERE DO I FIND THE GAUGE OR WHERE DO I LOOK DO I NEED A SPECIAL TOOL?

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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May 09, 2006 2:28 p.m. (5 minutes and 17 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
do you know what the distributor is?
marc C  -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 39 Car Accepts
auto repair since 1981
Reply to marc C
Sent May 09, 2006 2:37 p.m. (8 minutes and 20 seconds later)
U KNOW WHAT IAM NOT SURE ..CAN U WALK ME THRU IT
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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May 09, 2006 2:40 p.m. (3 minutes and 33 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
are you willing to spend approx $40 on tools to do this or would you rather pay a mechanic to do it which may cost less?
marc C  -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 39 Car Accepts
auto repair since 1981
Reply to marc C
Sent May 09, 2006 2:45 p.m. (4 minutes and 46 seconds later)
I CAN GO DOWN THE STREET TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC I GUESS IT WILL BE A LOT EASIER.. BUT CAN U TELL ME WHERE IT IS ,,,   
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May 09, 2006 2:50 p.m. (5 minutes and 23 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
sure,the distributor is the part with all off the wires coming out of it that go to the spark plugs.if you want to learn to do this your self i will assist you.you will need to purchase a timing light and a distributor wrench
marc C  -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 39 Car Accepts
auto repair since 1981
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Sent May 09, 2006 2:56 p.m. (5 minutes and 38 seconds later)
THX,, IF I WERE TO BUY A   TIMEING WRENCH.. IS IT A STANDARD 1,, OR GENERIC,, AND WOULD IT BE EASY TO FIND TO ADJUST.?
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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May 09, 2006 3:05 p.m. (9 minutes and 22 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
the wrench has aspecial angle to it you can buy one that has a different size on each end.one size is1/2 inch the other is 9/16 ,one or the other will fit .this tool will work on all 60 -late 70 american engines.a timing light will come with some instuctions ,you should be able to get theese at an auto parts store ,they will help you select the proper tools.price them than you can make a decision ,i have to sign off for a while so let me know what you would like to do and i will check back with you.
marc C  -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 39 Car Accepts
auto repair since 1981
Reply to marc C
Sent May 09, 2006 3:19 p.m. (13 minutes and 58 seconds later)
OK THX,, I WILL TAKE THE DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO DO IT ,, MY DAD PROBABLY HAS THE TOOLS.. THX
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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May 10, 2006 9:29 a.m. (18 hours and 9 minutes later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
do you still need assistance?
marc C  -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 39 Car Accepts
auto repair since 1981
Reply to marc C
Sent May 10, 2006 3:33 p.m. (6 hours and 4 minutes later)
YES CAN U WALK ME THRU THE PROCESS.. I CAN GET THE TOOLS THX
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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May 10, 2006 3:37 p.m. (3 minutes and 52 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
the distributor is located in the back center of the engine do you know what im talking about?
marc C  -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 39 Car Accepts
auto repair since 1981
Reply to marc C
Sent May 10, 2006 3:38 p.m. (1 minute and 2 seconds later)
YES,,UNDERSTOOD
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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May 10, 2006 3:40 p.m. (2 minutes and 14 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
ok ,to set timing the engine will need to be warmed up is it?
marc C  -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 39 Car Accepts
auto repair since 1981
Reply to marc C
Sent May 10, 2006 3:42 p.m. (1 minute and 26 seconds later)
YES

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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May 10, 2006 3:51 p.m. (8 minutes and 48 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
ok lets see where the timing is set at now before we make any adjustments, engine off,connect timing light leads ,red to batt positive black to batt neg and pick up lead to cylinder # 1 spark plug wire# 1 spark plug is the farthest forward on the drivers side.
marc C  -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 39 Car Accepts
auto repair since 1981
Reply to marc C
Sent May 10, 2006 3:55 p.m. (3 minutes and 52 seconds later)
OK I AM NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO WALK THRU IT NOW,, BUT YOU HAVE BEEN VERY HELPFULL,, SO I CONNECT THE THE TIMEING LIGHT LEADS AND SO FORTH.. IAM A T WORK    AFTER I PICK UP THE READING   ON EACH CYLINDER   HOW DO I DECIPHER TH E READINGS TO ADJUST TIMEING WITH WRENCH THX
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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May 10, 2006 3:57 p.m. (2 minutes and 20 seconds later)
ok my next post will give details.
marc C  -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 39 Car Accepts
auto repair since 1981
Answer
May 10, 2006 9:18 p.m. (5 hours and 21 minutes later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
you will only need to connect the light to # 1 cylinder,front of engine drivers side.disconnect vac hose that is attached to distrbutor and plug the hose .start the engine and make sure it is warmed up .engine should be at idle .timing light should be blinking.point the light down at the front of the engine.the bottom pulley is the crankshaft in this front pulley is a notch or slot .it indicates the top of cylinder # 1 .Attached to the cover behind it on the drivers side is a tab with lines and numbers on it this is your timing index.there may be dirt on these parts ,if so stop engine and clean off .the mark should be at the 6 mark on the index this is factory spec.if it is at a number higher than that ,loosen bolt at base of distributor and turn the distributor. dont need to turn very much !!!set your mark at 6 .and retighten distributor lock bolt and recheck mark with light.thats all.may i take amoment to remind you that your original question has been answered as well as this info.i cannot post anymore for you .please accept this info,thank you ,Marc
marc C  -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 39 Car Accepts
auto repair since 1981

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