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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2009, 08:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By gclay

Re: Bench Testing Rebuilt engine

Thank you

As usual, I get a lot of wisdom from the experience of the members of this board.

I guess I'll have to install it and hope I don't have to remove it for some stupid mistake.

Aint...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2009, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By gclay

Bench Testing Rebuilt engine

I am finishing rebuilding a TPI engine. I would like to "Start it up" on a bench before installing it into the car.

I am 57 years old and in years past, when cars had carburetors and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-09-2007, 08:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,204
Posted By gclay

Thanks, It would be really bad to put a lot...

Thanks,

It would be really bad to put a lot of work(and money) into the engine, only to have it fail, because I put the rings in wrong.

I plan on following the diagram for stagering the rings....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-09-2007, 07:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,204
Posted By gclay

Piston Ring Orientation ???

I am rebuiding an engine for the first time in 35 years. I am trying to be careful.

If you put the rings in upside down, can this cause problems?

I know that the second (thick) compression ring...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2006, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,597
Posted By gclay

I thought as much...Thank you all!

I thought as much...Thank you all!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-03-2006, 01:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,597
Posted By gclay

Running a water pump BACKWARDS!?

My son has a Monte Carlo (I know not a Camaro...I'm working on him)
wih a 3.1 6 cyl engine.

The Air conditioning compressor has completely seized (The car wouldn't even start). It has a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2006, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,876
Posted By gclay

I would like to thank all of you for your...

I would like to thank all of you for your replies. I am currently rebuilding a 6 cyl engine and after my successful rebuild, I want to rebuild some form of a 350 (perhaps an lt1), so I think I will...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-01-2006, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,876
Posted By gclay

What is the best style Ring compressor?

All,

I am beginning my first engine rebuild in 35 years. I have received my engine back from the machine shop. I need to buy a ring compressor,. What is the best/value for money?

Also, I don't...
Forum: Exhaust
04-13-2006, 02:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,047
Posted By gclay

ShiftyCapone can you get long headers that...

ShiftyCapone

can you get long headers that are emmissions legal?
Forum: Exhaust
04-13-2006, 08:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,047
Posted By gclay

LT1 Headers

My son has a 95 Buick Roadmaster with an Lt1 in it that has very serious suspension problems and is not worth repairing. I think that I may acquire this engine and put it into my 84 z-28 camaro.
...
Forum: Body
01-18-2006, 04:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,558
Posted By gclay

Thanks Night Rider 327. I think I will get a low...

Thanks Night Rider 327. I think I will get a low cost HVLP gun.

What size tip works best with primer?

Thanks

George Clay
Forum: Body
01-18-2006, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,558
Posted By gclay

Primer - Spray gun

I am planning on doing some body work. What gun /tip should I use to spray the primer?

I presume it is better to use a compressure powered gun to shoot primer, rather than aerosol cans. (Later I...
Forum: Body
12-14-2005, 12:12 PM
Replies: 515
Important/Useful : What Color to Paint!
Views: 275,292
Posted By gclay

I have been enjoying those beautiful pictures of...

I have been enjoying those beautiful pictures of your paint jobs. I have been impressed that many of you painted your car in your garage. I am restoring a 1984 z-28 and would like to paint it. We...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-16-2004, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,398
Posted By gclay

THank you Vader for your help on this slightly...

THank you Vader for your help on this slightly off topic question. My son checked the wires and the plugs, but I haven't yet checked the coil packs. What I am doing is trying to establish a "plan of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-15-2004, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,398
Posted By gclay

Vader, You got me. I was swapping a 1998...

Vader,

You got me. I was swapping a 1998 Monte Carlo Engine into a 1996 Buick Century, but I figured the priciple was universal and could happen with a 3rd Gen computer controlled Fuel injected...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-15-2004, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,398
Posted By gclay

Help Diagnosing problem - Codes/Fuel Injection

Help,

I am trying to diagnose and repair a rough running engine code for a 3100 engine. It was just swapped and a mistake in installing the engine could be the problem.

I have an Actron reader...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2004, 12:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 641
Posted By gclay

Thank you Damon. That is exactly the...

Thank you Damon.

That is exactly the information I wanted to know. You convinced me. I will buy a cable and REFINE my 84 Z
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-28-2004, 10:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 641
Posted By gclay

Trickster, Was your brother able to get...

Trickster,

Was your brother able to get more information from his carb'd car than simply codes.

ex.
Temp sensors, ignition, rpm o2 etc ?

Thank you
George
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-27-2004, 12:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 641
Posted By gclay

Computer Scanners & Carburated Cars

I bought an Actron 9145 computer scanner to help with swapping engines in a 96 Buick Century 3.1 (It is worth the extra money to get a better scanner instead of the code reader you find a discount...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2003, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,241
Posted By gclay

SSC, Thanks for your reply. It is an oil...

SSC,

Thanks for your reply. It is an oil leak that initiated this little project, so I certainly don't want any leaks after I am done. I also don't want to be fabricating pvc or oil cap holes.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2003, 12:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,241
Posted By gclay

THanks Spartyon for your reply. No, if and...

THanks Spartyon for your reply.

No, if and when I put a 350 in it I may modify the valve train, but not on the 305.

I know that my older engine has the bolt holes outside instead of inside.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2003, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,241
Posted By gclay

Tall vs. Short Valve Covers

I am replacing my leaking valve cover gaskets on my 1984 z28 5.0 HO engine. Frankly, the covers look pretty bad. I decided that I want to buy a nice looking set of chrome or alum. valve coves. I look...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-07-2003, 12:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By gclay

I have an 84 z-28. I followed your tech article...

I have an 84 z-28. I followed your tech article (good article) and replaced my 700R4 trnsmission with a borg warner t-5. In doing so, I had to remove the master cylinder and booster. When I replaced...
Forum: Body
04-03-2003, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,788
Posted By gclay

Hurst handles are aluminum or chrome. ...

Hurst handles are aluminum or chrome.

Enclosed is a picture. Looks good huh. ??
Forum: Body
04-03-2003, 12:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,788
Posted By gclay

Thanks Jawsforlife1, I will double check the...

Thanks Jawsforlife1, I will double check the 6-speed thread size.

I am 51, and I was young during the prime of the muscle car era, so the only shifter for me is

A HURST T-Handle.....

I...
Forum: Body
04-03-2003, 12:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,788
Posted By gclay

Yeh, I have a five speed. I guess...

Yeh,

I have a five speed.

I guess that knobs from a 6-speed are NOT interchangeable with the knobs on a 5 Speed.

The t56 is metric, But what is the t5 ???
Forum: Body
04-03-2003, 12:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,788
Posted By gclay

Wow! what a saga. I would have thought that many...

Wow! what a saga. I would have thought that many people would have bought aftermarket shift knobs.

I looked at the JEGS on-line catalog, they described a lot of shift knobs, but weren't clear as...
Forum: Body
04-01-2003, 08:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,788
Posted By gclay

help t-5 Shift knob - Metric or Engish threads?

I want to put a Hurst T-handle shifter into my 1984 z-28 (into which I just put in a T-5 5 speed manual from a 1983 z-28).

Hurst sells T-handles with either metric or English treads. Which one is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-31-2003, 08:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 313
Posted By gclay

t-5 Shift knob - Metric or Engish?

I recently put a t-5 from a 1983 z-28 into my 1984 z-28. I want to put in a hurst t-handle shift knob. They come with both metric and english threads.

Does anybody know what the threads are on a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-07-2003, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,533
Posted By gclay

Thank you 92blue and fastcamaro87. I think you...

Thank you 92blue and fastcamaro87. I think you have given me just what I need to complete this task!!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-07-2003, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,533
Posted By gclay

Thank you Frobozz, I will look at that...

Thank you Frobozz,

I will look at that connector. Your information makes me think of another problem I forgot.

With a manual transmission, how do I wire up the back up Lights ?

Or more...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-06-2003, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,533
Posted By gclay

Auto to Manual Conv. Wiring to start

I have almost completed converting from an 700-r4 to a t5 manual transmission. (1984 z-28)

I cannot get the starter to crank.

I know that there are wires that were wired to the Auto to not let...
Forum: Power Adders
08-08-2002, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 592
Posted By gclay

In looking for pictures of these things on ebay,...

In looking for pictures of these things on ebay, I found a SCAM notice on ebay itself here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1847802009

I guess this will help to convince my...
Forum: Power Adders
08-08-2002, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 592
Posted By gclay

Yes, But has anybody written this down anywhere ?

Yes, But has anybody written this down anywhere ?
Forum: Power Adders
08-08-2002, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 592
Posted By gclay

Electronic turbo/Super chargers - SCAM ?

One of my sons has seen auctions on e-bay for electronic super chargers and electronic turbo chargers that seem to go for about $150-200.

The picture for the "super charger" looks like a bladed...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-02-2002, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 566
Posted By gclay

Thanks, For the valuable info.... I have already...

Thanks, For the valuable info.... I have already removed the distributor cap in case of problems banging against the firewall
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-02-2002, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 566
Posted By gclay

Metric or SAE ??

I am Swapping a manual 5 speed from a 1983 z-28 into a 1984 z-28 with a 700r4. I have removed the 5 speed. I have completed the prerequisite tasks for removing the 700R4 and expect to remove it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-29-2002, 08:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,788
Posted By gclay

Thanks Dan (Heavy_chevy29). (I already have the...

Thanks Dan (Heavy_chevy29). (I already have the boot off)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-28-2002, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,788
Posted By gclay

Heavy_Chevy29. Thank you for your reply. ...

Heavy_Chevy29. Thank you for your reply.

You said "pulled the entire thing out". It was as simple as this? Or are there some complications I should pay attention to in "pulling the entire thing...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-28-2002, 08:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,788
Posted By gclay

How to Remove shift lever from 5-speed

Iam removing a 5 speed transmission from a 1983 Camaro to swap into a 1984 Camaro (That currently has an automatic).

I almost completed the removal of the manual, then I found that the shift lever...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-25-2002, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 505
Posted By gclay

Tony89GTA, Thanks for your input. Every...

Tony89GTA,

Thanks for your input. Every piece of information which can help keep me from screwing this up is appreciated.

I guess THe cable clutch will add somewhat more interest to this...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-25-2002, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 505
Posted By gclay

Doesn't the 83's use a cable cluch system? ...

Doesn't the 83's use a cable cluch system?


and this is important because.....????
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-25-2002, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 505
Posted By gclay

I am beginning my transmission Swap (700r4 - t5)

I have a 1984 z28 with an l69 engine ( and a 700r4). I also have a 1983 z-28 l69 t5 donor car. I have read ButcN's article which is very interesting.

I have already removed the brakes, steering...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-16-2002, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 435
Posted By gclay

I have a good idea what it takes to both locate a...

I have a good idea what it takes to both locate a bell housing and replace it.

What is involved in changing an input shaft, and can one be purchased for a reasonable price from an appropriate...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-16-2002, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 435
Posted By gclay

What about the bell housing between a fourth gen...

What about the bell housing between a fourth gen 3.8 and a third gen 5.0 ?

Are they the same ?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-16-2002, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 379
Posted By gclay

Oil Pressure question

I have a 1984 Z-28 camaro with an l69 305 HO. It has and oil gage instead if an idiot light.

When the engine is idling (600-800 rpm), the oil pressure gage reads little if any pressure. If you...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-16-2002, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 435
Posted By gclay

Tramission Swap - Selecting Tramissions

I have a 1984 z-28 camaro with a 305 HO engine( and 3.73 rear end if that is important) . It currently has a 700-r4 transmission. I want to swap it for a manual.

From information I have gleaned...
Forum: Power Adders
11-13-2001, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 474
Posted By gclay

I've been reading this area, and I also wonder......

I've been reading this area, and I also wonder...

Would a turbo be a better low cost way to improve the Breathing of a 305 than NOS ?
Forum: Power Adders
11-13-2001, 02:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 474
Posted By gclay

Nitrous - 305 ????

I have a 1984 z-28 with a 305 L69 engine (Carburator)
Most people say that the 305 does not build up well because its narrow bore makes it difficult to breathe.

Since NOS improves the O2 level of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-09-2001, 05:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 262
Posted By gclay

700r4 Car won't go - what are my options ( a little long)

I bought a 1984 z-28 about a year ago. It seemed to have a little trouble going backwards otherwise I had no problems driving it home. I parked it as I worked on the interior. We would start it from...
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