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Forum: Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
08-28-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 627
Posted By jms

Re: >>> Computer freeze up <<<

I have been on this site since Christmas 1998.

I had the habit of checking this site at least twice a day, every day until a couple years back when it became more of a headache than what was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-21-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 574
Posted By jms

Re: I knew it was knocking, but seriously...

:iagree:

Can you get your money back?

jms
Forum: History / Originality
03-18-2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,062
Posted By jms

Re: Did I decode my engine ID right?? Says it's a 1965 327 Vette engine......?

Small block Chevys were "virtually" unchanged from 1955 through the end of its run in the early 2000s, with some notable exceptions.

The original '55 Chevy engine had no block-mounted oil filter....
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
03-18-2009, 04:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 530
Posted By jms

Re: What can i do

If your carb is working properly, it is more than enough to feed a strongly built 305 or mildly built 350.

jms
Forum: History / Originality
03-18-2009, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,062
Posted By jms

Re: Did I decode my engine ID right?? Says it's a 1965 327 Vette engine......?

I have run into this before.

"HV" was also used in the late 1960s for a big car (Impala) 350 block. Check the casting date (usually on the top surface next to the bellhousing area just below where...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,520
Posted By jms

Re: In the Pontiac Firebird trans am, were is the Ignition Starter Switch

Located ON the steering column just about where your feet reach. The ignition keys turns and causes a rod to actually push in on the switch located near your feet.

jms
Forum: TPI
03-01-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,305
Posted By jms

Re: 85 L98 headers glowing help!

The 1985 Corvette 350 had CAST IRON heads. Aluminum heads did not appear until some time in the 1986 model year.

The 1985 model year f-body computer is a strange version in that it is only for the...
Forum: History / Originality
03-01-2009, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,136
Posted By jms

Re: Third gen prototypes and designs.

And that makes our "grandfather" car a Vega!

jms
Forum: DIY PROM
03-01-2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 984
Posted By jms

Re: Factory chip is AKXY tried ARAP wont start what BIN should I be using:?

Replied to PM with an email sent. Let me know if it works.

jms
Forum: DIY PROM
02-28-2009, 11:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 984
Posted By jms

Re: Factory chip is AKXY tried ARAP wont start what BIN should I be using:?

I found my AKXY bin in my old TunerPro files but I'm not sure how to get it to you. I also found a couple modified bins including ARAP and ARAP with modified timing I used in my GTA (sold almost a...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-28-2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 984
Posted By jms

Re: Factory chip is AKXY tried ARAP wont start what BIN should I be using:?

[QUOTE=RBob;4060784]......hotrodta57, try a search for ARAP here. There are a couple of others items that should be changed. Excess spark timing, and a delay before crank fuel is delivered. Both...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-27-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 984
Posted By jms

Re: Factory chip is AKXY tried ARAP wont start what BIN should I be using:?

It has been a little while since I had my '88 GTA with AKXY.

I "think" AKXY did NOT use VATs but ARAP does. You may need to uncheck the VATS box in the ARAP bin.

Hope this helps.

jms
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-23-2009, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 415
Posted By jms

Re: 1991 gta what will it run???

350 or 305?

jms
Forum: History / Originality
01-23-2009, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,423
Posted By jms

Re: Old IROC race cars.

http://www.stockcarracing.com/eventcoverage/1567/index.html

Started in the 1970s with Porsches, then to 2nd gen Camaros, then to thirdgen Camaros, then to Dodge Daytonas, then to fourth gen...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-06-2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 625
Posted By jms

Re: car wobble

Check your idler arm. It connects the drag link (the steering bar that crosses under the oil pan) to the frame on your right front steering. Push up and down on the drag link where it connects to the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-27-2008, 04:56 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 7,999
Posted By jms

Re: whats the fastest you have gone in your thirdgen?

[QUOTE=fryer1979;3983968]Wow, toyota h8r, didn't realize you were a F-body h8r too, LOL!

Yes that was almost 205mph, and no I am not joking..... The Iroc was a bone stock 1989 350 TPI 5-speed...
Forum: History / Originality
12-24-2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 772
Posted By jms

Re: Firebird 2 + 2???

Yep, Grand Prix Aero Coupe. There is one sitting about 150 feet from me and has been for several years.

jms
Forum: TPI
11-10-2008, 11:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,540
Posted By jms

Re: Rear-main bearing

Rear main bearing going out, by itself, is somewhat rare. Rod bearing going bad is not as rare.

Hope everything works out for you.

jms
Forum: TPI
11-10-2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,540
Posted By jms

Re: Rear-main bearing

I would ALMOST bet a penny that it is a cracked flexplate. From my experience with small block Chevys, rear main bearings just don't go bad before the front main.

The rear main gets oiled first...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2008, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,589
Posted By jms

Re: unknown heads?

Seems to me to be a "487" head made on March 17, 1971.

Look to see if there is an "X" on the head. The 487 X head is just slightly better.

The 487 is not a great head but better than some from...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2008, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,273
Posted By jms

Re: Tq converter to flex plate bolts are tight--still making noise?

The flexplate can easily be cracked and/or the bolt holes have become ovaled out.

jms
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-08-2008, 03:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 823
Posted By jms

Re: Losing the thirdgen, getting a vega - maybe 8's

Since thirdgens evolved from Monzas and Monzas came from Vegas, then you could kind of say the Vega is just a REAL early thirdgen.:cool:

jms
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-18-2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,518
Posted By jms

Re: my car eats motors bigger than a 305...

The cracks often show on the cylinder case wall inside the lifter valley.

Imagine where the push rods go to the rocker arms. Right along there.

Most of the cracks I've seen were horizontal....
Forum: TPI
10-14-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,093
Posted By jms

Re: TPI sucks

Old thread.

I'm not sure if you were directing the comment toward Lingenfelter.

If so, then see the following link:
http://www.goingfaster.com/spo/who_is_john_lingenfelter.html

If not...
Forum: History / Originality
10-09-2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 615
Posted By jms

Re: HOW TO VERIFY A REAL GTA ???

http://www.gtasourcepage.com/

http://www.gtasourcepage.com/newauthentication.html


Great site for GTA info.

jms
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-08-2008, 05:31 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,518
Posted By jms

Re: my car eats motors bigger than a 305...

:iagree:

I've seen many blocks cracked in the lifter valley area and most were not abused anymore than you would expect of high mile engines.

jms
Forum: Electronics
09-04-2008, 09:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 926
Posted By jms

Re: need help finding ignition wire in columb

The ignition switch is near your feet on the side of the column. The key just turns a rod that extends down to the switch. You'll see the wiring there.

jms
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-10-2008, 05:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 23,186
Posted By jms

Re: S10 MANUAL STEERING

Agreed.

However, the oval track racers that I spoke of would know what grease worked in the set-up of the old steering boxes.

With that said, I have a 1992 GMC Sonoma (think S-10). Not long...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-09-2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 23,186
Posted By jms

Re: S10 MANUAL STEERING

For more info on a manual steering box, I would suggest finding on old oval track racer. Until rack and pinions became popular, the "hot" ticket was using a quick-ratio non-power steering box which...
Forum: Electronics
08-01-2008, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,477
Posted By jms

Re: Battery wont stay charged....driving me insane!!!

You have a bad alternator.

With a bad or weak battery, trying to recharge the battery with the engine running puts too much of a load on the alternator, eventually burning the alternator out....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2008, 07:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 526
Posted By jms

Re: Multiple Mechanics Stumped!!!! PLEASE HELP!

any help or ideas?:thanks:[/QUOTE]

As silly as it sounds, make sure the carpet, dash insulation, wiring or floor mat next to the gas pedal is clear. I've personally seen floor mats cause similar...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-19-2008, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 864
Posted By jms

Re: 406 or 383

What is your budget?

Do you want to go fast? OR faster yet?

Build the 400 while your car still runs. When the 400 is complete, swap it over a weekend.

Then, either put the 350 in a corner or...
Forum: History / Originality
07-15-2008, 05:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,398
Posted By jms

Re: 1987 camaro owners manual pdf needed

Go ahead and buy the Helms factory service manual.

It will be the best money you EVER spend on your car.

Keep it in good shape and you should still get at least half your money back later if...
Forum: TPI
07-09-2008, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 556
Posted By jms

Re: What is telling my ECM to run engine RICH!!!!

That should be the first thing you look at. Your computer can/will tell you what is going on.

jms
Forum: TPI
07-08-2008, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 556
Posted By jms

Re: What is telling my ECM to run engine RICH!!!!

Is the computer throwing any trouble codes?

jms
Forum: Exhaust
07-06-2008, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 836
Posted By jms

Re: A.I.R. Tube cracked on #3 cylinder header Tube

Just an idea...

You ever thought about running an allen head set-screw from inside the header tube up into the AIR tube. It should stop most, if not all exhaust leak without you having to weld...
Forum: TPI
07-02-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 542
Posted By jms

Re: Where does this hose go????

At the very back corner of the plenum, if the engine is a TPI.

jms
Forum: TPI
06-28-2008, 10:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,527
Posted By jms

Re: Dyno'd 200whp Stock L98. 162MPH! Is this right??

I had a 1988 GTA 5.7 (sold a couple months ago) which made 224 hp at the rear wheels. I had headers and a few little things done to it you don't list. 304pounds torque at the wheels.

As far as the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-28-2008, 09:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,155
Posted By jms

Re: 11 second firebird book

:iagree: I saw that book years ago.

The info you get here (for free) is WAY better than what is in that book.

jms
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-28-2008, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,675
Posted By jms

Re: what temp should my car be running? should I worry with it running at 225ish?

I have seen people wire electric fans improperly and cause them to run backwards. It blocks the air from coming through the radiator.

You need to make sure the airdam is the original size. Over...
Forum: TPI
06-28-2008, 08:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,130
Posted By jms

Re: Turn on lights, car stumbles and dies

Old cars (like these) can get problems just from age.

DO NOT TRUST THE FACTORY GAUGES. If you don't have the tools to check the actual voltage from the alternator, find someone that does.

A...
Forum: TPI
06-27-2008, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,130
Posted By jms

Re: Turn on lights, car stumbles and dies

What is your voltage at the battery. You need 14.00 to 14.5 to properly run everything.

jms
Forum: Engine Swap
06-25-2008, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,134
Posted By jms

Re: Is this engine Bad?

Bite the bullet and do it right. Pull the engine and find out what is REALLY wrong.

The old saying: "You can pay me now or pay me later" applies in these situations, except add "way more" right...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-13-2008, 07:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,908
Posted By jms

Re: Block Number

Contact the seller and tell him you checked the numbers and you "think" the engine he sold you was "maybe" from a 1970 Corvette and you read (somewhere on the internet) people were giving "X" amount...
Forum: Miscellaneous Third Gen Items!
06-13-2008, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,123
Posted By jms

Re: 3000 car magazines

In my closet, there are eleven stacks averaging about five foot high each.

I weighed 50 of the newer "Hot Rod" magazines the other day and they weighed between 22 and 23 pounds on my bathroom...
Forum: Miscellaneous Third Gen Items!
06-11-2008, 11:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,123
Posted By jms

Re: 3000 car magazines

Thank you for the offer.

No, I would not take $100.

The number of magazines is now probably closer to 3100-3200.

In my closet, there are eleven stacks averaging about five foot high each.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-31-2008, 10:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 417
Posted By jms

Re: Not thirdgen specific engine questions.

Most model year 1968 and left over 1969 327s had cast cranks.

Almost all (if not all) the 1962 through 1967 model year 327s had forged cranks.

jms
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-20-2008, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 736
Posted By jms

Re: Cruise Control Lever And Windsheild Wiper.

Probably the windshield wiper switch.

The turn signal/cruise stalk fastens into it inside the steering column.

Has about two feet of wires on it. It goes through the steering column (next to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-16-2008, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 522
Posted By jms

Re: WTF 50* advanced

Is your timing tab on the timing chain cover at 12 o'clock or at 2 o'clock?

The balancer has to be marked to correspond with either the 2 o'clock tab or the 12 o'clock tab.

Do a search on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-16-2008, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By jms

Re: Bad leak

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech-general-engine/467560-quick-easy-timing-cover.html?highlight=#post3694337

post #2 has good picture of major source of leaks.

jms
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