stalling in gear

thethirdmurph · April 25th, 2008, 11:00 PM

I just got my windsor motor running and took it for a spin.. seems to idle and run fine (idles a bit high 900-1000rpm's). only thing is it stalls when I come to a stop sign or stop in gear. if I put it in neutral or park it continues to idle alright just a little high.. anybody have any ideas?

1slo5.0 · April 26th, 2008, 06:08 AM

Need more info.

thethirdmurph · April 26th, 2008, 05:59 PM

what you need?

nba1341 · April 26th, 2008, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by thethirdmurph

what you need?

more information.

1slo5.0 · April 26th, 2008, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by thethirdmurph

what you need?

Carb or EFI, cam specs, auto I'm assuming?, converter info, etc.

thethirdmurph · April 27th, 2008, 01:58 AM

carb, stock cam, auto, 3000 stall converter

Iownastang · April 27th, 2008, 02:16 AM

302 Or 351?

thethirdmurph · April 28th, 2008, 12:31 AM

351 with "s" heads and 1.6 comp cam roller rockers.

1slo5.0 · April 28th, 2008, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by thethirdmurph

carb, stock cam, auto, 3000 stall converter

Needs carb tuning.

thethirdmurph · April 28th, 2008, 09:37 PM

ok thanks guys

thethirdmurph · April 29th, 2008, 05:52 PM

alright so I got the carb tuned fairly well.. however while adjusting the timing I noticed what sounds like a knock.. one problem is that the timing pointer doesn't line up correctly so i've just been trying to go by where the motor runs the best.. This motor is holding great oil pressure (45-50lbs at idle). I can't think of what else to adjust..Also the fuel has been sitting for a while and I thought that could be part of the problem.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

1slo5.0 · May 1st, 2008, 09:22 AM

I'd fix that timing pointer. The proper way would be to pull the front cover, line up the timing marks on the cam and crank gear, reassemble the front end without turning the crank and then adjust your timing pointer accordingly. With the cam and crank dots lined up the timing pointer should point at zero. Then you know everything is indexed. Trying to set the timing by sound or where you think the engine runs the best is almost impossible. Seen it many times on a dyno. Its just too hard to get close without a timing light.

April 25th, 2008, 11:00 PM	#1
thethirdmurph Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	stalling in gear I just got my windsor motor running and took it for a spin.. seems to idle and run fine (idles a bit high 900-1000rpm's). only thing is it stalls when I come to a stop sign or stop in gear. if I put it in neutral or park it continues to idle alright just a little high.. anybody have any ideas?

April 26th, 2008, 06:08 AM	#2
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	Need more info. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

May 1st, 2008, 09:22 AM	#12
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	I'd fix that timing pointer. The proper way would be to pull the front cover, line up the timing marks on the cam and crank gear, reassemble the front end without turning the crank and then adjust your timing pointer accordingly. With the cam and crank dots lined up the timing pointer should point at zero. Then you know everything is indexed. Trying to set the timing by sound or where you think the engine runs the best is almost impossible. Seen it many times on a dyno. Its just too hard to get close without a timing light. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

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April 26th, 2008, 05:59 PM	#3
thethirdmurph Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	what you need?

April 27th, 2008, 01:58 AM	#6
thethirdmurph Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	carb, stock cam, auto, 3000 stall converter

April 27th, 2008, 02:16 AM	#7
Iownastang I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1987 ford mustang gt well see when shes done Join Date: May 2007 Location: mascot, tn Posts: 5,020 iTrader: 0 reviews	302 Or 351?

April 28th, 2008, 12:31 AM	#8
thethirdmurph Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	351 with "s" heads and 1.6 comp cam roller rockers.

April 28th, 2008, 09:37 PM	#10
thethirdmurph Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok thanks guys

April 29th, 2008, 05:52 PM	#11
thethirdmurph Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright so I got the carb tuned fairly well.. however while adjusting the timing I noticed what sounds like a knock.. one problem is that the timing pointer doesn't line up correctly so i've just been trying to go by where the motor runs the best.. This motor is holding great oil pressure (45-50lbs at idle). I can't think of what else to adjust..Also the fuel has been sitting for a while and I thought that could be part of the problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated

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