Re: [AMC-list] amc six popping thru carburetor

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

So the lift on the first two cylinders isn't the same as the others? I'd check
them myself, not that I don't trust other mechanics of course. I still don't
think that the cam would go 'off' that quickly.  : )

Ken 


Quoting Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>:

> Since the cam has to be replaced you might want to use a better aftermarket
> cam. A good torque cam would make if "feel" better and should get better
> mileage also. Something like a mild Comp Cams selection. Not the Xtreme
> models, one of the others. The Xtreme cams don't work with stock springs, and
> the Comp springs are way too stiff for street use with regular oil. Don't
> forget to use a break-in oil supplement in the first oil, and I always use it
> in the first change too. After that it should be fine with regular oil with
> stock springs.
> 
> --------------
> Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:42:24 -0500
> From: "Eddie Stakes"<eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 	
> Just came back from mechainc's place in another 100 degree heat day, it is
> camshaft, #1&
> #2 cylinders it appears, just flat. Ironically I drove the car over there
> yesterday and
> didn't have that popping noise.Still had a noticeable miss, but the loud pop
> was gone,
> replaced with 'softer' popping thru carb. Someone on amc-list I believe
> mentioned 1982s
> had some cam issues so looks like engine will come out, valve job done and
> hope to be back
> on road in it in few weeks. Thanks to all who replied also,
> 
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