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Zole 06-30-2022 01:56 PM


Originally Posted by SB (Post 4836946)
go in a search engine
type in LOTO Boats
click on images page
lock the door behind you snd have fun. Let us know about your experience. :)

before i go to sleep can you tell me can i do preload like you told me on thees rockers
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...fa18078b4c.jpg

snapmorgan 06-30-2022 09:08 PM

Yes, 3/4 turn after 0 lash

SB 06-30-2022 09:47 PM

Yup, that’s fine.

Note that you have polylocks vs pinched nuts stock stamped steel rocker arms use.

I’ve been using polylocks since 1988/1989 , so i do it by feel and can’t put that into words. So….i found some instructions for you:

Polylock Adjustment Procedure

Follow the steps below to adjust your Polylocks.

Procedure

  1. Set the Valve Lash or Lifter Preload by turning the outer hex nut (polylock body).
  2. Loosen the outer hex nut approx. 1/16 of a turn.
  3. Tighten the set screw.
  4. Tighten BOTH the screw and nut together until they jam and become much harder to turn (25-30 ft.-lbs).
The outer hex nut should be back in the same place it was before you loosened it. Recheck your lash setting. If it's off, loosen up the polylock and try again.

mcollinstn 06-30-2022 11:29 PM

17 inHG is good normal vacuum at idle.
5.8 psi of boost is good boost pressure and I wouldn't try to increase that until you get everything else sorted out.

Your fuel pressure regulator should have its reference hose connected to the carb box.
Your fuel pressure gauge should be connected to the fuel line between the pump and the box.

Your box will NEVER be in a vacuum situation. It will be at positive pressure any time the supercharger is spinning.

Your idle fuel pressure should be around 7 psi.
As the pressure IN THE BOX rises. Your fuel pressure should also rise.

If you are seeing 5.8 psi of manifold pressure (in the intake) then your fuel pressure at that time should be around 13 psi.

If all this is true, then you can start tuning and optimizing.

Zole 06-30-2022 11:48 PM


Originally Posted by SB (Post 4837012)
Yup, that’s fine.

Note that you have polylocks vs pinched nuts stock stamped steel rocker arms use.

I’ve been using polylocks since 1988/1989 , so i do it by feel and can’t put that into words. So….i found some instructions for you:

Polylock Adjustment Procedure

Follow the steps below to adjust your Polylocks.

Procedure

  1. Set the Valve Lash or Lifter Preload by turning the outer hex nut (polylock body).
  2. Loosen the outer hex nut approx. 1/16 of a turn.
  3. Tighten the set screw.
  4. Tighten BOTH the screw and nut together until they jam and become much harder to turn (25-30 ft.-lbs).
The outer hex nut should be back in the same place it was before you loosened it. Recheck your lash setting. If it's off, loosen up the polylock and try again.

ok i'll do like you posted me..tnx

Zole 06-30-2022 11:53 PM


Originally Posted by mcollinstn (Post 4837015)
17 inHG is good normal vacuum at idle.
5.8 psi of boost is good boost pressure and I wouldn't try to increase that until you get everything else sorted out.

Your fuel pressure regulator should have its reference hose connected to the carb box.
Your fuel pressure gauge should be connected to the fuel line between the pump and the box.

Your box will NEVER be in a vacuum situation. It will be at positive pressure any time the supercharger is spinning.

Your idle fuel pressure should be around 7 psi.
As the pressure IN THE BOX rises. Your fuel pressure should also rise.

If you are seeing 5.8 psi of manifold pressure (in the intake) then your fuel pressure at that time should be around 13 psi.

If all this is true, then you can start tuning and optimizing.

great...so far so god...my fuel pressure at idle is 9 psi and when boost comes it is oround 12 psi..very god tips...thank you very much

Zole 07-01-2022 12:22 AM


Originally Posted by Zole (Post 4837016)
ok i'll do like you posted me..tnx

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...ed58fd353f.jpg
Very rich.....yes?

Zole 07-01-2022 03:00 AM


Originally Posted by Zole (Post 4837018)

yeeeeeeee...wot 5000rpm.....going great

Zole 07-01-2022 07:17 AM


Originally Posted by Zole (Post 4837017)
great...so far so god...my fuel pressure at idle is 9 psi and when boost comes it is oround 12 psi..very god tips...thank you very much

i run into some problems today....i started loosing throtle after a few minutes of wot...i guess my fuel pump volume is small..is there a mehanical pump with larger wolume of fuel...this is mine
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...5dba2d5f11.jpg

Zole 07-01-2022 09:19 AM

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...ea313f7217.jpg


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