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Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2007, 09:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
Posted By badone07

Re: 305 buildup from scraps....

Well the cobbled together 305 powered the Camaro to a 3rd place finish. Without being able to properly stagger the tires. Then momentarily lost oil pressure going up the off ramp. Should've cut the...
Forum: Carburetors
03-22-2007, 02:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By badone07

Re: Couple of Q-Jet Questions...

No good on the dealership, like you said. I think I saw Jet Performance may have had them. For now just a jet change to #76 will have to do. Ordered a set from Allstate Carb, in CI, NY., the other...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2007, 04:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
Posted By badone07

Couple of more odds and ends to take care of...

Couple of more odds and ends to take care of before this Saturday. When gutted, jeez are these light. Pics were taken with a cell phone on 2/2807.
Forum: Carburetors
03-19-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By badone07

It's purely a circle track enduro racecar now. No...

It's purely a circle track enduro racecar now. No telling how many cars will be packed on the track, plus there are rules to adhere to. The races are generally a 100 laps. With the variations of...
Forum: Carburetors
03-18-2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By badone07

The carb in the pics had the lip of the cup...

The carb in the pics had the lip of the cup chipped up. I opened up a 800 cfm I have, to use the insert from. That one is stuck pretty good. Maybe it's just from sitting too long. I'll try a thin...
Forum: Carburetors
03-18-2007, 02:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By badone07

Couple of Q-Jet Questions...

Have a 17085238 M4ME 750cfm q-jet. Going on a 305, 9.3 to 1 compression ratio, T-5, HEI with crane advance kit in it. That will be making left hand turns, on 3/8 mile and 1/4 mile asphault tracks. In...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-07-2007, 02:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,055
Posted By badone07

When or if you respond, at the bottom, see what's...

When or if you respond, at the bottom, see what's checked off, as to how you respond. There is a way to respond to them without it appearing on your ad. They basically totally screwed up your...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-01-2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
Posted By badone07

Seriously now, thanks for the help. However, I've...

Seriously now, thanks for the help. However, I've been at this for a long time and know the difference. Like the term "eccentric" was used in my 1st post of this thread. The ...773 cam doesn't have...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-31-2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
Posted By badone07

Well what do you know, not all L98 cams possess a...

Well what do you know, not all L98 cams possess a mechanical fuel pump lobe. There's a small symetrical cylinder type lump there, but the 10111773 cam, definitely doesn't have an actual lobe. Wayne,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-27-2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 463
Posted By badone07

It may be possible by the balancer/dampener and...

It may be possible by the balancer/dampener and flexplate if he used an externally balanced kit. If a portion of the outter ring is scalloped or cut out, then it's possible to have a 383/400 crank....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-27-2007, 02:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 681
Posted By badone07

A quick and easy fix for oil seapage up the...

A quick and easy fix for oil seapage up the distributor is to remove distributor, then remove roll pin, gear and shaft. Then simply drill an 1/8" hole slightly below the mounting flange, where it...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-26-2007, 11:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,495
Posted By badone07

I saved to the computer quite a bit researching...

I saved to the computer quite a bit researching another swap. Below is a text file I happened to save. If I can figure out exactly where it was located or by who, I'll post the link...

Re: Cad...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-26-2007, 11:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,495
Posted By badone07

In the classifieds someone posted a link to a set...

In the classifieds someone posted a link to a set of BBC third gen headers. Might work out with a flange swap. You might just have to measure up an empty 3rd gen engine bay, to see how close you can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-25-2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
Posted By badone07

Thanks for pointing that out. The year may have...

Thanks for pointing that out. The year may have been incorrectly given to me. First was told it was an IROC, then also told a Z-28. Bought from the original owner with 77k original miles. Knows the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-25-2007, 10:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,215
Posted By badone07

:bs: You have quite a few potential customers...

:bs:
You have quite a few potential customers that were waiting for your responses for these, right here.......
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-23-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
Posted By badone07

Thanks for all the input guys. This car will be...

Thanks for all the input guys. This car will be racing in circles, against other POS. So kind of limited by all the rules of various tracks. Going with the L98 cam since it now has a fuel cell and a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-23-2007, 12:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 918
Posted By badone07

nevermind

nevermind
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-23-2007, 12:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
Posted By badone07

305 buildup from scraps....

Did some searching but didn't exactly find what I was looking or here it goes. This motor is for 86 Iroc enduro circle track car. The car originally came with an TBI 305 (187 swirls), WC T-5 and 3.08...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
01-22-2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 328
Posted By badone07

LT1 cam...

....taken care of.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-20-2007, 01:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 365
Posted By badone07

that's for a hot air choke setup, not egr.

that's for a hot air choke setup, not egr.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-18-2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 888
Posted By badone07

Sent an email earlier today to...

Sent an email earlier today to solarofthesix@hotmail.com
Forum: TBI
04-01-2005, 11:00 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 82,842
Posted By badone07

Fast355 did you happen to take any pics? Just...

Fast355 did you happen to take any pics? Just curious for comparison. I did a set for my pickup about a little more than a year ago. cut the ramp down and opened it up to 1/2". removed all the...
Forum: Carburetors
09-25-2004, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,520
Posted By badone07

Well Damon,

The carb is right back to being a typical POS. 0 miles on it. Just started once a week with fresh gas, while working on other areas. Choke wouldn't pull off. Leaned out choke some and junk. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-24-2004, 11:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,089
Posted By badone07

You also might want to place rags around the all...

You also might want to place rags around the all oil drain back ports and push rod holes. Basically so that you don't wind up dropping a valve stem keeper down into one of them. Accidents happen and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-23-2004, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,216
Posted By badone07

Some 187's and 193's are non-SA. I've seen both...

Some 187's and 193's are non-SA. I've seen both (SA & non-SA) but they were mainly in the earlier production (87-88 TBI vehicles) of the center bolt valve cover heads.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-15-2004, 10:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,700
Posted By badone07

Wanna go fast cheaply and stay streetable? Sell...

Wanna go fast cheaply and stay streetable? Sell off the camaro. Then get a 78-87 Regal, Chevelle, Cutlass or Monte and drop a 455 buick or bb caddy in it. Bolt in a built dual bellhousing 350 turbo....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-12-2004, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By badone07

well...

After searching/ reading some archives found this at...


https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=146253

Then I went to take a look again at the heads. Much like RB83L69...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-12-2004, 12:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By badone07

My Swirl Ports...

:)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-08-2004, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By badone07

Yeah, I used Locktite PTS with teflon. The...

Yeah, I used Locktite PTS with teflon. The coolant isn't making it to the head of the head bolts. It's seeping out from under the gasket to the outside of the block. Basically under the "little...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-08-2004, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By badone07

Nah, that's the copper spray coat getting...

Nah, that's the copper spray coat getting squished out and taking some paint with it. The anti-freeze isn't visible anymore, but does seep out. It seems to have run along the perforation of the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-08-2004, 05:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,109
Posted By badone07

193's

They are 64 cc give or take a cc. Others have cc'd theirs here and I cc'd mine as well, just to make sure.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-08-2004, 04:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By badone07

Coolant Seepage...

Finally had a little time to look over a newly rebuilt 355 I install and broke in around December. After seeing this I basically got disgusted and closed the hood until today. Just too many things...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2004, 08:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,244
Posted By badone07

After I drilled and tapped for the splayed caps,...

After I drilled and tapped for the splayed caps, I had the block align bored & honed. Then tapped lifter valley, water restrictors on deck, smoothed the casting, etc. Then had machine shop do the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-06-2004, 04:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,244
Posted By badone07

Like 89RsPower! stated, they aren't hard to do at...

Like 89RsPower! stated, they aren't hard to do at all. I drilled and tapped mine as well. I bolted on the 2 inner bolts, then used a punch to center where I was going to drill for the splayed bolt...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-19-2003, 11:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 551
Posted By badone07

That's why I bench test them before I put them...

That's why I bench test them before I put them in, regardless if they are brand new or rebuilt (have gotten a few junk starters over the years). The terminal towards the block is the right one for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-19-2003, 11:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,775
Posted By badone07

It takes a few minutes. You can leave the hoses...

It takes a few minutes. You can leave the hoses connected to the housing. The fittings are probably seized in there anyway. Remove oil filter, inside the cooler's housing is 2 allen headed bolts. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-19-2003, 01:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,775
Posted By badone07

I bought the o-ring and gasket between the block...

I bought the o-ring and gasket between the block and cooler about 3 weeks ago, from a dealership. They totaled less than $4.00.
Forum: Carburetors
12-19-2003, 01:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,520
Posted By badone07

Damon, I emailed you last night.

Damon, I emailed you last night.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-19-2003, 03:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 962
Posted By badone07

Well I had the same intermittent symptons with a...

Well I had the same intermittent symptons with a firebird. it wound up being a faulty ignition module. damn thing would always seem to stop working whenever I was in a rush, far from home or...
Forum: Carburetors
12-18-2003, 06:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,520
Posted By badone07

Thanks again Damon....

I really appreciate you taking the time to respond. I've had my full of these POS quadrajunks. All this did was bring back memories of all the other GM products I've owned, that immediately got a...
Forum: Carburetors
12-16-2003, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,520
Posted By badone07

Thanks Damon....

I just got home and took it back off. After comparing the original carb to intake gasket to the replacement, it appears to be hanging up the right primary plate. After comparing the impressions, that...
Forum: Carburetors
12-16-2003, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,520
Posted By badone07

Help needed with Quadrajet problems...

The carb originally ran rich prior to me acquiring it with the motor. It's a 1984 355 non-computerized setup. The motor is rebuilt with 0 miles. It's only been broken in, as of this past Saturday....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2003, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,326
Posted By badone07

Are you sure that it may not be a 383 ? Does it...

Are you sure that it may not be a 383 ? Does it have any motor shake? What type of harmonic balancer is on it (internally or externally balanced)? If it's a 383 and has an externally balanced...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2003, 12:39 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,231
Posted By badone07

hmmm...

I wouldn't go crazy worrying about a name brand. I also wouldn't go crazy buying up tools as a beginner. You may not become an automotive mechanic. You might go into a field where you would need more...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2003, 11:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,244
Posted By badone07

I have a set of splayed milodon 4 bolt caps on...

I have a set of splayed milodon 4 bolt caps on one of my 350 blocks. But I started out with a "010" 2 bolt block, for that setup. My block is all machined on the engine stand. Still haven't decided...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-02-2003, 06:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 536
Posted By badone07

Compressed head gasket thickness???

Anyone know the compressed thickness of mccord # 6631m head gaskets? I searched and didn't find any info online other than a 4.090 bore size.

Thanks,
John
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2003, 04:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 450
Posted By badone07

I'm from Brentwood, but live in PA now. I've been...

I'm from Brentwood, but live in PA now. I've been out of the racing loop over there for a few years now. I had a car over here 2 weeks ago that Ron Langdon built for Scott Lehmann. A real sweet ride...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-23-2003, 12:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 367
Posted By badone07

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=...

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=197652
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2003, 11:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,992
Posted By badone07

I normally use permatex copper spray a gasket....

I normally use permatex copper spray a gasket. Put some paper towels or rags in the cylinders, then use it like spray paint. Don't forget to remove them after sprying. ;) Depending on circumstance. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2003, 11:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 535
Posted By badone07

If you can reach it, try using a center punch...

If you can reach it, try using a center punch around the rounded nut/head, in reverse rotation. Sometimes the the bolt/nuts rust solid to the manifold. A big cold chisel will also work to break it...
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