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Forum: Carburetors
07-06-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1,335
Important/Useful : Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics
Views: 315,215
Posted By Auggie

Re: Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics

I like It:goodjob: I made mine.

Auggie
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-11-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 38,475
Posted By Auggie

Re: What kind of oil do you run in your third gen engines?

Here's another tidbit that you guy's can try. Check oil level when the oil is COLD. Check oil for color when the oil is HOT. Awaile back I started checking oil color when the oil was hot and oil...
Forum: Carburetors
04-14-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 37,365
Posted By Auggie

Re: Fuel pump return line, required?

When your engine is ideling fuel demand is very low so the needle and seat in the carb closes and the fuel stops flowing. As you know you can't compress a liquid so the diaphram in the pump stops...
Forum: Carburetors
04-14-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 37,365
Posted By Auggie

Re: Fuel pump return line, required?

This diagram shows that the large spring does the pumping and when the needle closes on the seat in the carb the pumping stops. Now if there was a fuel pump return line the pump would continue to...
Forum: Carburetors
04-14-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 37,365
Posted By Auggie

Re: Fuel pump return line, required?

Here you go.

Auggie
Forum: Carburetors
04-14-2012, 04:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,296
Posted By Auggie

Re: i feel dumb for asking

Do a cyl leakage test and build yourself a 14" by 3" duel snorkel air cleaner.

Auggie
Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
08-18-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 393
Posted By Auggie

Pic's

I have an engine pic in my Attechments that I can't use because it is used on another post. I also can't delete it for some reason or do I have to have at least one pic in that area ?? If not could...
Forum: Carburetors
08-18-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,146
Posted By Auggie

Re: ballpark rods and hangers for my combo?

Make your owen or go to Ramairbox.com.

Auggie
Forum: Carburetors
08-18-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,319
Posted By Auggie

Re: L69 ducting idea

Go to Ramairbox.com.

Auggie
Forum: Carburetors
07-07-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,319
Posted By Auggie

Re: L69 ducting idea

Well, I started off by buying an Edelbrock 14" droped air cleaner and a K&N 14" x 3" filter. My buddy then fabracated an alum housing which didn't fit because of the dist. We had to cut the back off...
Forum: Carburetors
07-06-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,319
Posted By Auggie

Re: L69 ducting idea

Here's a pic of my home made 14"x 3" alum. air cleaner.

Auggie
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-04-2011, 11:27 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 372,483
Posted By Auggie

Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!

Man, I really dig that exhaust system:goodjob:

Auggie
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-06-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 154,609
Posted By Auggie

Re: What does the smog pump do should I remove it?

When I worked for BMW they said that smog pump losses were .7 tenths of 1 HP.

Auggie
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-14-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 650
Views: 372,483
Posted By Auggie

Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!

SWEET!!!!!!

Auggie
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-30-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 372,483
Posted By Auggie

Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!

Looka awesome but some ground effects would make it even look even better. Just my :2cents:.

Auggie
Forum: Carburetors
11-13-2010, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1,335
Important/Useful : Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics
Views: 315,215
Posted By Auggie

Re: Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics

Forgot pic.

Auggie
Forum: Carburetors
11-13-2010, 09:40 AM
Replies: 1,335
Important/Useful : Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics
Views: 315,215
Posted By Auggie

Re: Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics

OSU-MET, you had better keep a close watch on the upper rad hose because when the engine gets hot or you reach high RPM the upper hose will come in contact with the A/C v-belt.

Auggie
Forum: Carburetors
11-12-2010, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1,335
Important/Useful : Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics
Views: 315,215
Posted By Auggie

Re: Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics

Man, look at all that space under the hood??

Auggie
Forum: Carburetors
09-23-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1,335
Important/Useful : Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics
Views: 315,215
Posted By Auggie

Re: Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics

Daytona_83, you had better keep an eye on that upper rad. hose because the belt for the A/C can come in contact with the bottom of that hose. You may have the updated bracket that holds that hose up...
Forum: Carburetors
08-22-2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,249
Posted By Auggie

Re: Can u identify this fuel set up?

I removed my cansister and heres a crude drawing of how I replummed it. I needed the space for a vacuum canister for the power brakes.

Auggie
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-29-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 38,475
Posted By Auggie

Re: What kind of oil do you run in your third gen engines?

Yup, that nitrideding would be the way to go and anyhow I just don't know why someone would pay $5 a qt for oil on a stock 305 or 350 Camaro. On a good day they are hard pressed to see 5000 rpm...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-29-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 38,475
Posted By Auggie

Re: What kind of oil do you run in your third gen engines?

When I assy. the engine I used the Comp Cam lobe lube and we broke the engine in on the dyno using Penzoil streight 30W with Z-7. Fired right up and held the RPM at 2000 for about 15 min then shut it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-29-2010, 05:24 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 38,475
Posted By Auggie

Re: What kind of oil do you run in your third gen engines?

Thats it exactly!!. Story: Built a 406 for my brothers Monte Carlo and he had around 5000 miles on it and he said that the car seem's to be slowing down. He brought it over and we checked the timing,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-29-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 38,475
Posted By Auggie

Re: What kind of oil do you run in your third gen engines?

All I am saying is that I am no expert on oils and that you should go to post #52 and read the whole artical on what some of the experts say and even some of them probely disagree and then make up...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-28-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 38,475
Posted By Auggie

Re: What kind of oil do you run in your third gen engines?

Red86Z28, you didn't read the artical in post #52. Make sure you read it to the end and you may change your mind. There a lot of flat tappet engine's out there with hdy. lifters that have used...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-28-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 38,475
Posted By Auggie

Re: What kind of oil do you run in your third gen engines?

Read the artical in Post #52. The truth is that you should use conv. oil on flat tappet cams and stay away from synthetic type oils and don't change your oil too often.

Auggie
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-27-2010, 03:14 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 38,475
Posted By Auggie

Re: What kind of oil do you run in your third gen engines?

Go to www.lnengineering.com Click on Lubricants. Click on Frequently asked Questions.

Auggie
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2010, 09:37 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,917
Posted By Auggie

Re: Threw another dang rod

Yah, I had that RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR sound and I fought it on and off for a couple of years and finley figured it out. It was the lock-up torque converter. I replaced the lock-up converter with a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-25-2010, 11:34 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,917
Posted By Auggie

Re: Threw another dang rod

Well, I had a simler problem but it may not be your problem. I ran the engine up to 5700 in 1st and 2nd gears, backed off and I hear this loud rapping like noise coming from under the hood and I go...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-25-2010, 11:01 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 38,475
Posted By Auggie

Re: What kind of oil do you run in your third gen engines?

well, I use Dino Pensoil streight weight 40w (flat tappet cam and on the juice) and change the oil only when I can't read the writing on the dip stick. I had the blue salute on start up and even when...
Forum: Cooling
07-08-2010, 02:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,752
Posted By Auggie

Re: Best bang for buck?

Missed that:hmmm:

Auggie
Forum: Cooling
07-08-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,752
Posted By Auggie

Re: Best bang for buck?

GM issued a Service Buelletin in June of 1984 for the 1983 and the 1984 Z28's regaurding Engine Overheating for the 5.0L H.O. L69 engines. For the 1983's they said to replace the Radiator (3047198)...
Forum: Cooling
07-07-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,752
Posted By Auggie

Re: Best bang for buck?

If you buy an air deflector from a Dealer by part# 14079836.

Auggie
Forum: Carburetors
06-16-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,871
Posted By Auggie

Re: Another hot start thread

Yup, and years ago you could buy high performance fuel pump springs for rebuildable fuel pumps. I am not sure if they are still avaiable??

Auggie
Forum: Carburetors
06-16-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,871
Posted By Auggie

Re: Another hot start thread

Yes the N&S will isolete the fuel in the carb float bowl unless the fuel hot soaks in the float bowl (reason for the fan) and turns into a vapor which would allow the N&S to open.
If there is no...
Forum: Carburetors
06-15-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,098
Posted By Auggie

Re: dieseling problem :(

Oops, forgot the pic!
Forum: Carburetors
06-15-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,098
Posted By Auggie

Re: dieseling problem :(

I had the same problem (355 HO 10.3 CR) so what I did was to back out the idle speed adjustment screw all the way so the throttle plates were compleatly closed (double return springs) and added...
Forum: Carburetors
06-15-2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,871
Posted By Auggie

Re: Another hot start thread

OK, lets do a little mech. fuel pump 101. The fuel pump is run off of the camshaft which runs at 1/2 the speed of the engine. When you stop at a light the needle and seat in the carb closes therefore...
Forum: Carburetors
06-07-2010, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,555
Posted By Auggie

Re: lose of fuel pressure

I have a air operated vacuum pump that I use for testing the inlet fuel line on snowmobiles for air leaks but how would you appley that to the fuel pump supply line on a car? Would the tank have to...
Forum: Carburetors
05-29-2010, 10:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,555
Posted By Auggie

Re: lose of fuel pressure

Because your system dosen't have a fuel pump return line to keep the fuel pump cool the liquid fuel is turning into a vapor and the fuel pump doesn't pump vapor. Install a return line which will...
Forum: Carburetors
05-29-2010, 09:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,555
Posted By Auggie

Re: lose of fuel pressure

Does your mech. fuel pump have a return line to the fuel tank??

Auggie
Forum: Carburetors
05-26-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,961
Posted By Auggie

Re: High Duration Cam Advise

How do you guy's get the power brakes to work with that low vacuum ??

Auggie
Forum: Carburetors
05-19-2010, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,189
Posted By Auggie

Re: Fuel filter before or after pump

Yup, he's right for the reasons he stated. I had one installed in my 84 under warrenty for that very reason. Vapor locking. You can check the intank elect pump by disconnecting the fuel line(remove...
Forum: Exhaust
05-19-2010, 11:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,680
Posted By Auggie

Re: Headers for 84 camaro

Yah, we had ceramic coated Expansion Chambers on our modified Sno-X sleds and they had spotty rust after only one season. They looked bad but worked good.

Auggie
Forum: Exhaust
05-12-2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,680
Posted By Auggie

Re: Headers for 84 camaro

I see you live in CT. Do they use salt on the roads in the winter? If so go with SLP stainless steel 1 3/4" or 1 5/8" headers. They are more $$$ but if you plan on keeping your car you won't regret...
Forum: Cooling
05-12-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,492
Posted By Auggie

Re: Temperature question?

Make sure that you remove the radiator shroud and tip the rad back to check for debrie between the A/C condensor and the rad. Mine was 1/3rd plugged.

Auggie
Forum: Cooling
05-12-2010, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 824
Posted By Auggie

Re: OEM Radiator # for 350???

When I bought my Camaro in 1984 it would overheat every now and then so I checked Chev service bulletins and found this bulletin.
Bulletin # = 84-154
Section 6B(XIII)
Date June 1994

New...
Forum: Cooling
05-12-2010, 03:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,638
Posted By Auggie

Re: Un-common overheating problem

Well when you said that it heats up faster going up hill which would put a greater load on the engine (cyl pressure increase) which would lead me to think that you have a blown head gasket.

...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-12-2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 650
Views: 372,483
Posted By Auggie

Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!

1bad91Z, if you mean my ride its original 1984 black paint. Where would I find the paint code?

Auggie
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-10-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 650
Views: 372,483
Posted By Auggie

Re: GM HIGH TECH is looking for YOU!!

1984 Chev Z28 Camaro (bought new). 355, 10.3 to 1 Manley forged pistons, Cam Dynamics cam 222* at .050" .470" lift, 310 HP @ 5700 rpm, 160* stat, SLP 1 5/8" SS headers, Accel 300 plug wires,...
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