Quote Originally Posted by timsrv View Post
Sounds like you're getting it dialed in. I never worry too much about actual compression numbers, it's the consistency. I usually pull all the plugs, then it's easy to count the compression pulses. I always go 5 pulses per cylinder & typically see around 160 psi or so each.

Other than the built-in transmission cooler the radiators are the same, but I suspect the original one has better (thicker) tanks. If I had to run an automatic radiator I wouldn't hesitate to do so, but if I had a choice, I like things to be original and specific to the vehicle I'm working on. If I were in your position, to rule out the radiator, I would have the original radiator recored with a high efficiency 4 row unit.

I'm indifferent on the brand of radiator cap you use. Just make sure the seal area of your fill port is smooth around the periphery (no pits) and the rubber part of the cap fits correctly over it. Tim
Thanks tim. I'll be road testing it to see if my clean job did anything. If so I'll use it as is until I get a chance to run to the closest radiator repair shop (120 miles round trip). I've actually got a few spare radiators I could take in so I may do that if this one works for a bit. If it doesn't I'll be making the trip sooner!

one tip I'll put out there that I learned doing this job is check the injector o-rings. I put mine back together and had a fuel leak from the 4th injector, after tearing it back apart i found a bad oring. Lesson learned.

Tim, or anyone that can help, how can i donate to the site? I know you guys do alot to keep this going and for someone like me that likes to do thier own stuff this site is very valuable. I want to give back someway (when i get paid at the end of the month since this project has wiped me out for the moment). I know it wont help much compared to what it takes to do what you guys do, but its something i can do to help. Again, i cant convey my appreciation to you all enough. THANK YOU!!!