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Forum: Carburetors
08-25-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,241
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Quadrajet lean At Part Throttle

Andy, tough luck on the wind blowing everything away! You can try a large magnet in the area, maybe you'll recover a few... I think you are starting to understand the Edelbrock Carb you have is a...
Forum: Carburetors
08-18-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,241
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Quadrajet lean At Part Throttle

Hi AndyZ28, The springs should be colored to correspond to a specific weight.
Pull the rods and spring out and compare what you have to the ones you received.
Look at the summit part number ( i...
Forum: Carburetors
04-22-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,241
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Quadrajet lean At Part Throttle

That carb is a large main air bleed carb with large jets and fat tipped primary rods. Looks like from the Summit Racing web site specs it is calibrated out of the box for truck engines built more for...
Forum: Carburetors
04-22-2016, 08:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,241
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Quadrajet lean At Part Throttle

Hi Andy, just to get some more info from you,
is your motor a 383 roller?
And is your carb a q jet?
Has it been rebuilt?
When do these symptoms occur?
Is it just first thing in the morning...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-24-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,259
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: 1982 to 1984 Z28 140 mph speedometer

SOLD>>>> Thanks
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-18-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,259
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: 1982 to 1984 Z28 140 mph speedometer

I think it would work in any mechanical driven speedo car as long as you have the right clear plastic overlay to accommodate the trip reset. From the research I have done it appears as though the...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-18-2015, 11:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,259
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: 1982 to 1984 Z28 140 mph speedometer

it's yours. I will PM you with a contact number
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-14-2015, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,259
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: 1982 to 1984 Z28 140 mph speedometer

PM sent.......
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-11-2015, 10:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,259
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: 1982 to 1984 Z28 140 mph speedometer

The trip odometer works great! make me an offer or if you want give me your zip code and I will do the math for ya. Is there one delivery service that is better than the other for Canada to USA...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-08-2015, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,259
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: 1982 to 1984 Z28 140 mph speedometer

I bought this for my car but never used it. I will run the speedo ahead tonight and see if the trip reset works properly, so stay tuned I will let you know shortly.....
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-05-2015, 07:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,259
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: 1982 to 1984 Z28 140 mph speedometer

Bump...........ttt
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
06-02-2015, 10:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,259
Posted By 1983Zsled

1982 to 1984 Z28 140 mph speedometer

I have a nice one for sale asking $125.00 USD Shipped or best offer.
This one is rare because it has the trip reset in the correct placement for 82 to 84 cars only which was upper left. 1985 cars...
Forum: Third Gen Association of Ontario
07-04-2014, 01:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 615
Posted By 1983Zsled

CAMARO SUPERFEST 2014 Ypsilanti, MI

Is anyone from Ontario planning on attending?
it starts today and I was thinking about going down for the day on Saturday July 5th.
Let me know if your headed down. The London and area Camaro club...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-11-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,795
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Scorpion Narrow Body Self Aligning rocker arms

[quote=jmpowie;5649946]I put a set of the Scorpion Narrow Body Self Aligning rocker arms 1.6. I used the old push rods and had no problems./quote]

To be fair to the push rods I had re-used the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-08-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,795
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Scorpion Narrow Body Self Aligning rocker arms

One thing I should add is I find them very quiet. I had a set of PRW 1.52 sportsman stamped steel with roller tip and these Scorpions are much quieter.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-04-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,795
Posted By 1983Zsled

Scorpion Narrow Body Self Aligning rocker arms

I first want to say that I do not work for or have any affiliation to Scorpion Racing Products. I recently purchased a set of the narrow body self aligning roller rockers for my 906 vortec heads. I...
Forum: Carburetors
09-06-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,788
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Stock Quadrajet Issue

There is one spring inside the housing.
Like in the photo.....http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/images/10-09%20images-done/Fuel-Filter-Long-with-Spring-03-sm.jpg

I don't know what the motor...
Forum: Carburetors
09-04-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,788
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Stock Quadrajet Issue

It is my experience that when you do something to your car and it immediately doesn't run the same afterwards you should be suspect of the work you just did. I'm assuming you replaced the filter...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-30-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 502
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: 700r4 problems

What kind of tranny mount are you using? I used to have a polyurethane one and I had those same issues. I put in a stock rubber one and it was all gone. Acted like a different car......
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-30-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,064
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Rebuilt 350 will not crank, PLEASE HELP

The others in that have replied are probably closer than I but here is a long shot.....How much oil did you put in the engine? if you overfill the crankcase..alot....you could have a case of...
Forum: Electronics
08-30-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 455
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Heres one for the guru's !!!!

I'm no Guru....lol but I'd check the grounding source for your gauge, and your connections again on all your recent electrical. A bad ground can and will give false readings at the gauge, if you have...
Forum: Electronics
08-30-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Gauge Lights

Check the light switch. It has a rheostat which is an adjustable resistor which can go bad. Quite often on GM cars had this problem with the turn to dim/ brighten the interior lights on the headlight...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,075
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: PRW 1.52 roller tip rockers - how much play in roller?

I took the car out this weekend. Wow! what a difference in the seat of the pants dyno. Less noise and way more performance. Here are a few pics. I think they look nice!
344406...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,075
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: PRW 1.52 roller tip rockers - how much play in roller?

That's good to know. I just finished up mine. about 3hrs start to finish and I double checked the lash going 1/2 turn past zero, using the up and down method on the push rod. As I'm going to 1.6 's I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,075
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: PRW 1.52 roller tip rockers - how much play in roller?

Nice! The more I look at these Scorpions the more I like them! I shoulda just spent the cash in the first place! I guess I'm gonna find out in few hours how noisy they are but since you have them...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,075
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: PRW 1.52 roller tip rockers - how much play in roller?

Spoke to PRW rep today. Very helpful! He went into the store room and checked the play and advised that there is noticeable play both side to side and on the roller tip shaft. I have been doing a lot...
Forum: Carburetors
08-20-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 729
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: AV tension adj.

Just leave it alone if it running fine....If you don't know what you are doing with these carbs you can screw them up in a hurry. When the engine is off and cold there is nothing to stop the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-05-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,075
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: PRW 1.52 roller tip rockers - how much play in roller?

Sounds like fun.... I checked my roller tips again this afternoon and they all have the same play..... I guess they are supposed to be that way. I sent a message to PRW so we will see what they...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-05-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,075
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: PRW 1.52 roller tip rockers - how much play in roller?

Ya... I'm running 30lbs at idle 60 at cruise. I tried adjusting them while running method and during that time I noted that all are getting good oiling. I pinned my rocker studs when I ported the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-05-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,075
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: PRW 1.52 roller tip rockers - how much play in roller?

Can you do me a favor and see how much play there is on the roller tip of the rockers you haven't installed? Not side to side but between the roller tip and the shaft the roller is on? When I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-04-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,075
Posted By 1983Zsled

PRW 1.52 roller tip rockers - how much play in roller?

As the title says how much play should there be in a roller tipped rocker arm?

SBC Chevy 4340 Vortec Self Aligning Rocker Arms 1 52 | eBay
PRW 0835019 1.52 x 3/8" Sportsman Steel Roller Tip...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,020
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Rocker rails contacting tops of retainers

Thanks! It was interesting.
On my PRW 1.52 roller tip rockers I had some of them that have .040" clearance between the side rails and the retainer top and some were almost hitting ( less than .005)...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-19-2013, 12:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,020
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Rocker rails contacting tops of retainers

Subscribed.....Having the same issue with prw 1.52 roller tip
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,300
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Vortec Head installation questions

I was using a scope/camera to go inside the exhaust port and look out. The overhang was from the top of the port, and in that pic you can really see the corner, which is where the majority of the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,300
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Vortec Head installation questions

For those following this thread I got my heads back from the machine shop and started playing around with the header fitment. As Dyno Don had mentioned the Heddman headers do sit too low with the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,300
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Vortec Head installation questions

I believe the gaskets are Percy's alum seal 1.5 inch and I ground them to match the 1 5/8 port when I installed them last year. In the photo you can clearly see the black carbon outline of how low...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,300
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Vortec Head installation questions

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=7207&pictureid=37321

A better pic. You can see where the aluminum gasket sits and how low it is.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,300
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Vortec Head installation questions

I don't know a lot about Vortec heads but from what I've read the floors are thin in the casting and to shave out and 1/8 th or so I think I'd be in the water jacket. As stated above I think I'm...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,300
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Vortec Head installation questions

Nice! I'm surprised I didn't find any info out on the net about the fitment of those headers with vortec heads
.
Thanks for clearing it up. I imagine if i weld in the old bolt holes and drill new...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,300
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Vortec Head installation questions

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/members/1983zsled-albums-vortec-heads-header-fit-issue-picture37320-header-miss2.htmlhttps://www.thirdgen.org/forums/members/1983zsled-albums-vortec-heads-header-fit-is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,300
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Vortec Head installation questions

http://s681.beta.photobucket.com/user/1983zsled/media/headermiss1.jpg.htmlI downloaded a pic today to illustrate what I'm talking about.

You can see where the pipe sits on the exterior of the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2012, 10:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,300
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Vortec Head installation questions

Sorry to revive your thread, but I have Hedman 68470 headers on my vortec 906 headed 350, and I thought they fit ok, but i have my motor pulled apart and I noticed the fit isnt 100 percent on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-28-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,219
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Another Cam selection Thread.....

I have done some research and believe that this will be the best cam for me.
The Lunati Voo Doo 10120702.

Cam Style: Hydraulic flat tappet
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,219
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Another Cam selection Thread.....

OK thanks for the advice..... I have comp cams 981-16 springs on my vortecs. Do oyu think I'd need an upgrade with the Lunati 10120703LK cam?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,219
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Another Cam selection Thread.....

That's what I was looking for some real world experience. I really like the Lunati cam that i mentioned earlier Part Number: 10120703LK.

Will the performer 2116 intake and 3" high flow cat choke...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,219
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Another Cam selection Thread.....

I like this cam and it seems to fall in line with what you are saying....
Lunati VooDoo


Advertised Duration (Int/Exh): 268/276
Duration @ .050 (Int/Exh): 227/233
Gross Valve Lift...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,219
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: Another Cam selection Thread.....

The motor I have is a hyd flat tappet lifters.... not roller.
I was thinking about the retrofit upgrade but not doing it now.
I have upgraded springs on my heads already....

Thanks.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-22-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,219
Posted By 1983Zsled

Another Cam selection Thread.....

Well, It's winter time up in the land of the Canadian's and that means it's time to start screwing around with our cars over the long, cold, depressing months ahead.

Having said that I'm...
Forum: Electronics
07-27-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,924
Posted By 1983Zsled

Re: MSD Ignition 83647 setting Rev Limit

I was going to see if I could remove the post as I have figured out my issue. I figure others might as well learn from my error. The module has a sweep setting that will sweep to the highest RPM...
Forum: Electronics
07-27-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,924
Posted By 1983Zsled

MSD Ignition 83647 setting Rev Limit

I bought the above noted module for my HEI as I wanted to use the Rev limiter function. I just hooked it up and the car runs great (same as before) and the tach works the same. When you set the RPM...
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