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Forum: Carburetors
03-05-2020, 03:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,836
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: EFE TVS delete? I’m confused

If you do end up deleting the ported vac switch all you need is a pipe plug, they sell little bags of them on Amazon with multiple sizes, many different materials and finishes are available.
Forum: Carburetors
03-05-2020, 03:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,836
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: EFE TVS delete? I’m confused

Pretty sure you need the large valve you have circled for the fuel vapor canister purge system.

The one you have circled on the water neck is a "ported vacuum switch". If you broke that one they...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-25-2020, 08:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 506
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: DIY Gaskets?

If they are thin gaskets , a piece of beer or soda box and a little permatex no 2 or some insta gasket coating work wonders in a pinch. Have made several gaskets for heavy equipment this way in the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2020, 06:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,665
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Modded LG4 with edelbrock performer and egr delete??

As far as I know I'm the third owner. But as for the history previous to me I have no idea. When I bought the car it had coolant in it. But I bought it with a bad head gasket, when I pulled the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2020, 12:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,665
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Modded LG4 with edelbrock performer and egr delete??

It was severely corroded / pitted at the rear coolant passages. By the time I had I cleaned up I didn't feel there was enough sealing surface left to re-install it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-22-2020, 05:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,665
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Modded LG4 with edelbrock performer and egr delete??

After doing all the mods needed for my eps on my lg4, I would have kept it stock. However that wasn't an option at the time, my stock manifold was rotten at the rear coolant passeges.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-22-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,665
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Modded LG4 with edelbrock performer and egr delete??

My 85 stock lg4 intake was aluminum. Also I went with an edlebrock eps. I like it, but don't like the hood clearance issues it made.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-22-2020, 08:35 AM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,219
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

Put on a set of Taylor cut to length plug wires to replace my mismatched AutoZone set. Also installed some looms and really cleaned it up. Then I installed a new mech fuel pump, and reset my FPR. And...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-15-2020, 07:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,462
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Looking for more power on the cheap - '84 Z28 305

If your still running a stock intake manifold you might look around Craigslist/junkyards for a used edlebrock or similar intake. I see the performer eps and rpm manifolds in my area for 50-100$ used...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-11-2020, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 495
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: New 3rd gen owner Service engine soon

I pulled my bulb driver on my 85, cleared it right up. I also pulled the entire ecm and harness
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-31-2020, 08:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 558
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: 82 Trans Am - Upgrading to 1-Wire 140A alternator

Pretty sure if you want your voltage gauge to work you would want to plug it in. If the pin out on the new alt is the same as the old one.
Forum: Exhaust
01-23-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,715
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: AP Exhaust X5500 3" intermediate pipe

My exhaust shop ordered a 3" mandrel bent for 4th gen, fairy certain it was from AP. He just cut cat flange off. Used a 3" inlet magnaflow, mid pipe was 3" all the way back, but again not sure on...
Forum: Exhaust
01-23-2020, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 850
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Sound clip of my 85 bird w/ headers, magnaflow, 3" mid pipe - 500 mile UPDATE

Here's the 500 mile update vid. Enjoy. Hopefully I remember to hit it again at 1000.


https://youtu.be/SJLqVv4kdow
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-23-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Another spark knock question - FIXED

Thank you sofa, backing off on the timing worked wonders.

Intial timing check showed me at 10° advance. I know I said 8° in previous comment but I guess it was 10°, dizzy was Rock solid, no way...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2020, 08:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Another spark knock question

Oh and no other signs of fuel mixture issues, no black smoke, no smoke of any kind. No rich smell
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2020, 07:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Another spark knock question

Thank you sofa, I remember reading another one of your posts regarding timing. It was an excellent read and I'm glad I can hopefully apply this to my issue. :thanks:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-21-2020, 08:27 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,219
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

That thing got beat to hell. Not sure whether you should be upset at the poor packing job or the poor handling. Maybe a little of both.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-21-2020, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By Handy_man91

Another spark knock question - FIXED

The sound : marbles in a can, gravel in a glass jar, etc

When : under heavy load with WOT at 3k plus rpms.

my car: 85, 305, no ecm, 1406 edlebrock (at factory settings) , accell 59107c vac adv...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-21-2020, 03:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 628
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Heat?

Might consider checking proper water pump rotation. Could have a belt routed wrong or maybe wrong style pump. Just something else to look at.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-21-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 628
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Heat?

You have a good gauge, or good eyes lol. when mine hits norm operating temp it's rock solid.

Water pumps aren't too pricy, I guess that would be the next step provided you already checked your...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-21-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 628
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Heat?

Have you checked to make sure there's a thermostat in the housing? Just throwing ideas out there
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2020, 10:35 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,219
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

Fiberglass. Has a few chips along the front edge but other than that just needs paint. Bolt areas for hinges are solid.
Forum: Exhaust
01-19-2020, 07:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 440
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Passenger Exhaust Manifold

When I pulled mine on my 85, I used a 3/8 flex head ratchet, can't remember if I put my short wobble extension on or not.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,219
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

I like that hood , there's one where I pulled the seats. Guy wants 200 for it, going to grab it soon as I have the funds, provided he still has it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,219
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

Got some new junk yard seats, my old ones were full of cigarette holes front and back (thanks po) . Decided while I had all the seats out would be a good time to shampoo the carpet. Didn't do much...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 275
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Vbelt to serp belt , need bolt list

Thank you Drew!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-18-2020, 09:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 275
Posted By Handy_man91

Vbelt to serp belt , need bolt list

So I am planning on converting over to a serpentine belt set up on my 85. Today I scored both of the large accessorie brackets, an alternator, ps pump, water pump pulley, ac compressor and lines, and...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-15-2020, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1
[TX] Sold
Views: 261
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Sold

Sold
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-11-2020, 07:41 PM
Replies: 1
[TX] Sold
Views: 261
Posted By Handy_man91

Sold

Located in Gordon tx (1hr west of fort Worth)

Flowmaster with tips I pulled off my 85 firebird. Sound clips available if you want to see how it sounds. 50$, you pick up. Will not ship. Text me 512...
Forum: Exhaust
01-03-2020, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 756
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Exhaust suggestions

I have the cross flow 3 inch in, dual 2.5 out magnaflow. Not sure on part #, my exhaust shop ordered it all for me, their pricing was very competitive so it made it easier to let them order it....
Forum: Exhaust
01-02-2020, 06:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 756
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Exhaust suggestions

I ran both flowmaster and magnaflow on my 85 lg4. Love the magnaflow, hated the flow master. Sound clips of both on my youtube

https://youtu.be/-CgBLFhkQM4
Forum: Carburetors
12-25-2019, 07:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,995
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: My modified TV cable bracket for my 1406 set up

Thanks for confirming my findings, I'll take photos and make another write up when I get around to modding the stock bracket.
Forum: Carburetors
12-23-2019, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,995
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: My modified TV cable bracket for my 1406 set up

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20191223_162212_b7b73df593afd3449c52a24aff0f58cf93459987.jpg...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-21-2019, 10:30 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,219
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

Got it done, it's posted in the carb forum
Forum: Carburetors
12-21-2019, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,995
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: My modified TV cable bracket for my 1406 set up

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20191221_150242_b63194074ec3d3cab0af6352b95544c5e2a4d5f6.jpg...
Forum: Carburetors
12-21-2019, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,995
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: My modified TV cable bracket for my 1406 set up

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20191117_141157_de58b1b8ae0ec8a025316af6589c075cb7f15e90.jpg...
Forum: Carburetors
12-21-2019, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,995
Posted By Handy_man91

My modified TV cable bracket for my 1406 set up

Took my 85 LG4 with a Rochester quadrajet CCC and went to an edlebrock 1406 with edlebrock intake. I have been asked several times about the bracket I used. I will tell you this is not a drop on for...
Forum: Exhaust
12-21-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 850
Posted By Handy_man91

Sound clip of my 85 bird w/ headers, magnaflow, 3" mid pipe - 500 mile UPDATE

Normal operating temp start up. Car now has the following:

ECM and emissions delete (except ayp cat)
1406 edlebrock carb
Edlebrock performer intake
Hedeman shorty headers
Modified hedeman Y...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-21-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,219
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

I plan on doing a full write up with pics, almost there. Your not the first one that's asked. But it's a modified Holley bracket (easy mod, will cover it, no welding)
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
12-09-2019, 03:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 168
Posted By Handy_man91

85 firebird rear hatch upper trim grey

Looking for the upper trim piece along the rear hatch opening. Touches the head liner and the two large side trim pieces. My car does not have 3rd brake light. Need the grey colored one. My car is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-09-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,219
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

Bolted some more chrome on the bird. Had been waiting for the covers to come in, summit sent them as replacements since their house brands were defective. The black summit covers, the baffels on...
Forum: Exhaust
12-01-2019, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By Handy_man91

Sound clip of my 85 LG4 bird. Headers + flowmaster

I'm half way through my exhaust job, but thought I would make a short clip for anyone looking for flowmaster sound clips.

The set up as seen in vid-
1985 LG4 Bird
1406 edlebrock carb
Edlebrock...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-28-2019, 08:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 593
Posted By Handy_man91

Anyone using the American autowire tc lock up kit? 700r4

Debating between the TCI lockup kit and the American autowire kits on summit. Tci # 376600 , AAW # 500412.

Anyone using the American auto wire?

Anyone have a reason to go with one over the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-27-2019, 01:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,077
Posted By Handy_man91

Summit valve covers, they hit my rocker arms. Photos included

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g3306b/make/chevrolet

Bought these valve covers, cheapest I could find, got exactly what I paid for. They installed fine, but on start up I was greeted with...
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-25-2019, 08:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Brake warning light, linked to ECM?

Yes the wire is still going to the block below the master cylinder, I didn't touch anything wiring wise except the ECM harness. I worked the park brake lever about 50 times and it went away, but now...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-25-2019, 08:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,965
Posted By Handy_man91

Anyone using the American autowire tcc lockup kit? 700r4

Debating between the TCI lockup kit and the American autowire kits on summit. Tci # 376600 , AAW # 500412.

Anyone using the American auto wire?

Anyone have a reason to go with one over the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-25-2019, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,219
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

That process for the windshield is nuts, I was fully expecting him to take the polisher inside the car after seeing him do the outside
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2019, 04:38 PM
Replies: 1,727
Views: 113,219
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: what did you do to your thirdgen today?

Today I rechecked the timing, set the new distributors vac advance per the supplied instructions, fixed the blower motor so now my heat works. And I cleaned the windows inside and out (looked like it...
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-24-2019, 08:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By Handy_man91

Re: Brake warning light, linked to ECM?

Lever itself is disengaged, I'll check and see if the switch is stuck. Thank you
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