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Forum: Electronics
03-21-2006, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 856
Posted By bullfrawg

My tach reads double

My tach reads double. It used to read correct. It is a 85 Trans Am 305. It has sat for about a year and i fired it up the other day and now the tach reads double. Does anyone know how to fix this?
Forum: Cooling
06-22-2002, 09:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 31,044
Posted By bullfrawg

here is the trick. Look at your old gaskets. If...

here is the trick. Look at your old gaskets. If they are cut out then cut yours out.
Forum: TBI
11-09-2001, 09:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 571
Posted By bullfrawg

I hate these people who think you need all these...

I hate these people who think you need all these mods. I seen a pieced together bird with broke sway bars and 15x7" tires get low 13s. (Converted to sea level would be mid 12s) He was out running...
Forum: TBI
09-29-2001, 09:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 813
Posted By bullfrawg

I have an 85 L69 and a LG4. They do not have...

I have an 85 L69 and a LG4. They do not have dished pistons. So quit arguing about this stupid stuff. Here is a pic of the L69. http://pages.preferred.com/~bulfrawg/pics/Dcp_0102a.jpg
Since in...
Forum: TBI
08-10-2001, 11:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 621
Posted By bullfrawg

Did you properly torque all the intake bolts? ...

Did you properly torque all the intake bolts?
Also check the vac lines to the ball thingy and to cruise if you have it. Also the multiwire plug at the distributor may have a bad connection. Try...
Forum: TBI
08-07-2001, 10:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 621
Posted By bullfrawg

first off try using the same post. It is hard to...

first off try using the same post. It is hard to follow so many for the same thing.
Second it sounds like you still got a vacuum leak. You should not use two gaskets. It will eventually start...
Forum: TBI
08-07-2001, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 365
Posted By bullfrawg

I read in an earlier post that it smoked after...

I read in an earlier post that it smoked after you put the intake on? What color was the smoke? The distributor can be several teeth off, you just got to rotate the dist to make up for it. Sounds...
Forum: Carburetors
06-18-2001, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By bullfrawg

thanks. I found it. Do i set the timing on zero?

thanks. I found it. Do i set the timing on zero?
Forum: Carburetors
06-17-2001, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By bullfrawg

Where is the computer bypass wire for timing

I have an 85 TA and i can not find the computer bypass wire. My stickers are gone off of the hood. I am not sure it has the wire but if it don't what is the timing normally set on? I know the tbi...
Forum: V6
05-22-2001, 10:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 709
Posted By bullfrawg

yall must be doing something wrong or either the...

yall must be doing something wrong or either the v6 sux. I get 25-27 mpg in my 85 TA carbed 305, 700r4.

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1985 TransAm BLK/GLD Stock
1985 TransAm BLK/BLK
305HO (Its finally...
Forum: TPI
05-13-2001, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,159
Posted By bullfrawg

You only get 20+ in a V6, that sucks. I am...

You only get 20+ in a V6, that sucks. I am getting 26 or 27 highway at 65/75 mph with my carbed LG4.

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1985 TransAm BLK/GLD Stock
1985 TransAm BLK/BLK
305HO (Its finally in)...
Forum: TBI
05-03-2001, 10:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 404
Posted By bullfrawg

First of all TBI is not a carb. It could be...

First of all TBI is not a carb.
It could be several things. I would first check the timing. Just turn the motor by hand with your finger over the #1 spark plug hole. When you feel pressure...
Forum: TBI
05-02-2001, 10:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 539
Posted By bullfrawg

If you can flip your car on flat dry pavement by...

If you can flip your car on flat dry pavement by doing donuts, then i might buy your car after you do it. Because unless you have it jacked up about 2 feet off the ground it won't flip.(Asuming it...
Forum: Carburetors
04-22-2001, 12:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 808
Posted By bullfrawg

I recommend getting a jerico like they use in...

I recommend getting a jerico like they use in nascar. They probably cost a lot but the power they can hold is usually unreachable.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-15-2001, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 757
Posted By bullfrawg

The clutch i put in was the 10.4" and the one...

The clutch i put in was the 10.4" and the one that came out was a 10.4" The flywheel seemed smooth so i didn't resurface it. Do you think it could be warped or something? I did change the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-14-2001, 11:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 757
Posted By bullfrawg

terrible shaking while engaging clutch

I just dropped in my 305HO I replaced the old clutch and pressure plate and throwout bearing. The motor seems to run fine. When i let the clutch out it will jerk horribly, as if the cars brakes are...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-09-2001, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 937
Posted By bullfrawg

I thought last summer you said that two...

I thought last summer you said that two crossmember bolts were loose and one other was stripped and you thought you had fixed it. Maybe they have come loose again
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-09-2001, 12:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 937
Posted By bullfrawg

When you put it into drive push your brakes...

When you put it into drive push your brakes harder. If it still spins your rear wheels your brakes probably need adjusted. Remember my TA jerks really bad.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-08-2001, 11:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 527
Posted By bullfrawg

clutch thickness

I have an 85 TA 5-speed. I think the clutch plate is ok but i was wondering how thick it should be. I can still see a pattern in it but since i have the motor out i would like to be sure. How...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2001, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 507
Posted By bullfrawg

i had a friend that we stripped a few on his...

i had a friend that we stripped a few on his camaro. We took all the bolts out except the stripped one and used the whole bracket as a rachet to break it loose and the vise grips to get it the rest...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2001, 10:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,031
Posted By bullfrawg

You ought to check the codes while your at it. ...

You ought to check the codes while your at it. What tempature stat did you use? Did it overheat while idling or driving after you changed the stat?

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1985 TransAm BLK/GLD Stock...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-20-2001, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 444
Posted By bullfrawg

Actually I ain't buying all the **** you named. I...

Actually I ain't buying all the **** you named. I ain't planning on spending more than $150 on this motor(the 350 i want is $3000). I am getting the rering kit and 1 piston. It don't need boring....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2001, 10:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 444
Posted By bullfrawg

I was planning on using this motor for a few...

I was planning on using this motor for a few years until can get around to building a 350 or getting a crate motor. I will ask the guy i got it off about the tempature, the oil pressure, and the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2001, 07:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 444
Posted By bullfrawg

There were pieces of rings in the oil pan. It...

There were pieces of rings in the oil pan. It was only that piston that was like that. It still had the top ring intact. The bore has two small nicks that are in that picture. The motor has about...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-18-2001, 11:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 444
Posted By bullfrawg

why would this happen.

This piston was in the 305 HO that i am going to put in my project car. The second pic is of the bore. It had two small place in it.
http://pages.preferred.com/~bulfrawg/pics/Dcp_0111a.jpg
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Forum: TPI
03-15-2001, 10:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,043
Posted By bullfrawg

Replace your o2 sensor and check your timing. Be...

Replace your o2 sensor and check your timing. Be sure to check it with the computer bypassed. Also could be water in the fuel. Try getting 93 octane + octane booster. Try replacing the knock...
Forum: TBI
03-13-2001, 11:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 405
Posted By bullfrawg

hahahahahhah man in that one post when you...

hahahahahhah man in that one post when you couldn't get your car to run you said you checked your timing. That was your problem wasn't it.
Forum: TBI
03-13-2001, 11:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 626
Posted By bullfrawg

Oh hell here we go again. 91bird305 typing his...

Oh hell here we go again. 91bird305 typing his ****. You don't have a trans problem, if you think it is shifting wrong then adjust your tv cable. But more than likely it is just like all the rest...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-06-2001, 07:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 320
Posted By bullfrawg

ONEFINE8T9 You are wrong. Both spoilers are...

ONEFINE8T9
You are wrong. Both spoilers are stock and they did have them in 85. The RPO code for it is "D81 : SPOILER, RR, AEROWING" I believe if you look you will find that a lot of 85 TA's...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-05-2001, 09:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 320
Posted By bullfrawg

I probably won't ever do it but i think it could...

I probably won't ever do it but i think it could be pretty cool on a drag car.
Here are some more for others to look at. I like these the best.
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
03-05-2001, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 320
Posted By bullfrawg

What do you think?

This may be what i do later on.
http://pages.preferred.com/~bulfrawg/pics/paintscheme8a.JPG

Also here is a paint scheme i am thinking about doing.
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Forum: Carburetors
03-04-2001, 09:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 425
Posted By bullfrawg

I have 2 85 TAs 1 auto and 1 stick. Both will...

I have 2 85 TAs 1 auto and 1 stick. Both will idle around 2000 on highest step when it is cold.

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1985 TransAm BLK/GLD Stock
1985 TransAm BLK/BLK
305HO (soon as it is put in)...
Forum: TBI
03-04-2001, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 466
Posted By bullfrawg

I'm sure they make kits but it is a lot easier...

I'm sure they make kits but it is a lot easier and cheaper to go to advanced auto and buy the hoses you need.

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1985 TransAm BLK/GLD Stock
1985 TransAm BLK/BLK
305HO (soon as...
Forum: TBI
03-04-2001, 08:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 349
Posted By bullfrawg

It only took you 2 months. Then wtf was the...

It only took you 2 months. Then wtf was the problem? you said you would post it but you haven't. Was it your own screwup that broke it?? Is that why you haven't posted it?

[This message has been...
Forum: TBI
03-04-2001, 07:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 349
Posted By bullfrawg

Man let this stuff rest there are differences...

Man let this stuff rest there are differences they can be good or bad depending on what to do. And 91bird you can't even get your car to run so i wouldn't say much.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2001, 06:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,038
Posted By bullfrawg

code 43 reads "ELECTRONIC SPARK CONTROL--- poor...

code 43 reads "ELECTRONIC SPARK CONTROL--- poor electrical connection, open or short in circuit, defective ESC module, defective knock sensor, defective ECM"

I have had a similar problem but my...
Forum: Body
03-03-2001, 11:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 591
Posted By bullfrawg

i think JCwhitney has them on sale right now for...

i think JCwhitney has them on sale right now for $89 if they don't wait a month and they will.

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1985 TransAm BLK/GLD Stock
1985 TransAm BLK/BLK
305HO (soon as it is put in)...
Forum: Body
03-03-2001, 11:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 401
Posted By bullfrawg

you can get the t-tops shades or whatever they...

you can get the t-tops shades or whatever they are called. If you are worried about the cold put some insulation between the shade and them. Also they make an aluminum backed insulation. You may be...
Forum: Body
03-03-2001, 10:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By bullfrawg

they are not soldered in. It is also a good idea...

they are not soldered in. It is also a good idea when you have cluster out to take a pencil eraser and clean all the copper contacts under each bulb and where it plugs back to the dash.
...
Forum: Body
03-03-2001, 10:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 461
Posted By bullfrawg

try Phenix graphics <-- not sure on the website...

try Phenix graphics <-- not sure on the website but they have one

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1985 TransAm BLK/GLD Stock
1985 TransAm BLK/BLK
305HO (soon as it is put in) 5-speed, 3.27 posi, WS6, power...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2001, 10:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 465
Posted By bullfrawg

YOU ARE SLIGHTLY WRONG white is moisture ...

YOU ARE SLIGHTLY WRONG
white is moisture
black is rich fuel mixture
whitish blue is oil



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1985 TransAm BLK/GLD Stock
1985 TransAm BLK/BLK
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2001, 10:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 465
Posted By bullfrawg

. [This message has been edited by bullfrawg...

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[This message has been edited by bullfrawg (edited March 03, 2001).]
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2001, 10:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,038
Posted By bullfrawg

check the codes ------------------ 1985...

check the codes


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1985 TransAm BLK/GLD Stock
1985 TransAm BLK/BLK
305HO (soon as it is put in) 5-speed, 3.27 posi, WS6, power everthing.
http://www.geocities.com/bullfrawgs
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2001, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Posted By bullfrawg

replace your sensor ------------------ ...

replace your sensor

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1985 TransAm BLK/GLD Stock
1985 TransAm BLK/BLK
305HO (soon as it is put in) 5-speed, 3.27 posi, WS6, power everthing.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2001, 11:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By bullfrawg

i just got out my book and here is exactly what...

i just got out my book and here is exactly what it says the problems may be. I would check these first. "choke sticking in the closed position. Air filter clogged. engine flooded. fuel not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-01-2001, 10:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By bullfrawg

what are you calling the electronic spark...

what are you calling the electronic spark control? Because that is a series of sensors and modules. But i think you problem might be the ignition module, or a cracked distributor cap
...
Forum: History / Originality
02-23-2001, 09:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,098
Posted By bullfrawg

they can't go back past 89. Do you know where...

they can't go back past 89. Do you know where the build sheet is located and does it tell the rpo codes on it?
Forum: History / Originality
02-18-2001, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,098
Posted By bullfrawg

thanks man, I'll try it.

thanks man, I'll try it.
Forum: History / Originality
02-18-2001, 01:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,098
Posted By bullfrawg

Missing RPO code sheet(can i get a replacement)

I am missing the code sheet in my 85 trans-am. I was wondering if i could go to gm with the vin to get a new sheet. Does anybody know where i can do this?

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1985 TransAm BLK/GLD...
Forum: Body
02-18-2001, 12:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 330
Posted By bullfrawg

do you have any pics of these seats? and would...

do you have any pics of these seats? and would you ship them C.O.D.?
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