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Forum: Electronics
06-08-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 79,611
Posted By slangdon

Re: Fuel Gauge Not Working

My son has a 1986 Camaro Z28. We put in a carb'd 5.7/350. It has a manual fuel pump. Fuel gauge is incorrect. It bounces up and down. I'm sure its the sending unit. However Ilook for a sending...
Forum: Exhaust
08-09-2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 122,673
Posted By slangdon

Re: Smog pump delete pictures please ( serpentine belt)

OK I think I have figured out my problem. Running the water pump clockwise It built pressure in the radiator and also coolant would flow out of the filler neck. So I took the thermostat out and now...
Forum: Exhaust
08-08-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 122,673
Posted By slangdon

Re: Smog pump delete pictures please ( serpentine belt)

Deadbird- I have a 1986 Camaro Z28 Originally had a 305. I put in a 350. I have overheat problems. I have replaced everything. Now I am wondering if I don't have the water pump going the wrong...
Forum: Cooling
08-08-2010, 09:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,161
Posted By slangdon

Re: 1986 Z28 overheating with new 350

Yeah the fan is blowing towards the engine. Ok here is what I have done so far. Changed water pump 3 times. This last one is a brand new one, not Re-man, New radiator, new thermostat, 3 times, new...
Forum: Cooling
08-08-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,161
Posted By slangdon

Re: 1986 Z28 overheating with new 350

Well we don't have any steam or smoke coming out of the exhaust. Doesn't sound line it's missing. The fan when running is bliwing towards the engine and i dont think its hot but its warm What would...
Forum: Cooling
08-07-2010, 09:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,161
Posted By slangdon

Re: 1986 Z28 overheating with new 350

OK did the heat test. Both upper and lower radiator hoses about 260. couldn't really get to the back of the heads, but the exhaust manifold was at 260. My friend felt that I have a head gasket...
Forum: Cooling
08-05-2010, 02:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,161
Posted By slangdon

Re: 1986 Z28 overheating with new 350

Mark, Thanks. Only update I have is I have R&R the following: Radiator, Radiator cap, waterpump, thermostat. And after each replacement we drive it and it overheats. Like a dummy this weekend I...
Forum: Cooling
08-03-2010, 11:28 PM
Replies: 175
Important/Useful : If you own an '84, '85 or '86>>
Views: 65,026
Posted By slangdon

Re: If you own an '84, '85 or '86>>

84 Kamp311- My son has a 1986 Z28 Camaro. Had no cooling problems with a 305. Put in a brand new 350 with all same parts now can't keep it cool. Changed thermo, radiator and cap, water pump. ...
Forum: Cooling
08-02-2010, 12:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,709
Posted By slangdon

Re: New everything and still overheating

4Playta-Where do you Drill this hole? Where on the Thermostat? Thanks
Forum: Cooling
07-30-2010, 02:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,145
Posted By slangdon

Re: How does reverse rotation water pump work

I'm pretty sure we fall in the half and half category. I have a serpentine belt, but it runs as you said alternator, water pump, and crank/. I just confirmaed with auto supply that I have the...
Forum: Cooling
07-29-2010, 04:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,145
Posted By slangdon

Re: How does reverse rotation water pump work

Does anyone know the waterpump rotation of a 1986 Z28 Camaro? It had a 305 in it I have put in a 350. Mine currently is running clockwise same as crankshaft. Belt runs over alternator over pump...
Forum: Cooling
07-29-2010, 02:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,161
Posted By slangdon

Re: 1986 Z28 overheating with new 350

Quick need advice. Of course with all the stuff I have done above. someone said something about the rotation of my waterpump. I know it is turning in a clockwise fashio, same as the engine. It is...
Forum: Cooling
07-28-2010, 11:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,709
Posted By slangdon

Re: New everything and still overheating

WOW!!! This is my problem exactly. My sons 1986 Z28. Just put in a new 350 Long block. I have doneeverything you have done. I am now going to replace the hoses. Might as well only thing I...
Forum: Cooling
07-26-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,161
Posted By slangdon

Re: 1986 Z28 overheating with new 350

Mark, Thanks. I ran the car today at idle. At 15 minutes temp gauge was already up to 240. I shut it down at that point. I'm just going to take it to the chevy dealer and see if they can figure...
Forum: Cooling
07-26-2010, 01:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,161
Posted By slangdon

Re: 1986 Z28 overheating with new 350

Mark, I hate to sound like an idiot, but what is an air dam and where does it go? I would hope they didn't leave anything off. Do you think the intake manifold could be the problem? Shop folks...
Forum: Cooling
07-25-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,161
Posted By slangdon

Re: 1986 Z28 overheating with new 350

Mark, As far as I know they do. Car seems to start and idle just fine and runs just fine. Just overheats.
Forum: Cooling
07-25-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,161
Posted By slangdon

Re: 1986 Z28 overheating with new 350

As far as I can tell only whle driving. We haven't just let it sit there and idle long enough to see if it over heats. However I will go out and let it idle for a while and see how long it takes to...
Forum: Cooling
07-25-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,161
Posted By slangdon

1986 Z28 overheating with new 350

I just put in a new Longblock 350. All same external parts, except new water pump, thermostat, and starter. Almost immediatley the engine overheated. I took it bak to the shop who installed. They...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-24-2010, 10:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,124
Posted By slangdon

Re: summit paint?

Approximatley how many gallons would it take to painta 1986 camaro? Just wondering.
Forum: Members Camaros
07-24-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
Posted By slangdon

Re: Finally did something I've been wanting to do for a looong time....

Very nice. Looks good. Where did you get the bumper and was it ahrd to install?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
07-24-2010, 06:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 634
Posted By slangdon

Re: PARTING 91 RS V8 WITH BIG BLOCK COWL HOOD

Do you still have the hood? Don't suppose a 91 would fit an 86 would it? Text pictures please to 907-301-1399. Ill be in tampa end of August
Forum: Cooling
07-24-2010, 06:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,041
Posted By slangdon

Re: 86 ta tpi 305 onerheating

I know this is going to sound dumb, but I'm having cooling problems in my son's 1986 Camaro Z28. Had a new long block installed with a new water pump. Used the same intake manifold and all other...
Forum: Cooling
07-24-2010, 06:32 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,062
Posted By slangdon

Re: Problems choosing electric fan. 91 Camaro Rs 305

camaronewbie- Yes. I put a new (remanufactured w/ warranty) water pump on. I did not switch belts. I am going to replace the radiator, thermostat, and temp sending unit first. If that doesn't work...
Forum: Cooling
07-23-2010, 03:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,062
Posted By slangdon

Re: Problems choosing electric fan. 91 Camaro Rs 305

camaronewbie- My thoughts exactly. If it work fine in the 305 why not fine in the 350? Electric fan is working and running. It blew the drain plug out on the highway. Replaced that and still...
Forum: Cooling
07-23-2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,062
Posted By slangdon

Re: Problems choosing electric fan. 91 Camaro Rs 305

I have just put a long block 350 into my sons 1986 Camaro Z28. Left off all emission junk. I have a Holley Street Dominator intake manifold with an Edelbrock carb. My problem is over heating. ...
Forum: Interior
06-08-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,333
Posted By slangdon

Re: How to PROPERLY remove door panels?

I was wondering about the windows in my sons 1986 Camaro Z28. I think the power motor should be R&R any suggestions? Or should we just grease them up? I need to R&R the door locks too. Any...
Forum: Engine Swap
05-29-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 701
Posted By slangdon

Re: 305 to 350 swap

Thanks Atilla the Fun and zraffz. This is our first time doing this and wanted to know before getting in to dep. Thanks for the replys.
Forum: Engine Swap
05-29-2010, 12:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 701
Posted By slangdon

305 to 350 swap

My son has 1986 Z28 Camaro. We want to swap out his 305 with a 350. This is the first time we have ever done anything like this, its a learning process for the both of us. Money is a factor since my...
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