Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

 
Page 1 of 10
1
2
3
4
5
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Lo-tec
Showing results 1 to 50 of 498
Search took 0.58 seconds.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,645
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Strange Starting issue

Did you try shimming the starter?
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-25-2009, 01:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,086
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: 305-350 ECM Change needed?

Does not sound like an ECM issue; I would check for a vacuum leak to start.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-23-2009, 06:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 86,302
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Sway Bar End Links. How tight?

Tighten them until you run out of threads on the bolt.

Yes, the bushings will squish a little.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-26-2009, 01:22 AM
Replies: 274
Important/Useful : single plane EFI manifold
Views: 98,374
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: single plane EFI manifold

Looks like it doesn't have any, but you can drill and tap as many as you want easily.

:thumbsup:
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-18-2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 274
Important/Useful : single plane EFI manifold
Views: 98,374
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: single plane EFI manifold

I fit my old cutler multi-port setup under the stock hood using a small angled spacer to cock down a supercharger top-hat (so it didn't hit the hood) run to 3" tubing and a conical filter behind the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-04-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,010
Posted By Lo-tec

L92 6.2L 800 miles short block + one head pickup only in MD

For Sale:

L92 6.2L short block from an 07 Denali that dropped a valve.

$2000

New GM piston installed, 800 miles on the engine. No AFM.

Includes entire short block (with useless oil pan)...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Broken Valve Retainer, Pics, Advice needed

that's impressive if it's a roller cam

:eek:
Forum: Engine Swap
12-06-2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,749
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: 350 Swap problems

If it's a small thin metal line on the drivers frame rail, it should go to the vapor canister. Cap it off for now but check out another car to see what should be there. Go to the j/yard, scavenge...
Forum: Carburetors
11-13-2008, 04:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,428
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: rebuilding qjet stuck on a step

If my memory serves me correct there were 5 full turns of adjustment, from rich to lean. I would bottom it and back it out 2 1/2 full turns if you don't have the right tool to set it. Bottomed out...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-09-2008, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 831
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Alignment specs question.

Try this
Forum: Electronics
11-09-2008, 03:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 650
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Repinning Harness-Tool Needed

Find a local Snap-on dealer. They sell the tools to take the weatherpacks apart.
Forum: Carburetors
11-09-2008, 03:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,428
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: rebuilding qjet stuck on a step

Bottom them out, and then unscrew them about 3 full turns. You will have to adjust them once the engine is running.
Forum: Carburetors
11-09-2008, 03:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,481
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: ECM removed, about to remove unneeded wiring...

Separate harness. Remove the ECM, pull the harness through the fender, and take it off the engine. What you need to run a carb will be left. Remember to change the distributor, b/c it has no...
Forum: Cooling
11-09-2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: single wire plug for power source near battery

I would hook up an ammeter and see the draw with the fans running. The weatherpack connector should not be melting.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2008, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 699
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: I need a list of the best 3rd gen Oem parts.

Late 80's had larger rotors (1LE option). PM is a private message. I would ditch the crossfire stuff.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2008, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 699
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: I need a list of the best 3rd gen Oem parts.

Send a PM to slow305 on the boards. He autocrosses the exact car you are trying to build.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-09-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 750
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Super Comps for sale

Pics?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-09-2008, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 563
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: L69 camaro dual snorkel setup

List a price and/or Best Offer?
Forum: Cooling
11-09-2008, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: single wire plug for power source near battery

If you replace it with new fusible link and it still melts, one or both of the fan motors are probably bad and drawing too much power. I have seen the link get corroded on the inside and then blow. ...
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-08-2008, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 891
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Question about tuning vs. cam swap.

Call comp cams and see if they might have made the cam for SLP or can make you the same one. If not and you have to retune, let them pick you a winner. You can probably go a little bigger with your...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-08-2008, 06:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,749
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: 350 Swap problems

:iagree:
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-08-2008, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 891
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Question about tuning vs. cam swap.

I'm assuming your cam wiped a lobe. Any reason not to put the same one back in?
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-08-2008, 05:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 710
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: stock 1985 L98 350 and accel DFI gen 6

you can download them here:

link (http://accel-dfi.com/calmap/calmapdownload.asp?subdir=CalMap_For_Generation_6_Systems/Gen_6_Base_Calibration_Files/)

It is batch fire only.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-08-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Broken Valve Retainer, Pics, Advice needed

If you have a dial indicator and a stand, you can set it on the pushrod, zero it out when the cam is on the base circle, and then spin the engine by hand and record the max lift.

If not, you can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-08-2008, 02:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Broken Valve Retainer, Pics, Advice needed

Remove the rocker and measure the lobe lift at the pushrod to see if the cam is wiped. Also try and open the valve manually to see if it is sticking/bent/whatever.
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2008, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: re-wiring fan speed switch???

GM part # 12102621 is the pigtail connector for the fan switch, list price $19.84.
Forum: Carburetors
11-08-2008, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,127
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Q-Jet Identification

The casting # is 17086005.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-08-2008, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 426
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Getting set put motor back in - a quick question

On the firing stroke or the exhaust stroke?

:huh:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-08-2008, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 426
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Getting set put motor back in - a quick question

Watch the lifters on cylinder #6. As the exhaust closes and intake begins to open you will be on TDC of #1. Set your balancer around 8 or 10 btdc and you're good to go.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-07-2008, 10:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,843
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: 9" Ford Ring Gear Contact Pattern(still working on it)

You can get gear marking compound at any GM dealer. I think I took a big pry-bar and jammed it in the case against the ring gear and then turned the pinion to make the wear pattern. I would add...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-07-2008, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,843
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: 9" Ford Ring Gear Contact Pattern(still working on it)

Pics fixed. The pattern looks too high up the teeth. It should be more or less centered on the tooth both up and down and front to rear.

Are you loading the gears while making the pattern? That...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-07-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,843
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: 9" Ford Ring Gear Contact Pattern(still working on it)

The pattern looks high to me. Here are pics of mine:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/attachments/transmissions-drivetrain/166555d1226113264-9-ford-ring-gear-rear1.jpg
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-07-2008, 07:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,676
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Pics of STB and Carb or TBI

Here's my homegrown one:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/attachments/suspension-chassis/87592d1108182932-homegrown-stb-pics-c-documents-settings-dillhole
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-19-2008, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Front Control Arm woes

If they have to be tapped in (not too loose), put a couple of good tack welds on them and call it a day.
Forum: Electronics
10-18-2008, 11:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 766
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: P/N switch Wiring for T5

I think they are for the rear hatch button so you can only open it in park.
Forum: Electronics
10-18-2008, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 812
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: ZZ4 distributor p/n???

GM Part # 93440806
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2008, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 662
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: rocker arm compatibility

[/URL]GM sells a set of 16 will pivot balls and nuts. Part #12495490 with a list price of $70.00, scoggin dickey sells them for $56.95...
Forum: TPI
10-11-2008, 07:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,134
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Going Through fuel pumps HELP!!!!!

There should be a vapor line that runs from the tank to the charcoal canister. It releases the pressure that builds up in the tank and burns it in the engine.

That sounds like it may be your...
Forum: Electronics
10-11-2008, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: HELP! Electric Cooling Fan Stuck On?

The problem is in the relay itself. If the terminals are corroded, you should go ahead and clean them.
Forum: OLD Third Gen Nationals
10-11-2008, 04:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,910
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Thirdgen Nationals/Power at the Point picnic 2008!

Crap, I thought it was sunday. I can't make it on saturday, I have to work.

:mad:
Forum: TPI
10-11-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,134
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Going Through fuel pumps HELP!!!!!

:iagree:

Something in the system is causing the pump to work too hard. Did you change the fuel filter, and did you check the vent line that goes to the charcoal canister to see if it's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-11-2008, 03:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 394
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: what cam are you using for your 383??

Call Comp Cams Tech Line, and be sure and have ALL the info handy about the engine. They will pick you a winner.
Forum: Electronics
10-11-2008, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: HELP! Electric Cooling Fan Stuck On?

The same thing happened to me and it was a bad relay.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-11-2008, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Panhard Bushings

Burn them out with a propane torch "safely".
Forum: Electronics
10-11-2008, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: HELP! Electric Cooling Fan Stuck On?

Unplug the fan relay. The fan should shut off, and is probably the problem. It should be on the drivers side firewall by the brake booster.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-10-2008, 09:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 386
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: strut bearings?

ground control (http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=134)


Ground control sells offset ones to get more caster and camber.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-10-2008, 08:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,204
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Can anyone help me figure out why my steering feels like ****?

Did it work better than the two boxes you replaced it with?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-10-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 557
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Power Steering pump belt help!

Yes it can be done; mine is setup the same way. You need to use the two groove P/S pulley. I run a non-A/C 2 groove crank pulley (6 3/4 diameter). The alternator belt is run like in your pic, and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-10-2008, 07:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,204
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: Can anyone help me figure out why my steering feels like ****?

So, you replaced the steering box, and the steering got worse.

You put a different steering box in, and it changed again (worse in a different way).

I would say the problem is with your...
Forum: Cooling
10-04-2008, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 664
Posted By Lo-tec

Re: what are these wires to....? have pic

They power the a/c and heater motor, are burned, and probably the reason you have no heat.

That better? :waveman:
Showing results 1 to 50 of 498
 
Page 1 of 10
1
2
3
4
5
Last »


 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:07 AM.