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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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so i have a full bolt on gm847 car and when i hit around 4500 it seems like its starts to fall apart. I have a msd distributer, coil, and wires do you guys think that might have something to do with it? Or i was also wondering if my pushrods were the wrong legth would that cause that to happen? there 7.1 and i think there the right length but i could be wrong. The car has a Madtuner mailorder tune and i dont think that would be it. So any advise would be great thx.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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so i have a full bolt on gm847 car and when i hit around 4500 it seems like its starts to fall apart. I have a msd distributer, coil, and wires do you guys think that might have something to do with it? Or i was also wondering if my pushrods were the wrong legth would that cause that to happen? there 7.1 and i think there the right length but i could be wrong. The car has a Madtuner mailorder tune and i dont think that would be it. So any advise would be great thx.
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What springs are you running? Maybe valve float?
Why did you decide to use 7.1" pushrod length?

Any codes?
I would test your fuel pressure.
Test your coil.
How old is the plugs and wires? What gap are you using?
I would also readjust your rockers.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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What springs are you running is the first question I would ask too.

The MSD distributor has a pretty bad track record but I think it too soon to suspect it.

Improper pushrod length would if anything wear the guides some not cause a problem like this.

Valve adjustment is a common area to make mistakes in too. If you spun the pushrod till you felt resistance you likely have the valve preload too tight.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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i have comp 918 springs and as for a code it will set one sometimes when i get on it but as soon as i get out of it it shuts off so im thinking it might be falling off do to the ignition i just find it hard to believe it would be that since the parts only have a couple hundred miles on them. As for my plugs there tr55 and i had them at .050 and i droped them down to .040 to see if it made a difference and i didnt notice a thing.

Also for start up i had the valves adjust 1/2 turn past zero lash and now there just a 1/4 turn past and that the way i have done it on any hydralic cam motor and never had an issue so i dont think that would be it so if you guys have any more ideas keep them coming thx.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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take out the plugs and read them, this will let you know if it's a general condition or cylinder specific

by "fall apart" do you mean spark blowout?
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