Header tubes 3,5 and 2,6 glowing at idle??
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A friend of mine just installed a 383 Golen long block motor in his Chevelle, and at idle the header primarys 3,5,2,6 are glowing bright red, while the other primarys remain normal.
What would cause this?
383 c.i.
AFR 195 heads
Single plane intake
Demon 750 carb
Hyd. lifters
Hooker super comp headers
Sorry thats all I know about the motor.
What would cause this?
383 c.i.
AFR 195 heads
Single plane intake
Demon 750 carb
Hyd. lifters
Hooker super comp headers
Sorry thats all I know about the motor.
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But why only the two middle tubes on both banks?
I was thinking the rockers were severely over tightened on those cylinders... someone tell me if I'm barking up the wrong tree.
I was thinking the rockers were severely over tightened on those cylinders... someone tell me if I'm barking up the wrong tree.
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I had an intake leak on my 90 Mustang back in the day that caused this same condition but I don't think that would cause this on a carb equipped car. I'd look at the rockers being too tight like you've suggested.
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glowing header tubes means intake is sucking air. take the intake off and use that Mr. Gasket gasket maker. i had the same problem with my 327. it was because my intake wasnt sealed correctly.
if that doesnt work it is possible there could be a bent valve. i would defanatly redo the intake gaskets first before you do anything else
if that doesnt work it is possible there could be a bent valve. i would defanatly redo the intake gaskets first before you do anything else
Last edited by CAMAROZ28SS; 09-12-2007 at 01:50 PM.