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Forum: Electronics
09-01-2019, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,063
Posted By gremlinz28

Reverse t5 wiring help

I have an 86 iroc that was originally an lg4 with a T5 manual trans. The computer was removed about 20 years ago. The backup lights never worked after that. The wiring that went to the trans was...
Forum: Brakes
11-25-2018, 07:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,673
Posted By gremlinz28

Re: Delco Morain Rear Brakes, soft pedal

if your current car is the same as listed in your profile then you have a different rear disc setup then what this topic is about unless you swapped them out.
Forum: Brakes
11-01-2018, 12:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,673
Posted By gremlinz28

Re: Delco Morain Rear Brakes, soft pedal

Since the rear brakes are working along with the parking brake, the only thing I can think of would be the master. Does the pedal slowly sink to the floor with constant pressure. Mine did that...
Forum: Brakes
10-30-2018, 05:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,673
Posted By gremlinz28

Re: Delco Morain Rear Brakes, soft pedal

glad to hear you also got the parking brake adjusted. as far as bleeding goes, i bought two sets of speed bleeders and went throught over a half of gallon of brake fluid before i felt comfortable in...
Forum: Brakes
10-29-2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,673
Posted By gremlinz28

Re: Delco Morain Rear Brakes, soft pedal

Sunday, I spent about three hours adjusting the parking brake on these calipers. Once I figured out what I was doing, they are actually pretty easy to adjust. Before they were adjusted, the brake...
Forum: Brakes
10-27-2018, 07:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,673
Posted By gremlinz28

Re: Delco Morain Rear Brakes, soft pedal

thank you for the detailed info!! hopefully tomorrow i can get out there and try this.
Forum: Brakes
10-27-2018, 06:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,673
Posted By gremlinz28

Re: Delco Morain Rear Brakes, soft pedal

if you figure out how to adjust the emergency brake correctly without removing the caliper please let us know. ive done a complete brake replacement and while the rear brakes are working, i have a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-26-2001, 02:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 580
Posted By gremlinz28

I have a non-world class 5 speed in my car right...

I have a non-world class 5 speed in my car right now. I've ran a best of 8.54 in the 8th mile. This was spinning in first gear. I've gone through two clutches and just now a rear end. The tranny...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-26-2001, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By gremlinz28

9 inch rear

If anybody is looking for a Ferd 9 in. rear i've found a almost perfect length to use. I'm getting a ferd 9 in. out of a '67 fullsize truck (F-100?). My rear measured a little under 55 inches from...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-26-2001, 01:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,529
Posted By gremlinz28

Did you use the pre-load bracket? When I went to...

Did you use the pre-load bracket? When I went to the poly mount I put the pre-load mount on it and I had serious vibrations. When I removed the metal bar it went away. So I would recommend...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-20-2001, 03:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,203
Posted By gremlinz28

Thanks Stephen!!! Thats what I was looking for!!...

Thanks Stephen!!! Thats what I was looking for!! On a side note, if anybody was wondering how I broke it, I went to the track friday night. My best time up until friday was a 8.63 in the 8th. I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-18-2001, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,203
Posted By gremlinz28

Torque Arm Mount for 9 in?

I have a Ford 9 inch that I own that I've been wanting to install. Where can I get the Torque Arm Bracket? Is it Moser or Currie? I've looked at their online catalogs and they don't mention it as...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-17-2001, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 284
Posted By gremlinz28

We changed the fluid today. The good news is...

We changed the fluid today. The good news is that it isn't putting power to both wheels as bad as it was. The bad news is we pulled about 4 small chunks of clutches out from the housing. Could...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-17-2001, 02:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 284
Posted By gremlinz28

Help!!!!!!!!!!

My rear-end is messed up. I "had" a limited-slip diff until tonight. I now have a custom locker diff. I think my clutches in the rear have seized up. Both wheels are pulling when I make a sharp...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-23-2001, 01:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 319
Posted By gremlinz28

Thanks for the replies guys!! Unless I can find...

Thanks for the replies guys!! Unless I can find a 9-bolt aleady set up with disks and a 3.77 gear, that is really out of the question. Anybody have one for sale ...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-22-2001, 03:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 319
Posted By gremlinz28

Attn: 91RS/Z28 (Long)

For some reason my earlier post didn't show up, so if this is a repeat, I'm sorry.

I noticed a reply you made and was wondering about your rear-end setup. Are you still running the 10 bolt with...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-22-2001, 03:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 512
Posted By gremlinz28

This is all hypothetical(sp?) The gears are...

This is all hypothetical(sp?)

The gears are definetly hurting you. However you should have better times than that! I would go over everything that you could (Igition, plugs, plug wires, timing...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
08-20-2001, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 512
Posted By gremlinz28

You should be quicker than that. What was your...

You should be quicker than that. What was your 60 ft. times? Your 1/8 mile times? My best 1/8 mile run was 8.630 @ 83.37mph with a 2.03 60ft. Here is my setup:

350 4-bolt main bored .040 over....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-24-2001, 06:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 318
Posted By gremlinz28

Weird Timing

For some reason, my car will not idle under 12 degrees advance. I have it set at 12 initial and 35 total degrees with the vaccum advance unplugged. when I move the distributor under 12 initial, the...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-31-2001, 01:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By gremlinz28

Thanks for the help!! I'm running about 32 psi...

Thanks for the help!! I'm running about 32 psi right now. I think I'm going to be hooked up with a set of DR's for this weekend. One of my friends has a 4th gen that has a set. Well see what...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-30-2001, 10:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By gremlinz28

Tire Pressure ?'s

Will lowering the tire pressure on street tires do any good. And if so, what pressure would be a good starting point? The reason why I ask is that one of my friends told me to drop the pressure to...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-30-2001, 07:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 388
Posted By gremlinz28

1/8 Mile Times (Long)

Well, I went to the track for the first time last Friday night. I ran six times and improved throughout the night. Here are the times: Ignore the reaction times ...
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