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Re: No compression on a rebuilt 440 [Re: BigBird] #2273592
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You have to admit that these guys are impressive, when given some misinformation they zeroed in on the exact area where the problem was.

Re: No compression on a rebuilt 440 [Re: minivan] #2273633
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Originally Posted By minivan
Did you by some chance get lifters or pushrods for a 67 440??

They changed in 68 and can be used in an older block, but you cannot mix n match the old lifters or pushrods with the newer stuff.

I know WAY out in left field but??????


I don't think that would be an issue, companies stop making that small cup lifter decades ago.


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Re: No compression on a rebuilt 440 [Re: BigBird] #2273785
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That's why I said quick and dirty. Check if the #6 cyl lifters are level when #1 is on TDC compression (#6 TDC overlap). If they are the cam is installed at split overlap (no advance or retard).
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Re: No compression on a rebuilt 440 [Re: RapidRobert] #2274005
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Originally Posted By RapidRobert
some timing sprockets have a complicated combo of dots/squares/triangles/ovals etc. the piston will be at TDC when the crank keyway is at 1:30 o'clock (that ain't exact but close). On the crank sprocket the "mark" closest to the center hole ID where the crank snout goes into is supposed to be for locating which keyway to use for adv/ret/straight up and the "mark" closer to the OD near(er) higher up to the tooth root is the one to use for getting it "dot to dot" (& a 3 keyway set with have 3 of those "outer" marks). I've been bit on this before cuz some marks ain't stamped dead on & are misleading and different brands can have a different combo of heiroglyphics. Keep us updated..


Well all went back together and I got a hold of the FItech guys today and sorted out the problem I was having. A simple fix after I got a hold of them. They need more techs. Tomorrow I hope to fire it and break the cam in. Another step forward on a long term project. I'll drive it as a rat for a season then strip the body down for a repaint.

Re: No compression on a rebuilt 440 [Re: dan9] #2274013
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Originally Posted By dan9
You have to admit that these guys are impressive, when given some misinformation they zeroed in on the exact area where the problem was.

That's one of the reasons I posted. I had racked my brain and was at a stand still.

Re: No compression on a rebuilt 440 [Re: BigBird] #2274042
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Re: No compression on a rebuilt 440 [Re: BigBird] #2274050
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I recently put a 5.7 hemi together, never thought anything about it after doing tons of mopar engines... put the timing marks cam at 6 and crank at 12. When I was spinning it over, at 1st had a tight spot, but seemed fine. Put in the truck and it sputters and spins fast when I tried to fire it. Turns out I had the them both backwards. Lucked out and didn't bend a valve since it's interference engine.

Anyways, it happens!


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Re: No compression on a rebuilt 440 [Re: JohnRR] #2274221
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Originally Posted By JohnRR
Originally Posted By minivan
Did you by some chance get lifters or pushrods for a 67 440??

They changed in 68 and can be used in an older block, but you cannot mix n match the old lifters or pushrods with the newer stuff.

I know WAY out in left field but??????


I don't think that would be an issue, companies stop making that small cup lifter decades ago.


Nope..... Still available.
Comp cams 824-16
Hylift Johnson A-812

Probably some others as well


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Re: No compression on a rebuilt 440 [Re: fast68plymouth] #2274288
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Originally Posted By fast68plymouth
Originally Posted By JohnRR
Originally Posted By minivan
Did you by some chance get lifters or pushrods for a 67 440??

They changed in 68 and can be used in an older block, but you cannot mix n match the old lifters or pushrods with the newer stuff.

I know WAY out in left field but??????


I don't think that would be an issue, companies stop making that small cup lifter decades ago.


Nope..... Still available.
Comp cams 824-16
Hylift Johnson A-812

Probably some others as well


Thanks for the clarification, really surprised they are available .


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Re: No compression on a rebuilt 440 [Re: JohnRR] #2274462
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Originally Posted By JohnRR
Originally Posted By fast68plymouth
Originally Posted By JohnRR
Originally Posted By minivan
Did you by some chance get lifters or pushrods for a 67 440??

They changed in 68 and can be used in an older block, but you cannot mix n match the old lifters or pushrods with the newer stuff.

I know WAY out in left field but??????


I don't think that would be an issue, companies stop making that small cup lifter decades ago.


Nope..... Still available.
Comp cams 824-16
Hylift Johnson A-812

Probably some others as well


Thanks for the clarification, really surprised they are available .


But I think that the only difference is the ball and plunger cup size. I think plunger height and PR length are the same. I guess if you put a 68 PR in a 67 lifter the total stack height might be a little more.

Re: No compression on a rebuilt 440 [Re: BSB67] #2274464
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Re: No compression on a rebuilt 440 [Re: BSB67] #2274512
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Originally Posted By BSB67


But I think that the only difference is the ball and plunger cup size. I think plunger height and PR length are the same. I guess if you put a 68 PR in a 67 lifter the total stack height might be a little more.


66-67 = 9.375"
68-78 = 9.315"


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Re: No compression on a rebuilt 440 [Re: fast68plymouth] #2274535
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Originally Posted By fast68plymouth
Originally Posted By BSB67


But I think that the only difference is the ball and plunger cup size. I think plunger height and PR length are the same. I guess if you put a 68 PR in a 67 lifter the total stack height might be a little more.


66-67 = 9.375"
68-78 = 9.315"


And there is the answer. Thanks

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