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Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2022, 11:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,923
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: New lifters bleeding down overnight

What weight oil are you using?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-17-2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 738
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Moroso pan fitment

Good looking pan. The part of the pan where the exhaust will run looks the same as a stock pan. I didn't see a crank scraper in the photo?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-17-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 835
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Installed 5speed in formula 350. flywheel seem to be unbalanced.

When you push in the clutch does the vibration change?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-17-2021, 01:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 993
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Lg4 stutter

That sounds like a lean condition if that helps. Replacing the restrictive exhaust would cause that.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-17-2021, 01:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 35,673
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: spark plug gap for carbed 350

I would run the gap at .045. with a HEI distributor.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-04-2020, 09:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,370
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: The poor ten bolt strengthening

Thanks for sharing photo. You tell people why not to run a 4:10 on the drag strip in a 7.5 and they don't get it. They look at you as if you have three heads.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-04-2020, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,753
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Kirkey seat install in 3rd Gen

Good Looking job, thanks for sharing
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-29-2019, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,290
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Oil Filter, cooler, acusump limits

Flat black paint on the aftermarket pan may get past tech.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2018, 01:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,464
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Pulling my freaking hair out....

Those heads may be the original heads. By 1989 the only iron 350 heads GM had in the assembly plant would have been TBI truck units.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-21-2018, 12:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Timing Cover

Hang the chrome Timing cover on the wall of your garage. You will enjoy it a lot better there.
Forum: Cooling
05-20-2018, 11:39 PM
Replies: 175
Important/Useful : If you own an '84, '85 or '86>>
Views: 65,026
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: If you own an '84, '85 or '86>>

1987 Camaro Sport Coupe LG4 Single Electric Fan.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-28-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 535
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Crank journal nick

If its smooth it should OK.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2014, 11:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 753
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: l98 rebuild

Take everything to the machine shop and let them look at it. There is a reason the engine was seized up. The machine shop will advise you on what to do next.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2014, 11:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: 1988 Pontiac GTA stopped running. Help

Seen this before. car ran off the road way during a rain storm. Catalytic converter bottomed out busting up the inside blocking exhaust flow.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2014, 11:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,318
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: 1985 z28 tpi car turns over but will not start

What is the fuel pressure?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2014, 11:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 679
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: time for rebuild?

shoot us some pics. but it does sound like it may need a rebuild.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2014, 11:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 622
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: V8 noob needing help.

Just north of Birmingham, check us out. http://www.performancespecialtiesinc.com
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 622
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: V8 noob needing help.

Sounds like good advice to me. Also If you need some machine work we are a little closer. We are not a machine shop, we build engines but we like to do machine work for knowledgeable people.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-16-2014, 12:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,922
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: 84 camaro - 2.5lt (151) iron duke

Drive that dude as it is. Its to cool and they are not many left. It will probably bust a piston if you hotrod it much.
Forum: Carburetors
11-11-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 925
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: fuel line removal on carb LG4 car

I have done it in the past I don't remember any clips over the trans.
Forum: Carburetors
10-13-2014, 02:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,351
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Quadrajet problem-please help!

:confused:
Forum: Carburetors
10-13-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,351
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Quadrajet problem-please help!

You will suck the hood insulation into the carb.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2014, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,006
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: 1984 l69 305 5.0 performance complete rebuild kit

:iagree: I took my numbers matching 305 out and I store it under one of my work benches in my garage. If I ever sell the car the new owner will get the engine with it.
Forum: Carburetors
09-28-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,351
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Quadrajet problem-please help!

Are you test driving the car without a air cleaner?
Forum: Body
09-26-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 970
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Need your help/advice

I agree with 8mike9. just tell them to bring you a car like you had. All you are asking is to be made whole again.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2014, 11:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,347
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: cam selection

Howards 180335-10 247/251 .550/.540 110 lsa
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,569
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: To buy a 4-bolt block, or use splayed caps (350)?

I use two bolt blocks up to 500 HP. My personal motor is two bolt. 470HP at the crank.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 553
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Air cleaner stud Vs 383

Hate to hear of your loss. Seen it happen several times never good. Tell everyone you know use a lock nut. Seems to me that Air Cleaners and new Carbs should come with a lock nut.
Forum: Carburetors
09-23-2014, 11:10 PM
Replies: 1,335
Important/Useful : Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics
Views: 315,215
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics

Jupiter Looks good, very neat and clean. Like the under header plug wires.
Forum: Carburetors
09-23-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 1,335
Important/Useful : Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics
Views: 315,215
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Post Your Carb'd Motor Pics

Looks good, love the M/T valve covers and double hump heads.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,333
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Help with heads and head gasket

Fel-pro 8510PT
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,261
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Crazy tach and runs terrible. Two problems connected?

You find out what was wrong with your tach?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,696
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: 383 fouls plugs

Holley carb? could be a blown power valve.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-21-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,684
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Should replace valve seals during head gasket change? 89 350 TPI

I have seen several 1989 and 1990 chevrolet 350 blow the head gaskets. I always have the heads resurfaced and rebuilt. The last one I did has lasted over 18 years so far.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-13-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,939
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Plasti-Kote 221 GM Corporate Blue engine enamel

The first can you had looks like Chrysler blue that was on a 318 in my 1972 Plymouth.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 619
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Clacking 350

Did changing lifters change the noise?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,699
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: High oil pressure (55psi at idle)

Might try a thinner oil. by 1991 GM was big in 5W30.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,502
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Cam Choice for SBC400 AFR HSR Build

What octane is your gasoline? Flat tops may be ok down under. Are you using the stock GM computer to run your engine?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,580
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Can a mouse find its way into an engine cylinder?

Yes have seen it also, it was a big block chevy also. They must like rat motors.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: I need a second opinion.

Sounds good
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2014, 09:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Plug wires?

http://www.scottperformance.com/home.htm His wires are custom fit, no need to build them. But if you want to build your wires he has them too.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-01-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 343
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: sbc build.

862 LS heads? Also what do you plan on doing with the car?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-01-2014, 11:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 388
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: what heads are these?

I have seen them before. Seem to be ok. Been told they were cast by Brodix. Go to speedtalk.com racer forum. engine tech. and ask. There are some very smart people hanging around there.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-30-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 627
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Can't set timing!

Yes. Did you watch the video I posted? You can do it by yourself if you want to under the hood. Fry burger did a better job than me of explaining.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 627
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Can't set timing!

http://www.setyourtiming.com/video.html
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2014, 10:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 627
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Can't set timing!

What you are doing by revving the engine up is running all the advance out. Total Timing should be around 35 degrees. Thats why you need a advance timing light or timing tape. By using the timing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-29-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 627
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Can't set timing!

you could check it by using a advance timing light at 2k RPM. or use timing tape.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-28-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,972
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: Heads and Cam Choice.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Weiand/925/8121/10002/-1
http://www.jegs.com/i/Speedmaster/746/PCE147.1006/10002/-1
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performance+Products/555/513002/10002/-1...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-28-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 355
Posted By BASSETT IROC 85

Re: connecting rod question

Yes you can use them. Once the rods have been worked they are good until they get our of round again. May take years of running to do that.
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