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I recently refurbished a 79 460 and transplanted it into a 78 f250 4x4 for a friend. It fires up fine when cold. Once warmed up it acts like there is very high friction, it rotates enough to get to the next cylinder and stops.
I put in a new crank, new mains and rod bearings, new oil pump, new Cloyes roller timing chain and gear keyed to advance the cam back to a straight up config, new water pump, new aluminum intake and used but basically new aftermarket 4bbl carb off the 400ci. Also new starter and battery. The transmission was rebuilt by a reputable shop.
I'm wondering if I advanced the cam incorrectly causing problems with too high compression?
Any other possibilities to check?
I put in a new crank, new mains and rod bearings, new oil pump, new Cloyes roller timing chain and gear keyed to advance the cam back to a straight up config, new water pump, new aluminum intake and used but basically new aftermarket 4bbl carb off the 400ci. Also new starter and battery. The transmission was rebuilt by a reputable shop.
I'm wondering if I advanced the cam incorrectly causing problems with too high compression?
Any other possibilities to check?