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Forum: Body
03-13-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,036
Posted By MD83Z

Re: DEALER STICKER ON REAR BUMPER?

When I ordered my car from Chriswell Chevrolet Gaithersburg Maryland in 83, I asked them NOT to put any dealer name tags on.....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-04-2015, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,353
Posted By MD83Z

Re: car wont start when hot

.060" hole.
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-tech-performance/3084421-return-fuel-line-and-carb-heat-shield-by-lars.html
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-03-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,353
Posted By MD83Z

Re: car wont start when hot

2 ways to combat vapor lock shown on an a fancy engine from the C2 site. First is a heat plate under the carb. And second is the metal return fuel line with a dribble hole at its connection to the...
Forum: Carburetors
08-11-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,561
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Temptation to pull the CCC out.

With a t-5, I have the old school vacuum advance dist. and regular old non cc carb. Extremely simple and basic. I got better MPG from the computer controlled carb and dist.though.
Forum: History / Originality
01-29-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 16,626
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Did you buy one NEW back in the day? Tell your story!

I ordered and bought my 83 Z28 from Crisswell chevrolet in gaitersburg maryland in 1983 for about 12,000 dollars....305 4 barrel carb 5 speed shift, no electric anything except back window...
Forum: Carburetors
01-17-2014, 11:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,259
Posted By MD83Z

Re: 83 Carb issue with choke staying on all the time

This is my favorite thread ....i will try to copy the diagram so it won't fade away into 20013
Forum: Carburetors
09-16-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,058
Posted By MD83Z

Re: cc carb swap

Just need a non-computer Q-jet and vacuum distributor.....Now you can play with the springs and weights and vac can to adjust timing.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-14-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,436
Posted By MD83Z

Re: STEERING GEAR BOX- How to change VIDEO

It was cool on the 1970 Z28 my friend had back in 74. but I do remember having to work at the wheel in town. I just wonder if you ever feel like it turns too slow in a panic situation. I am just...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-13-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,436
Posted By MD83Z

Re: STEERING GEAR BOX- How to change VIDEO

To Gravel.....Why are you going back to power steering....(just interested)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,616
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Power steering pump replacement woes, 1988 Camaro

There is a new product out I think from liquid wrench that is supposed to freeze the bolt and allow the penetrant in.....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,616
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Power steering pump replacement woes, 1988 Camaro

when I drilled out the steel bolt in the aluminum intake, I ended up with a larger gouged out hole. A larger bolt threaded into the remaining mess and has held up for years.....Most of the holding...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-10-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,343
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Oil on my spark plugs?

I usually scrape all the deposits off the old ones ....reset the gap an continue to use...AC45TS are like $2.50 each? So I save $20
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-05-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By MD83Z

Re: can anyone help me please

If you could swap out the carb for a known good one and then swap out the distributor for a known good one....you might isolate the problem....I don't know if that possible for you, I have 2 cars...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-19-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,739
Posted By MD83Z

Re: gm refusing to honor gas tank recall??

twin_turbo....how did you solder or weld a tank with gas fumes.....I will guess it could be washed out with soap and water first.......
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-19-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,208
Posted By MD83Z

Re: inner SFCs, now Alston / MAC are done?

Hope you are ok.......no posts from you in awhile
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-01-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,125
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Ughh! Cross member Bolts Snapped! Advice Sought

reverse direction (counterclock wise) drill bits......step up from small to large
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-30-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,544
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Whats the biggest thing youve fit into a thirdgen?

The back of a camaro can fit several 4 x 8 sheets of plywood or drywall....i have also hauled 15 ft long 6x6's (5 1/2" square ) posts and my bass amp cabinet approx.2 x 3 x 4ft......I am sure there...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-01-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,656
Posted By MD83Z

Re: TKO 600 in 86 Camaro

How do you like your trans and rear gear combination now that it works?......Do you use a mechanical speedometer? Is the shifter in a good location? Sorry about all the questions.....just interested.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 564
Posted By MD83Z

Re: new owner 1982 camaro z28

When I go to the local junk yard I learn how the parts come apart as I rip them out of another Camaro.....most of the 3rd gens will be newer than yours and there should be tons of newer stuff to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 562
Posted By MD83Z

Re: big trouble! any ideas?

Best to drill and pick out the remaining bolt or use a reverse turn drill bit that grabs the last bolt parts out....When the easy-out snaps off you will add 2 extra hours tryin to get the hardened...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,286
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Broken studs, easy out, how hard?

reverse twist dill bits.....or tap with pointed chisel...week of pb blaster....anything but ez-outs. I have told myself never to use them again, just to snap one off last weekend.... It snapped so...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2011, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 864
Posted By MD83Z

Re: '83 Camaro z/28

I also suppose a car from Canada would not be computer controlled.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 864
Posted By MD83Z

Re: '83 Camaro z/28

computer is under the dash....wire harness comes out under passenger fender and into engine bay. The CCcarb has throttle position sensor and another I guess fuel or idle electric control....The...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 864
Posted By MD83Z

Re: '83 Camaro z/28

Ok....with the t5 you onlly need a carb and a dist. Mine were cheap at the junk yard...You can also remove the wire harness that connects the computer controlled stuff.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2011, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 864
Posted By MD83Z

Re: '83 Camaro z/28

The 83 LG4 uses a computer controlled carb and distributor. You can get a vacuum advance distributor and non CC carb that doesn't use the oxygen sensor or computer.....Then you will need to manually...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 40,496
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Any ideas on how to make a car sound Cammed?

We used to cruise through the local hamburger joints with the emergency brake on....makes the motor sound like it's working just to idle along....But that was early 70's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-16-2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,404
Posted By MD83Z

Re: How do I refill the transmission fluid?? Help...

I second the hose attached to a cut open old gear lube bottle, hung in the engine compartment.....gravity feed.....top plug on passenger side....My T-5 called for Dextron
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,100
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Cylinder and Piston Ring Questions

I would assume people still use a ridge reamer....its a cutting tool turned with a wrench that cuts away metal just at the top of the bore
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2011, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 712
Posted By MD83Z

Re: 305tpi msd cap+rotor 8416 issues

Wow, that looks like a great green color
Forum: Body
05-18-2011, 11:25 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 22,573
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Weather stripping leak, ideas to fix?

It looks like when the window moves to the top, it presses the side seals up tight to the angled t-top seal... the raised window stop adjustment is critical to not over deform that front and back...
Forum: Body
05-18-2011, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Doors and strikers

I think the original latch was lined with plastic to cushion the metal to metal contact on the striker...Maybe...That was 28 years ago. I would think that new bottom and side weatherstripping could...
Forum: Body
05-18-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 522
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Floor Patching Progress

Looks good...What type of welder do you use to attach those patches....I am guessing it is a wire feed with gas for heat...All I have is an old 220V stick
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-26-2011, 09:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 632
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Motor mounts NOT the source of my problem (WHAT IS???)

I think that the up and down movement from my broken old trans mount led to the tork bar mount bolts loosening, so check everything when you are under there.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-29-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Need help with charging

That is how our Buick acted after a salt water hurricane storm surge...All of the electric windows and motors trying to run. Hope you don't have that kind of a shorting out problem.
Forum: Body
02-15-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,488
Posted By MD83Z

Re: fix broken ground effects

Phone pic
Forum: Body
02-15-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,488
Posted By MD83Z

Re: fix broken ground effects

My 83 has two clips in the back, after the front screws are removed (behind the badges),side screws, the back slides up...off the washer like fasteners on the car.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-14-2010, 08:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Sensitive at higher speeds

From the day it was new, my 83Z would start a vibe over 85....It was the steel driveshaft.
Forum: Exhaust
11-30-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,657
Posted By MD83Z

Re: More info about PCV system on 350 5.7L

I spliced a clear plastic fuel filter,approx. 1"dia.x 2" into the PVC hose just to monitor how much oil was actually being sucked through my non-baffled valve cover. You can then see how much gets in.
Forum: Engine Swap
09-27-2010, 08:14 AM
Replies: 272
Views: 10,536
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Option 2 305, now with pics

pic of 350 block with the cam not exactly centered in the machined area
Forum: Engine Swap
09-21-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 272
Views: 10,536
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Option 2 305, now with pics

Sorry to stray from the build....but...
Is there a way to visually see that a block has no core shift?....when i look at the front of my 80's 350 block the hole for the camshaft is not exactly...
Forum: Third Gen Nationals '13
09-20-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,285
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Thirdgen Power at the Point 2010!

Hope to see everyone next year.....I will be in Vermont that weekend. Hope the weather is good all around...
Forum: Body
09-03-2010, 10:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,674
Posted By MD83Z

Re: Factory Fiberglass Hood 3rd Gen

I think that only the crossfire Z28 actually opened up...My 83 4barrel fiberglass hood is molded closed with a fixed alum. cover
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-01-2010, 08:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,213
Posted By MD83Z

Re: removing valve covers...should it be a total bitch?

Bar #2 had a plastic clip for plug wire loom...holds the wires off of the valve covers
Forum: Body
08-27-2010, 08:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,086
Posted By MD83Z

Re: urethane reducer in enamel

Are you saying that the reducer makes enamel flexable enough for painting plastic?
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
04-19-2010, 09:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,582
Posted By MD83Z

Re: SBC 350 Motor 4-bolt Main FOR FREE. You pick it up

Thanks for the cherry picker help, my dad would have taken all day using the boards and dolly. Maybe we will meet up at the point when you get another Camaro some day. I suppose the year you were...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
04-14-2010, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,582
Posted By MD83Z

Re: SBC 350 Motor 4-bolt Main FOR FREE. You pick it up

Sunday...give me an adress and time. Matt 443 243 5421
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region
04-13-2010, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,582
Posted By MD83Z

Re: SBC 350 Motor 4-bolt Main FOR FREE. You pick it up

I live in Fallston,and would be happy to stop by whenever you are there...friday afternoon or evening the 16th is best...what will I need other than truck, a tire, boards and chain.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-05-2010, 09:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,172
Posted By MD83Z

Re: i wanna cry

So I guess we are assuming it's a vacuum advance distributor, not computer control.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-09-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,336
Posted By MD83Z

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

That exhaust and the "soda straw" air cleaner snorkel (57 I think calls it) really keep a 305 smothered. I see you don't have the air cleaner lid, but I assume you still have a computer carb and...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-09-2009, 10:26 AM
Replies: 688
Views: 32,336
Posted By MD83Z

Re: 350 Swap+Build Thread

Those mufflers and twisted pipes are original for your car.... Not sure what year your car is...but the exhaust and hood are 1983 or so. Prob. a fiberglass hood.
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