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Forum: Brakes
08-14-2014, 11:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,219
Posted By squirted1

Re: Brake Swap

There is a single 6mm hard line from the combo valve to a location just in front of the axle, then a flex line to the axle that tee's off to each caliper. IIRC the hard line is the same for disc or...
Forum: Electronics
09-02-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 899
Posted By squirted1

Re: Cut outs switch mount

you may be able to use a power window switch for this, it sounds like their switch is a momentary dp type
Forum: South West Region
06-22-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By squirted1

Re: A/C condenser different fittings?

that condenser is unique to 92. a true replacement will have the correct fittings
Forum: Electronics
11-02-2010, 10:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 675
Posted By squirted1

Re: No Crank from the key..... HELP!!!!

On that solenoid, you will need to ground the other small terminal, other designs will ground through the case(it basically acts as a heavy duty relay). Are you you getting a cranking signal on the...
Forum: Electronics
11-02-2010, 10:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 675
Posted By squirted1

Re: No Crank from the key..... HELP!!!!

which solenoid are you using? have you verified if all terminals are attached to the correct post after swapping? just a thought
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-14-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,065
Posted By squirted1

Re: just got a bellhousing and hydr setup for 40 bucks, is that fair? and will it wor

IIRC the s10 clutch master has a threaded line fitting, but not 100% certain. Also the push rod is much longer. I believe you could only have a manual trans with the 4 cyl or 2.8 v6 versions(again...
Forum: Electronics
08-30-2010, 11:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 688
Posted By squirted1

Re: 84 TA ECM harness question--wire identification

IIRC those shielded wires go to the distributor, but not certain
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-25-2010, 10:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,557
Posted By squirted1

Re: is this a saginaw?

that is the mounting for the shifter
Forum: Electronics
06-20-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,028
Posted By squirted1

Re: Air Conditioning and compressors electronics

there is a pressure switch on the back of the compressor and I think a high pressure cut-out switch in the liquid line. There is a low pressure switch on the accumulator. If there is not sufficient...
Forum: Fabrication
11-06-2009, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,167
Posted By squirted1

Re: RPM activated switch for custom shift light

sorry, misunderstanding, don't have one to give just saying that it works well
Forum: Fabrication
11-03-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,167
Posted By squirted1

Re: RPM activated switch for custom shift light

I have used Summit's older version of that switch for a while now and it works great for for the application that you want it for.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-29-2009, 09:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By squirted1

Re: Would this work?

that is a 4spd BH for a 153 tooth flywheel
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-29-2009, 03:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,292
Posted By squirted1

Re: lt1 t5

If I read correctly you said that you have an LT1 from a 71 Corvette or Z28. That motor would have a 2 piece rms. The original engine in your 86 had a 1 piece. If this is correct you will need to get...
Forum: Carburetors
08-29-2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,288
Posted By squirted1

Re: weber carb question

from the pics you have edelbrock 1405- 600 cfm, manual choke.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-28-2009, 10:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 872
Posted By squirted1

Re: If you have a manual transmission come in!

the black box that you have is for the 4th gen setup. 3rd gens use a white box(attached to the pedal frame) with a plastic rod that is connected to the pedal.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-27-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 695
Posted By squirted1

Re: '82 z28 4spd problem, shift linkage??

check to see if the bolts that hold the shifter to the trans have come loose or are gone altogether. A loose shifter will cause what you are describing
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-22-2009, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By squirted1

Re: 92 camaro trans problem

sounds like the synchro's for 2nd gear are done, time for a rebuild.
Forum: South West Region
08-21-2009, 12:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By squirted1

Re: Los Angeles to Anaheim Contacts?

welcome to TGO. The Southern California boards may be of more use to you. I'm sure those guys will be able to help you get things in order.
Forum: Exhaust
08-19-2009, 11:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,539
Posted By squirted1

Re: 385 fast burn exhaust help!

I have a pair of Hedman shorties that are Jet Hot coated that will work for you. PM me if you might be interested
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2009, 12:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By squirted1

Re: Plastic tube on passenger side

I believe you are talking about the vacuum line for vent control. The defroster vent is the default position if there is a vacuum loss. There should be a vacuum reservoir that is connected to...
Forum: Brakes
07-01-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 642
Posted By squirted1

Re: New Rear Calipers Turns Light On

it could be your pressure differential switch that is mounted to the pro-valve. if the switch has been "tripped", the light will come on.this can happen if there is a pressure loss on one side of the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-10-2009, 10:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 399
Posted By squirted1

Re: creeps forward

Sounds like the pilot bushing is starting to drag on the input shaft after it heats up. That would be a cause for those symptoms that you have.
Forum: TBI
06-01-2009, 10:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,748
Posted By squirted1

Re: 1983 Camaro CROSS-FIRE TBI F/I

I'm not sure about the FI cars but, I believe the carb cars did not have the single wire connector for the ECT. You would check base timing by disconnecting the 4 pin connector at the distributor....
Forum: History / Originality
05-20-2009, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 705
Posted By squirted1

Re: Casting number locations

on the bell housing behind the driver side cylinder head will be a series of numbers(7 or 8) that is the casting number. there will also be a date code casting to the right of that. the numbers on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-17-2009, 10:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,013
Posted By squirted1

Re: Timing issue 60* advanced

are you running a factory damper and timing pointer or after market? the factory pointer is positioned about 12 o'clock, and most aftermarkets are at 2 o'clock. the wrong damper or the wrong pointer...
Forum: Exhaust
05-17-2009, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By squirted1

Re: What port heads on an LG4

lg4 will have a standard square port. Corvette l98 alum.heads(I think) and LT1 heads have "D" ports, so named for the shape of the port
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-17-2009, 12:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,683
Posted By squirted1

Re: Mustang T5 Swap info - need advice

you may be able to use the guts out of it but, the case bolt pattern is different and the tailshaft housing is different, and the input shaft is different
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-17-2009, 12:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 512
Posted By squirted1

Re: T5 shifter question

no. the shifter bases are completely different in shape. The Chevy is nearly squared, as the Ford is rectangular.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-15-2009, 12:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By squirted1

Re: T-5 question

different variations of the BW T5 were installed in many vehicles (most were unique to whatever application) and shared a similar case design
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 577
Posted By squirted1

Re: WILL OLD HEADS TAKE NEW ACCESSORIES

he might have meant that heads prior to 1969(I think?) did not have accessory holes drilled in them for mounting of alt., ac, ps and such
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-25-2009, 12:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,616
Posted By squirted1

Re: L98 heads on 305

the problem with the 350 heads is the much smaller bore of the 305. the valves are very close to the cylinder wall(although I'm not certain, they might make contact , don't know). someone else who...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2009, 09:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By squirted1

Re: have to shift into 5th before reverse

a lot of t5's are this way. there are no synchros on reverse. you put it in a forward gear to stop everything from spinning so it can go into reverse without grinding.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-09-2009, 11:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,198
Posted By squirted1

Re: hard shifting

there is a drain and a fill plug on the pass. side of the trans case. they should have square heads on them. DO NOT REMOVE the bolt on the drivers side that has a torx head. that bolt holds holds the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-09-2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,090
Posted By squirted1

Re: t5 from 93-97 v6 into a 86 v8 swap???

its true, the 4th gen t5 used the ford bolt pattern case, and only available with the v6. the v8 trans is the t56. the mustang trans has a very different tailshaft housing and shifter, and does not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,754
Posted By squirted1

Re: 89 305 TBI installing mechanical oil pressure gauge need help

you can run a tee block at one of the switches. done that several times without a problem.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-07-2009, 11:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,198
Posted By squirted1

Re: hard shifting

what are you running for fluid? IIRC that trans uses ATF. if using gear oil, that might cause what you describe.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2009, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 323
Posted By squirted1

Re: what is it?

that looks like the cruise control diaphragm for throttle control
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-21-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 393
Posted By squirted1

Re: SmokinG DeaL

89-97 use the same PBR calipers but, the 4th gen caliper mounting plates are different and the rotors have a different offset. The drum brake axles had a larger flange than cars with disc, you may be...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-10-2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 488
Posted By squirted1

Re: Differential?

if the hit was hard enough, it may have bent or distorted the flange or the tube and make repair much more difficult
Forum: Carburetors
03-06-2009, 09:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 25,149
Posted By squirted1

Re: Carb Backfire on acceleration

there are many reasons for a backfire to occur. The one that I was referring to is, on a sbc, cylinders 5 & 7 are right next to each other(both physically and in the firing order). When swapped, the...
Forum: Carburetors
03-05-2009, 10:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 25,149
Posted By squirted1

Re: Carb Backfire on acceleration

recheck your firing order. switching nos. 5 & 7 can cause that
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-24-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By squirted1

Re: provision for mechanical fuel pump

you should be able to use a mech pump on that block if it has a cover plate. However, I don't remember if the tpi cam has a pump lobe or not
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-13-2009, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 797
Posted By squirted1

Re: HELP! Tranny and/or rear end messed up? HELP!

don't forget to check the torque arm mount bushing also
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-07-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 575
Posted By squirted1

Re: t5 Question

the info about the case being different can be found here http://www.flatheadv8.org/ernie/ernie-t5.htm
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-07-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 681
Posted By squirted1

Re: need help firing order

sbc firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 in a clock wise direction. No. 1 on the dizzy will normally point towards the no. 1 cylinder, which is the first one on the drivers side of the car
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-27-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 514
Posted By squirted1

Re: Opinions needed

A T5 should have no problems holding up to daily,casual driving. That said, abuse will take its toll and eventually leave you on the side of the road. A good aftermarket shifter with stops on that T5...
Forum: Carburetors
01-24-2009, 01:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,432
Posted By squirted1

Re: tpi to carb swap wiring issues

I have seen many threads on here where the VATS is what seems to be holding people up. I'm not real familiar with it but, from what I understand, the VATS shuts down the vehicle start circuit as well...
Forum: Cooling
01-22-2009, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By squirted1

Re: New Radiator Hose Or Something Else?

Don't forget to check the WP. In the pic, it looks like there is a coolant trail coming from the weep hole. It wouldn't hurt to change the hoses if you end up replacing the WP.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-26-2008, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,469
Posted By squirted1

Re: pro 5.0 shifter on tko 600

the mustang shifter "handle" is nearly a perfect fit in these cars. I have a pro 5.0 shifter on an older TKO with a mustang short handle. works great
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