Steam Bath

[Fierofool]

Not to highjack Kevin's thread, but MikeMac, it had developed an odd sound on one cylinder upon startup for several weeks.  That sound would go away as it warmed up.   It didn't overheat on the way over to Scott's.  No steam bubbles coming through the tube, but when I parked it, it was overheating. 

[MikeMac]

I wouldn't consider it hijacking a thread if the issues are similar. It might help with sorting out either car.

[TopNotch]

Start your car (engine cold) and run it for a few seconds and shut it down. Immediately open the thermostat cover. If water and bubbles come out, that's a clear sign you have a leak from a cylinder to the water jacket.

[NoobKevin]

Sounds good. I am unable to tear the motor down again until after labor day and I worry about water in one of the combustion chambers that long.

[Fierofool]

Drain the radiator and save the coolant.  Pull all the plugs and the coil wire.  Crank the engine for at least 10 seconds.  This should pump any water out of the cylinders.  Then fog the cylinders with oil and replace the plugs. 

[NoobKevin]

Ran it a while and the steam cleared out. My only issue is the motor dies when I get timing to around 12 deg btdc. 

[Fierofool]

Do you have the ALDL jumpered?  Trying to set it at 12* without it jumpered will surely make it stall.  Are you sure your degree ring on the balancer hasn't slipped?   

[Raydar]

Ran it a while and the steam cleared out. My only issue is the motor dies when I get timing to around 12 deg btdc.

As Fierofool posted, you will have to have the ALDL jumpered when you set the timing, or it will be waaaaay off. To the point that it will barely run.
Also... in order to set the IAC properly, after major work has been done, the car will need to be warmed up and driven for a few miles, at speeds of over 35 MPH, or so. 

If your steam went away, I'm guessing that it was just water or condensation that had gotten into the exhaust system. Or maybe even oil smoke from when the engine was reassembled. (Just a wild guess, here.)  But as long as it runs okay, your oil and coolant stay clean, and it doesn't steam any more, you should be good.

[NoobKevin]

I am waiting for a brake line and need to do a bleed to get it road worthy. I smoked a ground wire too so I have some electrical to sort. The check engine is flashing too. I have also found period correct wheels for $75. I just have to drive to Charlotte to get them. If I can I may try to do the RFTH thing. I found the pay membership and did my thing. Could I still come even if I am in a Challenger?

[GTRS Fiero]

All sports cars are welcome for RFTH, but even club meetings, and other events.

[NoobKevin]

Cool, sounds like a good time.

[GTRS Fiero]

Yeah...