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Forum: Carburetors
05-05-2021, 07:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

I put the carb back on today, and now the tach and temp gauges are acting weird.

The tach reads accurate while driving, but as soon as the key is turned off, the tach slowly crawls to 1000 rpm and...
Forum: Carburetors
05-04-2021, 09:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

So I epoxied over the secondary plugs today, although I doubt that will address the hard starting. There was still a decent amount of fuel in the bowl after 24 hours, although some had clearly...
Forum: Carburetors
05-03-2021, 08:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

I took the carb off to do another leak test today. A few things I noticed:

-Car was last run 24 hours ago. I got three good squirts out of the booster looking down the choke, but the fourth and...
Forum: Carburetors
05-02-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

If I leak test the carb again, and don’t find any issues/leaks, is it possible that the fuel pump could have a bad diaphragm and causing drain back between the carb and pump, or the pump and the...
Forum: Carburetors
05-02-2021, 12:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

I’ve read about using dish soap and compressed air to check for leaks. Is that something I can do with just the throttle plate off and gently blowing air down through the bowl vent? Or does the carb...
Forum: Carburetors
05-02-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

Choke pull of works fine with the finger test. And doesn’t help the starting issue with the choke propped open some.

I just let the car sit for 4 days. Looked down the choke and actuated the...
Forum: Carburetors
05-01-2021, 09:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

I don’t have a timing light, but have a friend/mechanic down the road that does and can check it. I wasn’t sure if timing could have any impact on hard starting or not.

The carb is E4ME (picture...
Forum: Carburetors
05-01-2021, 07:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

84 TA 305/carb is the issue. Still have the TPI though.
Forum: Carburetors
05-01-2021, 07:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

Unfortunately I don’t have another carb to swap in and try...
Forum: Carburetors
05-01-2021, 06:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

Yes spark plugs are a pain on these cars, which is why I just had both the plugs and wires replaced while the transmission was out at the shop. There can’t be more than 200 miles on them.
Forum: Carburetors
05-01-2021, 05:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

Correct, any suggestions on what to try next as far as troubleshooting?

When I try and start it, the engine will catch very briefly about the second or third crank of the starter, and then it...
Forum: Carburetors
05-01-2021, 09:39 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

Another thought, after the T-5 exploded on the way home from buying it, it was towed to a shop quite aways away from my home city. Long story short, the shop re-timed the car.

Now normally, I...
Forum: Carburetors
04-27-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

The only plugs that weren’t sealed were the secondaries. As much carbon was around the 2 primary plugs, I thought it was a safe bet but evidentially not. The two other plugs in the vicinity of those...
Forum: Carburetors
04-27-2021, 06:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

Well, I’m at a loss as to what the problem is. The car acted the same this afternoon, and had to crank for 10-15 seconds before it started.

I pulled the carb off and made sure the throttle plate...
Forum: Carburetors
04-26-2021, 06:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

I put the carb back on the car. It had to crank a good 30 seconds even after putting a little bit of fuel in the bowl. I figure that was because the carb was completely dry 10 seconds prior to...
Forum: Carburetors
04-25-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

Less than 24 hours after shooting a full syringe into the bowl vent, only a few drops of fuel remained after sitting on the bench overnight. I had the carb sitting on some cardboard/paper towels, and...
Forum: Carburetors
04-24-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

This morning I shot some gas down the vent tube with a syringe, and the car started right up with no hesitation, confirming it is fuel draining out of the carb after a few hours.

I took a few...
Forum: Carburetors
04-22-2021, 07:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

Replaced the filter with a check valve unit yesterday and it still took 5-8 seconds to start. Out of curiosity, I pulled the carb off a few hours later and noticed a small puddle of fuel in the...
Forum: Carburetors
04-20-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

I’m going to give the check valve filter a shot first and see. Although the float bowl is small, I would be surprised if leaky well plugs could empty it in only an hour’s time without me having...
Forum: Electronics
04-19-2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Switching Subjects

I actually pulled the drivers side switch and tried it on the passenger side and it worked. So went ahead and ordered a replacement switch, I’m thinking it will hopefully address the issue.
Forum: Carburetors
04-19-2021, 04:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

True, I’ll probably just run to Autozone and buy a replacement filter with check valve. I’ll report back once installed in case this thread could ever help someone else troubleshoot in the future.
Forum: Carburetors
04-19-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

I'm actually thinking this could be the source of the problem. I checked with the mfg of the carb rebuild kit I purchased and had shipped to a local quadrajet rebuilder and the mfg said that no...
Forum: Carburetors
04-19-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,863
Posted By LoganKello

Rochester Quadrajet 10 seconds to crank even after sitting a few hours

Just had my quadrajet rebuilt, and the car runs a lot smoother, however it still takes 10 seconds of cranking to start. The gentleman who rebuilt it said it didn't appear the well plugs were leaking....
Forum: Carburetors
04-14-2021, 09:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 563
Posted By LoganKello

Rebuilt Quadrajet Idle Climbs

Hi guys,

I just had a gentleman rebuild the quadrajet in the 84 TA (305) and received it back in the mail.

I hooked everything up, and it started right up, but after 15-30 seconds the idle...
Forum: Electronics
04-14-2021, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Suspected Power Window Switch Issue

Ok, so I finally got the switch apart, and the points definitely had gunk on them. I sanded them clean and then also did the individual terminals inside of the connector.

I plugged the new window...
Forum: Electronics
04-14-2021, 09:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By LoganKello

Suspected Power Window Switch Issue

Hi guys, I've got an '84 TA, standard trans, and have both door panels off, having replaced both window motors. I noticed the passenger side rolls down fine, but going up was hit and miss, and when I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-01-2021, 07:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,089
Posted By LoganKello

Re: T-5 is done for---Thoughts On Options?

I ended up locating a WC T-5 (65k miles) to swap into the car. I've read around the forum, but still don't quite understand what needs to be done regarding the speedo drive/driven gear. The WC has...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-22-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,089
Posted By LoganKello

Re: T-5 is done for---Thoughts On Options?

parts, shipped. Not sure on labor quite yet. Another T-5 is an option, but if this one threw in the towel behind a dog 305, I don’t have tremendous confidence in them at this point...that’s my only...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-22-2021, 12:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,089
Posted By LoganKello

Re: T-5 is done for---Thoughts On Options?

In your opinion, are the TKO 500 or 600s reliable transmissions for this application, I received a quote for $4,200 for a brand new 600 w/ clutch.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-22-2021, 08:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,089
Posted By LoganKello

T-5 is done for---Thoughts On Options?

Hi Guys,

I've got an 84 T/A, 305 with a T-5 manual transmission (just literally bought it and the trans took a dump 50 miles down the road *sigh*). 82k miles behind a bone stock 305 and it is...
Forum: History / Originality
01-21-2021, 06:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,131
Posted By LoganKello

Re: 1984 Trans Am 305/T-5 Manual Value

Alright guys, this is one for the archives. I don’t know whether to laugh or cry at this point.

I went and checked out the car and the body was rust free and underbody/frame were in excellent...
Forum: History / Originality
01-18-2021, 10:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,131
Posted By LoganKello

Re: 1984 Trans Am 305/T-5 Manual Value

Hello from Des Moines! I wondered as I just noticed today he’s had it for sale for a while, and figured he probably had been asking quite a bit more for it initially.
Forum: History / Originality
01-18-2021, 06:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,131
Posted By LoganKello

Re: 1984 Trans Am 305/T-5 Manual Value

Thanks for your input, this is all good to take into consideration. Really one thing that it has going is it’s a black 82-84 which is what I’ve ideally been aiming to find over the last few...
Forum: History / Originality
01-18-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,131
Posted By LoganKello

Re: 1984 Trans Am 305/T-5 Manual Value

LG4
Forum: History / Originality
01-17-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,131
Posted By LoganKello

1984 Trans Am 305/T-5 Manual Value

Hi guys,

Wanted to get your thoughts on what an extremely clean, all original, black 1984 Trans Am with a 305/manual T-5 is worth?

It’s a T-top, with turbo fin wheels.

There is one locally...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-16-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,003
Posted By LoganKello

What should I pay for this 91 Z28?

Hi guys,

I talked to this guy briefly and he said that he would take $5500 for it. So my question to you is, after reading the description in the link below, what do you think would be a good...
Forum: History / Originality
11-16-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,253
Posted By LoganKello

Local Z28 for sale, what would be a good price?

Hi everybody,

Normally I'm a trans am guy, but a Z28 recently caught my eye in the local area. I posted the link below, he told me he would be somewhere around $5500. So my question is, after...
Forum: Sponsored Vendors
11-13-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By LoganKello

Re: 1982-1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top Plastic Hatch Drip Edge Weatherstrip Seal Pair

So do these fasten between the hatch and T-tops? Do you make anything like this for the sides of the T-tops (over the windows)?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-10-2014, 10:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 348
Posted By LoganKello

Head gasket issue or something else?

Hi everybody,

My car is a 91 TA 305 TPI.

I would say that for the last 2-3 years I have noticed that my antifreeze level is going down very slowly over the span of a couple of months. I noticed...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-31-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 914
Posted By LoganKello

Heater core Bypass---Quick connect?

Hi guys,

So this spring I am going to bypass my heater core in my 91 TA. Passenger side carpet seems like it is wet a lot. I don't think its the T-tops leaking but I could be wrong. Wanting to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 516
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Using coolant. Refil every 3-4 months

Yea I think that this is probably the case...Cause its done it for the whole 3, almost 4 years I've had it and it hasn't gotten any worse. I guess I should be happy that its not at all severe. Thanks...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 516
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Using coolant. Refil every 3-4 months

What would the passenger side carpet suggest it would be? Hahah
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 516
Posted By LoganKello

Using coolant. Refil every 3-4 months

So, after opening my resivoir cap and seeing no coolant, and then opening the radiator cap and having to strain my eyes to see coolant, I came to the conclusion that I was losing coolant :nod:.

I...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
08-09-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 967
Posted By LoganKello

1991 Trans Am T-Top for sale--78K miles---MANY NEW PARTS!

Here is the link: To all the information and pictures.

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/3182424936.html


$7500 OBO

New cragar wheels & BFG tires
New Fuel system
New ignition system...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-13-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,563
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Mystery of the jumping tachometer...

I had mechanic check the wires and all and said they read fine. When I completely put a brand new ingintion system in, I made sure and used the best parts, Ac Delco plugs, wires etc. so even if a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-13-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,563
Posted By LoganKello

Mystery of the jumping tachometer...

So my tach still jutts up and down every now and then, it is quick but it happens frequently once it gets started. I cant notice any significant cutting out or bogging of the engine...(at least not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,534
Posted By LoganKello

Re: Virtually skips 3rd gear...and cant figure out why

Ok. So Is there an easy way to figure out if the TPS is bad? And you think that could be the cause of the early shift?
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