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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-03-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: Overrun clutch/sprag/engine braking/thingy mabob disable?

Did you guys have any luck with this over the past 6 years? I am wanting to do the same thing.
Forum: Cooling
08-10-2010, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,488
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: Enviro-safe R12........

I brazed a fitting that fit the A/C manifold hose onto a old fitting for the 20lb propane cylinder.
Forum: Cooling
06-07-2010, 10:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,488
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: Enviro-safe R12........

I also have a 93 truck with a slow leak that I do not drive often. I use the 20lb BBQ tank to top off the AC when I need to use the AC in the truck. I have not had any issues with using normal...
Forum: Cooling
06-07-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,488
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: Enviro-safe R12........

I have used the envirosafe in mine after I tried 134a. The envirosafe seems to work better. I put it in about 5 years ago and have not had any issues.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-20-2010, 10:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 863
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: The Car Doctor Will See You Now

Belts? Spritz them with WD-40 and see if the sound stops.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-20-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: E-30

I have not used e-30 but the instructor sounds like he is full of BS, especially about the gas mileage.

It would be good to run in a high CR engine.

Try it and let us know if I am wrong.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-20-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,810
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: broken bolt in throttle body

Heat the screw and hose it down with PB blaster or something like PB blaster while it is still hot. Make sure you dont heat the screw enough to lose its temper, around 300-400 deg should work.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-20-2010, 09:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 805
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: Finally ordered 383 kit

Spend the money on a new set of good flowing heads. Get a cam that is just a bit smaller than what you think you need unless you plan to run open headders.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-20-2010, 09:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,827
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: White smoke

It sounds like your motor is burning oil. Pull some plugs and take a look.
Forum: TBI
01-20-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 647
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: WHATS WRONG?

Should not matter.
Forum: TBI
01-19-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,427
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: New Problem

It is just above the oil filter.
Forum: TBI
01-18-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 766
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: MSD coil issues.

I mounted mine to the firewall next to the windshield washer motor
Forum: TBI
01-18-2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 647
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: WHATS WRONG?

The dist should slide in with a little jiggling atleast to within 1/2" of the intake surface. If it wont make it this far the intake may be shifted or there is something stuck in the cam gear. Look...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-18-2010, 09:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,376
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: Fuel Pump Access Door

Why is cutting the line with wire cutters retarded? It is fast effective and after the cut is made you can pull the lines out and trim the chewed up part off with whatever you want. You will loose...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,376
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: Fuel Pump Access Door

I used wire cutters to chew the lines apart. After they were apart I removed the assembly and cut the nasty ends off with a dremel while I was away from the tank.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-25-2008, 09:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,024
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: 91 Camaro Wont START!!!!!!

If the engine wont turn over replacing the cap and coil wont help the situation.
Also, if you have a 305 that has been bored to a 383 you may have other problems.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2008, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,024
Posted By MightyMouse

Re: 91 Camaro Wont START!!!!!!

Do your lights work?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-04-2007, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By MightyMouse

Go to walmart and buy a small waterbed mattress...

Go to walmart and buy a small waterbed mattress put it in the back and put as much water in it as you can. This will help alot.
Forum: Fabrication
02-04-2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 82,534
Posted By MightyMouse

No $hit. It was a joke.:idiot:

No $hit. It was a joke.:idiot:
Forum: Fabrication
02-03-2007, 12:17 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 82,534
Posted By MightyMouse

Have you given any tought to the weight of your...

Have you given any tought to the weight of your oil?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-02-2007, 11:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 747
Posted By MightyMouse

FYI These caps can fly off and nail you in...

FYI
These caps can fly off and nail you in the face if you are in their path when/if they pop off.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-02-2007, 11:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,043
Posted By MightyMouse

This happend to me once and I just beat pin out...

This happend to me once and I just beat pin out with a large hammer and a solid 3/4" bar. That was almost 15 years ago and the carrier is still in use.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-15-2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,127
Posted By MightyMouse

What does the contest winner receive?

What does the contest winner receive?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-15-2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,881
Posted By MightyMouse

I am not sure but you can look at them and...

I am not sure but you can look at them and ditermine if they are the same shape.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-15-2007, 11:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,881
Posted By MightyMouse

The oil pump drive shaft is not engaging the slot...

The oil pump drive shaft is not engaging the slot at the end if the distributor. If it wont go in all the way pull the distributor out about an inch and turn the rotor about 1/8th of a turn. Then...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-26-2006, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By MightyMouse

It sounds like the solinoid is not working, it...

It sounds like the solinoid is not working, it should push the gear out to engage the flywheel. I am not sure why there is an impeller in the starter, the impeller should be in the water pump.
Forum: Engine Swap
02-24-2006, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,135
Posted By MightyMouse

Just beat the crap out of it, it worked for me...

Just beat the crap out of it, it worked for me too.
Forum: TBI
02-24-2006, 09:46 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,555
Posted By MightyMouse

That is true but I think that TBI in general...

That is true but I think that TBI in general would have reduced the HP potential of my new combo.

The new motor runs great and pulls much harder in the upper rpms and quite a bit more down low. ...
Forum: DFI and ECM
02-19-2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,346
Posted By MightyMouse

I have replaced my tbi with a carb and am running...

I have replaced my tbi with a carb and am running a non C.C.
HEI. I am trying to connect the rpm signal to the ecm so that I can use it to datalog. My problem is that when I connect the tach...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-13-2006, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,532
Posted By MightyMouse

The link is no longer good, what did it show? I...

The link is no longer good, what did it show? I am having the same problem.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-11-2006, 08:01 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,799
Posted By MightyMouse

if you want to do a nice job on the door find...

if you want to do a nice job on the door find some 1/2" square aluminum stock and use it to thread flat head allen screws into. it clamps the cars sheet metal between the door/plate and the square...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-07-2006, 07:47 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,799
Posted By MightyMouse

I used wire cutters to cut the lines when I made...

I used wire cutters to cut the lines when I made my panel. After they are cut you can take the lines out and clean the gas out of them. After they are clean you can cut off the chewed up ends for...
Forum: TBI
12-22-2005, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By MightyMouse

I would say that the best place to start will be...

I would say that the best place to start will be to replace the filter or at least make sure that it flows fuel. When you turn the key to the run position do you hear the pump run for a second or...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-21-2005, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,043
Posted By MightyMouse

You should use the gaskets that fit your bore.

You should use the gaskets that fit your bore.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-21-2005, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By MightyMouse

Try all of the stuff listed above but tape a 50...

Try all of the stuff listed above but tape a 50 dollar bill where the sticker needs to be and you should be fine.
Forum: TBI
12-21-2005, 08:35 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,555
Posted By MightyMouse

The old 383 ran okay, but not good enough and it...

The old 383 ran okay, but not good enough and it was buring oil. I was tired of looking under the hood and thinkng "what can I do now" so I pulled the engine and rebuilt it. I feel that TBI would...
Forum: TBI
12-20-2005, 09:47 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,555
Posted By MightyMouse

No. They did have a nice layer of carbon and...

No. They did have a nice layer of carbon and oily crap on them, the most I have ever seen.

I pulled the motor and rebuilt it. This time I am using AFR 195's, RPM air gap intake, demon 750 carb,...
Forum: Power Adders
12-20-2005, 09:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,406
Posted By MightyMouse

Originally posted by jocool What are you...

Originally posted by jocool
What are you running now?

He wants to know the gear ratio that you are using.
Forum: Electronics
12-20-2005, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By MightyMouse

Take a multimeter and measure the resistance of...

Take a multimeter and measure the resistance of that thing in your key. Buy a resistor or resistors of the same resistance and wire them into the two wires that connect to the ignition switch. That...
Forum: Power Adders
12-19-2005, 08:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,406
Posted By MightyMouse

Try a high stall torque converter. Make sure...

Try a high stall torque converter. Make sure that you get a locking one. A 3000 rpm stall speed should smoke your tire when you feel the need.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2005, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 569
Posted By MightyMouse

I WOULD CHECK OUT THE IGNITION SWITCH, YOUR WHEEL...

I WOULD CHECK OUT THE IGNITION SWITCH, YOUR WHEEL SHOULD NOT LOCK UNLESS YOU TURN THE IGNITION TO THE LOCK POSITION. THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN ALSO CAUSE THE CAR TO DIE. DO YOU HAVE A BRICK ON YOUR...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-18-2004, 09:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,993
Posted By MightyMouse

I am having this same problem. I feel that my...

I am having this same problem. I feel that my cylinders were fuel washed and I am getting poor ring seal as a result.
Forum: TBI
08-29-2004, 08:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,065
Posted By MightyMouse

Detonation sounds like someone is hammering on a...

Detonation sounds like someone is hammering on a anvil, if it is not too bad it will sound like a diesel engine. 40 deg. is alot, you may have missed the correct tooth when you installed the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-03-2004, 08:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 992
Posted By MightyMouse

Mine does the same thing, join the club. I have...

Mine does the same thing, join the club. I have tried lots of things but none of them worked. The only thing that helped was replacing all of the bushings with polyurethane bushings, doing this...
Forum: TBI
07-12-2004, 09:27 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,555
Posted By MightyMouse

The victor jr will not fit under my hood and is...

The victor jr will not fit under my hood and is built for more RPM than I could use. Someone will have a low rise single plane on the market soon. The motor is running good and gets 22mpg on the...
Forum: TBI
05-09-2004, 02:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 785
Posted By MightyMouse

Is there a way to fix the stock tach? Maby wire...

Is there a way to fix the stock tach? Maby wire in a resistor. I really dont even know how they work.
Forum: TPI
04-22-2004, 08:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 389
Posted By MightyMouse

Air Cleaner Dia.

What is the diameter of the outlet of the stock TPI air cleaner Y box thingie.
Forum: TBI
04-13-2004, 08:45 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,555
Posted By MightyMouse

That intake is what I would like but it wont fit...

That intake is what I would like but it wont fit vortec heads. Someone will come out with one that will fit vortec heads sooner or later tough. I need to buy the wife a new vehicle(Get uninsured...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-10-2004, 10:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,131
Posted By MightyMouse

383 swp tbi tuning tips

Just put TBI 383 w/ vortec heads & ZZ4 cam (base '92 sbc) in '90 camaro (original 305 TBI)...need eprom programming tips ASAP!!! Not enfo info boards...anyone else done this?
Forum: TBI
04-09-2004, 11:20 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,555
Posted By MightyMouse

Well I tried to burn a prom today for my new...

Well I tried to burn a prom today for my new motor and I couldnt get any to work. I had a nice pile of proms that I bought and was saving for this project but they all had errors when programing. I...
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