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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2015, 08:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 452
Posted By MTpockets

Re: need bearing advice

I have spent the last couple days angry that this crank is holding up my by build again. I was out in shop when I noticed this (see pic) . If it was ground .010 there is no way I was getting some of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 452
Posted By MTpockets

Re: need bearing advice

Will these work ?
(http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sum-172010)http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sum-172010
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2015, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 452
Posted By MTpockets

need bearing advice

I am using my old crank in a new(er) block I got. I know stock journals are 2.45 main 2.10 rods.
My journals are
mains 2.435 - 2.440
Rods are 2.092-2.094

Can I use standard size on rods and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2015, 03:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By MTpockets

Re: time for a new block ?

Well here it is, 1984 LG4 $85 for block ,pistons&rods. 110k miles , no ridge at top of cylinders, still has crosshatch left. Bearings don't look bad, but gonna be replaced anyway.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By MTpockets

Re: time for a new block ?

I will keep those in mind nightrider, thank you. That's about a 450 mile trip for me, and $80 in gas in the truck. :)
I'm going to the pick n pull today to scout around. Hoping I can find a late...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-26-2015, 08:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By MTpockets

Re: time for a new block ?

I offered a guy $100 for one 2 days ago he said "no way"
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-26-2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By MTpockets

Re: time for a new block ?

It's the 305 lu5 block the car came with. People around here are crazy , asking $400 for a 305 with no heads.wish I could find someone giving one away. So guess I'm gonna hit the pull a part yards...
Forum: Members Camaros
05-26-2015, 06:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,282
Posted By MTpockets

Re: project "overtime" 83 Z28 build

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1140x2000/80-imag0939_499bd7da84c580fe8bc48d39bd2b0632a3575adf.jpg
Forum: Members Camaros
05-26-2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,282
Posted By MTpockets

Re: project "overtime" 83 Z28 build

Just a ltitle update. Engine apart for rebuild, A/C delete, computer and all unused Wiring removed.(harness intact not ripped out) engine bay painted gloss black. Started doing some spot rust removal...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-26-2015, 05:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By MTpockets

time for a new block ?

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1140x2000/80-imag0950_c2c785b97c1971cab43f784523f277bad14600ee.jpg

I am thinking it's game over for this engine, any thoughts? Not worried...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2014, 11:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 224
Posted By MTpockets

sending unit wire

I have my sending unit cleaned up , bad pump removed and ready to mod for carb pick up.
I took apart the mechanism for float arm cleaned and it now reads from 1.87 - 89 ohms. While not perfect...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2014, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By MTpockets

Re: I need a second opinion.

Thanks, it will be getting a muffler again just not that factory stuff. It not as loud as I thought it would be. My titan is LOUD with just the cat and no muffler.
My main point of this was to see...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By MTpockets

I need a second opinion.

I have it running , just wanted to see if it sounds ok to someone other than me.
It's a LU5 car converted to carb. I just dropped the tank to clean it so this is with only the cat and short section...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-06-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,282
Posted By MTpockets

Re: project "overtime" 83 Z28 build

Pay no attention to the mess. It's on my to do list.
Forum: Members Camaros
09-06-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,282
Posted By MTpockets

Re: project "overtime" 83 Z28 build

First start 83 z28: http://youtu.be/lx3iUIhHt58

Needs timing set , but it's alive. That's the longest it's ran in 5 years . Not bad so far , :)
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-04-2014, 10:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 690
Posted By MTpockets

Re: check out my new (to me) stuff

No damage to body that I can recall. Missing ttops,seats, all weather stripping ,, and the stuff I pulled off it. Hood, rear spoiler, those caps to cover top of shock tower. :)
But bad part is they...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-02-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 690
Posted By MTpockets

Re: check out my new (to me) stuff

Hmmm. I have all the panels out of cargo area from removing the hack job stereo install that was in it. I'll mock it up tomorrow . If it won't work I'll probably pass it along to someone who can use...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-02-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 690
Posted By MTpockets

Re: check out my new (to me) stuff

They weren't sure what to call it, so we called it a misc. Trim panel. $ 2.99
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
09-02-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 690
Posted By MTpockets

check out my new (to me) stuff

Went looking for a gas tank at pull n save. Ended up getting a few other thing instead.http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg571/holtzfamilyphotos/camaro/IMAG0307.jpg...
Forum: Members Camaros
09-02-2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,282
Posted By MTpockets

Re: project "overtime" 83 Z28 build

Picked up a couple things from the local pull and save.http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg571/holtzfamilyphotos/camaro/IMAG0307.jpg...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-01-2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,011
Posted By MTpockets

Re: how much rust is too much

Already taken care of :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-01-2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,011
Posted By MTpockets

Re: how much rust is too much

Well the acid soak did the trick. It's all clean shiny metal again inside. Neutralized, triple rinsed, sucked up all water and junk with shop vac. Turns out no rust in tank at all.
Now if I could...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-31-2014, 10:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,638
Posted By MTpockets

Re: 3rd gens at the car show

Not sure the owner wasn't around. That is a real Callaway a few cars down..
Forum: Members Camaros
08-31-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,282
Posted By MTpockets

Re: project "overtime" 83 Z28 build

I posted a thread about the crappy state of my fuel tank,, heres a few more pics of the removal.
car up on stands
http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg571/holtzfamilyphotos/IMAG0310.jpg...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-31-2014, 08:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,638
Posted By MTpockets

3rd gens at the car show

Went to our weekly car show and spotted a couple 3rd gens , and got a few other maros and birds . http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg571/holtzfamilyphotos/IMAG0296.jpg...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-31-2014, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,282
Posted By MTpockets

Re: project "overtime" 83 Z28 build

I decided that I want to go with a carb because its simple and I like old school . we are keeping this a budget build so i hit CL again . scored a holley 4160 off a running engine and got a intake...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-31-2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,282
Posted By MTpockets

Re: project "overtime" 83 Z28 build

first things first,,, lets see how stuck this engine is......
right hand throttle body is a little rusted http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg571/holtzfamilyphotos/IMAG0121.jpg...
Forum: Members Camaros
08-31-2014, 07:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,282
Posted By MTpockets

project "overtime" 83 Z28 build

This build came to be after i watched several guys i rode with moved on to the pearly gates because of motorcycle accidents this summer. I wanted something safer with 4 wheels that i could include...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2014, 12:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,011
Posted By MTpockets

Re: how much rust is too much

Yeah it is some nasty stuff , but the tank will be flushed about 10 times and pressure washed by the time I get to the acid. It will also be filled with water again to dilute the acid . Let it sit...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2014, 11:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,011
Posted By MTpockets

Re: how much rust is too much

There's no way this tank could be cleaned still in the car. I'm going to take the pressure washer to it tomorrow, and then use some muratic acid on it to get the funk out. Then I'll see how the rust...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-28-2014, 07:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,011
Posted By MTpockets

Re: how much rust is too much

If I find a tank at the salvage yard would it be possible to remove tank by cutting trunk floor with a cordless sawzall ? Or is it all thin enough to use good tin snips? And pull tank out of the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,011
Posted By MTpockets

Re: how much rust is too much

Thanks for the responses . I have read a few posts that say the new tanks have to be modified, and some need new straps. I don't mind doing some work if it saves some cash. My biggest problem around...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2014, 08:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,011
Posted By MTpockets

how much rust is too much

Hi guys ,

I recently purchased a 83 Z28 as a project for my son and I . it is a crossfire car with the LU5 .This car will never see track time , just going to be something fun to drive to...
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