Also, where is the cam installed? Was it degreed and installed per the cam card?
Uhhhh.....what kinda gas does he run in that thing?
91 non-ethanol.
Those pistons appear to be KB quench head type pistons with the raised pad above the eyebrows, like KB373's. Should be around 9.5 static CR in an unmilled LA360 block with typical, unmilled LA open heads and a .039" thick head gasket. So 91 octane is doable IMHO (if the deck and heads are stock-ish).
That static CR also calls into question the passenger side cranking cylinder pressures; they are 15-20 psi low for that cam and cylinder combination at an altitude around Shelton WA. You would have to be up on top of the Olympic Mtns there to get cranking compressions that low... or the cam is quite retarded in timing. The compression numbers on #3 and #7 would be what is expected for that SCR, cam, etc.
All of this cranking pressure variation means IMHO that the cam timing NEEDS to be properly checked.
The bent pushrod on #1 is of concern. Did the BF rev this thing pretty high when he left that stop sign? The 1st suspect to bend that pushrod is valve float and the lifter's pumping up. So that leads to asking about what valve springs are in there. You also NEED to check piston to valve clearance in this engine; the cam is not extreme in terms of lift or duration but it still needs checking. That has to be done in a certain way with hydraulic lifters to be accurate.
whoops, thought you were closer for some reason
Just look at the angle of the lower edge of the top coil in the damper ribbon.... it is at a different angle than the other coils of the damper. It's not sitting against the retainer right.How do you check if it's twisted? I guess it's my untrained eye that I don't see it.
Well we tried to take #1s valve springs off and couldn't compress them with your overhead valve tool or the clamp type tool. They worked on my stock 360 springs so I guess they need way more force to compress. He's gonna take it to class (automotive student) and see if there's any other tools he can use on it. I'll tell him to check the clearance from retainer to guide.
And dang.. I just looked at the lower portion of that damper coil.... it is all out of whack. I am pretty sure that damper is broken in the middle.I agree with the spring damper looking funny and out of shape. Can you take a picture of a few more for comparison? Either way, that one is not right.
And dang.. I just looked at the lower portion of that damper coil.... it is all out of whack. I am pretty sure that damper is broken in the middle.
We'll have to take a look at the springs tomorrow or Friday, I'll take some more pictures as well. Yes the head is currently still off.