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Forum: Carburetors
07-11-2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By ronterry

Re: Electric or Manual?

It really depends on how streetable your cam is. For a street/strip motor, a manual is a better choice, otherwise the electric works good once you tune it and know the quirks if you have a cam with...
Forum: Carburetors
07-06-2009, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 576
Posted By ronterry

Re: Wasted time on fuel pressure

Glad I could help FW. Thank God I made a note book from back then, cause I haven't worked on 82 in years ~ though I try to fire it up every year. Hurt my back in the late nineties, and up until...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,799
Posted By ronterry

Re: gas gauge doesnt work

Ditto :)
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-09-2005, 08:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,096
Posted By ronterry

Totally agree with 'ede', you'll end up chasing...

Totally agree with 'ede', you'll end up chasing that pattern until your blue in the face! Ask me how I know :)
If I could go back and do it all over again, I would have bought the pinion depth tool....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-01-2005, 09:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 615
Posted By ronterry

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-01-2005, 09:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,096
Posted By ronterry

Rip the cage & rollers off one of your old...

Rip the cage & rollers off one of your old carrier bearings, than flip it over. Place it on top of the new bearing, put your metal bar on top, and press away.
sssshhh, you now have a pro tool :)
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-31-2004, 05:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 615
Posted By ronterry

You should be able to mount a harmonic/steering...

You should be able to mount a harmonic/steering wheel puller to the bearing seperator?
The one I bought from Northern Tools comes with the seperator, but it cost a bit more though.

If you need...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-10-2004, 08:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,388
Posted By ronterry

OK OK, I hear you...Sorry a lot of us get...

OK OK, I hear you...Sorry a lot of us get complacent with the "swapping 700 or 200c to a 350 threads".

I didn't know it was possible to install a 700 output shaft in a 350.

But yea, he should...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-10-2004, 07:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,388
Posted By ronterry

How are you going to do that without a longer...

How are you going to do that without a longer output shaft? and this is not something you can just slap on, it's barried in the unit.

Ron
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-10-2004, 06:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,388
Posted By ronterry

'ede' was close. How about 30299 :) Ron

'ede' was close. How about 30299 :)

Ron
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2004, 06:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 681
Posted By ronterry

Yea, but how many are located 50 feet from a 2.5...

Yea, but how many are located 50 feet from a 2.5 mile super speedway :)

Ron
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2004, 04:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 681
Posted By ronterry

This was like 110 or something, but your not...

This was like 110 or something, but your not going to find this on every corner :(
http://www.ronterry.com/Photos/sunoco.jpg

Ron
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
07-09-2004, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,845
Posted By ronterry

It's made of a hard plasic, and can easily handle...

It's made of a hard plasic, and can easily handle underhood temps. Wire insulation would melt long before these would.

Ron
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-09-2004, 03:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 681
Posted By ronterry

You would be much better off with flat tops (I...

You would be much better off with flat tops (I think TRW 2256-*).
The higher compression isn't going to give you a huge gain, and the price & aviability of racing fuel sucks.

I run 64cc RPM heads...
Forum: Carburetors
07-09-2004, 02:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 974
Posted By ronterry

Dang 'b busse' did you bug my house. That list...

Dang 'b busse' did you bug my house. That list looks very familiar right down to the RPM head, but an XE284 - 7psi@6300ASL.

However I bought two sets of Holley throttle plates from Summit of...
Forum: Carburetors
07-08-2004, 04:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,262
Posted By ronterry

Exactly 'Snake Oiler' I would just hook it up...

Exactly 'Snake Oiler'
I would just hook it up directly off the manifold so that there is no dought. I know the Performer RPM has one behind the carb.

Ron
Forum: Carburetors
07-07-2004, 01:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,262
Posted By ronterry

I run about 7" myself, but I'm also at 6300 feet...

I run about 7" myself, but I'm also at 6300 feet above sea level, 350CIN, Victor Jr intake, Holley 4150, and a Comp XE284!
My brakes are rock hard at idle.

That gauge can't be right!

Ron
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-28-2004, 01:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,091
Posted By ronterry

1800(RPMS) * 1080(Torque) / 5252 = 370.1(HP) ...

1800(RPMS) * 1080(Torque) / 5252 = 370.1(HP)

Torque(1080) = HP(370.1) * 5252 / RPMS(1800)

Ron
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-28-2004, 04:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,091
Posted By ronterry

But as claimed earlier 420HP was peaked at...

But as claimed earlier 420HP was peaked at 7000RPM's, which would mean the torque peaked somewhere around 5500, and at that would only have a max of 400. There's no way I misread that as being 400FP...
Forum: Carburetors
06-28-2004, 01:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,702
Posted By ronterry

I agree with both of you, but I'm a student in...

I agree with both of you, but I'm a student in Mechanical Engineering, and these carbs belong to me :D

Ron
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
06-28-2004, 12:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,091
Posted By ronterry

Sorry, but 370HP@1800RPM's would mean the engine...

Sorry, but 370HP@1800RPM's would mean the engine is producing 1080FPT@1800RPM's.
Someone might want to verify my figures?
RPM *1080 / 5252 = HP...

Ron
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-02-2004, 04:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,022
Posted By ronterry

Had the same thing happen with my Summit stud...

Had the same thing happen with my Summit stud girdle.
I ended up grinding a few thread off the top of the screw that goes into the poly locks which allow me to back the screw a little more. I...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-29-2004, 05:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,580
Posted By ronterry

:thumbsup: BTW: I was just checked out...

:thumbsup:

BTW: I was just checked out Summit, and it looks like they have a pretty big assortment of lengths.

Good Luck

Ron
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-28-2004, 06:23 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,572
Posted By ronterry

Any bigger and you’ve got yourself a chuck wagon!

Any bigger and you’ve got yourself a chuck wagon!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-28-2004, 12:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 938
Posted By ronterry

I agree with 'AM Racer', but for grins did you...

I agree with 'AM Racer', but for grins did you have a vacuum pulled on the system? You don't want any air in the system prior to charging.

Ron
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-28-2004, 12:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,580
Posted By ronterry

Look into the pushrods. Some aftermarket roller...

Look into the pushrods. Some aftermarket roller rockers require pushrod longer then stock.
By eyeballing it, do you suppose a .10" longer pushrod would fix the issue?

Ron
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-27-2004, 01:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 924
Posted By ronterry

I've done that 'TraviZ' :D That is a challenge...

I've done that 'TraviZ' :D
That is a challenge not cracking up while there fumbling through the screens looking for an ’83 Corvette. You know, it normaly only takes them a few seconds to catch on...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-27-2004, 12:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 474
Posted By ronterry

Can you point us to where they sale QA1/HAL front...

Can you point us to where they sale QA1/HAL front struts for 3rd gens? part number wouldn't hurt either.

Ron
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-26-2004, 02:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 924
Posted By ronterry

I've been using partsamerica forever now, well at...

I've been using partsamerica forever now, well at least since '00 or so to pull prices and check stock before heading over to Checker Auto.

Whats you do 'flylow' is memorize the part number, and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-26-2004, 02:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 474
Posted By ronterry

Spohn & Summit also carry them, and yes they run...

Spohn & Summit also carry them, and yes they run about 140 a piece. The price is on par with Bilstein's and Koni's.
I plan on a set myself, but currently they only make rears for the 3rd Gens NO...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-26-2004, 02:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,236
Posted By ronterry

Scroll a couple of messages down, and it's all...

Scroll a couple of messages down, and it's all there.

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=183568&perpage=75&pagenumber=3

Bought it all from Summit.

Good Luck,

Ron
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-25-2004, 03:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 834
Posted By ronterry

The last time I had tires put on my Impala, they...

The last time I had tires put on my Impala, they broke a stud clean off...They did admit to doing it, and replaced it with a kind sorry for the inconvenience.

Most shops obviously don't use torque...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-25-2004, 02:38 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,499
Posted By ronterry

Earl's is cool in my book. I have a set of there...

Earl's is cool in my book. I have a set of there brake lines on my Vette, I trust with my life ;) I'm sure there fittings are on par with there hoses.

Ron
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-24-2004, 10:54 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,499
Posted By ronterry

Yeap, right after Edelbrock aquired Russell...

Yeap, right after Edelbrock aquired Russell Fittings I recieved a #8 90° with no F'in thread. They anodized it with no THREAD! WTF!
'A'eroquip 'nough said'. A big 'F' to Russell/Edelbrock!

Ron
Forum: Carburetors
04-24-2004, 02:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 749
Posted By ronterry

I big rpm drop like that sounds like a vacuum...

I big rpm drop like that sounds like a vacuum leak assuming they didn't mess with the Idle A/F.

Ron
Forum: Carburetors
04-24-2004, 02:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By ronterry

'smknZ' what kind of gauge are you using? Ron

'smknZ' what kind of gauge are you using?

Ron
Forum: Carburetors
04-22-2004, 04:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 8,068
Posted By ronterry

I even took it a step further by milling the...

I even took it a step further by milling the choke tower, and blending the entry area. Took some time, and aluminum loves to clog up bits.
Without starting a carter vs holley debate, I'm currently...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-19-2004, 04:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,209
Posted By ronterry

I thought it was pretty close with 5"BS. I test...

I thought it was pretty close with 5"BS. I test fitted one of my rear 10" with a 5"BS on the front, and doesn't hit any thing but I didn't try it lock to lock. It was also wheel only.



Ron
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-19-2004, 02:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,209
Posted By ronterry

Interesting, what back spacing are you guy...

Interesting, what back spacing are you guy running for the fronts with 9.5's.

I was going to try 10" :huh: I just want to be able to use the same tires on all four. Probably 295/50-15's

Ron
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-19-2004, 02:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By ronterry

You might try some shorty wrenches or even a 1/4...

You might try some shorty wrenches or even a 1/4 rachet and sockets.
Good time to invest in 'Stage 8' header bolts (Summit #STG-8911). These will never come lose!!!
Also if it's leaking there's a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-15-2004, 05:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,028
Posted By ronterry

Using super light - thin wall tubing like exhaust...

Using super light - thin wall tubing like exhaust tubing to make a roll cage.

Retracting the front brake pads so they don't touch the rotors at all, only using the rear parking brake before the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2004, 05:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,357
Posted By ronterry

'86'Bowtie' your not the only one running a...

'86'Bowtie' your not the only one running a Victor Jr. on RPM heads, however I'm using a CompCam with this combo.
Also running a Holley 4150 on top of all this stuff :D
Got my feet on both sides :)...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2004, 05:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By ronterry

What's great 'Vader' is they did away with the...

What's great 'Vader' is they did away with the oil coolers on the Corvette LT1's. They substituted it with Mobile One 5w30.

Ron
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2004, 05:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 559
Posted By ronterry

RPO-MN6 Six speed manual was aviliable for...

RPO-MN6 Six speed manual was aviliable for 1989-1996.
(Source: Corvette Illustrated Buyer's guide, fourth edition)

Ron
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2004, 06:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 583
Posted By ronterry

:thumbsup: BTW: Sorry I missed your private...

:thumbsup:

BTW: Sorry I missed your private message, the dang system used to popup a warning box in the past, but doesn't do that any more. The email I use here is spammed to death so I hardly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2004, 06:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 583
Posted By ronterry

There's one on my site, in fact it's 1 of 2 I...

There's one on my site, in fact it's 1 of 2 I have on my site right now. www.ronterry.com
If you want more detail, just let me know and I can get some more tomorrow (Sunday)

The just of the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2004, 06:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 583
Posted By ronterry

Yeap, and whats up Riley. Since there's...

Yeap, and whats up Riley.

Since there's nothing there to support the center part of the gasket, or anything there to be a gasket for, it would fall apart anyways.

Ron
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-09-2004, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,209
Posted By ronterry

Ron I can imagine... Yea check them...

Ron

I can imagine...

Yea check them out, they have an exploded view on just about every tool they carry. This should help in the assembley/disassembley of the unit, and a lot of times they'll...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2004, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By ronterry

'Tibo' if you have to ask or defend, than replace...

'Tibo' if you have to ask or defend, than replace :D universal rule of thumb.
It would be different if they only had maybe 10,000 miles on them, but if they have 100,000!!!

Ron
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
04-09-2004, 05:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,209
Posted By ronterry

Your nearest factory service center is in...

Your nearest factory service center is in Charleston, WV.
...or... You can order online http://www.dewaltservicenet.com

Ron
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