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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-08-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,633
Posted By Matt1821

Re: welded diff.

A coat hanger? Does that work? ^^ haha
Forum: TBI
02-06-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,063
Posted By Matt1821

Re: no crank/no start TBI 350

Where is the s terminal? I have the same problem
Forum: Fabrication
10-07-2012, 02:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,496
Posted By Matt1821

Re: Another pop up headlight delete...

I realize that now, after recently buying a 86 rs....
Didn't notice it before. I really like this design though. Would be cool to pull it off on my T/A.
Forum: Fabrication
10-06-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,496
Posted By Matt1821

Re: Another pop up headlight delete...

I like this look a lot. Not sure if you've seen red reifs POP up delete, but a combination of this and his and I think its a Sharp look. Can I get more info on what you used and how you did this. I'm...
Forum: Carburetors
09-05-2012, 02:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,518
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 camaro 355 summit 750 dp HUGE bog HELP!

Awesome, thanks for the advice. Il do that first thing in the morning.
the reason i may be having timing issues is the fact that it has no timing gauge and no visible timing marks. I have to time it...
Forum: Carburetors
09-03-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,518
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 camaro 355 summit 750 dp HUGE bog HELP!

I bought the same summit 750 cfm carb (electric choke) for my 87 T/A and am having alot of problems with it. Bogs really bad, dies while test driving and my plugs look HORRIBLE! They are completely...
Forum: Electronics
09-01-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By Matt1821

Re: battery wont charge !! need help asap

Im having the same problem with my camaro. Its a two prong alt. Back stud goes straight to the + terminal, no cracks or burns on the wire. I did what you said to do and the alt. Ground was at 3.2 v....
Forum: Fabrication
08-16-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,496
Posted By Matt1821

Re: Another pop up headlight delete...

Wouldnt it have been easier to grab a camaro hood from the junk yard?
Forum: Fabrication
07-26-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,514
Posted By Matt1821

Re: hard top conversion to t top??

The frame on a car with t-tops is reinforced from the factory. Cutting the roof of a hard top, you'll lose rigidity and could bend the frame. Be carefull.
Forum: Fabrication
07-23-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 27,287
Posted By Matt1821

Re: header spark plug clearance RESOLVED!

Haha thats amazing. And I thought I had a good thought? Didnt even think to bust out the welder. I might just do the same as you and weld the two together. I dont use a 3/4 wrench much, and i have a...
Forum: Fabrication
07-23-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 27,287
Posted By Matt1821

header spark plug clearance RESOLVED!

I recently put hedman long tube headers on my T/A and noticed that its near impossible to get a ratchet and socket on ANY of the spark plugs. I spent a while pondering if i was gonna have to take...
Forum: Cooling
02-01-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

Then Where the hell is the sensor I'm lookin for?
Forum: Cooling
02-01-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

I can't find the wire you guys were talking about, do I have to get to it from underneath the vehicle?
I found one black wire going into the block around the same area as you said but when I...
Forum: Cooling
01-30-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

I didn't put that motor in it, looks like someone who barely knew what they were doing put it in. I bought the car from a buddy who drove it for a couple months, then it stopped running. I bought it...
Forum: Cooling
01-30-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

How would I wire it to a key on constant
Forum: Cooling
01-30-2012, 01:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

I'm sure the ecm is still there, I have all digital gauges so there must be an ecm somewhere, right?
Forum: Cooling
01-29-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

I'm pretty sure I only have one fan, not duals
Forum: Cooling
01-29-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

Should I make a relay so the fans are on when the car is on? They'd be on all the time but I think it'll keep it from heating up, right?
Forum: Cooling
01-29-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

I don't think the fans are coming on at all...
Forum: Cooling
01-29-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

I just drove it down the street to get lunch. subway = mmmm..... Sweet onion chicken teriyaki is bomb.
Anyway, it got a little warm but I didn't drive it far so it didn't have a chance to over heat....
Forum: Cooling
01-29-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

The small hose going off to the right was connected to the stock intake, this manifold doesn't have the port for it so it is now plugged.. also seeing as how there's no thermostat in it, how would it...
Forum: Cooling
01-29-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

My heater cor has two hoses going into it, one of the two has a smaller hose coming off of it into the intake, but my new intake doesn't have the port for that hose. So I plugged it with a bolt and...
Forum: Cooling
01-29-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

I'm sure its getting to hot, when I got home it was steaming and coolant was spewing out of the old hose... I replaced both hoses upper and lower, new radiator cap, new coolant filled to the brim....
Forum: Cooling
01-28-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

Lean of air or fuel? I'm trying to figure out why its still over heating. I took off the rad. Cap and water was flowing through like it should. Also felt it flowing through the hoses. It doesn't make...
Forum: Cooling
01-24-2012, 01:59 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

Oh ya I have that, thought it was a rock deflector.... Haha
Forum: Cooling
01-23-2012, 01:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

Air deflector? Never heard of it
Forum: Cooling
01-22-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

Wow, I had no idea the timing could lead to over heating, that helps a lot guys. Thanks
Forum: Cooling
01-22-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

Re: unique over heating issue, need advice

Overheats driving around town and on the highway. I took out the thermostat to see if it would still overheat and it did... After about 2 miles of driving in the range of say 25 and 60 mph it will...
Forum: Cooling
01-22-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,606
Posted By Matt1821

unique over heating issue, need advice

87 trans am
Motor swap from stock 305 TBI to a 5.7 L 350 Carburated

Was sitting for about three monthes due to a bad carb, bought a new Summit 750 cfm Carb, and new Summit intake manifold...
...
Forum: Carburetors
01-07-2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,261
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 84 Camaro 305 Acceleration was bad, and idling bad now won't start

Tps should be on the driver side of the carb, its a three prong wire and it will be close to the throttle linkage. If I remember correctly it should be adjusted to between .50 and .55 ohms of...
Forum: Carburetors
11-07-2011, 01:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

Just lettin everyone know, I tuned the carb and fixed the timing. The timing marks were gone so I basically did it by ear, but it runs pretty well considering. thanks for all the help and I'm sure il...
Forum: Carburetors
10-24-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

Thanks guys, I planned on replacing all that anyway, I guess now is as good a time as any. I was wondering though, the ses light is on but my code reader won't work on this car, why? It worked fine...
Forum: Carburetors
10-24-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

Ha I know, but thanks. I know a lot about cars, I have 5 ase cert's and my associates degree in automotive. I just don't know much about carbs. Just goes to show know matter how much you pay for an...
Forum: Carburetors
10-24-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

It no longer leaks fuel from anywhere. But the car idles around 3 or 4 hundred rpms (digital gauges) not so accurate. Still gives me a good back fire occasionally when revved, so I'm still trying to...
Forum: Carburetors
10-23-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

Set it to 0*? Or Advanced?
Forum: Carburetors
10-23-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

Too little air or fuel?
Forum: Carburetors
10-23-2011, 03:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

I've been trying to tune this carb all day, I put it back to the way you told me NAF but when I give it gas I get a mean back fire that almost blew my face off as well as blowing my ear drum... It...
Forum: Carburetors
10-23-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

Sorry I haven't posted back in a while, been working long hours due to the holiday coming up, and haven't had time. I adjusted all the meeting screws to what you said and the carb just spits fuel out...
Forum: Carburetors
10-19-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

Picked up the tool, you said tighten it up all the way and loosen 4 turns? Full turns, 1/2, or 1/4 turns? And what about the screw on the top of the carb, where should that be positioned? Also some...
Forum: Carburetors
10-19-2011, 04:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

oh and I'm gonna pick up that carb tuning tool tomorrow. hopefully I can fix it tomorrow, the sooner the better, I've got a lot of work to do
Forum: Carburetors
10-19-2011, 04:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

Ya, I kinda gotta focus on one problem at a time right now. I'm hoping to get this thing tip top, running, and painted by Dec. For a Vegas run. I have enough money to pull it off just need some help...
Forum: Carburetors
10-18-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

Witch fuel line
Forum: Carburetors
10-18-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

My number one question is because the hole is broken at the bottom does that present a problem or is it still usable? It looks like theres supposed to be something there as there is a perfect circle...
Forum: Carburetors
10-18-2011, 04:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

The engine didn't start on fire, I put the other carb on and fuel sprayed on a vacuum line and cought fire, that situation has been resolved. New vacuum lines and I put the stock carb back on. It was...
Forum: Carburetors
10-17-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

Would I just check the block to see if its a legit 350 or what?
Forum: Carburetors
10-17-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

VIN gf2fw21h9hn241423
Forum: Carburetors
10-17-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

Where can I find a double d driver? It looks like there's something on there just can't see it very well. Thanks for the help and support guys.
Forum: Carburetors
10-17-2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,104
Posted By Matt1821

Re: bout to blow my brains out helpppppppppp

I have the same problem but I bought it that way. Not sure if it was TBI for sure but that what it seems like. Not sure what kind of carb it is either. Is there a way to find out? Also don't know if...
Forum: Carburetors
10-17-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

More pics of the other carb and one of the motor... This set up doesn't seem stock at all, there are hoses and clamps everywhere. Many Vacuum lines and diverter valves, just doesn't seem right to me.
Forum: Carburetors
10-17-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,328
Posted By Matt1821

Re: 87 trans am, lots of problems, where do i start?

First two are pics of the carb that was on it when he got it. Last one is the other carb I got for free.
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