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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-30-2018, 09:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,387
Posted By napalm368

Re: Shifter moves freely,But it will still switch between gears.

Thanks a million! This helps me so much!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-28-2018, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,387
Posted By napalm368

Re: Shifter moves freely,But it will still switch between gears.

Ill def. have a look into that. That must be what is going on.I wasnt aware that it wouldnt shift down or into reverse. Thats what had me worried.Any way you can tell me where the spring is supposed...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-15-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,387
Posted By napalm368

Shifter moves freely,But it will still switch between gears.

HI. 86 iroc here. Automatic. When i press the button down to switch gears,the shifter WILL engage the tranny,but it will not "lock" into place on my selected gear.Im worried about bumping the shifter...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-06-2015, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 736
Posted By napalm368

Re: "Bigger coil springs" ???

yeah,im thinking there may have been some confusion in what he was trying to say as well. My car has was pieced together from 2 other donor cars.(RS and a z28) from what i was told. And he said that...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-05-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 736
Posted By napalm368

Re: "Bigger coil springs" ???

okay. Thanks.I appreciate it. That answers my question.Saved me some cash.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-03-2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 736
Posted By napalm368

Re: "Bigger coil springs" ???

yeah. That was what he called it. Its just a chevy 350 engine.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-03-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 736
Posted By napalm368

"Bigger coil springs" ???

Hi. I had a mechanic put new struts on my 86 iroc,And it did improve the bumpy ride, But He told me that i should get some "bigger springs" installed as well. When i asked why, He said "because of...
Forum: Cooling
07-22-2015, 01:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,721
Posted By napalm368

Re: Were all Thirdgens Equipped with Air Dams? (Early specifically)

Ok, I see now.I found some side skirts for sale, But I cant seem to pull anything up on that inverse wing to order one. Does anyone sell these new? I'm just trying to make sure I have all the pieces...
Forum: Cooling
07-21-2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,721
Posted By napalm368

Re: Were all Thirdgens Equipped with Air Dams? (Early specifically)

OH..Ok. I see now from your pic,the missing side skirts. What is an "inverse wing"? Where is it missing from? Thanks alot by BTW!
Forum: Cooling
07-21-2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,721
Posted By napalm368

Re: Were all Thirdgens Equipped with Air Dams? (Early specifically)

ok..I didnt know the air dam had 3 pieces to it. After reading this,I went and looked under my car, and it does look like there was something there at one time, but not anymore.I took a few pics....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-17-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 325
Posted By napalm368

Lenth of cooler lines.

Hi. I was thinking of using some break line to replace one of my cooler lines,I was wondering how long a piece i would need if I did.I think 6 feet is the longest I can buy at my local store.(not...
Forum: Cooling
07-17-2015, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 786
Posted By napalm368

Re: Transmission cooler line question.

Okay. I'll do that. Thanks alot!
Forum: Cooling
07-15-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 786
Posted By napalm368

Transmission cooler line question.

Hi. I have a small leak where the 5/16 tube nut goes into the tranny on my hard cooler line.It began when i put my new radiator in. Anyway..I dont have alot of experience.And installing a new hard...
Forum: Electronics
07-25-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,435
Posted By napalm368

Re: 86 iroc..parking brake wire color?..Help Needed.

okay.Thanks a million guys.Big help! much appreciated.
Forum: Electronics
07-24-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,435
Posted By napalm368

86 iroc..parking brake wire color?..Help Needed.

Hi..can anyone point me toward a wiring diagram for the shifter harness, for an 86 iroc? Or can anyone just tell me wich wire is for the parking brake?..I know that the green is for my reverse...
Forum: Car Audio
09-28-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,068
Posted By napalm368

question about a line out converter

Hi. i have a 4 channel amp. my front and rear speakers are all connected direct to that amp.my head unit does have rear and front rca outputs..and im using those for the 4 channel amp. I want to...
Forum: Car Audio
09-27-2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,878
Posted By napalm368

Re: installing a 4 chan. amp+a Mono Amp?..help!

I think i have it figured out. I had it connected correctly all along.Im not sure what was causing my problem originally. the only difference is i had the car running this time when it worked??...
Forum: Car Audio
09-24-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,878
Posted By napalm368

Re: installing a 4 chan. amp+a Mono Amp?..help!

And i called tech support for my HU. and unfortunatly there is not a subwoofer control feature. They suggested the y adapter,,but i already tried that.HU is...Boss BV9982I 7” Car Stereo...
Forum: Car Audio
09-24-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,878
Posted By napalm368

Re: installing a 4 chan. amp+a Mono Amp?..help!

Thank you for the reply by the way. im running an SSL evolution 3000 watt class D monoblock amp. To power 2 JBL GT SERIES 12" 275W RMS COMPONENT SINGLE VOICE COIL subs.i wired the subs in...
Forum: Car Audio
09-24-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,878
Posted By napalm368

installing a 4 chan. amp+a Mono Amp?..help!

Hi. i was wondering if anyone on here would be able to explain to me how to install a 4 channel amp and a mono amp as well. i attempted it,,but i wasnt getting hardly any pwer to my subs. so i...
Forum: Electronics
09-20-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 690
Posted By napalm368

Re: 12v power source in rear of car?

awesome. thanks alot man!
Forum: Electronics
09-20-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 690
Posted By napalm368

12v power source in rear of car?

hi. where can i find a 12v source for a rear view cam in the rear of the car?(1986 iroc) Does one even exist? All i see is wires running to my tail lights,,but have no clue wich one to tap in to....
Forum: Electronics
09-20-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,421
Posted By napalm368

Re: wich wire controls the reverse lights?(on shifter harness)

okay. thanks for the reply. but wich of the two wires has 12v on it when the car is in reverse?blue or green? i need to know because im installing a back up camera,and dont want to splice into the...
Forum: Electronics
09-20-2012, 07:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,421
Posted By napalm368

wich wire controls the reverse lights?(on shifter harness)

HI.from what i have read..the dark blue,and light green wires on my shifter harness control the reverse lights.please correct if im wrong. my question is,,wich wire.. Drk blue or Lt. green..activate...
Forum: Car Audio
09-20-2012, 06:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 859
Posted By napalm368

shifter wire question(reverse light)

Hello. I am installing a head unit with a rear view camera.And I have tried searching,but i cant find an answer. My head unit has a wire coming from it that says" B+ rear switch" And i have read that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,041
Posted By napalm368

Re: car shifts out of passing gear too soon.need advice please.

and i noticed today,,that the previouse owner who installed the carb,,did not have the correct bracket installed.(the bracket that holds the cable slider assembly)..so instead of the cable lining up...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,041
Posted By napalm368

Re: car shifts out of passing gear too soon.need advice please.

Thanks to the above mentioned suggestions and links. I did follow the instructions for this procedure this morning,,and have since been enjoying the day laying stripps of rubber on the roads...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2012, 12:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,041
Posted By napalm368

Re: car shifts out of passing gear too soon.need advice please.

wow! thanks a million! i appreciate the help.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-08-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,041
Posted By napalm368

Re: car shifts out of passing gear too soon.need advice please.

I have not tried that.Im not sure how to go about performing a re adjustment.I can see where the cable is attached on my carb,but i have no clue as to wich way or how far to adjust it.Being that I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-08-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,041
Posted By napalm368

car shifts out of passing gear too soon.need advice please.

Hello. I have a carbureted setup on my 350.And i noticed that when i floor the pedal,My car will shift into passing gear,But it does not seem to stay there long enouph.It will only stay in passing...
Forum: Electronics
09-02-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,489
Posted By napalm368

Re: turn signal wiring diagram

okay..i see now. thanks. ill give it a shot.
Forum: Electronics
09-02-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,489
Posted By napalm368

Re: turn signal wiring diagram

Hi. i need a little help. my left turn signal bulb in my cluster works and will flash,,but my right does not.(the turn signals still work on the outside of the car on both sides) its just that my...
Forum: Car Audio
09-01-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 440
Views: 200,988
Posted By napalm368

Re: Let's see your custom speaker boxes!

I have been following some plans that i found on here.After a few days,i finally got it all in. I modified the top part myself so that it sloped forward.(the plans called for a flat top) I was...
Forum: Electronics
08-08-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 526
Posted By napalm368

question about my distributor

HI. ill start off by saying that i never messed around with ANY distributor before.so im clueless here...im just trying to hook up my tach gauge.And instructions say to connect to a "direct tach...
Forum: Interior
08-08-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 30,742
Posted By napalm368

Re: Reasons for Mechanical Speedo Woes

my speedo cable does not seem right.i will try the above mentioned suggestions,,,my question is,,should the needle part in the cable be able to spin freely with your fingers if you try to spin...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-06-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 587
Posted By napalm368

where is the speedo sensor on my tranny?

HI. im a bit of a noob.so i need a little help. i need to locate and disconnect my speedo cable from my 700 r4 tranny. i have never done anything like this before. Is there anything i need to keep in...
Forum: Car Audio
08-05-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,643
Posted By napalm368

Re: Help, I need a bigger alternator!

lmao! this cracked me up...good point as well.lol
Forum: Electronics
07-29-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 678
Posted By napalm368

Re: How hard is it,,to find an alt. for a 350 engine?

Nevermind,,it wasnt that hard...it was just the parts counter guys at ADVANCE auto parts on the day i went in.Seems all they wanted to do was type on thier computer and tell me they could not find...
Forum: Electronics
07-29-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 678
Posted By napalm368

Re: How hard is it,,to find an alt. for a 350 engine?

okay.thank you.i wish i could take it to get rebuilt,,but that might pose a problem,,because the bolt hole that goes onto my tensioner on my case itself,,is broken.(probly why the bearings went bad...
Forum: Electronics
07-29-2012, 01:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 678
Posted By napalm368

How hard is it,,to find an alt. for a 350 engine?

HI,,i need a new alternator for my 1986 iroc z28.Its not stock,,Its all carbed up..and has a 350 in it with 8970010 stamped on the back.SOOO..i went to ADVANCE auto parts and tried explaining that to...
Forum: Cooling
07-25-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,411
Posted By napalm368

Re: why is it not good to run fan constantly?

Okay,,i guess my setup wont cause an overheat condition..but it Could cause the temps to go up a little??..you said gas mileage and HEAT...also i wonder if i should make some flaps on my shroud when...
Forum: Interior
07-25-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 83,672
Posted By napalm368

Re: I want to see your custom gauges and other interior mods!

just a few things i have added.
Forum: Cooling
07-25-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,411
Posted By napalm368

Re: why is it not good to run fan constantly?

Okay,thanks .I was just wondering because i read somewhere that if i leave the fan on all the time,,that it would somehow restrict the airflow at highway speeds?..I mean my fan is pulling 3000cfm...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-25-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 337
Posted By napalm368

Does this sound normal to anyone?

HI,,i have noticed that if i put my 86 iroc in DRIVE,,I can hear a sound,,(hard to desribe exactly) but it most closely sounds like a vacuum. OR it sounds like air being sucked in. I dont notice this...
Forum: Cooling
07-25-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,411
Posted By napalm368

why is it not good to run fan constantly?

Can someone please explain to me why it is not a good idea to have a cooling fan wired on at all times? Besides the extra wear and tear on the fan,,will it actually cause an engine to overheat? I...
Forum: Interior
07-22-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,001
Posted By napalm368

Re: Long Overhead Console with "Camaro Flashlight"

okay guys! thanks alot. im always looking for stuff
Forum: Fabrication
07-22-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,867
Posted By napalm368

Re: Ran out of room to put gauges, so I came up with this

haha! yess! thats awesome man! looks well organized with some bad assness!what is that big red box onyours used for? with the silver tubes coming out?(sorry,im just starting to get into working on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 476
Posted By napalm368

Re: Screeing noise...

whew,,i was starting to worry,,because i think i have the same thing going on,,when my rpms get up and going,,i cant really describe the noise other than it sounds like...
Forum: Body
07-21-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,028
Posted By napalm368

Re: T-top drip edge??

Wow..i got lucky and caught a break for once. I badly needed a drip edge on my passenger side,,and was ready to get online and buy,,then i remembered i had a whole extra set of t tops in the...
Forum: Interior
07-21-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 83,672
Posted By napalm368

Re: I want to see your custom gauges and other interior mods!

oh,,okay.what is it for? is it a dvd player or something like that?
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