After a helpful hint to check the fuel lines, which of course, I hooked up back wards, and cleaning several sets of plugs, I finally got the car started today. I killed my share of misquitoes tonight with all the smoke.

Burped all the air out and topped the radiator off. Adjusted the black magic fan, man, it moves air.

Now I need to build a TPS test light.

I have a slight hunt for idle and it will not idle after reving the motor up.

I need to drop the trans again and see why the clutch will not fully dis engage. With the car running, i can not put the car in gear. If i put the car in gear and kick the starter the car will move slightly. The clutch hydralics were replace and bled twice. I installed a Center Force Dual Friction clutch assy. No noise from the trans while the car is running.

But, YES, the car does start and run, as soon as I de flood it again.



Any suggestions or ideas on the motor not maintaining an idle after running the RPM up?

Why the clutch not dis engaging all the way? (what did I fck up on the install)



I did not have these difficulties building up the 79. Must be my time.

Thanks.

 

congrats!

 

did you try adjusting the clutch pedal?

 

Did you grease the pivot ball?

 

yes, did both.

I wonder if i damaged the new pilot bearing during install, but they normally sqeal if not working right. I will find out in 8 more days when i have a day off to pull the trans.