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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-25-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,710
Posted By splitty

Re: Muncie with lsx in 87...

My car has the stock 82 bellhousing, stock shift arm and z bar. stock adjuster rod. The trans mount looks stock cant guarantee it though.

The only thing that looks home made is how the shifter...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2014, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 554
Posted By splitty

Re: Air cleaner stud Vs 383

I am also going to anchor mine down. That sucks man. Good luck with the redo.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,050
Posted By splitty

Re: Look for expert opnion on sudden engine noise

Some how that crud must of shut off enough oil to not let the lifters to stay pumped up and let them flip over like that. Probably flipped when you shut it off. The broken main bolt would have me...
Forum: Brakes
09-25-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 879
Posted By splitty

Re: brake question.

Just took it out to test the brakes everything is good now except the brake light in the dash stayed on. How do I get that to go off?

Gave it the first real test on the motor tonight also. It was...
Forum: Brakes
09-23-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 879
Posted By splitty

Re: brake question.

Well it turns out it was the hoses. Replaced one and that side is working now.

I bought both hoses but when I got home one of the boxes was empty. I think it must of fell out of the box in my...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-22-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,329
Posted By splitty

Re: frame rot

Some pics would help. You may be right I could of misinterpreted it.
Forum: Brakes
09-22-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 879
Posted By splitty

Re: brake question.

Yes Sir... I tried it at the line and the caliper but didn't go any further yet. Tomorrow night I will have time to work on it. I posted this thread on my phone earlier today I thought I posted in...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-22-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,329
Posted By splitty

Re: frame rot

Yeah I agree. These cars with a rotted frame is very dangerous if you ever hit anything or get hit. It will fold up and make you become part of it.

If it is just one specific area for some...
Forum: Brakes
09-22-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 879
Posted By splitty

Re: brake question.

I thought hoses also but both going bad at the same time seems odd. I am going to replace them anyways. They are original.

Also, the brake fluid is pretty crappy looking. The car has sat most its...
Forum: Brakes
09-22-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 879
Posted By splitty

brake question.

I was having problems with what I thought was the calipers hanging up. I only have about 3 miles on the car since getting it running and I noticed the brake pedal was getting harder. I was thinking...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By splitty

Re: Stalling out on hills

If you get into it on flat ground does it fall on its face?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2014, 11:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 232
Posted By splitty

Engine is in and fired....

Lit right up, set the timing, adjusted the carb, everything was perfect. Good oil pressure, charging good, but not getting over 150 degrees, and not building pressure in the rad hoses. Next day I...
Forum: Exhaust
09-08-2014, 11:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,657
Posted By splitty

Re: Inexpensive header/y-pipe kit

Long tubes. lol..
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2014, 11:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By splitty

Re: Plug wires?

Thanks guys. I like the magna core site. Pretty informative. I am going to talk to both of them.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2014, 10:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By splitty

Re: -6 AN Hose End Adaptor Needed

My pump is pipe thread in and out. I go to hose building places for these situations. Same place I get replacement hoses for back hoes and excavators. That may be an option for you.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,581
Posted By splitty

Re: Can a mouse find its way into an engine cylinder?

They are some incredible little buggers, that's for sure.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2014, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By splitty

Re: Plug wires?

Do they have a pre built set that fit nice or do you cut to fit?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By splitty

Re: -6 AN Hose End Adaptor Needed

I just did this on my car Friday night. I ran a 90 degree bend out of the pump with a 6an end then a short piece of stainless braided line and another 6an that hooks to the filter. Then the same from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By splitty

Plug wires?

I just finished putting the motor back in my car and the plug wires don't work the long tube headers. Can anybody recommend a good set of build your own length wires? Or a set that works with long...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2014, 08:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,581
Posted By splitty

Re: Can a mouse find its way into an engine cylinder?

About the best they could do is sling a turd in there.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-06-2014, 11:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 355
Posted By splitty

Re: pressure plate ?

Well we fired the car last night. It took it for a short drive today and the clutch seems fine. I got lucky.
Forum: Exhaust
09-06-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 668
Posted By splitty

Re: Need help finding or makeing exhaust system for long tube headers

Unless you are set up to fab your own, it wont be cheap. I just ordered my y pipe. It was over 300.00 alone. Kind of ridiculous but not to many options, you have to buy the y pipe made for your...
Forum: Interior
08-25-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,172
Posted By splitty

Re: Smell removal

lmao.. Them little buggers can really their mark..
Forum: Interior
08-24-2014, 06:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,172
Posted By splitty

Re: Smell removal

Excellent info guys. Jharrison5 you definitely had a worse problem than me. How is it smelling now?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-22-2014, 10:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,710
Posted By splitty

Re: Muncie with lsx in 87...

Well what did you do?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-19-2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,710
Posted By splitty

Re: Muncie with lsx in 87...

I have a Muncie in my car. It was in there when I bought the car so I don't know what rods they used. They must of not been able to get a rod for reverse because mine is cut and welded in the middle....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-18-2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 355
Posted By splitty

Re: pressure plate ?

Yes the Hyatt family are very good people. That's the whole reason I went with a McLeod to begin with.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-17-2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 987
Posted By splitty

Re: T56 RAM clutch burnt up after 900 miles.

I have read a lot about clutches over the last two weeks. And there were more than a few bad ones about ram clutches. Ford guys and chevy guys complaining. Some of the threads were four to five years...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-17-2014, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 355
Posted By splitty

Re: pressure plate ?

A good friend of mine, his dad works for Mcleod. I took it over there and he said it should be ok. He didn't see anything that made him worry about anything. I hope he is right because its already...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-17-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 355
Posted By splitty

pressure plate ?

Well my ill thought out clutch linkage caused me to over extend my new McLeod super street pro pressure plate. Probably pushed the pedal 30 to 40 times trying to figure out what was going on. I gave...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-14-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 724
Posted By splitty

Re: Adjuster rod Question.

^^^All of this^^^ is exactly what I am seeing while working on the car.

Yes I believe it is 15020 with the mount for slave cylinder.

So I need to get the 84-92 master cyl, slave cyl,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-14-2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 724
Posted By splitty

Re: Adjuster rod Question.

I have the stock aluminum one but I wanted some added safety from the steel bellhousing.. I have to keep fishing until I find the right combination of parts that get it work correctly. I believe the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-14-2014, 03:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 724
Posted By splitty

Re: Adjuster rod Question.

I am trying to get my lakewood bell housing to work. I have to use the 84-92 straight fork with it. The problem is the straight fork don't play nice with the 82 stuff that's still in the car. When...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-14-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 724
Posted By splitty

Re: Adjuster rod Question.

Thanks Rusty. I made a rod it works good, unfortunately the rest of my set up don't play nice together. I am on the hunt for a set of 84-92 swing pedals. Also have to decide on what hydraulic clutch...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-12-2014, 10:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 724
Posted By splitty

Re: Adjuster rod Question.

Yeah I was thinking the same. I figured pedals were going to become part of the solution. I could go back to the stock bell housing but I don't trust it. It is weak. Ok back to the drawing board. Man...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-12-2014, 08:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 724
Posted By splitty

Re: Adjuster rod Question.

I see what your saying. I believe it is over extending the pressure plate when I try to push the clutch pedal all the way down. I appreciate your help. Any ideas on what course of action I can take...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-09-2014, 04:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 724
Posted By splitty

Re: Adjuster rod Question.

Made my own.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-07-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 724
Posted By splitty

Re: Adjuster rod Question.

I'm sorry I didn't provide part numbers. I don't know the part number for the stocker shifter fork. I do know for a fact it don't line up. I also know that the 84-92 Camara shifter fork part...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-06-2014, 11:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 987
Posted By splitty

Re: T56 RAM clutch burnt up after 900 miles.

That blows if ram does that. I just put a Mcloud in mine. I hope they don't do that.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-06-2014, 11:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 724
Posted By splitty

Adjuster rod Question.

I have an 82 with a Muncie in it. I switched from the stock aluminum bell housing to a Lakewood. I have mechanical linkage. The 82 fork was offset and to short to work with the Lakewood shield. So I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-06-2014, 11:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 469
Posted By splitty

Re: Thrust bearing/bushing.

Well I took the blowshield off and loosened the pressure plate realigned the disk put it all back together and the tranny slid right in. Thanks for the nudge Damon.

Now I have maybe another...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-05-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 469
Posted By splitty

Re: Thrust bearing/bushing.

Yep. That's what I will be doing tomorrow. I didn't replace the pilot bushing because it seemed ok when I pulled the car apart. So I will buy a new one tomorrow, pull the blow shield and clutch and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-05-2014, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 469
Posted By splitty

Re: Thrust bearing/bushing.

I cannot get my trans to slide in the pilot bearing for nothing. The alignment tool goes in and out easy, but if you twist it half way around and try to put it back in it is real tight but it will go.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-02-2014, 09:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,137
Posted By splitty

Re: Need Help dropped a washer down a hole ... where does it go??

Way to stay positive about it lol...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-02-2014, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 706
Posted By splitty

Re: slowmaro

More info needed...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-02-2014, 09:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,137
Posted By splitty

Re: Need Help dropped a washer down a hole ... where does it go??

Man that sucks.Ttry to get eyes on it and pick it out of there. becareful you don't knock it deeper in the motor if you do see it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-02-2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,740
Posted By splitty

Re: crank hitting dipstick?

I just googled Gm#3951600 and all kinds of stuff came up on it. Pt#s help a lot. lol..
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-02-2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,740
Posted By splitty

Re: crank hitting dipstick?

Luckily the receipt was still in my wallet. It says pt#/dscription 3951600 tube. It is special order and non returnable. Its for a 74 Monte.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-02-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,740
Posted By splitty

Re: crank hitting dipstick?

I told them I was working on a 74 Monte Carlo with a 350. If you have any old motors laying around you can take the oil pan off of, you will see the tube I'm talking about. You can tap that one out...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-28-2014, 10:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,740
Posted By splitty

Re: crank hitting dipstick?

There is supposed to be a tube in the block about 6 inches long that keeps the dipstick from moving around in the pan. It goes in the hole for the dip stick before you put your dipstick and its tube...
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