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Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-04-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,804
Posted By Alfisti

Re: 1986 Contempo Cantara Camaro - 5.0 5-speed

Just an updat to let folks know that the Cantara sold last spring to a guy who also owns a DeLorean. So it's in good hands and hopefully won't be butchered.

For anyone thinking about buying one...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-27-2020, 12:33 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 51,272
Posted By Alfisti

Re: BEWARE moog idler arms, and other generic brands - they are incorrect for these c

I agree with this. I just replaced mine with a Mevotech GK 6249 from Rock Auto. I'm on a budget and just picked the one that shipped from the same location as some other parts for my wife's car.
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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-27-2020, 12:29 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 51,272
Posted By Alfisti

Re: BEWARE moog idler arms, and other generic brands - they are incorrect for these c

It is. Mine was unscrewing slightly as it turned, and that was causing slop. I tried tightening the nut on the bottom but couldn't get it to work, so I just replaced it.
Forum: Interior
12-05-2019, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Hatch pull down

Motors do go bad occasionally, but in my case it didn't work period. 12V straight to the motor and nada. Turns out one of the brushes had disintegrated. I soldered in a replacement and it works...
Forum: Interior
12-05-2019, 10:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,605
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Direct bolt in easy find seats 84 camaro

It's a little bit of work, but I bet the passenger and driver seatback foam is the same. You could swap the foam side to side.

I just did this on my 86, I found a good passenger seat and swapped...
Forum: Interior
12-05-2019, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,571
Posted By Alfisti

Re: LF: Style Recommendations

What does the interior look like now?

Take some inspiration from other cars, the Italians do it really well. Restraint is the key. When Alfa Romeo has a two toned interior typically only the...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
12-05-2019, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,804
Posted By Alfisti

1986 Contempo Cantara Camaro - 5.0 5-speed

I have had a blast fixing up this Camaro but I found another project so I'm going to let this go. There are a few threads on here about it, specifically about me rebuilding the carb (sucessfully...
Forum: Electronics
11-23-2019, 11:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,618
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Wiper pulse board for 86 T/A

Hi Spenc, I know I have the board I repaired, but then I installed it incorrectly and broke off the arm. If I still have it I'll sell you the board for $30 shipped and if it doesn't work I'll give...
Forum: Electronics
11-22-2019, 10:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,618
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Wiper pulse board for 86 T/A

Sorry for the delay Spenc, my real job has been busy lately.

I have one good board which I am selling to the OP, and I found one with a broken arm but good board. I will try to check my stash...
Forum: Carburetors
11-21-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

I thought I'd give yinz a quick update. I have been chipping away at little stuff this year making it nicer and nicer. I redid the driver door weatherstripping for example and that was a huge...
Forum: Carburetors
11-14-2019, 10:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,629
Posted By Alfisti

Re: 1985 sport coupe 305 quadrajet stalling and dying when warm

Have you done an ignition tune up? Plugs, wires, etc? Checked timing?

Did you set up the carb and dial it in?
Forum: Members Firebirds
11-04-2019, 09:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,693
Posted By Alfisti

Re: My Formula after a Decade in Storage

WHat's the expresion, life is what happens when you're making other plans?

Glad to hear you guys weren't hurt when you hit the deer. I hit a roll of carpet in a similar situation that must have...
Forum: Interior
11-04-2019, 09:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,488
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Dash pad restoration

The only product I would use is Aerospace 303 UV Protectant.

I would also consider some sort of dash cover or winshield shade to help keep sun off it.
Forum: Electronics
11-03-2019, 09:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,618
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Wiper pulse board for 86 T/A

OK let me check my stash tomorrow, I think they are buried under the pile I call a workbench. I can test on my 86. "if it doesn't work I will see about replacing the caps

Does $50 sound...
Forum: Electronics
11-02-2019, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,479
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Where is the Light buzzer on a 87 Camaro

I need to find the light buzzer and plug it back in. I'm so used to all our modern cars with auto shut off I keep leaving the damn lights on. Lol.
Forum: Electronics
11-02-2019, 09:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,618
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Wiper pulse board for 86 T/A

Can you take a photo of your cover? I have a few spares I was going to fix and sell.

I replaced the capacitors on my 86 board to get it to work again.
Forum: Carburetors
02-26-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

Thanks! It's been fun slowly getting her back up to snuff again.

Yesterday's fun was figuring out that one of the POs removed the thermostat. It's relatively cold right now for Portland, down in...
Forum: Carburetors
02-26-2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Lg4 running 6 degrees timing, pinging on 91?

I recently filled it up with Chevron 91, and I'm running octane booster, and it's still pinging under hard acceleration. So I plan to dial back the advance a few degrees until it stops.

Thanks...
Forum: Members Camaros
02-26-2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,839
Posted By Alfisti

Re: New Project - 1986 Contempo Cantara Camaro

Mine will be for sale this spring, I'm debating whether I paint it first before selling it or just let it go as is. The good news is that the car is running much better as I'm cleaned up the mess...
Forum: Carburetors
02-19-2019, 12:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

Thanks again to everyone who got me this far. Since the last update I got that TPS sensor replaced, dialed in the base TPS value to 0.48V, dialed in the dwell to close to 30, and set base timing to...
Forum: Carburetors
02-19-2019, 12:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By Alfisti

Lg4 running 6 degrees timing, pinging on 91?

For the folks running an LG4 with the Quadrajet, if you are running 6 degrees of advance do you get any pinging?

Heres the background...

So my 86 LG4 is running pretty good after a carb...
Forum: Interior
01-10-2019, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
Posted By Alfisti

15 minute seat belt trim fix

I stole this idea from someone on here, but I thought I would share how I did it.

All the tabs were broken off the trim that covers the retractor in the roof. So both trim pieces were flopping...
Forum: Carburetors
01-08-2019, 09:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By Alfisti

Re: TPS adjustment screw not doing anything

Well, chalk it up to a rookie mistake. I forgot to put the spring back in. Doh! Thankfully I have learned not to throw anything away for a while. Or ever.

I made a quick adjustment and got it...
Forum: Car Audio
01-08-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 778
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Stupid wiring question

Whoa, that's awesome! I need to get a service manual. Is yours a digital version or paper?

Thanks!

Ian
Forum: Carburetors
01-06-2019, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By Alfisti

Re: TPS adjustment screw not doing anything

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Forum: Carburetors
01-06-2019, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By Alfisti

Re: TPS adjustment screw not doing anything

A weak spring makes sense. If the spring isn't pushing the TPS against the plunger it won't read anything. I will pull it off and check the spring and tps plunger and see if I can make it work. If...
Forum: Carburetors
01-06-2019, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By Alfisti

TPS adjustment screw not doing anything

I recently rebuilt the Quadrajet on my 86 LG4. It's running much better, but I still need to get the air bleed adjusted, and set the TPS properly.

When I measure the TPS voltage when warm and the...
Forum: Car Audio
01-04-2019, 08:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,743
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Good, Cheap, Compact, Light Car Audio

I just bought a Mechless JVC head deck for another car and I really like it. Tons of features including 3 RCA outputs, Bluetooth, USB, changeable colors, Pandora interface, etc. For $50 I think...
Forum: Car Audio
01-03-2019, 06:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 778
Posted By Alfisti

Stupid wiring question

I'm trying to reinstall the stereo that one of the POs removed from my 86 Camaro. And I can't find any wiring for the B-pillar 6x9 speakers in the body.

Does anybody know where these wires are...
Forum: Carburetors
01-03-2019, 12:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

Yay, the kids are back in school and my mom has gone home so I can plug away at the Camaro again.

I tested the TPS last night and it's only reading 0.010V when warm and on the throttle stop. So I...
Forum: Carburetors
12-19-2018, 06:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

I found one issue, I had the secondary lock out installed incorrectly.
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Forum: Carburetors
12-18-2018, 12:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

I definitely still learn better by doing. The official rebuild page was over my head earlier, now it’s starting to make more sense.

So I went back and reread this: ...
Forum: Carburetors
12-17-2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

I tried to post a more detailed update twice now and lost it when the photos wouldn't upload properly So just a quick question for now.

The lean idle stop screw plug came loose so I can adjust...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-17-2018, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 467
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Does a 1986 Lg4 V8 have a starter support?

I saw your earlier post about the wire. I'm pretty sure it was shorting on the loose bracket, I wasn't even getting a click when I tried to start it.

The sketchy butt connector was so loose on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2018, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 467
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Does a 1986 Lg4 V8 have a starter support?

Cool, thanks! I pulled it off for now just so it's not whacking the wires, but I will figure out what size nut it needs and put it back on.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-16-2018, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 467
Posted By Alfisti

Does a 1986 Lg4 V8 have a starter support?

The starter on my Camaro stopped working the other day and when I got under the cat to give it a whack I found a loose wire that was touching a bracket that was hanging down.

There is a hole on...
Forum: Carburetors
12-15-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

I'm not frustrated yet, it's running pretty good and has made huge improvements already. The seller was talking about swapping the engine, I'm amazed nobody had just done basic maintenance like...
Forum: Carburetors
12-15-2018, 01:02 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

OK after thinking about it for a bit, and the beer wearing off... I removed the lean idle plug (or rather it popped off) so I should be able to adjust the lean stop without removing the carb. And I...
Forum: Carburetors
12-14-2018, 10:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

I decided to skip straight to cocktails, or rather a good beer. It was a mixed kind of day.

I was trying to get it to run well enough to drive to the tires store today. Yesterday I had it...
Forum: Carburetors
12-14-2018, 12:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

It's alive! (again)

I replaced the two small seals and the o rings on the lean idle stop, and reassembled the last of the parts.

First question any idea why there are two similar gaskets,...
Forum: Carburetors
12-13-2018, 09:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

I thought about doing that, but I didn't want a big tub of that stuff open in the garage for a long time. Then again the spray stuff seems to be worse.

I was a bit surprised that the cleaner in...
Forum: Carburetors
12-13-2018, 12:57 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

I'm slowly getting it all back together after cleaning everything. I probably could have skipped the gallon of carb cleaner. I have only soaked a few small bits in it since the body pieces are too...
Forum: Carburetors
12-06-2018, 11:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

Thanks for the offer, I just bought a kit from Carb Junkies, it was about $30 and includes a reamer that goes through the entire carb body. I don't have a drill press (small garage, can't afford to...
Forum: Carburetors
12-04-2018, 12:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

THanks for the rebuild writeup, very useful!

I have the carb basically apart and need to clean it up. The main fuel bowl isn't that bad, but there are definitely some filthy spots and some nasty...
Forum: Body
11-27-2018, 11:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 901
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Bad Wiper Motor?

First thing you should check is the ground bolt on the wiper motor. It's the upper bolt on the passenger side. Loosen it then retighten should clean up the connection.
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If that doesn't...
Forum: Body
11-26-2018, 10:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 901
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Bad Wiper Motor?

Have you checked the small two wire connector down on the bottom of the motor? If that's loose it might only run on the park circuit.

Just to see if mine works at all I plugged it in and ran it...
Forum: Body
11-26-2018, 12:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 901
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Bad Wiper Motor?

I pulled my black wiper cover and there are a bunch of bad components I'm going to try to repair it and see if I can get it running again.
...
Forum: Carburetors
11-24-2018, 06:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

A buddy with more SBC experience came over and we got it started again. I think the new choke isn't adjusted properly.

But he figured out that the carb is leaking at the body gasket. So before I...
Forum: Carburetors
11-24-2018, 12:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

Yup, a full fluid flush is on the radar. Wires were replaced by the PO and look good, I need to pop the cap and check it as well.

I need to figure out the evap issues, the tank is building...
Forum: Carburetors
11-24-2018, 12:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,511
Posted By Alfisti

Re: Un-f@#$ing an 86 LG4 Quadrajet

I made more progress today.

After being out of town with the family for a few days I finally got some time to install the new electric choke. Once I got it off I tested it again, and nada.

I...
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