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Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-15-2011, 07:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 769
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: Whats a good head to use?

Sofakingdom, when you post it's like hearing whispers from the gods.

You break things down to an awesome perspective that makes people say "Now that makes so much sense."

At least that's how I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-14-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

Yea nope, for some reason now it likes to only make the sound in drive.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 565
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: cleaning up engine bay help

Armor-all would shine it up nicely
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

Here's an update. I'm leaving work and the service manager for the dealership I work at comes out, checks out the engine and says tomorrow morning he's going to take the stethoscope to it. I hop in,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-12-2011, 08:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

The noise is similar to other engines with piston skirt damage, says YouTube. And I guess that would explain the blow-by too, right? And the noise gets louder as it warms up, which would be the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2011, 08:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

And it's nuts how something as simple as a valve cover gasket can be such a PITA
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

Well I pulled the valve covers off about a week ago and ran the engine to watch the rockers. I didn't really know what to look for at the time, and even right now I don't have many more ideas to look...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

It just amazes me because he said this engine has less than 1500 miles on it, says PO (and I know how accurate that can be...) even though we haven't pinpointed it yet, I have to drive it to work, I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

Oh no I totally get what you meant lol thanks and I know it was good intention. it's hard writing online because things get taken the wrong way. I didn't realize I put dual plane before.

And by...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

Yea I dont know why I put dual plane, thanks for the correction.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,558
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: Help! 84 Firebird 5.0 no start, no power.

Glad to hear you found the issue, good luck!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2011, 10:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

Thank you very much. And you've proved it to me, I'll be back on here after I've wised up with what I have because I hate asking stupid questions. it wasn't until reading your response that I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

How can you tell it's "wired open" is it because the black cap is upside down?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

Yea I'm pretty sure you can buy this thing new at autozone for 150 or something. I am getting an edelbrock rpm and Holley 750 DP next payday, but won't be putting them on till the motors pulled, and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/manhomastin/photo-4.jpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2011, 08:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/manhomastin/photo-3.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/manhomastin/photo-4.jpg

Here's a couple shots of the carb
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-10-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

Ok so an update with the project. I found a buddy through work that has a camaro for cheap so I'm going to be jumping on that opportunity. I can't remember the year he said, I think 85. I replaced...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-08-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 948
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: looking for some carb/cam/intake advice for my engine

I've heard great things about the Edelbrock air gap manifold, that's what I'm buying to replace the torker 2 on mine.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-08-2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,558
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: Help! 84 Firebird 5.0 no start, no power.

The only thing that comes to mind is to check the positive to the ignition switch and see if that is getting power with the key on. Also check your fuses to make sure any aren't blown
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,181
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: VATS Causing No Start?

I totally shorted my alternator on my valve cover last weekend! Lodged itself against the positive, huge black cloud of smoke ending with catching the ground on fire. Luckily I had an extinguisher...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 563
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: big trouble! any ideas?

There's been many times where I couldn't get a bolt off with channel locks or a vice, but I like to always keep a pipe wrench handy because the way it gets tighter as you turn it, has always worked...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2011, 09:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,186
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: 1989 Iroc-Z Carburated L98 Daily Driver?

In my serious opinion straight from my heart, I absolutely hated my 305 TBI setup that I had a few years back. I'm sure some people here have had good luck with them, but the TBI had the worst bog...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

I'm not trying to really snake my way in or anything, I figured this site was appropriate because I'm putting together a 3rdgen. I had one before with an Lo3, loved the car but had no power. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

Ok I've researched all the steps outlined in that guide you posted, I can't wait to tear into it. Sadly, I can't until Friday night due to the work week coming back around. Oh well, usually good...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

Also most fuel lines going to the carb that I've seen have a fuel gauge on it, this one only has an inline filter.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

I figured it was running rich due to the mixture screws being out of wack. You guys don't think I should start there? And a power valve, Is that like a FPR? And I haven't adjusted anything yet on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2011, 03:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,716
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: car wont start 305 tpi, been sitting for months

I would check and make sure you are at the proper voltage at the battery, and then start following your positive. Make sure you are getting high 12's low 13's and that the components are properly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 638
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: Door wont open, pulling rods doesnt work

The only suggestions I can think of is grabbing a metal coat hanger and fishing around the lock with a flashlight. I know it sounds stupid but make sure it's not locked, it sounds like its giving the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2011, 01:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

And also, just to add while I'm thinking of it, the ticking is silent on startup, but as it warms up After a good minute or so you can hear the ticking like starting up. Like "tick........
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

Good to know. I'm just going to get a set of new plugs, the autolite 145's since theyre the majority of what the block has now, and lean out the carb and I'll give an update.

Also, I don't think...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/manhomastin/photo-2.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a400/manhomastin/photo-1.jpg

Sorry for the low quality. I think the plugs look a little worse in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

Let me see if I can stream pictures on here I have a pic of the two different plugs
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

I haven't noticed any smoke at all coming from the exhaust, cold or warmed up. Of course it smells rich as can be and I'm getting about 5mpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

Re: A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

I read up the same thing.. Blocks are so easy to come by I'll definitely grab another one even just as a spare at the least. When I pull the motor from this junk truck I'm going to pull the heads,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,939
Posted By SomethingWild

A little ticking, a little spark plug breakage, hoping a little money fix

Hello everyone, I'm new to posting but nowhere near new to searching. I'm sticking with this forum because the other one I thought would help is total crap and dead. I recently acquired an s10 donor...
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