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Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-11-2010, 01:30 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 17,262
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: what brand of oil do you use?

Nothin' but Hydrotex here.
Forum: Cooling
06-09-2010, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 852
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: Thermostat gasket sealer?

RTV
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-06-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 551
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: What kind of performance from a T56 can I expect?

Without a corresponding change to the rear end gear ratio, you probably won't like it much.
Forum: Cooling
06-06-2010, 11:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,364
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: Cool-Ade

You also need to flush the system before hand. The two oils are not compatible with each other.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-04-2010, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,661
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: Ball Joint Torque Spec

Don't have a factory manual, but Alldata says 90 Ft. Lbs. for upper or lower on an '87.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2010, 08:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 28,097
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: How to check starter solenoid for heat soak?

When you turn the key, do you hear a click or nothing at all? If you hear a click, it's not the solenoid. Have you tried a remote starter button?
Forum: Carburetors
06-04-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,143
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: Getting more mpg's from a double pumper?

http://www.jetchip.com/jet_carburetors.asp
Forum: Carburetors
06-03-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,143
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: Getting more mpg's from a double pumper?

MPG and a double pumper are kinda mutually exclusive.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-03-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 33,459
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: Parting out 5 cars loots of interior parts for sell

would you happen to have a dash wiring harness for a 1987 formula with a 305 engine?
Forum: Electronics
06-03-2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 768
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: dash harness

I had that thought too, but the radio install butcher has visited in some previous owners life. It's an absolute mess.
Forum: Electronics
06-03-2010, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 768
Posted By fleetmgr

dash harness

Can anyone tell me if the dash wiring harness is the same from 82-92, year specific or???
I need a replacement harness for an '87 Formula.
Forum: Carburetors
09-29-2009, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 815
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: Acceleration issue

Sure, they're pretty simple to adjust. What kind of carb?
Forum: Carburetors
09-18-2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,792
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: carb sticking

The other thing you can do is take the spring that is there, cut the hook off one end and wrap a new hook around a pair of needlenose. This will shorten the spring slightly, and put a bit more...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2009, 09:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,689
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: oil psi drops?

First thing is to put a real gauge on it. Dash gauges are notoriously inaccurate. If a mechanical gauge shows the same thing, I'd agee that the bearings are about done.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2009, 04:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 574
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: EFI HELP ASAP!!

Are the wires to the injectors plugged in, and not pinched?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2009, 03:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,591
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: Engine dies when coming to a stop. Suggestions please!

What's your idle RPM set at? Could just be set too low.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2009, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 323
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: 88 gta running really rich....

I don't think the cat being clogged will make it run rich, but it will make it a dog due to increased backpressure.

Running too rich will kill the cat, though.
Forum: Cooling
09-09-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 874
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: A/c Causing some rough running

The condenser being plugged up WILL cause the engine to overheat due to lack of airflow. If you haven't looked through the condenser, not just at it, you should try that. They are great at getting...
Forum: Brakes
09-09-2009, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 474
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: a (dumb) question about the m/c cover

if you've refilled the M/C, then just collapse the tits back up.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: Engine idle with/without AC

You have a couple of problems. I'd call the Chiltons a misprint..but not sure. That seems pretty slow.

The behavior when you hear the A/C compressor cycle off isn't normal, nor is the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2009, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,368
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: LOW OIL PRESSURE IS 5W-30 MOBIL 1 OR ROYAL PURPLE BETTER OR WORSE!!???

Yup, get a real gauge on it. If it's still low, time for an overhaul.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2009, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 279
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: mystery problems

Can you be a bit more descriptive than it "idles funny"?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 400
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: Smoke question

Sounds like you have something leaking onto the exhaust manifold.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2009, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,318
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: engine will not shut off when key in off position after 350 swap

You could always just pull the coil wire out when you want to shut if off.....it only hurts for a second. :welcome:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,591
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: Engine dies when coming to a stop. Suggestions please!

Will it idle if you put it in drive from park?

Torque converter not unlocking, maybe?
Forum: Cooling
09-09-2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: Incompatible Setup?

Things to check:

If it's getting hot going down the highway, make sure you have the airdam installed under the front end. IT HAS TO BE THERE! If not, you'll always have heating problems, even...
Forum: Cooling
09-09-2009, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: 88 gta over heating problems

Take the radiator to a shop or buy a new one. While you have it out, take a good close look at the A/C condenser. After you've looked at it for awhile, start picking all the bugs, pebbles and other...
Forum: Carburetors
09-09-2009, 06:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 775
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: bad quad?

read the thread again...five7kid already told you.
Forum: Carburetors
09-08-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 775
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: bad quad?

Could be the accelerator pump, for sure.

The rich/lean thing could be that the throttle shaft bushings are leaking (vacuum leak).
Forum: Carburetors
09-08-2009, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 775
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: bad quad?

Is this a Q-Jet?
Forum: Carburetors
09-08-2009, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,890
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: holley 600cfm tuning

OK, the two little horizontal screws (one on each side) are your idle mixture adjustments. The screw on the throttle linkage is idle speed.

You'll need the following:
1. 5/8 box end wrench for...
Forum: Carburetors
09-07-2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 605
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: Intake manifold

What he said. Can't make a recommendation without knowing what you've got.
Forum: Carburetors
09-07-2009, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,890
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: holley 600cfm tuning

See the sticky at the top of the forum about Holley tuning.
Forum: Carburetors
09-06-2009, 06:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,039
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: E85 carb a marketing ploy?

An E85 carb will have special seals, and be jetted differently than a standard carb.
Forum: Cooling
09-05-2009, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 874
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: A/c Causing some rough running

Does the engine get hot when it's idling?

I sort of suspect that the temp problem is being caused by a condenser that is full of bugs and other junk. The only way to clean it is to pull the...
Forum: Carburetors
09-05-2009, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,146
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: Holley 650 couple questions

Turn the distro back and forth as you pull...it'll come out. This usually means that it's locked in with dirt, varnish and so on.
Forum: Carburetors
09-05-2009, 08:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,146
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: Holley 650 couple questions

1. Yes, you need an adapter.
2. From the Holley site:
QUESTION How do I find the "list" number on my carburetor?
ANSWER The list number for most performance and factory 2 and 4 barrel...
Forum: Cooling
09-04-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 726
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: New Rad/Fans/Shroud/Dam...STILL HOT

You probably have an A/C condenser plugged full of bugs, rocks etc. Pull the radiator back out, and clean all the junk out of the condenser. You'll have to pick it out...an air hose, water hose etc....
Forum: Cooling
09-04-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: running hot sitting still

Take a look at the A/C condenser...I mean a good look. Bet it's plugged full of crap, and if so you'll get no airflow across the radiator.
Forum: Cooling
09-04-2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 874
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: A/c Causing some rough running

What happens when you turn it on with the car sitting still in your driveway?
Forum: Cooling
09-04-2009, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 796
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: 91 Firebird ac problem....high rpms?

Look for a vacuum leak inside the dash. All the ventilation stuff is vacuum controlled.
Forum: Carburetors
09-03-2009, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,032
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: weird idle

Sounds like it's not setting the fast idle cam when cold.



Not sure



Normal for a carbed engine. This one pump is what should be setting the choke/fast idle when it's cold.
Forum: Carburetors
09-02-2009, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,373
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: Looking to do a TPI to carb swap. Need advice and guidance.

Unless you have a seriously built engine, this is WAY too much carb. Go to a 600 Holley vacuum secondary unit and you'll be much happier.
Forum: Carburetors
09-01-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,215
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: L69 EPIC Cali Smog fail Need input

Now that you've set the dwell, you have to go back and reset timing. Any time you change dwell, you change timing a corresponding amount. Once you done that, go back and readjust the carb.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-01-2009, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,118
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: pinion seal

That's a part number, won't make a difference if the ring gear is 7.5 or 7.625. They both use the same pinion seal. Any parts store should be able to cross that number to something they carry.
Forum: Carburetors
09-01-2009, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 657
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: tuning my 1406

Sounds like you may just be running out of camshaft. That one (per the Summit site) is all done at 4500 revs.
Forum: Carburetors
08-24-2009, 07:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,066
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: dies on heavy braking

To the best of my knowledge, the only place it could be coming from with the way you describe it is from the bowl vent.

30 years ago I saw a plastic deal for a Holley bowl vent that looked like a...
Forum: Carburetors
08-24-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,066
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: dies on heavy braking

You say under heavy braking. Are you autocrossing? If so, are you using center hung float bowls? If not, you should be.
Forum: TBI
08-24-2009, 10:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 999
Posted By fleetmgr

Re: my mechanic says its the carb pt.2

Step #1 is to test the fuel pump to make sure it's getting gas from the tank.
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