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Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-07-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,315
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: High RPM incredible vibration, sound files included

sounds like you got some serious issues. most mechanics wont touch something that they cant diagnos cause it turns into a money pit for the customer. try revving the motor and looking at the...
Forum: Cooling
12-07-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 634
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Fan constantly on

I did the same thing when i first mine. well it was wired to a toggle switch and for peace of mind i left it on, being in tx in the summer it just made sense, till i overheated cause the fan motor...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2010, 11:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,468
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Oil Pressure Low

ok im trying again to post this pic. forgive my ignorance with computer stuff hope this works.

But here you can see my oil sending unit located next to tthe distrubitor on the driver side rear of...
Forum: Carburetors
12-05-2010, 11:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 885
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Just changed from TPI, need some help

hey how did you post pics? i was trying but i failed.
Forum: Carburetors
12-05-2010, 11:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 885
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Just changed from TPI, need some help

a single plane will excell with with higher rpm motors, due to the gains in horsepower, where a dual plane will excell in torque at lower rpms. i would love to run an edelbrock performer rpm, but by...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,468
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Oil Pressure Low

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1710420601120&set=a.1523501568261.2069892.1256252521for what its worth im trying to post a pic of my oil pressure sending unit , forgive me im not computer savy
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,468
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Oil Pressure Low

hahah.. well... it was a fluke to say the least. it was a honda. not a vtec but a late 90's model 4 cylinder. buddy if i wasnt there to see it myself i wouldnt belive it either. on the other...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2010, 10:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,468
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Oil Pressure Low

ok i hear ya. i have an 86 and it bolted up on the 305 and later bolted up to the 350 i put in. maybe im a little oldschool and im used to these things being two different devices. you know, its...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,468
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Oil Pressure Low

dude.. trust me. Ive worked parts counters, i hate the zone and any other guy trying to sell me parts and trying to tell me what i should get when in fact ive been turnign wrenches longer than these...
Forum: Exhaust
12-05-2010, 09:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,011
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: headmen long tubes dont fit

lmao.... yeaaaaaaaa... mine does that now. with the factory pipes and rusted aftermarket muffler. I just dont like the sound. I prefer a quit car that gets rowdy when i romp on it. I have no...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2010, 09:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,468
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Oil Pressure Low

ps207 is a switch. It has 2 fucntions, closed circuit and open circuit which translates into on/off or "dummy light" now the part numbers i gave you have a variable resistance that measures...
Forum: Exhaust
12-05-2010, 09:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,011
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: headmen long tubes dont fit

you know, it makes me drool when i think about pipes blowing out the side of any vehicle. im gonna do it! lol... but i still have a laundry list of other tasks i need to do before i can tackle the...
Forum: Exhaust
12-05-2010, 09:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,011
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: headmen long tubes dont fit

3 inches... ugh wont work for me, i have a notorious driveway thats currenlty beating up my wifes focus and the front end of my firebird. what mufflers are you using on that?
Forum: Exhaust
12-05-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,011
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: headmen long tubes dont fit

HUH! makes me wanna keep my y pipe and scratch the whole, dual dump infront of rear tire idea.. well shoot, anybody with shorties have clearance issue?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2010, 08:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,468
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Oil Pressure Low

dont ask me why, but ive ran engines with no oil at 1500 rpm for like 15 minutes without so much as a tick.. depends man.. why is that gauge so high? christ i must be getting old. you looking at the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Engine Assembly Headache...

fudge man.. the junk lifter sounds like a good try but what if it detaches the burr and it sticks to the cam. what about a small pair of needle nose pliers? even if you can remove the burr youll...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,315
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: High RPM incredible vibration, sound files included

i was thinking bent rod.. hydrostatic lock is all i think about when i hear "seafoam". crank shaft should be suspect aswell.. Pascalls law dictates that liquid cannot be compressed so when you...
Forum: Exhaust
12-05-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,011
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: headmen long tubes dont fit

wow, good info, cause i was considering headman lt's for a while. but with regaurds to the motor mount nuts... whew thats a job. I just replaced mine, if your not willing to remove your control...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,468
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Oil Pressure Low

the real question is how many miles on your oil? viscosity breakdown creates a low pressure reading. a oil pressure sending unit costs about 10 bucks and about 10 minutes to install. if you cant...
Forum: Carburetors
12-05-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,239
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: How can i convert my crossfire injection to quadrajet carb

82-83-84 700r4 requirs that lockup to work properly or it will over heat during long trips http://www.transmissioncenter.net/700r4.htm check out this site, if your
Forum: Carburetors
12-05-2010, 07:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Help me put the rest of my motor together

i like the torker II edelbrock single plane. its low profile fits neat under the hood and its realitivy inexpensive, also edle brock carbs are easy to set up and tune. youll end up spending about...
Forum: Carburetors
12-05-2010, 07:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 713
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: 355 dont like the cold

I love chokes! had several carbed vehicles whil i was a kid, and as a result learned to rebuild carbs lol. There has got to be a way to set your choke prior to buying another. missing linkage or...
Forum: Carburetors
12-05-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 885
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Just changed from TPI, need some help

Aw gees, what was it? 1.8 cfm per cubic inch displacement. a 600 to 700 cfm should work fine. the key to the whole deal is to properly manage your air/fuel mixture. thats done by tuning your...
Forum: Cooling
12-04-2010, 01:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,684
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Car running too hot while driving???

Doh! didnt pay enough attention to the first post, although you may want to look at your air dam again, there is actually 3 pieces to it, 2 vertical and one horizantal, the vertical pieces direct air...
Forum: Cooling
12-04-2010, 01:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,684
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Car running too hot while driving???

the thermostat traps the water in the radiator so that it can be cooled, if the water is not in the radiator long enough to cool, ye will surely overheat at an idle
Forum: Cooling
12-04-2010, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,684
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Car running too hot while driving???

im not too familiar with the camaro but i know the firebirds require a sort of, "air dam" or an air scoop mounted on the bottom of the radiator cross member. I have the same problem and a quick...
Forum: Fabrication
12-03-2010, 09:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,849
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Another Custom Intake

Inspiring at the least. Ive mentally pieced together cold air intakes for both my vehicles. So you couldnt clost the gap between the hood and the box? Id reccomend a lazy s curve in your "ram...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-02-2010, 01:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,370
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Ball Joint Replacement

Ha got it in, now all i need to do put in the new trac bar/tie rods, sway bar links, tires then turn it around and pull out the rear diff replace an axle all the rear bushings, drop the fuel tank and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-02-2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,370
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Ball Joint Replacement

thanks daredevil1, now where did i leave that tanker bar........
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-02-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,370
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Ball Joint Replacement

I tried to install the driver side coil without the spring compressed and i lacked the leverage or strength to pop that bad boy on to the control arm. is that how you did it?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-02-2010, 09:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,370
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Ball Joint Replacement

I didnt think i was gonna need one but its impossible to reinstall springs without one, unless you know something i dont.. Im all ears..
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-02-2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,370
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Ball Joint Replacement

The problem im having is with the spring compressor, and reinstalation of the coil springs. Maybe im just being a wus but good lord that fork thing just slips off with the slightest bump. although...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-02-2010, 07:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,370
Posted By 86jjk656

Re: Ball Joint Replacement

Ball joints were the easy part, I just replaced the control arm bushings on my 86 firebird. anyways the driver side spring is kicking my arse and the spring compressor is making me a nervous wreck...
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