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Forum: Brakes
08-04-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,438
Posted By cxxm

1984 Rear Disc Brakes and Proportioning Valve

Here is what I did and it turned out very well.

My rear disc brakes were making groaning noises when applied and parking brake would not work. Also, previous owner had cut brake switch wire on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-25-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 438
Posted By cxxm

power steering pump

I've been through 5 re-manufactured power steering pumps from Oreilly's. The first two whined all the time. I thought it was air bubbles, but after hundreds of miles of driving it never got any...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-03-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,497
Posted By cxxm

Re: Car drifts back and forth in right curves & turns

It's been awhile, but I had to get new tires. I was running 235/60 R15 on the front and 255/60 r15 on back. I found some factory rims and put on the factory size 215/65 R15 on front and back. The car...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-13-2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,575
Posted By cxxm

Re: Wobbly Crankshaft Pulley/ Bad Harmonic Balancer

Here are a couple of pictures of the one I just took off. It is really hard to tell it is bad unless you look really close and see the small cracks.

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Forum: Body
07-06-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 16,856
Posted By cxxm

Re: Louvers hardware?

I do not have any. You can try asking the member on post #26 above.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-29-2014, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,575
Posted By cxxm

Wobbly Crankshaft Pulley/ Bad Harmonic Balancer

Just posting this in case someone runs into the same trouble.

I put on a new harmonic balancer (Schucks PB1200N, 1 year warranty) 5 years ago. About a month ago, it is like someone flipped a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-25-2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,123
Posted By cxxm

Re: Emission Testing 1984 Trans Am

Update:

It is time for another smog test. I have had trouble with the converters in the past, but the one I got now has been on for two years. Completely stock set up.

I usually get tested in...
Forum: Carburetors
06-14-2014, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,433
Posted By cxxm

Re: Code 41

Yes, it went away.
Forum: Carburetors
06-13-2014, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,433
Posted By cxxm

Re: Code 41

I was told by an old-school mechanic that the idle for these electronic carbs have always been somewhat erratic. My car idles much better now, but the idle does move up and down on occasion....
Forum: Electronics
06-12-2014, 11:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By cxxm

Re: fan wont turn off for an hour or 2 after car is off

Old post, but I was working on this, so I thought I would add what I found. My car has everything but the hose from the fan to the carburetor.

HARD START,SURGE/HESITATION HOT FUEL HANDLING...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-12-2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,123
Posted By cxxm

Re: Emission Testing 1984 Trans Am

I was completely wrong. The emission devices follow the factory and service manuals to the letter. I found this out after fixing a vacuum leak. The car runs completely different now.

Here is the...
Forum: Carburetors
06-12-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,433
Posted By cxxm

Re: Code 41

It turns out the problem was an intermittent vacuum leak at the T-fitting that goes to the EFE. I have marked the spot with a red dot in the attached picture. When the car was cold the vacuum hose...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-30-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 26,895
Posted By cxxm

Re: Heater Core and 82-86 Vehicles

Just did this myself. Thanks to this post it was a breeze. The only problem I ran into was finding the heater core.

First, I got one from Oreillys, 399083, for around $28. It was all aluminum,...
Forum: Electronics
01-23-2014, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,550
Posted By cxxm

Re: What is this?

Thanks for the information. I have that sensor on heater hose outlet, but the two prongs that stick out of it are broken off, so its just kind of there. Any idea what the part number is for it?...
Forum: Carburetors
01-23-2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,433
Posted By cxxm

Re: Code 41

The factory HEI distributor that is controlled by the ECM. It does have a factory EST system that works with the HEI distributor. As far as I can tell the distributor is original to the car.
Forum: Carburetors
01-23-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,433
Posted By cxxm

Code 41

Code 41: No distributor signals

I have not had any luck figuring this out and spent hours looking for an answer. Not sure if it is electrical or mechanical.

I have a stock 305 L69 vin...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
01-15-2014, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,108
Posted By cxxm

Alston SFC (My experience)

My car is stock. Did not have any SFC’s previously on it.

I spent hours reading the posts on TGO. There are clearly a lot of choices out there. Since I was so impressed with the results with...
Forum: Electronics
01-14-2014, 09:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,550
Posted By cxxm

Re: What is this?

Update...I ran into a retired mechanic the other day. He told me he had seen this fan once before, but it was not inside the fender. He said it was bolted inside the engine compartment on passenger...
Forum: Body
01-08-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,578
Posted By cxxm

Re: Rear Storage Lid Lock

So are you interested in selling the black piece that attaches to the lock? I already have the piece that attaches with the two bolts.
Forum: Body
01-08-2014, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,578
Posted By cxxm

Re: Rear Storage Lid Lock

Another pic of the locks together.

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For anyone interested the lock set I got was from classic industries, part no TK467. It replaced all the locks except the t-tops. All five locks came...
Forum: Body
01-08-2014, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,578
Posted By cxxm

Re: Rear Storage Lid Lock

Thank you for the pics. Answered a lot of my questions. Here are my pics.

This first pic is of all the side storage lock pieces. Its pawl has the curve in it. These were already on my car and...
Forum: Body
01-08-2014, 12:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,578
Posted By cxxm

Re: Rear Storage Lid Lock

I would be interested in one of these pawls as well, but here is my situation. When I first got my car every lock had a different key to it. Pretty annoying. I recently got a lock set, so that I...
Forum: Body
01-05-2014, 01:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,578
Posted By cxxm

Re: Rear Storage Lid Lock

I really appreciate you taking the time to post pic. However, I am looking for a pic to the floor storage lid and not the rear storage that is off to the side as you have posted. I guess not all cars...
Forum: Body
01-01-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,578
Posted By cxxm

Rear Storage Lid Lock

I am looking for someone who has a factory rear storage lid that can take a picture of the back side of the lock? My car had the lock missing from previous owner. I got a lock, but it did not come...
Forum: Cooling
12-14-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,287
Posted By cxxm

Re: AC compressor cycling for 1984 Trans Am

It is not a bad job at all, but it can be labor intensive, especially if you decide to pull apart the whole system and flush everything. I took a chance and did not do this. Plus you have the...
Forum: Body
12-04-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 16,856
Posted By cxxm

Re: Louvers hardware?

I noticed they sell rear louvers with hardware in the Classic Industries Firebird catalog. Page 183, a couple of their part numbers for reference are W1333, W10518, there are a bunch of different...
Forum: DFI and ECM
10-30-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,694
Posted By cxxm

Re: Changing to 1228079 questions.

I am running a E4ME carb. I am finding out that there is not a lot of info on the ecm/prom for the carb models like there is for the injected models. I am trying to figure out what all the chips do...
Forum: Cooling
10-16-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,287
Posted By cxxm

Re: AC compressor cycling for 1984 Trans Am

Another follow-up….


I ran the ac all summer and it was a great 41 degrees out the vents. Nice and cold...

When it got in the high 90 temps, the pump did not cycle. It stayed on pretty...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-16-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,497
Posted By cxxm

Re: Car drifts back and forth in right curves & turns

Just a follow up...

It turns out is was not the panhard (aka track, wonder) bar in the rear end causing the drifting, wandering, chattering or whatever you want to call it to the right, but not...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-01-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,497
Posted By cxxm

Re: Car drifts back and forth in right curves & turns

Yeah, installing the front a-arm bushings really sucked. I think I'll get new control arms for the rear like you suggest. Also, I was talking to guy about my issue and he said he would bet that my...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-30-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,497
Posted By cxxm

Re: Car drifts back and forth in right curves & turns

I had a really good mechanic that I trust thought the same thing. He checked the gear bolts and the frame. He said both were good. The guys who aligned it move everything back and forth checking for...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-26-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,497
Posted By cxxm

Car drifts back and forth in right curves & turns

Any ideas? My car drifts back and forth in right curves or turns. It has always done this. It is fine for the most part going left or straight depending on the road. However, going down the road, at...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-13-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,123
Posted By cxxm

Re: Emission Testing 1984 Trans Am

Update. Here are my mpgs for the roughly 920 mile trip from Idaho to California.

Boise to Twin Falls: 17.7 mpg at 75 mph (had some hills, head winds and turned ac on and off a lot.)
Twin...
Forum: Cooling
06-13-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,287
Posted By cxxm

Re: AC compressor cycling for 1984 Trans Am

Did my best to answer the questions. Sorry for any mistakes and do not mean any disrespect nor looking for any arguments. This is all new to me and just fumbling along based on my experience, right...
Forum: Cooling
06-06-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,287
Posted By cxxm

Re: AC compressor cycling for 1984 Trans Am

I have not had a chance to dig back into it yet. I had some other projects get in the way. I should be able to provide an update in a week or two.
Forum: Cooling
05-19-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,250
Posted By cxxm

Re: Ac compressor switching on and off every 3 sec

I have been going through a similar issue and read this post to help me with mine. It was good information and thought I would share what I have found out.
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Forum: Cooling
05-19-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,287
Posted By cxxm

AC compressor cycling for 1984 Trans Am

Just posting this for information based on my experience.

I have read about 100 different ways to do air conditioning, so this is the road I went down. I am not an ac expert. Just telling...
Forum: Electronics
05-11-2013, 12:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,219
Posted By cxxm

Re: relay identification

I have been working on the same issue. I have a factory service manual and here is what I came up with after hours of research. I have a 84 carb'ed firebird that originally had a hood louver.
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-10-2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By cxxm

Re: Part identification

The relay next to it looks like 14039663. I believe it is the Throttle Kicker Relay or Idle Speed Control. Yes the two have a connection through the brn/white wire.
Forum: Electronics
05-05-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,269
Posted By cxxm

Re: No headlights, tail lights, radio, clock or interior lights – 1984 Trans Am

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The picture above is what the connector looks like that the headlight switch goes into. Slot or Letter D is where the red wires comes in to bring power into the headlight...
Forum: Electronics
05-05-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,269
Posted By cxxm

Re: No headlights, tail lights, radio, clock or interior lights – 1984 Trans Am

Pic4 shows C100 and S236
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Pic5 shows the fuse that was out. The radio, interior lights, clock, etc get power from here. The fuse was not bad. No power was reaching it from starter.
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Forum: Electronics
05-05-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,269
Posted By cxxm

No headlights, tail lights, radio, clock or interior lights – 1984 Trans Am

Not looking for a response, just posting what happened and how I fixed it. Some of my terms are not exact, but get close to the general idea.

Headlights, tail lights, radio, clock, or interior...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,123
Posted By cxxm

Re: Emission Testing 1984 Trans Am

Another update:

Retested emissions with the Edelbrock carb a month or so later. Failed the test. High emission numbers like the years before. It seemed that the new converter was burned out once...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,123
Posted By cxxm

Re: Emission Testing 1984 Trans Am

I was curious, so I put the Edelbrock 1403 500 CFM carb back on to see how it would do on the emission test.

HC PPM Idle: 39 (220 Limit)
CO% Idle: .10 (1.2 Limit)

As you can see the numbers...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,123
Posted By cxxm

Re: Emission Testing 1984 Trans Am

Just an update,

Two years later and it is emission-testing time. The catalytic converter (Magna Flow 94016), I purchased two years ago was completely burned out. I was getting HC readings...
Forum: Electronics
04-02-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,574
Posted By cxxm

Re: 1984 Cruise Control

wiring diagram.

Another problem I had was a bad ground at control module connector "J".
Forum: Electronics
04-02-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,574
Posted By cxxm

Re: 1984 Cruise Control

My cruise control had two problems.

The (white) vacuum release switch on the clutch pedal was only giving the control module 6 volts and not the required 12volts. These switches are the same for...
Forum: Electronics
04-02-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,574
Posted By cxxm

Re: 1984 Cruise Control

The two flow charts are very helpful to make sure the servo is working and that you have vacuum in the system. Just make sure you disconnect the cable to the carb.
Forum: Electronics
04-02-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,574
Posted By cxxm

1984 Cruise Control

Just fixed my cruise control. Here is the information that helped me.

These first charts were very helpful in finding my problem that I describe below. Just use a multimeter to check for the...
Forum: Electronics
04-02-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,679
Posted By cxxm

Re: 1984 Clutch Pedal Neutral Safety Switch

I decided to make a rod out of medal to attach to the clutch pedal. Just go to the local hardware store to buy the rod, cut, weld and drill a hole for a pin.
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