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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-10-2002, 07:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 437
Posted By merf23

The 6 and 8 cyl cases are the same...at least...

The 6 and 8 cyl cases are the same...at least between NWC trans... I found a case at the scrap yard that was in beautiful shape...$1/pound = $5 ! (no, there arent any more)
It was off a 6 cyl (6 cyl...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-07-2002, 09:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 726
Posted By merf23

I jsut installed new struts, shocks, polyurethane...

I jsut installed new struts, shocks, polyurethane LCA bushings and ball joints. Took me about 6 hours total. I ended up heating the bushings and hammering out the rubber part with a large drift. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-18-2002, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By merf23

You can get one for 1500-2500 depending on...

You can get one for 1500-2500 depending on options. They are truly modular, everything is replaceable or adjustable. Even the axle tubes unbolt. Winters and Frankland are 2 companies that make...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-11-2002, 08:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,132
Posted By merf23

I did mine about 50-60,000 miles ago. Is yours a...

I did mine about 50-60,000 miles ago. Is yours a WC or NWC? I have an email from RB83L69 with all the specs...i can send it to you if you have a NWC. email me at merf23@yahoo.com
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-15-2002, 06:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,145
Posted By merf23

Listen to RB, he's been driving his 400sbc 3rd...

Listen to RB, he's been driving his 400sbc 3rd gen since before most of the people on this board were fetuses. He is sharing almost 20yrs of R&D with us for $0.00
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-09-2002, 07:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By merf23

You could rebuild the trans in your car. I...

You could rebuild the trans in your car. I believe www.5speeds.com (or www.5speed.com) has teh rebuild kits for about $200 (its been a few years since i did mine). As long as nothing is bent or...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-26-2002, 07:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By merf23

Actually, you can just slide it it after removing...

Actually, you can just slide it it after removing the retainer.

THE PROBLEM is that the input shafts have different #'s of teeth and wont mesh. The thing to do, is put all the V8 internals in the...
Forum: Brakes
10-24-2001, 04:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,388
Posted By merf23

If you decide to "mass produce" the brackets, you...

If you decide to "mass produce" the brackets, you may want to contact "A-A manufacturing" in wisconsin (maybe minnesota?). I have had them manufacture small runs of brackets cheaper than i can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2001, 02:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,065
Posted By merf23

How about an S-10 p/u? Theyre about as boxy as a...

How about an S-10 p/u? Theyre about as boxy as a Fox body car and would outrun an LS1 with your 383.

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1984 Z28 (L69) monochrome tangerine orange with IROC decals and hood...
Forum: Carburetors
10-16-2001, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 642
Posted By merf23

Are the jetting tables the same as for a Weber? ...

Are the jetting tables the same as for a Weber? If so, 'HP books' makes a nice Weber book which covers the side-draft and down-draft applications. You might try searching Amazon.com
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-15-2001, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 368
Posted By merf23

The latches have 2 'clicks' like doors do. You...

The latches have 2 'clicks' like doors do. You may need to raise the latch up a little as it may be only 'clicking' once. Also the rubber stops on the corner of the radiator support compress with...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-11-2001, 07:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,083
Posted By merf23

On occasion, a synchro will be slightly out of...

On occasion, a synchro will be slightly out of round resulting in too little friction between it and the cone on the gear. This in turn, results in poor gear synchronization --> GRINDING. If the...
Forum: Carburetors
10-08-2001, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 386
Posted By merf23

Did you seal the casting plugs under the float...

Did you seal the casting plugs under the float bowl with epoxy? You may have a drip if its an older carb.

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1984 Z28 (L69) monochrome tangerine orange with IROC decals and hood...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-30-2001, 09:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 514
Posted By merf23

I have an original 3.73 rear from an 84 L69 car. ...

I have an original 3.73 rear from an 84 L69 car. Its has aluminum drums, no posi with about 58000 original miles. It needs a brake job, but is otherwise OK. $150 if your interested.I live in...
Forum: Carburetors
09-26-2001, 08:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 386
Posted By merf23

HELP! holley, non 3rdgen

I am building a VW scirocco stock car. The rules state we must use a Holly #7448 (350cfm 2bbl). I picked up an old carb intake (scrapped the FI) which had a progressive 2 BBL on it (primary and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-18-2001, 08:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 465
Posted By merf23

It sounds like the 5th gear shift fork is broken...

It sounds like the 5th gear shift fork is broken or installed backwards. T5's are really a 4 speed with a 5th gear added on. The 5th gear is in the tail shaft rather than the main case which makes...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-17-2001, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 297
Posted By merf23

Count the teeth on each gear, then divide: ...

Count the teeth on each gear, then divide:

RING / PINION = RATIO

ie 41 / 10 = 4.10

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1984 Z28 (L69) monochrome tangerine orange with IROC decals and hood
1987 IROC wheels...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-14-2001, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 466
Posted By merf23

Mechanical speedos are calibrated so that when...

Mechanical speedos are calibrated so that when the cable is turning at 1000 rpm, the speedo will read 60 mph.

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1984 Z28 (L69) monochrome tangerine orange with IROC decals and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-06-2001, 08:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 575
Posted By merf23

I now have a 3.27 9bolt with the T5/0.73 5th. I...

I now have a 3.27 9bolt with the T5/0.73 5th. I plan on going to the 3.73's with a 0.62 5th gear. This will maintain the same highway RPM with better overall performance.
The T5 5th gears are very...
Forum: Carburetors
09-03-2001, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 982
Posted By merf23

I have had similar experiences with holleys and...

I have had similar experiences with holleys and racing. I have been working with circle track cars for quite some time. When the rules allowed us to switch from a rochester 2G to a holley 4412 we...
Forum: Carburetors
08-27-2001, 02:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 481
Posted By merf23

depends on what they check. My car, with all...

depends on what they check. My car, with all smog removed, passed the "sniffer" in connecticut (HC,CO,NOx). In fact, it produced similar readings to my 1992 fuel injected jeep wrangler with smog...
Forum: Carburetors
08-22-2001, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 483
Posted By merf23

Diesels usually have "glow plugs" which pre-heats...

Diesels usually have "glow plugs" which pre-heats the combustion chamber. Also, diesels arent known for their abiltiy to start when cold!

I prefer an electric choke. Once its hooked up, you can...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-31-2001, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 383
Posted By merf23

Get out there and have fun with whatever car you...

Get out there and have fun with whatever car you have, then worry about choosing a class and becoming competitive. There was a guy in a club i run with that had a supercharged miata....he was slower...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-31-2001, 08:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,603
Posted By merf23

If you still cant get rid of the understeer and...

If you still cant get rid of the understeer and cant afford new shocks/tires then you must try another approach. I suggest using a smaller front swaybar (assuming you already have the largest sizes...
Forum: Carburetors
05-15-2001, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 650
Posted By merf23

I changed from a holley 600 VS (#1850) to a qjet...

I changed from a holley 600 VS (#1850) to a qjet and increased my milage from about 16 mpg to about 20, improved part throttle cruising and lost nothing at WOT. The primaries on the qjet are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2001, 08:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 752
Posted By merf23

400 miles out of a tank!!!!! I was excited when...

400 miles out of a tank!!!!!
I was excited when i got 260.

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1984 Z28 (L69) monochrome tangerine orange with IROC decals and hood
1987 IROC wheels with Goodyear GSC's
305 from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-03-2001, 08:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,203
Posted By merf23

Vader's right (as usual) about the calibration of...

Vader's right (as usual) about the calibration of factory gauges. I know someone who works for a gauge manufacturer. He told me that GM, F@rd, etc pay about $3-5 for a tach! You get what you pay...
Forum: Carburetors
04-14-2001, 08:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,290
Posted By merf23

I ran a #1850 for about 2 yrs (50k miles). I...

I ran a #1850 for about 2 yrs (50k miles). I just switched to an old qjet and now get 4mpg more with better power and pass emissions. I bought all the stuff for the 1850 to try to get it to run...
Forum: Carburetors
04-02-2001, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 596
Posted By merf23

If your CCC is AFU, your best bet (IMHO) would be...

If your CCC is AFU, your best bet (IMHO) would be an old qjet. I found a really nice one on ebay for about $50 off of a 73 oldsmobile 350. It performs better and is easier on gas than my holley...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2001, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By merf23

Emissions results--> and i didnt believe in miracles!

Just brought the camaro through emissions testing...IT PASSED. There are no pollution controls on this whatsoever (unless you count PCV systems). I had about 2 gals of 91 octane + 1 1/2 quarts of...
Forum: Carburetors
03-30-2001, 01:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 946
Posted By merf23

Where in CT are you? I am in Plainfield (near...

Where in CT are you? I am in Plainfield (near Foxwoods casino). If you bring the Y-pipe and a fitting up Id be happy to Tig weld it for you.

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1984 Z28 (L69) monochrome...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2001, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 414
Posted By merf23

I found it easiest to compress the springs,...

I found it easiest to compress the springs, disconnect the ball joint and let the control arms hang down. The time it took to drop the control arms saved a lot of aggrevation.

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Forum: Carburetors
03-28-2001, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By merf23

This definition "the degree to which pressure has...

This definition "the degree to which pressure has been brought below atmospheric pressure" compares pressure "A" (arbitrarily chosen label) to atmospheric pressure, "B". The amount of vacuum is the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2001, 07:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 557
Posted By merf23

Id say drive the camaro for a couple more years...

Id say drive the camaro for a couple more years and save up for a nice C5 vette. I really liked the C4 until I drove a C5. IMHO they are better in every respect.

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2001, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 314
Posted By merf23

My best friend got a good education from Ohio...

My best friend got a good education from Ohio Auto and Diesel Tech in Cleveland. Its not Indiana, but close.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2001, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 81,389
Posted By merf23

I now avoid cork gaskets at all costs, but what i...

I now avoid cork gaskets at all costs, but what i used to do when i was really poor (as opposed to just regular poor now) is soak the gaskets with some WD40. This would cause them to expand slightly...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-23-2001, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 322
Posted By merf23

the parking brake adjusts the calipers to...

the parking brake adjusts the calipers to compensate for wear, so you do need it. If you are friendly with a parts store guy, you may be able to put front calipers from a GM application on the rear....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-23-2001, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 350
Posted By merf23

YOu might be able to Tig weld it without heating...

YOu might be able to Tig weld it without heating the block too much by using a silicon-bronze rod. It is not as struturally stable as cast iron rod but it will certainly hold the water pressure.
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2001, 07:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 435
Posted By merf23

I too am a big believer in education (i am a...

I too am a big believer in education (i am a Doctor). I suggest getting the best degree that you can get in your particular field of interest. Stay open minded. Often times those "glamorous"...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2001, 06:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By merf23

I use a zinc phosphate/chromate primer (available...

I use a zinc phosphate/chromate primer (available at marine stores) and a single stage urethane (available at auto paint supply stores). I flows so nicely that you can brush it on if necessary. Its...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-13-2001, 07:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 471
Posted By merf23

I have an 84 that i took all the smog stuff off...

I have an 84 that i took all the smog stuff off of. I connected the PCV, vac advance and heater control vacuum to the carb. I removed the charcol cannister and EGR (i have a non EGR intake) as...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-09-2001, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 489
Posted By merf23

What are you cutting them with. I tape them and...

What are you cutting them with. I tape them and carefully use a cut-off wheel with a piece of nylon or wood dowel in the hose. There is also a product ive seen which is a fixture with a chisel built...
Forum: Carburetors
03-08-2001, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 705
Posted By merf23

The engine idled OK with the holley, so i know...

The engine idled OK with the holley, so i know its a crb prob. I am wondering if the needle/seat is leaking because I have a holley "red" pump with no regulator? I am going to pull the carb off...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-06-2001, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,992
Posted By merf23

Whether or not you need a prop valve depends on...

Whether or not you need a prop valve depends on the caliper piston sizes and brake rotor diameter. When braking the weight transfers forward thereby requiring more front braking (as stated). Also,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-06-2001, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 365
Posted By merf23

Its an easy swap, but check the brake line first....

Its an easy swap, but check the brake line first. I put a 9bolt in which had SAE flares and the OEM had ISO flares (or perhaps the other way around...it was several years ago).
I ended up taking...
Forum: Carburetors
03-06-2001, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 705
Posted By merf23

Qjet idle problems!

I just rebuilt and installed a Qjet from a 1975 olds with a 350 on my car. It runs really well on the main and power circuits but i cant get it to idle right.
I smells very rich and i cant get it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-04-2001, 10:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 763
Posted By merf23

its probable that the problem is with the 5th...

its probable that the problem is with the 5th gear selector fork, either broken or the roll pin is missing(?)

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1984 Z28 (L69) monochrome tangerine orange with IROC decals and...
Forum: Carburetors
03-04-2001, 10:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By merf23

I just picked up a CCC Qjet for free from the...

I just picked up a CCC Qjet for free from the junkyard with a nice electric choke on it. Apparently some "technician" left one of the butterflies loose and the engine sucked it in...BOOM! Anyways i...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2001, 12:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,406
Posted By merf23

I went to the local bearing shop, "Bearing...

I went to the local bearing shop, "Bearing Distributors Inc" and picked up some commerical grade anti seize (as Ede mentioned). Its a lot better than the parts store stuff and costs less too. They...
Forum: Carburetors
03-02-2001, 08:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 341
Posted By merf23

Qjet running...questions

I just got my qjet installed and running...took a trip to providence (90 mile round trip) tonight. I am VERY happy with it so far.
The only problem i am having is the idle circuit. I have the idle...
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