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Forum: V6
02-12-2018, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,244
Posted By pgtr

Re: LC1 Base 102HP V6 -vs- 125HP LL1 ‘HO’ V6 (carbureted ‘84)

Interesting. So I could bolt on my carb and mechanical fuel pump and accessories/brackets? Even the exhaust manifolds if I stay with this?

Or for that matter swap the intake/carb for a small...
Forum: V6
02-12-2018, 07:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,244
Posted By pgtr

Re: LC1 Base 102HP V6 -vs- 125HP LL1 ‘HO’ V6 (carbureted ‘84)

Yeah, I only managed to get 280,000 miles so far out of my early 2.8L - probably won't get another 280k. :thumbsup:
Forum: V6
02-12-2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,244
Posted By pgtr

Re: LC1 Base 102HP V6 -vs- 125HP LL1 ‘HO’ V6 (carbureted ‘84)

The HO (LL1) v6 was apparently available in 83 and 84. It's identified in my 84 Owners manual and FSM.

I am guessing the heads may be the only meaningful difference. I'll check my FSM again for...
Forum: V6
02-11-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,244
Posted By pgtr

LC1 Base 102HP V6 -vs- 125HP LL1 ‘HO’ V6 (carbureted ‘84)

I have an ‘84 Firebird w/ the original V6 - The 102HP LC1 engine and 700R4 transmission.

In 1984 there was an optional LL1 ‘HO’ V6 rated at 125HP also available.

If I overhaul my 102HP LC1...
Forum: V6
08-07-2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 292
Posted By pgtr

O-Ring Thermostat Housing (Mr. Gasket) for '84 Carbureted OEM Intake?

I've got an '84 2.8L 173CI Firebird with the OE intake for a 2BBL Rochester Varajet. Nothing special - all stock.

I need to replace the radiator and while I'm at it ...

Mr. Gasket (or others?)...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-31-2016, 10:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,332
Posted By pgtr

Re: My All Original (almost) One-Owner '84 Firebird (aka 'Bluebird')

Thanks again

Re the 14" steel wheels: Once upon a time police intercepter tires could be had. After that General had their well regarded Altimax RTs. Last year I got what I believe to be the last...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-30-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,332
Posted By pgtr

Re: My All Original (almost) One-Owner '84 Firebird (aka 'Bluebird')

Here's a few old scanned-in photos from '85 or '86 when it was first purchased - only about a year old at this point!

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8354/8315337318_4ff0f584ea_b.jpg...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-30-2016, 08:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,332
Posted By pgtr

Re: My All Original (almost) One-Owner '84 Firebird (aka 'Bluebird')

Thanks everyone! I remember when it was new back in 1985 or 86. Looks pretty much the same except back then it had the original Goodyear Vector RWL tires and a blue stripe down the side (probably...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-27-2016, 08:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,332
Posted By pgtr

My All Original (almost) One-Owner '84 Firebird (aka 'Bluebird')

We bought it around 1985, it was about a year or so old. Other than a repaint about 7 or 8 years ago - it's basically all original.

It's got an LC1 V6 with 700R4 automatic. Extras include F41...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-20-2014, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,835
Posted By pgtr

Re: How Do You Tell If Your Lower Control Arm Bushings Are Worn?

So you are saying I can *easily* remove a lower control arm from my FBody with "basic tools" and "a hammer"?! That's it?

I've never removed a front lower control arm on an FBody specifically but...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-19-2014, 10:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,835
Posted By pgtr

Re: How Do You Tell If Your Lower Control Arm Bushings Are Worn?

Thanks

Yes I assume they are cheap but how involved is the project to pull the lower control arms and reinstall...?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-19-2014, 09:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,835
Posted By pgtr

How Do You Tell If Your Lower Control Arm Bushings Are Worn?

I'm wondering how you positively verify that the lower control arm bushings are worn and needing replacement?

Any tricks to pulling the control arms off?

Thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2014, 08:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,229
Posted By pgtr

Re: Help Finding AC Condensation Drain Tube...?

OK but what I found is actually on the heater box (inside interior under dash) half that I"m seeing it - not in the evap box (inside the engine bay). Are we talking the same thing?

Since it sounds...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2014, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,229
Posted By pgtr

Re: Help Finding AC Condensation Drain Tube...?

I went out just now and took one more look... with the heater box cover off under the dash, the heater core is on the left and there is an 'open area' on the right of the box. Looking at the inside...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-16-2014, 08:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,229
Posted By pgtr

Help Finding AC Condensation Drain Tube...?

Hello,

Been having some musty odor build-up in the car (worse in summer, minimal in winter) and want to make sure the AC condensation is properly draining before next summer and doesn't have mold...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-30-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,541
Posted By pgtr

Width of These Original Steel Wheels on my '84 Firebird?

We've owned this car for 28 years but darned if I know if these are 14x6 or 14x7 Rally wheels. One of my wheels is a little warped and need to know for hunting down a replacement.

The original RPO...
Forum: History / Originality
01-01-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By pgtr

Re: Found original photo of my 84 - Could these have been QHW tires?

Found it back in 1986 and I don't recall where exactly - I seem to recall finding two sheets under one of the front seats shortly after buying the car. Dug it up againout today from a receipts folder...
Forum: History / Originality
12-31-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By pgtr

Re: Found original photo of my 84 - Could these have been QHW tires?

Yes these ARE the QHW tires - found my build sheet finally. It shows QHW as "205/70R14 LTR" tires. For some time now I've seen QHW posted as "base firebird" and "whitewall" tires here but nothing...
Forum: History / Originality
12-27-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By pgtr

Re: Found original photo of my 84 - Could these have been QHW tires?

Found this article from Modern Tire Dealer back in 1984 that references the Vectors debuting in the retail market that year. However they had already been in production as OE tires for 84 model...
Forum: History / Originality
12-27-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By pgtr

Found original photo of my 84 - Could these have been QHW tires?

Hunted down some images I recall taking almost immediately after we bought this 84 Firebird back in 1985 or 1986. I noticed the tires are GOODYEAR VECTORs with RWLs (205/70R15). Could these have been...
Forum: Cooling
12-23-2012, 12:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,578
Posted By pgtr

Re: What Comprised the Factory V08 "Heavy-duty cooling system" on early 3rd gens?

thanks.

I think there had 2 be atleast 2 compnents in this option: a rad and something else...? Any ideas on other components?
Forum: Cooling
12-20-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,578
Posted By pgtr

What Comprised the Factory V08 "Heavy-duty cooling system" on early 3rd gens?

In looking at the available options on 84s (& 82s and 83s I think) RPO V08 Heavy Duty Cooling System is listed as:

V08 - $70 without C60 (air)
V08 - $40 with C60 (air)

It was not avail w/ L69....
Forum: History / Originality
12-20-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,288
Posted By pgtr

Re: What Did Original Tire Pressure Decal Say 1984

Thanks jez3941 and gt4373!

I was also interested in the load information and the front/rear pressure bias if any (looks to be none)
Forum: History / Originality
12-16-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,288
Posted By pgtr

Re: What Did Original Tire Pressure Decal Say 1984

I'd settle for what tire pressures were on other years? Say 82 - 86? 14", 15" - anything?

Does anybody have their original door jam decal present on an early 3rd gen they could check for me?
Forum: History / Originality
12-15-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,288
Posted By pgtr

What Did Original Tire Pressure Decal Say 1984

My V6 84's original tire pressure decal is hard to read - what did the factory put on the decals in 1984 for 205/70R14 tires?

Thanks
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-29-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,536
Posted By pgtr

Re: Shift Cables:Dorman vs ATP vs Pioneer - Which Is The LESSER Evil?

Short Answer: Pioneer (Autozone) (vs ATP) but it is important that it's properly adjusted and trimmed

Long Answer (for the archives):
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Sorry - no pix but if you've done this before -...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-06-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,536
Posted By pgtr

Re: Shift Cables:Dorman vs ATP vs Pioneer - Which Is The LESSER Evil?

Any recommendations for a source such as an online fbody parts car dismantler w/ a good reputation who can supply me w/ a 'usable' genuine OE cable off a parts car?

According to my research the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-06-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,536
Posted By pgtr

Re: Shift Cables:Dorman vs ATP vs Pioneer - Which Is The LESSER Evil?

I picked up a Balkamp from NAPA. When I got it home and compared it - it was identical in every detail to the ATP currently on the car. So I'd say it was an ATP. Put it on anyway. I need something to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-01-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,536
Posted By pgtr

Re: Shift Cables:Dorman vs ATP vs Pioneer - Which Is The LESSER Evil?

Thanks for the replies.

I am going to try a Balkamp from NAPA which I think is made by Dorman.

I've gone thru 2 ATPs in the last few months - they are not holding up obviously.

I am going...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-29-2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,536
Posted By pgtr

Shift Cables:Dorman vs ATP vs Pioneer - Which Is The LESSER Evil?

As you may know, the GM OE cable has been discontinued. AFAIK there are 3 aftermarket options available:

Dorman part# 04260 : 29.312 in
ATP part# Y240 : 29.500 in
Pioneer part# ...
Forum: V6
07-10-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 33,442
Posted By pgtr

Re: Recommendation: Which Distributor for 2.8L V6 (1984)?

If memory serves I believe it would lock in 3rd and maybe 2nd but I don't think it's that big of a deal - one doesn't spend all that much time in those gears except when accelerating. I'm happy with...
Forum: V6
07-07-2010, 09:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 33,442
Posted By pgtr

Re: Recommendation: Which Distributor for 2.8L V6 (1984)?

I installed a 2SE and distr from an '85 S10 and a 700R4 conversion kit from Summit.

Car starts easily and runs very smooth at cruise, part throttle - better than before. WOT is about the same.
...
Forum: Body
07-07-2010, 08:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,987
Posted By pgtr

Re: T-Top Center Trim Adhesive Option?

Stopped by the local home improvement store - found GE II Silicone in black no less - just applied a thick bead to each end and screwed it down, wiped up the excess that squeezed out and am waiting...
Forum: Body
07-07-2010, 06:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,987
Posted By pgtr

Re: T-Top Center Trim Adhesive Option?

THanks but I don't need the details on your silicone - I'll probably go with GE or similar 100% silicone. Generally this stuff is NOT paintable. The 'dum dum' stuff you're talking about is more of a...
Forum: Body
07-06-2010, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,987
Posted By pgtr

Re: T-Top Center Trim Adhesive Option?

No pix right now. Basically it's the very 'ends' of the metal trim piece that screws onto the T-bar held in by 10 screws. Just the ends that meet at the windshield and at the rear 'hoop' is all that...
Forum: Body
07-06-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,987
Posted By pgtr

T-Top Center Trim Adhesive Option?

I have the black center metal piece of the center support beam out for a repainting and weather stripping project. The factory used thin foam rubber strips at the ends of the center metal trim piece...
Forum: Body
07-01-2010, 09:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,210
Posted By pgtr

Re: General Motors and Toyota

No. That kind of like saying an 'American' car equipped w/ Michelin tires must be a joint project between said American maker and say Renault. Denso is a major manufacturer of automotive components -...
Forum: Body
06-30-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 894
Posted By pgtr

Fresh Paint

Fresh back from the paint shop. We've had this bird since it was a year old. While the car has been kept in original configuration over the last 25 years the blue paint the shop had was a slightly...
Forum: Body
06-30-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,609
Posted By pgtr

Re: door adjustment????

Thanks for the replies. No rust - very clean/pristine. They 'loosen' up nicely but the hole in the door frame is just barely large enough for the threaded portion of the pin. What will have to be...
Forum: Body
06-29-2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,609
Posted By pgtr

Re: door adjustment????

I searched and found this thread - my passenger door closes slightly too far INBOARD on the rear edge - e.g. it would seem the striker pin is too far inboard by about a 1/4"+ or so. Moving it...
Forum: Body
05-22-2010, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 494
Posted By pgtr

Is it Typical for (Firebird) Headlight Assemblies to Last So Long? (200k mi)

Our 84 Firebird has over 200k mi with plenty of normal duty cycles on the lights. Since purchased new it is still working just fine (knock on wood) for the last 25 years. I thought maybe it had a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-05-2010, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,803
Posted By pgtr

Re: Yet Another 700R4 TCC Lock-Up Solution - Please Critique

OK I slept on it and realized at least two disadvantages to putting a simple vacuum switch off the 'F' connector: 1) It will not disengage lockup in 4th when coasting - thus engine braking like with...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-04-2010, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,803
Posted By pgtr

Yet Another 700R4 TCC Lock-Up Solution - Please Critique

I have an '84 FBody with carbureted 2.8L and 700R4. I have finally gotten to a point where I'll be replacing the carb/distributor with components from an S10 which means I'll be losing the TPS input...
Forum: Body
02-15-2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 461
Posted By pgtr

Weatherstrip Seal Gaps Due to Shrinkage?

At the fore and aft butt joints between the TTOp outer weatherstrip seal and the door frame weatherstrip there are 1/2 inch gaps. The outer TTop outer rubber seal is simply no longer long enough to...
Forum: Body
02-15-2010, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,170
Posted By pgtr

Glass 'Trim' on T-Tops Really NECESSARY?

I'm talking about the hard plastic or rubber trim that goes over the edges of the glass on the fore, aft and inboard edges of the glass itself on each T-Top.

Other than cosmetic and perhaps...
Forum: V6
12-29-2009, 11:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 33,442
Posted By pgtr

Re: Recommendation: Which Distributor for 2.8L V6 (1984)?

Thanks 84Silver and Maverick.

There are several solutions to address 700R4 TCC to go along with the carb swap. Actually some good threads here on these forums on this very topic.

Making the...
Forum: V6
12-27-2009, 12:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 33,442
Posted By pgtr

Re: Recommendation: Which Distributor for 2.8L V6 (1984)?

As for the HEI retrofit recommendation - riddle me this: HOW do you get it to fit a 1984 2.8L w/ original carb and original intake? I've positioned and alligned the JPEGs for the two distributors...
Forum: V6
12-26-2009, 11:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 33,442
Posted By pgtr

Re: Recommendation: Which Distributor for 2.8L V6 (1984)?

Hmmm... I thought choosing a distributor to go w/ a carb swap would have been trivial but this thread seems to suggest otherwise...

1) Baseline: I have a 1984 F-Body with original 2.8L Vara-Jet...
Forum: V6
12-26-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 33,442
Posted By pgtr

Re: Recommendation: Which Distributor for 2.8L V6 (1984)?

Look at the pictures above. The HEI posted by 84silverS/C appears to place the flange on the shaft housing MUCH higher - perhaps 4 or 5 inches than the OE style distributor. Thus my question above...
Forum: V6
12-26-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 33,442
Posted By pgtr

Re: Recommendation: Which Distributor for 2.8L V6 (1984)?

Couple of Questions here.

The HEI type distributor is considerably shorter height than the OE distributor currently in there or the one pictured at RockAuto.

Q: Are there not any clearance...
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