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Forum: Carburetors
01-06-2012, 07:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,675
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Engine runs terrible when choke comes off.

What method are you using to check for vacuum leaks? If visual, you wont notice any but the most obvious such as missing or damaged hoses. I use carburetor cleaner spray to check for vacuum leaks. I...
Forum: History / Originality
09-23-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,066
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Help Concerning Purchase

I whole heartedly agree with this! It took me over two years searching locally for a rust free IROC project. In Illinois, that's no small task.

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This one is missing the engine and trans...
Forum: Carburetors
02-21-2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 21,193
Posted By Zwrench

Re: CC Rochester rebuild help!

A 'whoops' for me, too!

Degrees.
Forum: Carburetors
02-21-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 21,193
Posted By Zwrench

Re: CC Rochester rebuild help!

Sounds like you did a good job! 30% is what you want.
Forum: Carburetors
02-20-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 21,193
Posted By Zwrench

Re: CC Rochester rebuild help!

Thank you! Does that mean you have her running like she should?
Forum: Carburetors
02-16-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 21,193
Posted By Zwrench

Re: CC Rochester rebuild help!

You've no doubt seen this sticky:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/carburetors/426296-e4me-quadrajet-service-rebuild.html

In it, it explains how to adjust the TPS. When I was a tech, I made a...
Forum: Carburetors
02-16-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 21,193
Posted By Zwrench

Re: CC Rochester rebuild help!

The scanner doesn't actually make the changes. You make the changes and read the results from the scanner. I'm no expert on using a scanner that way, however. I've always relied on the ol' dwell...
Forum: History / Originality
02-14-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 29,186
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Where can I get replacement keys?

O.K. I realize this is not contributing to the thread but:



If that isn't one of the best descriptors of a skilled craftsman I don't know what is.
Forum: Carburetors
02-12-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 21,193
Posted By Zwrench

Re: CC Rochester rebuild help!

I agree that the stuff in the gallon can works better but, I don't think the carb body will fit in the can. You might need to find an old cake pan or something similar and pour the cleaner in that.
...
Forum: Carburetors
02-08-2010, 04:00 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 21,193
Posted By Zwrench

Re: CC Rochester rebuild help!

I wouldn't use that thin gasket over the thicker one. My advice is to go to the parts store and just get a new one. You shouldn't have to buy a whole other kit, just the base gasket.

As for the...
Forum: History / Originality
02-04-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,329
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Restore or go wild!?

Pre-disclaimer: I'm not picking on you GTA50...

I see this sentiment on this site time after time. How does anyone here really know what these cars will be worth in the future? On what criteria is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-30-2010, 07:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,310
Posted By Zwrench

Re: How to find this exhaust leak?

A couple things come to mind:

You could have a helper get in the car and put it under a load. Put it in drive and rev it slightly with the brakes applied. Be sure to set the parking brake and...
Forum: History / Originality
01-18-2010, 05:42 AM
Replies: 505
Views: 34,676
Posted By Zwrench

Re: 88 GTA: Now it's Dad's turn

I won't take sides in the debate because I can honestly see both sides.

It's your car, it's going to be a daily driver... do what make the most sense for your situation.

If you were planning a...
Forum: Body
01-17-2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,699
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Post pics of red with gold ground effects camaro's

Well, I'm no expert but, I can't remember seeing one painted that way.

Maybe try a search on 'colors', 'color combinations' or something along those lines and see what pops up. I know someone...
Forum: Body
01-17-2010, 05:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,699
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Post pics of red with gold ground effects camaro's

Is this what you mean?

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That's a picture from when I brought it home. It's in pieces now. Maybe in a year or two I'll have it back together! :o
Forum: Carburetors
01-16-2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 21,193
Posted By Zwrench

Re: CC Rochester rebuild help!

Well, it sounds like you could use new vacuum lines if some of them are cracked. While you're at the parts store getting vacuum lines, pick up a tach/dwell meter for <$10.

The M/C solenoid runs...
Forum: Carburetors
01-15-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 21,193
Posted By Zwrench

Re: CC Rochester rebuild help!

Thank you naf for filling in my blanks!

RocketyMan, yes, gasoline certainly evaporates. But it would take more than a few days to empty the float bowl under normal conditions. If the top gasket...
Forum: Carburetors
01-15-2010, 04:04 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 21,193
Posted By Zwrench

Re: CC Rochester rebuild help!

Congats on getting her running again!

As far as your remaining issues:

1: The gas is still leaking out from somewhere. Maybe the epoxy you used didn't stick or is incompatible with gasoline. A...
Forum: History / Originality
01-11-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 505
Views: 34,676
Posted By Zwrench

Re: 88 GTA: Now it's Dad's turn

In anticipation of another wonderful thread, I'm subscribed.

Is your son going to help you on this one or is he too busy fightin' off the ladies?

Good decision saving the GTA, by the way!...
Forum: History / Originality
01-09-2010, 07:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,924
Posted By Zwrench

Re: A/C restoration help needed

If you buy new lines they will already be crimped. Otherwise, you could buy something like this:


http://www.mobilair2000.com/acproducts/hosecrimping.html
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-05-2010, 04:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,958
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Ignition cylinder wont come out

I noticed in the picture that you have the release lever for a manual trans. I'm not real familiar with those, however. You may have to push down on that to get the cylinder out. Or, you may have to...
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-03-2010, 09:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,224
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Post your winter beaters!

My '96 Grand Am:

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I bought it from a young couple nearby and use it as my DD/ winter beater. It came with some sort of amp and two 12" subs in the trunk. Yeah, it looks funny to see this...
Forum: Interior
01-02-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,502
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Door Panel Help for a New Guy

Yes, well, I'm an impatient guy. All my clips seem to achieve sufficient velocity to travel forward through time.

I hate waiting to 'catch up' to them in order to find them again!
Forum: Interior
01-02-2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,502
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Door Panel Help for a New Guy

Well, I suppose that not all of those release tools are created equal. The one you used may have been an inferior design or quality.

I've had mine for many, many years so I don't remember where I...
Forum: History / Originality
01-02-2010, 10:26 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,722
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Question?

I'm not disputing that. You and others in this thread have given good examples of where the stigma comes from. I can also add with some confidence that other makes and model cars and trucks have...
Forum: Interior
01-02-2010, 08:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,502
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Door Panel Help for a New Guy

Get this tool for window crank removal:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WMR-W80646

Best $5 you'll spend. They sell them at parts stores, too.

As far as the lock knob, pull it straight away...
Forum: History / Originality
01-02-2010, 07:04 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,722
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Question?

You'll get no disagreement from me on that count. However, I look at it like it's their car and they can do whatever they like. It has no effect on me or my car. No one is going to look at your car...
Forum: History / Originality
01-01-2010, 06:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,722
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Question?

I understand what you are saying. I will never be in that 'camp' of people.

If a person has a budget and has to cut some corners and paint their car with rattle cans, I can respect that....
Forum: History / Originality
01-01-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,722
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Question?

I hope you can also see that the condescending attitude you were asking about is also present in our own ranks.

Just because someone doesn't have $5000 to drop on a paint job, they are somehow...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-28-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,517
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Best way to describe the camaro?

Well, I am an idea man... :rolleyes:

You're welcome and good luck!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-28-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,517
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Best way to describe the camaro?

Looking at your current site, it appears that our beloved 3rd gen won't be the only Camaro of interest.

How about allgenfbody.(whatever)? Or, allgencamaro.(whatever) if you want to exclude...
Forum: Electronics
12-21-2009, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 577
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Any advice on how to get turn signal assembly out of the way!?

Just disconnect the turn signal wires at the base of the column. It's a flat connector that's held by a clip. Once disconnected, you'll have just enough slack to pull the signal assembly out and over...
Forum: Members Camaros
12-21-2009, 06:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,900
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Found a DEAD body in my car.

Now I know why my car was full of dryer sheets when I bought it. I never knew that!

They smell a lot better than mothballs. Moths have terrible bathing habits.
Forum: Carburetors
12-16-2009, 04:00 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 21,193
Posted By Zwrench

Re: CC Rochester rebuild help!

Snap-on used to make a thread chaser to fix up cross threaded fuel inlets. Mac and Matco probably did too. It would probably cost less to pick up a used QJ, though.

If by flooding, you mean that...
Forum: Carburetors
12-11-2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 21,193
Posted By Zwrench

Re: CC Rochester rebuild help!

Yes, you should rebuild it. Just use that link to check your choke operation.

Also check my first post in that thread. It describes how to seal the main jet well plugs. You might as well do that...
Forum: Carburetors
12-11-2009, 05:05 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 21,193
Posted By Zwrench

Re: CC Rochester rebuild help!

The carburetor looks pretty clean in the pictures

Yes, they are a good carb. They are easy to rebuild and maintain.

Did you watch the choke operation when you started it? The rich condition...
Forum: History / Originality
12-02-2009, 05:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,868
Posted By Zwrench

Re: 1982 camaro 8 track

"abra-- abra-cada" *music fades out* CLACK! *music fades in* "bra, I wanna reach out and grab ya" :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-17-2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 684
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Wife is fed up..please help!!!

Did the shop you took it to put a fuel pressure gauge on it?

I ask that because I had a fuel pressure regulator go out on me that caused the same symptoms you describe. I replaced it and haven't...
Forum: Electronics
11-15-2009, 05:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 484
Posted By Zwrench

Re: new lights, no blinkers....

You might be on to something there. Maybe you have a heavy-duty flasher in the car. Just replace it with a regular-duty flasher and see what happens.
Forum: Electronics
11-11-2009, 06:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 564
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Anyone know how to install the wiper lever on the steering wheel?

The connector at the bottom of the cruise wires is flat and has a small hole drilled in it. Attach a small wire through that hole and pull the cruise wires back through the column so that you also...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2009, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,498
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Labor Time from shop manual /chilton's Manual to change fuel pump

Back when I was still working in a dealership, we had two labor rate books to go by. Chilton and warranty. If it was customer pay, you went by Chilton times and if it was under GM warranty you used...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-08-2009, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,264
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Electric Choke operation

Yes, the bolts and the fuel line are ample ground paths. There's no concern there.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-08-2009, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,264
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Electric Choke operation

I agree. That is a very good description of choke operation!



Some QJs have a problem with fuel draining from the float bowl after sitting a few hours (i.e. overnight). It causes hard starting...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-06-2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 768
Posted By Zwrench

Re: T5 Problem installation help PlZ and thanks.

If your car was originally an auto, did you check the rear of the crank to see if it would accept a manual's pilot shaft? Did you install a new pilot bushing?

Sorry if you covered this in another...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-06-2009, 05:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,489
Posted By Zwrench

Re: carb jerking problem...help plz!

Sorry I didn't have time to respond again this morning. I had to leave for work.

It sounds like you already changed wires so the coil wire idea can probably be ruled out. But, you mentioned that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-06-2009, 04:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,489
Posted By Zwrench

Re: carb jerking problem...help plz!

That sounds exactly like a bad coil wire. Now, maybe I haven't had enough coffee yet but, I can't remember if your year car would have a remote coil or coil in the cap.

A little background so you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-26-2009, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 356
Posted By Zwrench

Re: need help with diagnosis

Does the engine sound like it's revving at 5000 rpm at 50 MPH or is that just what the tach reads? Have you read the codes?

If the engine is actually revving like that at 50, it won't be long...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-26-2009, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 439
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Loss of power??

Great! Thanks for the update!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2009, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Starter motor questions

I'm the type of guy who likes to look at the simple stuff first so, I'll just throw this out.

Check your battery voltage while cranking. If you don't have a meter, borrow one or go to any parts...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2009, 07:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 498
Posted By Zwrench

Re: Not sure exactly what is wrong.. but my engine is confused

Does it still have the Quadrajet carb? If so, I think your problem may be a sticking float. As far as your intermittent high idle, check your throttle plates for sticking, particularly the...
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