Here's another one. Just finished the rebuild and the thing is becoming a smoke monster already. Has less than 100 miles on the build, turned ot over to the owner for some fall color enjoyment and it started smoke ten miles from the house. Ran fine at cruise, let off the gas and it's ok, but then hit the gas after coasting and it puts out a smoke screen. Checked the timing and it had managed to go to 18 degrees with the vacuum off (owner said he reset the points, but didn't recheck the timing). I reset the timing to 14 BTDC without the vacuum (where it ran best for me). Checked the plugs, #2 oil fouled, the rest are a little lean. Popped the valve cover. The seals, white teflon are still on the valves, Removed the #2 intake spring and the valve is tight in the guide. Put it back together and checked the valve lash. Still good at 3 and 8 so what else can I play with? Going to check the compression tonight.
'68 Ranchero GT '88 5.0 EFI 5-speed stock
'93 Mustang LX hatch 5.0 5 speed, 10-1 CR, 73mm C+L MAF, SN92 Paxton, 3" SS power pipes, 65mm TB, Ported + Polished GT-40 intake, 24lb injectors, AFR 185's, 1.60 FMS rockers, Crane 2030 cam, Total Seal rings, SAAC valve covers, 1 5/8" BBK Longtubes, 2.5" custom X pipe, MAC 2.5" Catback 3" tips, 3.55 gears, ROH rims, Calypso green.
11.78 @ 118mph with 1.7 60' times, 390hp @ 5,800rpm and 400lbft @ 4,200rpm (Torque Monster 302)
Currently rebuilding a '71 SL