Update on future build

[phil_long]

Definitely. I can confirm that I have fuel pressure and spark. I believe the setting of the cam sensor could potentially be it, but I don't see how when I was getting a lit LED on the cam sensor tool. I'll figure this out and report back. The SES has a solid light as well. I did bolt the crank sensor up without knowing it had a specific window to set to, but I think I got lucky there since I do have spark on the #1 plug. I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks for all the kind words and assistance in this thread. We're almost there.

Things I can confirm:
New chip was installed with new injectors
tps is set is set to .42
fp at the rail shows 36lbs
#1 plug has fire
battery is new
installed a mini starter
the engine did at least stumble twice during the attempts of cranking
injectors are spraying because the #1 plug smelled like fuel although it was dry
IAC is connected
crank sensor is connected
MAF and translator are connected
Alternator is connected with new HD cable(caspers)
starter is connected, as well as all new fusible links re-routed to a positive terminal(Caspers kit)
New grounds are installed(caspers kit)
Oil pressure was rising as engine cranked
I'm no longer using the factory oil pressure sending unit
I'm no longer using the factory EGR setup

I did not measure the resistance across the plug wires and I have not gotten a chance to check compression. I went with an entire roller setup(I dont believe this to have any relevancy but I did want to share.)

I reused all of my sensors off of my old motor. I figured since they worked with the old motor that they should be able to run the new motor. If I think of anything else I'll be sure to add here.

[Scoobum]

If you're not sure you got it set correctly, here you go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_j42XlZ6z0

[Steve Wood]

sounds like the cam sensor is not set correctly

[phil_long]

I believe the issue has been found. The cam sensor was more than likely set correctly, but we'll check and see tonight. Multiple cylinders lacked compression, and after pulling the valve covers, we found out why. The rockers needing adjusting after priming the engine. After adjustment, I got 148-150 on the cylinders that before had no compression whatsoever. Since I got the valve covers off, I will re-install the cam sensor 25* atdc on the compression stroke and go through the routine of setting it once more. I appreciate you guys for all of the insight and I hope to get this thing running tonight. I will keep you all posted

[Steve Wood]

they won't fire with very low, or no, compression 

[phil_long]

We got it!!!!!!!!!! It fired up after I readjusted the cam sensor and fixed the rockers. I'll see if I can get a video posted up on youtube today or tomorrow!!!

[Steve Wood]

That is great news!  You all did a good job!

[nocooler]

Woohoo!!!

[Scoobum]

Phil, what torque convertor did you finally go with?

[phil_long]

Sorry for the delay! I haven't swapped out my converter yet so I still have a PTC 3k L/U on there. 

I have a question for you guys. During the rocker adjustment, I noticed that my passenger side valve cover is impossible to get off the car without lifting the passenger side of the engine up. The valve cover is  sitting on that heat shield. I have two new motor mounts and the engine is definitely sitting a bit higher than it was. I can't imagine having to do this when I have to take the valve covers off again. Do you all think new tranny mounts will help straighten this out? I figure if the transmission mount is bad, that would lower the back of my engine and have the valve cover sitting on the heater box/heat shield. Maybe new transmission mounts will lift the back of my engine up and ever so slightly get that valve cover off of that heat shield. Is my thinking off? Please help! I don't want to have to pull that bolt off the frame to jack the engine up every time I do a valve cover job. Thanks again for everything!!!

[Scoobum]

Remember what I told you about that heat shield. Roll the engine around...the rear rockers could be up. It might come off if they're down. I'm not sure if the transmission mount will help. You're gonna blow through that convertor.

[Scoobum]

I'd be removing that heat shield from the PS firewall.
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I posted this a couple of pages back. It was reply 158.

[phil_long]

You sure in the hell did suggest that!!!!!!!!! Thanks a ton. Yeah, Bison told me that I'd blow through that converter, but until my transmission is rebuilt, there's no point in changing the converter. One step at a time!! Lol

[phil_long]

Is it just that one screw holding that shield in there?

[Scoobum]

Is it just that one screw holding that shield in there?

I honestly can't remember. I tried to get one out with the engine in and it was a no go.