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Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2003, 06:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,309
Posted By felo72

Matt, I hate to tell you this, but we could...

Matt,
I hate to tell you this, but we could give you our opinions on what is wrong with the engine all day long. Change the sender, see how your pressure is and then go from there. The only way to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-25-2003, 10:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,309
Posted By felo72

But, as the rest of you guys are talking about,...

But, as the rest of you guys are talking about, start with the sending unit. If that doesn't fix the problem, atleast you have a new sender for the future rebuilt engine. It's cheaper and quicker.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-25-2003, 10:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,309
Posted By felo72

formul8!! I don't mean to pick on you, but...

formul8!!

I don't mean to pick on you, but you could have your oil at the full level and still have no oil pressure. If your pump is bad or your bearings wore, there won't be much pressure. You...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2003, 08:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,309
Posted By felo72

Matt, Yes, you can still check your oil if...

Matt,

Yes, you can still check your oil if you changed it. My stock oil pressure gauge read zero and it freaked me out. Then it started running bad, but it never froze up. I checked the oil, like...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2003, 09:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,309
Posted By felo72

You better check to see if there are shavings in...

You better check to see if there are shavings in the oil. You could've hurt something. Pull the dipstick out, put the oil on your finger and rub it into your finger. If it turns silver, you've got...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-21-2003, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,562
Posted By felo72

Do you have any polyurethane mounts? Engine or...

Do you have any polyurethane mounts? Engine or transmission? Once I put the transmission mount in, it vibrated horribly, put the stock one back on and it fixed the problem.

On another note, do...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2003, 07:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By felo72

Sorry, I missed the first line. I guess old age...

Sorry, I missed the first line. I guess old age does that to you.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-03-2003, 07:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 480
Posted By felo72

Cowboy, If your idle is sluggish, check the...

Cowboy,
If your idle is sluggish, check the IAC, TPS, and the timing. On the thirdgen home page, there is a tech section that has great directions on how to do this. While your at it, check the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2003, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By felo72

Honestly, not to be rude, but I'd check into a...

Honestly, not to be rude, but I'd check into a 350. To raise the powerband enough for a bigger cam, head work is a must. And those stock heads on a 305 aren't the greatest. I had a 383 stroker tpi...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2003, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By felo72

Change fuel filter, cap, rotor, plugs, and wires....

Change fuel filter, cap, rotor, plugs, and wires. If that still doesn't cure the problem, check your timing, the TPS, and the IAC.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-02-2003, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 480
Posted By felo72

How many miles are on the car, and is it a TPI?...

How many miles are on the car, and is it a TPI? It could be a number of thing, so don't go and start changing things until you run some tests first. If the O2 sensor was bad, your check engine light...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-12-2003, 01:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,200
Posted By felo72

Do you have a fuel pressure gauge? If not, get...

Do you have a fuel pressure gauge? If not, get one! You can't judge fuel pressure by the tension caused by tightening down the screw. Get the Accel gauge that mounts on the fuel rail (schrader...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-09-2003, 07:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,200
Posted By felo72

I still say try adjusting your afpr. If an air...

I still say try adjusting your afpr. If an air bubble is trapped, it takes a little longer to heat up to 260 than what you're saying.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-07-2003, 10:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,200
Posted By felo72

Play with the fuel pressure. I had the same...

Play with the fuel pressure. I had the same problem after I built my stroker, and I had too much fuel at 45 psi ( I know it sounds weird). The headers were glowing, so I turned it down to 38 psi, and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-02-2003, 07:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 952
Posted By felo72

Oops, sorry, I meant ESC, thanks for correcting...

Oops, sorry, I meant ESC, thanks for correcting me.:doh:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-01-2003, 12:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 952
Posted By felo72

That looks like your CTS and Fuel Pump relay.

That looks like your CTS and Fuel Pump relay.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2003, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By felo72

Vader, I changed the PCV and no change, but...

Vader,
I changed the PCV and no change, but after changing it, I messed with the throttle linkage and noticed it was loose. So I tried to tighten it, and it broke. I didn't even lean on it, but it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-24-2003, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By felo72

Thanks a million Vader, I'll try the PCV. I've...

Thanks a million Vader, I'll try the PCV. I've overlooked it in the past because I didn't think it was that important.

I'll try messing with the throttle again, it's been awhile since I've done...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-24-2003, 07:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By felo72

Damon, I appreciate the reply, but I have a TPI...

Damon, I appreciate the reply, but I have a TPI and not a Quadrajet.

Anyway, I changed the EGR on Sunday, and still have the same problem. Idles high until you goose it to kick it down.

I've...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2003, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 487
Posted By felo72

Throttle problems

Hey guys, I need some advise and help. I've been tracking down a vacuum leak and think I might have found it. Here's what it's doing.

The car runs great, but the throttle response wasn't good and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2003, 10:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 952
Posted By felo72

Did you try looking at the wires going to the...

Did you try looking at the wires going to the starter? If those touch and ground out each other, it'll cause the cluster to blow. I had the same problem and the starter was the culprit for me.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-19-2003, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 874
Posted By felo72

Thanks for the input, what about the distributor?...

Thanks for the input, what about the distributor? Will it fit?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-19-2003, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 874
Posted By felo72

Holley 7540

Hey guys, I need some opinions. I'm thinking about buying a Holley Stealth Ram base and plenum from Summit for about $300. I've heard that it'll work with all of the stock components, but I'm a...
Forum: TPI
02-19-2003, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 436
Posted By felo72

Holley 7540

Hey guys, I need some opinions. I'm thinking about buying a Holley Stealth Ram base and plenum from Summit for about $300. I've heard that it'll work with all of the stock components, but I'm a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2003, 08:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 758
Posted By felo72

Is it a vacuume hose with a black plastic end?...

Is it a vacuume hose with a black plastic end? There should be another black plastic end that it conects to, but I'm not sure what it's for.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2002, 03:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 641
Posted By felo72

To save myself from writing a book, go to the...

To save myself from writing a book, go to the library and get a Chilton's manual on Camaro's. Check out "how to set valve lash" and that should tell you if they set the valves right or not.

What...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2002, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By felo72

Be carefull not to nick the cam bearings when...

Be carefull not to nick the cam bearings when taking out the cam. It's pretty tight pulling it out with the engine still in the car. As for the oil pan, I agree with them.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2002, 01:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 641
Posted By felo72

If you had bent pushrods and wiped out a couple...

If you had bent pushrods and wiped out a couple teeth out of your timing gear, did you ever check the cam and lifters? And did you set the lash correctly on the rockers for the pushrods you replaced?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2002, 12:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,868
Posted By felo72

I agree, you can check the rotor just by looking...

I agree, you can check the rotor just by looking at it to see how burnt up it is. As for the module, you can have them checked at any parts store. It sounds like the module is your problem.
Forum: Body
12-30-2002, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 762
Posted By felo72

I'll have to check that out, but how much is it...

I'll have to check that out, but how much is it going to cost? Will it be dealer prices and will you have to buy one can per side?;)
We all know how the dealer likes to gouge ya.

As for the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2002, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By felo72

Vader has a good point, and I'd like to add to...

Vader has a good point, and I'd like to add to it. If it sounds like it's popping through the MAF, it could be you cam also. Check the timing first and if it doesn't correct the problem, check the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2002, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 461
Posted By felo72

Dude! Don't get all fired up over a small timing...

Dude! Don't get all fired up over a small timing issue. It's real simple. I know a lot of people that don't retime their engine for the pointer on the rotor to point at number one, I even do it...
Forum: Body
12-30-2002, 07:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 762
Posted By felo72

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I've tried...

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I've tried the 3M product and didn't have any luck, it worked great on the side molding adheasive though. I've also bought a product called "Sticker Shock" and it...
Forum: Body
12-26-2002, 11:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 762
Posted By felo72

Decal Removal

Hey guys, I wanted to remove my IROC decal from the bottom of my doors because it's cracked and faded. What would you recommend as the best stripper and where could I get it (no pun intended)?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-23-2002, 08:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,157
Posted By felo72

Hey buddy, you hang in there. These are tough...

Hey buddy, you hang in there. These are tough times, I lost my father at the age of 15 to lightning, and my neighbor, who was a great friend, took his life last year and I found him. Speaking from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-23-2002, 08:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 622
Posted By felo72

Did he just say naws? Do you drive an import, or...

Did he just say naws? Do you drive an import, or have you just watched Fast and the Furious too many times? Sorry, I don't mean to be rude, but that drives me crazy!!!!

Merry Christmas to all

...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2002, 03:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,395
Posted By felo72

Ok, did you start getting shavings in the oil...

Ok, did you start getting shavings in the oil before or after you rebuilt it? If you're getting shavings now, I wouldn't be running the engine anymore.
Did you have the block machined for the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-20-2002, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,395
Posted By felo72

Oh yeah, ede made a good point, the guide plates....

Oh yeah, ede made a good point, the guide plates. Did you purchase new pushrods? And are you running guide plates?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-18-2002, 03:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 622
Posted By felo72

Good one ede!:sillylol:

Good one ede!:sillylol:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-17-2002, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By felo72

Yes, they should bolt up fine, as for the...

Yes, they should bolt up fine, as for the manifold, as long as it has a spreadbore flange it won't be a problem. If not, buy an adapter from square bore to spread bore.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-17-2002, 08:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,043
Posted By felo72

I think this might answer your question, the tool...

I think this might answer your question, the tool you're looking for is called an engine analyzer. You hook one wire to the distributor (where the tach wire is now), and hook two cables to the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-17-2002, 08:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 486
Posted By felo72

Does it stall, or is it just rough? Check...

Does it stall, or is it just rough?

Check your plugs, wires, cap and rotor.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2002, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 745
Posted By felo72

Buy a 350! Honestly, it all depend on what...

Buy a 350!

Honestly, it all depend on what kind of driving you plan on doing.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2002, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By felo72

Has it always done this, or did it just start...

Has it always done this, or did it just start doing it? Did you do anything to the TB, like clean it out with carb cleaner? Have you dane anything to the car since you bought it?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2002, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By felo72

I sell stock replacements, unchromed, at Summit...

I sell stock replacements, unchromed, at Summit for $61.99 and a chrome cover is $29.95. That = $91.94 and the cover has timing marks on it too.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2002, 01:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 952
Posted By felo72

I've been there, done that. It took me forever to...

I've been there, done that. It took me forever to find the problem, finally I sat down with a Hayes manual and ran every wire that was connected to the gauge panel fuse. Don't drive the car when it's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2002, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 534
Posted By felo72

If you have an 89 TPI engine, does it have the...

If you have an 89 TPI engine, does it have the cold start injector (it's a nineth injector between the runers on the driverside)? If not, that could be most of your problem. From 85 to 88 the TPI's...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-13-2002, 10:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,237
Posted By felo72

Wow, I never knew it could cause someone that...

Wow, I never knew it could cause someone that much grief. I'll do a search and check it out. Thanks for the replies.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-12-2002, 12:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,237
Posted By felo72

Ok, thanks guys.

Ok, thanks guys.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-12-2002, 12:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,894
Posted By felo72

Before you go and buy a high dollar timing chain,...

Before you go and buy a high dollar timing chain, bolt on the double roller and see what kind of slack you have. If you still have slack after installing the double roller, then you should start...
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