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Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,194
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: LS1 Valves and Springs on L98 Heads

where is the freakin thumbs up tab !!!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2011, 04:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,538
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: What is with all the valve covers with no oil filler...

what he said, been doing it for years.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2011, 03:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 529
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: Strange engine problem.

How old were the wires ?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2011, 03:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 486
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: smoming altenator

more then likely the nut for the main cable is not tight enough and and over heating the post from too much resistance or when you took off or installed the nut you twisted the post and damaged the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2011, 02:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: Lash question

If your intake is still off this is kinda ez to confirm, bring lets say cyl 1 to tdc, at this point since you have been turning the engine with no oil pressure and valve train assembled there should...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2011, 01:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 791
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: valve spring??????

you can use ls6 beehives(less then 100 bucks but prone to breaking) with comp cams 787 retainers and locks, or comp cams 26915 or 26918(about 200 bucks) beehives and should be fine with your total...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2011, 01:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 27,088
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: compression test without intake manifold?

i would use a primer rod and drill on the pump drive or a pressurized oil tank line into the rear oil plug. Rebuilt and installed over 2000 engines and i would never do this without some sort of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2011, 12:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 450
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: stupid question of the day

Would be a total dog on the street, Tunnel rams are intended for high rpm hp not low rpm torque, would it run and look sweet? you bet. would it run well on the street? hell no.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2011, 12:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,699
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: do i need a new starter or battery..or something else??

I Would suspect bad solenoid contacts but check the battery terminals and the ground to the engine block.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2011, 12:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 547
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: cylinder head leak help

compression check is a good start but wont show leaks from small cracks that get expanded with heat or leaks past head bolt threads and such. The only other thing you could really do is install the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2011, 12:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,086
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: eletric supercharger

Don't forget to add the Tornado also, good for like another 10 hp LOL. Crazy thing is that ppl actually buy this crap. Most lawyers have more morals then these sellers.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,301
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: Vortec Heads

I would pass on those heads unless your getting a streetable intake with them. Also note that most circle track engines while racing never drop below 2500-3000 rpm and have cams, intakes and cyl head...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 854
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: Title Problem help

Better then the so called Florida salvage title i got suckered into, Turned out to be a Certificate Of Destruction.
Your best bet is to contact your DMV and see what needs to be done.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 10:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 787
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: OIL EVERYWHERE!!!!

Sounds like a cyl leak down test is in order, an oil leak from the front or rear intake gasket or a leaking oil plug, pressure sensor, valve cover or distributor gasket is one thing, toss in oil...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 449
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: head question

You need to remove the head if your not sure about the tape being there, the bolts can be reused (apply more sealer). what type of gaskets did you use, metal shim style or composit coated style ?...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 09:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,160
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: cleaning injectors

Ultrasonic cleaning is the best method but soaking in a strong cleaner will do wonders, just dint get it in the terminals and it shouldn't do any harm. Not replacing O-rings/seals on the other hand...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,185
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: unreliable! TPI TOUGH ONE

you seem to be stuck on the injectors being stuck open all the time, because as you say both wires had full positive voltage? this wouldn't complete the circuit for the injectors to open, you need...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: New engine sticking

did you check the crank thrust bearing, if thats ok and you truly checked all other bearings i think you need to remove the heads and pistons and inspect for broken/cracked ring lands or side skirts....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 536
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: Engine woes

If you do find signs of oil fouling on the plugs and its not from a defective PVC valve or blocked breather system then you have either worn rings and or worn Cly walls or leaking intake valve seals...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: Need help ASAP Throttle stuck

Should be 3 cables at the throttle linkage, if i remember correctly should be 2 at the top and one at the bottom. your cruise and throttle cable will be at the same end, disconnect one at a time and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 05:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,924
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: Where is the gas going

Sorry, wasn't trying to poke fun at you. Was just trying to make a viable point in a funny way. Did someone steal fuel from you?
As already stated i would first fill up and see exactly how much...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 04:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,457
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: What can take out a thrust bearing

Torque Converter moving forward or swelling is the #1 cause of thrust bearing failures in automatic transmission vehicles.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 03:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,487
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: CRANK NO START CONDITION... PLEASE HELP?!?!

If you just got a little tickle from the plug wire while holding it in your hand and cranking you dint have enough spark to jump the plug gap loaded with fuel. Probably a bad rotor or coil as ASEdoc...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 03:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,003
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: Fuel pump keeps going bad

I would look at Summit or Jegs and buy their brand pump if your looking for semi cheap good pumps ( they usually buy good name brand stuff without the name brand name on it and sell it at a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 03:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,616
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: spark plug wires???

Good honest mechanics are indeed hard to find, Trainable kids are even harder to find. Make sure you bring him something for his insight, Coffee, donuts, cookies, brownies and such are always a nice...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 02:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: call me a nooby!

Thats the cruise control actuator indeed, A TV cable is located between the TV and the cable box you silly goose. Not sure how or why all these GM's run a TV cable from the car to the living room :p
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 02:03 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,924
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: Where is the gas going

I have been stealing your fuel when your sleeping, I didn't think you would notice :p
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 01:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,843
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: symptoms of thrown main bearing?

prepare to loosen/remove belt, Warm engine up until noise starts, shut off engine and remove belts and re fire engine for a few seconds and see if noise is gone if so then shut Eng off and check pump...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 12:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,003
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: Fuel pump keeps going bad

I would check the voltage drop at the pump and check the Resistance of the ground wire to body ground (less then 1 ohm). You could add a fuel regulator with a return port but i don't think thats the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 12:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,119
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: can my car do a 1500 mile trip??

Rent a car or Bring a cell phone and buy some new shoes. No1 here can tell you if your car could make it around the block, much less a 3k round trip. Also you should take note that if you do or have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 12:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 676
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: another fuel pump rookie

Did you drain out the old fuel? if not you may want to do so and add some freshy fresh fuel then pull the plugs and check for wet tips.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 12:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 631
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: Strange start up

When you say does not restart do you mean it cranks over but does not fire or does it not crank over, and if it does crank over does it do so at a slower speed then normal or does it crank over just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 12:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 724
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: how do i get familiar with the car plz help

Open hood and dig in, No I'm kidding. read some mags, tech articles, threads here and try and gain some basic knowledge (what items are, IE radiator, alternator, p/s pump, spark plugs, air cleaner,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-26-2011, 11:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,303
Posted By 1969RSSS

Re: Now what did I do to my motor. UPDATED with pics

I see the cracked piston but it doesnt look like it broke all the way off and wasnt bouncing around, I would suspect that something else was bouncing around in that cyl and the one next to it (...
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