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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-26-2008, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By manchesterbeast

Re: Whats goin on here?

Oh snap, I didnt think of the cam. Ive already put it back together so I guess I'll run it with the valve covers off and check it out.

If the cam needs replacing I guess I might as well take the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-26-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By manchesterbeast

Re: Whats goin on here?

So do I really need the special tool to get the harmonic balancer back on? Couldn't I just tap it back on with a hammer using a 2x4 to cushion the blow?... or maybe a rubber mallet?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-25-2008, 10:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By manchesterbeast

Whats goin on here?

Okay.

So anyways it happened all of a sudden.

One morning I go to start the car for work and it won't start. I crank and crank and still nothing. After a bit of cranking and pressing the gas...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-24-2007, 11:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,921
Posted By manchesterbeast

Re: Show me your hood bird!

the birds head pointing that way works well with the power bulge.
Forum: Interior
04-08-2007, 10:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,508
Posted By manchesterbeast

Re: what's up with IROC horn buttons?

no it is fair to say that they were poorly made.
Forum: Brakes
03-24-2007, 11:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 459
Posted By manchesterbeast

Re: drum brake help?

nevermind guys i figured it out myself. i had one of the pads wrong. for anyone searching with the same problem. the shoes are a bit different. one has a thicker pad then the other.
Forum: Brakes
03-24-2007, 09:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 459
Posted By manchesterbeast

drum brake help?

Im doing the back brakes on my TA. I bought new shoes and new drums.

I started with the passenger side. I got the new shoes on, all done in with the springs and everthing..... Then when I go to...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-03-2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 999
Posted By manchesterbeast

red seems to be a bad color for fading. red fades...

red seems to be a bad color for fading. red fades faster than any other color - so if your thinking of repainting it, changing colors would be a good idea. personally i like light colors because...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-03-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,267
Posted By manchesterbeast

Ive had this problem of fuel mixing with oil...

Ive had this problem of fuel mixing with oil before. in my case the fuel pump was the culprit. also make sure the fuel pump bolts are nice and tight.
Forum: Body
01-06-2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,311
Posted By manchesterbeast

old betsey. or just betsey. But I call all my...

old betsey. or just betsey. But I call all my cars that. and at work we call the shop truck betsey too.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-17-2006, 10:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 987
Posted By manchesterbeast

want cheap horsies? run it without an air filter!

want cheap horsies? run it without an air filter!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-07-2006, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By manchesterbeast

I also just wanted to say, If I had to go thru it...

I also just wanted to say, If I had to go thru it again Id attempt the rebuild myself. Just be cause I ended up paying thru my teeth for the rebuild.

It sucks to have a trans that you know is on...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-07-2006, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By manchesterbeast

With mine it was the main shaft. its got some...

With mine it was the main shaft. its got some kind of slide gear on it which is pressed on. there were cracks in the gear. 3 of them actually. and because the gear is pressed on, they had to order an...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-06-2006, 09:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By manchesterbeast

its a sign that your t5 is getting ready to die....

its a sign that your t5 is getting ready to die. thats how it happened to me. Id notice stiff shifter action every now and then (mostly in parkinglots) then bam! The tranny died on me suddenly on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 406
Posted By manchesterbeast

it gets easier everytime you do it.

it gets easier everytime you do it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2006, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 493
Posted By manchesterbeast

you edited your original post. you had very...

you edited your original post. you had very little information posted before.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2006, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 493
Posted By manchesterbeast

more info would be better. my guess at this point...

more info would be better. my guess at this point is maybe your running rich.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2006, 12:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,625
Posted By manchesterbeast

these are awsome do you have more?

these are awsome do you have more?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2006, 03:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 438
Posted By manchesterbeast

Ha ha ha! hilarious!

Ha ha ha! hilarious!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2006, 11:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 543
Posted By manchesterbeast

Ive seen engines sit outside, exposed to the...

Ive seen engines sit outside, exposed to the elements and then still run.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2006, 11:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,384
Posted By manchesterbeast

its been more than a minute. where is he? heh ...

its been more than a minute. where is he?
heh
maybe he got it runnin again and went out cruising!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2006, 11:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,736
Posted By manchesterbeast

I got a good laugh outa that. Im one of many...

I got a good laugh outa that.
Im one of many who swaped out the stock 305 for a 350. mines an oldy but she runs pretty good.

Ive got my original 305 and i've been thinking alot about...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-29-2006, 09:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 405
Posted By manchesterbeast

dont drive it? damn I've been driving it lots. It...

dont drive it? damn I've been driving it lots. It hasnt been stalling on me or anything either. Im reluctant to take it apart again after getting it back together.

What are the common symptoms of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-29-2006, 12:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,393
Posted By manchesterbeast

what is the effect of a bad or dry pilot bushing?

what is the effect of a bad or dry pilot bushing?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2006, 11:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 405
Posted By manchesterbeast

One thing I realised i didnt do was grease the...

One thing I realised i didnt do was grease the pilot bushing....

I left the bellhousing and clutch stuff all attached to the engine. I dont have the alignment tool so I didnt want to take the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2006, 11:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,937
Posted By manchesterbeast

try the hose clamp and hammer!

try the hose clamp and hammer!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2006, 07:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,937
Posted By manchesterbeast

my trick is to put a hose clamp around it....

my trick is to put a hose clamp around it. potition the bolt so that you can hit it to turn the filter loose. tighten it up good. then with a small hammer give it a good hit. might need to use a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-28-2006, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 405
Posted By manchesterbeast

So where is the idle supposed to be anyway? cause...

So where is the idle supposed to be anyway? cause mine is just a little under 500rpm. It seems alright...

and I was kinda thinking of the choke, I have an electric one. how do I check it? (do I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2006, 05:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 405
Posted By manchesterbeast

good call. at first i kinda thought the new...

good call.

at first i kinda thought the new tranny wouldnt effect the engines running much. I figure a standard shouldnt have as much influence over the idle the way an automatic can.

but the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2006, 04:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 405
Posted By manchesterbeast

Ok I went back and advanced the timing further. ...

Ok I went back and advanced the timing further.

It's set at 10 degrees advanced and seems to run pretty good there.

The idle is just a touch under 500 RPM. It's not stalling very much and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2006, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 405
Posted By manchesterbeast

More car problems

Well I just put in my new rebuilt transmission and now I seem to be having problems with the engine. It seems like one problem after another with this car.

It idles really low, thats something I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2006, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 629
Posted By manchesterbeast

does the starter turn at all? sometimes heat from...

does the starter turn at all? sometimes heat from headers can hurt the starter
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
05-22-2006, 02:07 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 24,130
Posted By manchesterbeast

heres mine... (old pics)

heres mine... (old pics)
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-21-2006, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 898
Posted By manchesterbeast

It's called gangster lean.

It's called gangster lean.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-18-2006, 11:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,033
Posted By manchesterbeast

i think its non world class, but I just assumed...

i think its non world class, but I just assumed that because its an 85. whats a good way to tell them apart?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-18-2006, 11:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,033
Posted By manchesterbeast

$2000 for a T5 is stupid. I agree 100%. I was...

$2000 for a T5 is stupid. I agree 100%. I was quoted $280Labour + parT$ to rebuild mine. I had a set aside a $500 budget for tires, but now it looks like Im gonna have to spend it on the tranny. A...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-18-2006, 10:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,033
Posted By manchesterbeast

yea they look good. 15 is a flimsy piece of...

yea they look good. 15 is a flimsy piece of plastic, but its in working order. Im thinking I need to get this baby rebuilt. I'll be getting stronger gears put in , I wanna beef it up as much as...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-18-2006, 08:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,033
Posted By manchesterbeast

So i went back and checked for the roll pin. its...

So i went back and checked for the roll pin. its not exactly a pin. more like a little metal tube with a seam, but it seems to be in there.

I was playing with the shifter and the mechanism...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-18-2006, 08:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,033
Posted By manchesterbeast

i found an exploded view here: T5tech1...

i found an exploded view here: T5tech1 (http://www.inliners.org/Jack/T5tech.html)

the roll pin looks like probably the smallest part there. Im gonna go back to my trans and take another look.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-18-2006, 12:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,033
Posted By manchesterbeast

I had to take the shifter off to get the...

I had to take the shifter off to get the transmission out. I didnt notice anything unusual.

Tell me more about this roll pin...

Ive focused alot on the engine, and havnt spent much time or...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-17-2006, 09:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,033
Posted By manchesterbeast

Well I got the transmission out from...

Well I got the transmission out from underneath.....

The engine is still in there at the moment. I might still take it out, as said before it would be nice to change out those header bolts.
...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-16-2006, 01:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,033
Posted By manchesterbeast

Well im commited to getting the transmish out at...

Well im commited to getting the transmish out at this point.

What do you think is easier? Taking the trans out by itself, from underneath? Or using a cherry picker and just taking the whole engine...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-15-2006, 07:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,033
Posted By manchesterbeast

Okay I got home from work. First thing I do...

Okay I got home from work.

First thing I do is take the top filler plug off. (the one you fill the tranny with)
right away a bit of fluid came out so I know there was still some there. I sort of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-15-2006, 11:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,033
Posted By manchesterbeast

AAAGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Okay...

AAAGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay that was sunday, now monday. Im driving to work as usual. shifters working good, most shifts are like butter, all is well..

then about 3/4 of the way...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2006, 11:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,543
Posted By manchesterbeast

makes more noise

makes more noise
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2006, 09:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,553
Posted By manchesterbeast

I guess when you have the iron duke in there, it...

I guess when you have the iron duke in there, it leaves a lot of room for wildlife habitat under the hood.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2006, 09:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 66,128
Posted By manchesterbeast

its worth at least 100 in scrap iron

its worth at least 100 in scrap iron
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-14-2006, 09:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 66,128
Posted By manchesterbeast

If you still got it there, spray it with WD 40....

If you still got it there, spray it with WD 40. Let it soak in good. (or you could try heating it with a torch!)

Get a nice fat block of wood that fits into the bore,
put it on the first...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-14-2006, 08:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,033
Posted By manchesterbeast

T5 - Stiff shifter!

Most of the time my t5 shifts pretty smoothly, but every now and then the shifter action gets stiff...

I experienced this pretty bad today in a parking lot. I backed up for a bit and then when I...
Forum: Carburetors
05-13-2006, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 426
Posted By manchesterbeast

Nevermind. I went and took it off, it's starting...

Nevermind. I went and took it off, it's starting good again. I should have known bewtter than to take it to a mechanic. hehehe
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