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Forum: Electronics
07-04-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,616
Posted By wildstar

Re: Tracing the brown oil pressure sender wire.

Thanks, those are really great photos.

I checked, rechecked, and had my father-in-law check, and we don't see sensors in either location. The port above the oil filter housing is capped off with...
Forum: Electronics
07-03-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,616
Posted By wildstar

Tracing the brown oil pressure sender wire.

I'm trying to find where this wire comes out of the harness on my car - an 84 L69 Trans Am with an 80 psi gauge.... that doesn't work. No ECM.

I tested the wire where it goes into the firewall...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
04-18-2015, 11:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,113
Posted By wildstar

Getting ready to spend $$$ on new wheels and tires.

Buying tires and rims is a pretty major investment and so I wanted to get some feedback on the sizes that I'm thinking of. I've already done quite a bit of reading on this site.

Below is the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-13-2015, 11:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By wildstar

Re: Flaming River Manual Steering Gearbox

Still for sale. Added photo.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-11-2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,446
Posted By wildstar

Re: Question about final drive ratio calc.

The car had Goodyear Eagle ST's on Cragar SS rims. The front rims were 15 but the rears were much taller... I can't remember how tall but I had to use coil spring extenders to keep the tires from...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-09-2015, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,446
Posted By wildstar

Re: Question about final drive ratio calc.

Cool. Looks like you went with the same rims front and back. I know this is a tire question, but..... if you were to venture a guess, what size tires / rims do you think I had on the back? I want to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-09-2015, 12:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,446
Posted By wildstar

Re: Question about final drive ratio calc.

It only protested at highway speed when going up a grade, maybe because it was in OD and/or the torque converted was locked.

They were pretty huge tires but I thought it looked cool in a Road...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-08-2015, 11:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,446
Posted By wildstar

Re: Question about final drive ratio calc.

Thanks. Even my math was wrong. Yikes.

That's a pretty significant difference, though. I've been thinking of putting some taller tires on the rear. I had larger rear tires on my '83.... probably...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-08-2015, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By wildstar

Re: Flaming River Manual Steering Gearbox

Still for sale. Will take $300 for it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-08-2015, 06:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,446
Posted By wildstar

Question about final drive ratio calc.

I wanted to compare the final drive ratios between my current T/A, a 1984 L69 5SP, and previous, a 1983 LU5 T/A w/ 700R4.


Based on my research, the '83 had an overdrive ratio of 3.23 and the...
Forum: Carburetors
01-19-2015, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 828
Posted By wildstar

Stalls when cold.

The car has always stalled out until warmed up and won't idle when cold, unless I give it some gas. It has a Holley 600 with an electric assist choke. I'm thinking that the choke might be out of...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-27-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By wildstar

Re: Flaming River Manual Steering Gearbox

Still for sale.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-04-2014, 11:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By wildstar

Re: Flaming River Manual Steering Gearbox

Still for sale. I will take $400 cash for it.
Forum: Carburetors
12-01-2014, 11:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,317
Posted By wildstar

Re: Do Edelbrocks Prefer Electric Pumps?

I installed regulator # 2 and the mech fuel pump over the weekend and it seems to run pretty good. I settled on a Mr. Gasket fuel gauge.... the needle dances around a lot but I set it with an upper...
Forum: Body
11-30-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 262
Posted By wildstar

Fender skirt mounting question.

I'm almost done replacing my fender skirts but I'm stuck. On the bottom of the forward edge, I can't remember if it goes between the front gfx and the quarter panel, or behind both of them like in...
Forum: Carburetors
11-26-2014, 01:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,317
Posted By wildstar

Re: Do Edelbrocks Prefer Electric Pumps?

I exchanged my regulator today and the new one seems like a winner. I also got my Carter m6626 today. Promised the wife I won't do any work on Thanksgiving.

Is it OK to use elbows to better...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-26-2014, 12:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 411
Posted By wildstar

Skulte T56 Transmission Crossmember

Good condition. Never been used.

Asking $80 but would also consider trades.

I'm looking for:

- Good set of bumperettes
- Unmolested center console cover for a car with a manual...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-26-2014, 12:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By wildstar

Flaming River Manual Steering Gearbox

I've had it for some time now but it's never been used. Comes with the pitman arm and steering shaft extension with u-joint. The extension has been pre-drilled and is ready to install.

...
Forum: Carburetors
11-24-2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 488
Posted By wildstar

Re: need help asap

Hi Pete - Can you post some photos of the car and/or return spring?

Oh, and how would you pay, cashier's check?
Forum: Carburetors
11-24-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,317
Posted By wildstar

Re: Do Edelbrocks Prefer Electric Pumps?

So I emailed Holley's tech service to report the problem. I even offered to mail it to them, so they could have a look at it.

They said the same thing, probably a perforated diaphragm, and that I...
Forum: Carburetors
11-23-2014, 05:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,317
Posted By wildstar

Re: Do Edelbrocks Prefer Electric Pumps?

(Sigh)

It seems like my regulator has a leak. When I pressurize the fuel system, fuel leaks out of the little recess by the adjusting screw. It even leaks when the locking nut is tightened down....
Forum: Electronics
11-22-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,565
Posted By wildstar

Re: The Riddle of The Extra Starter Wire

The temp switch on my car is round and won't take a spade connector. But I bought a replacement plug with pigtail from NAPA, it's slightly oval shaped and squeezes off an on. A lot of the original...
Forum: Carburetors
11-22-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,317
Posted By wildstar

Re: Do Edelbrocks Prefer Electric Pumps?

Hopefully my last question. At the very top of the instructions, it reads in bold: "12-803 is not to be used with mechanical fuel pumps!" Should I be concerned about this?


Thanks for all of...
Forum: Electronics
11-22-2014, 03:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,565
Posted By wildstar

Re: The Riddle of The Extra Starter Wire

Progress.

Reason the fan was always on is because my A/C was switched to ON. Fan shut off as soon as I switched it over to heater.

The cooling fan relay has two paths to ground, the A/C...
Forum: Electronics
11-22-2014, 01:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,565
Posted By wildstar

Re: The Riddle of The Extra Starter Wire

I still can't figure out why the green wire is grounded. I feel like just bypassing it and being done with it.

According to the schematic, the green wire goes to the ECM. There is a green wire...
Forum: Carburetors
11-21-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,317
Posted By wildstar

Re: Do Edelbrocks Prefer Electric Pumps?

I bought a holley pressure regulator (4.5-9 PSI). It looks like this:

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Holley-12-803-Fuel-Pressure-Regulator-2-Port-45-9-PSI,382.html

Very purdy.

Where is...
Forum: Carburetors
11-20-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,317
Posted By wildstar

Re: Do Edelbrocks Prefer Electric Pumps?

My pump looks a lot like the Mr. Gasket style pumps that they sell at the parts store. It's cylindrical shaped inside a housing that is bolted to the wall between the seats and rear axle. I had the...
Forum: Carburetors
11-20-2014, 10:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,317
Posted By wildstar

Do Edelbrocks Prefer Electric Pumps?

I have an '84 TA with an Edelbrock 600, The engine appears to be stock. I plan on this being my daily driver.

I just had the carb rebuilt and the shop owner (only shop in LV that rebuilds carbs)...
Forum: Electronics
11-19-2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,565
Posted By wildstar

Re: The Riddle of The Extra Starter Wire

Correction, it's the green wire that is grounding out. The brown wire is hot.
Forum: Electronics
11-19-2014, 01:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,565
Posted By wildstar

Re: The Riddle of The Extra Starter Wire

So I removed the starter and found that one of the fusible links had been cut-off. Originally, both fusible links were crimped onto a single connector. The remaining fusible link was pretty shot so I...
Forum: Electronics
11-13-2014, 12:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 473
Posted By wildstar

Re: My car was broken into

I'm sorry for breaking the rules. I guess I could imagine doing it on my T/A instead if that makes it all better. The Honda, on the other hand, is my disposable throw-away car that I paid $700 for....
Forum: Electronics
11-12-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 473
Posted By wildstar

My car was broken into

My 1999 Civic. I leave it unlocked because there's nothing really to steal.... or so I thought. I could tell because both glove boxes were open. They took some pens and my electric razor that I use...
Forum: Electronics
11-09-2014, 11:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,565
Posted By wildstar

Re: The Riddle of The Extra Starter Wire

According to my Haynes schematic (shown upside down), the mystery wire once went to the alternator.

330726

At the very bottom, you can see the two fusible link wires coming off the starter...
Forum: Electronics
11-09-2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,565
Posted By wildstar

Re: The Riddle of The Extra Starter Wire

So 99.9% sure the wires by the clutch master cylinder go together. When I connect a jumper wire to my mystery wire and + on the battery, and I jump those two wires together, I get power to the fuse...
Forum: Electronics
11-09-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,565
Posted By wildstar

Re: The Riddle of The Extra Starter Wire

Sorry - '84 Trans Am.
Forum: Electronics
11-09-2014, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,565
Posted By wildstar

The Riddle of The Extra Starter Wire

So I've been troubleshooting my inop cooling fan; no power from the red wire going into the relay. According to the schematic, the red wire has a fusible link somewhere but I'm not 100% sure where it...
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By wildstar

Re: How to remove the HVAC control unit w/o breaking it?

So I put everything back together and IT WORKS!

Except for High, that is. The relay works but no power from the fusible link red wire. I will save that one for another day... My goal for today...
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By wildstar

Re: How to remove the HVAC control unit w/o breaking it?

So I replaced the connectors, which are located in the same space as the stereo. I now have power to the connector.

On the other hand, I'm pretty sure I'll have to replace the control head. After...
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2014, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By wildstar

Re: How to remove the HVAC control unit w/o breaking it?

Yeah, the connectors need replaced, but I'm not convinced it will solve the problem.

I have power at the fuze but no power on the hot side of the connector. I think I will cut-off the connector...
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2014, 01:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By wildstar

How to remove the HVAC control unit w/o breaking it?

Know of any instructions or videos explaining the procedure? There's not a lot of room to work.

The PO bypassed the heater switch by running a wire from the battery to under the dash, and another...
Forum: Body
10-31-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 514
Posted By wildstar

Re: Where I can I get one of these clips?

It is, but I think I can figure out a way to secure it.
Forum: Body
10-30-2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 514
Posted By wildstar

Where I can I get one of these clips?

It holds the plastic air vent into the front quarter panel on the 82 - 84 Trans Am. I'm missing one as you can tell from the photo and the plastic is broken, but I think I could probably cement it in...
Forum: South West Region
09-10-2014, 12:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 658
Posted By wildstar

Re: 82 - 83 Trans Am Owners in Las Vegas?

Congratulations on your purchase. In hindsight, I wish I would have bought my car from someone like me, who has dumped $1,000's into it.

Main projects left to complete are installing the T-Top...
Forum: Body
09-07-2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 582
Posted By wildstar

Which came first: the window or the weatherstripping?

I removed the windows and all of the weather stripping when I had the car painted. Now that I'm putting it all back together, I'm in a Catch-22.

To help the weather stripping (T-Tops) seal...
Forum: Body
08-06-2014, 10:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 422
Posted By wildstar

T-Top Seals: Last Minute Questions

Tomorrow is D-Day. I've watched the video and read various threads and articles. I still have a few questions.

1. Where is the best place to start? I did a test fit last night, starting in the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-26-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,806
Posted By wildstar

Re: Top three replacement parts to bring on a road trip?

As an afterthought, it never hurts to carry a fire extinguisher.
Forum: Body
07-26-2014, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 516
Posted By wildstar

Re: The same.... but not the same

Well I've tightened and tightened and there are still gaps on both sides.
Forum: Body
07-26-2014, 01:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 516
Posted By wildstar

Re: The same.... but not the same

I just re-checked it but the bumper cover wraps around, preventing the flange from being in front. Maybe if I tighten the crap out of those through-bolts, it will close the gap?
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