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Forum: History / Originality
06-23-2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 641
Posted By maksik7

Re: Wanting a 3rd gen again after a looong time away... help me out

Hey Jason, yea I still have the G6 and its been a rock solid car, haven't had any problems with it in 5 years except for the damned panoramic roof rattling from day 1. But it's getting old and I'm...
Forum: V6
06-23-2010, 11:47 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 45,195
Posted By maksik7

Re: I thought it was all over for my Bird

I've been away from 3rd gens for a long time, and now that I check back in, the 1st post I click on has... redraif! Oh that brings back memories... laughing at that car back in HS - I kinda figured...
Forum: History / Originality
06-23-2010, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 641
Posted By maksik7

Wanting a 3rd gen again after a looong time away... help me out

Back when I was in HS ~10 yrs ago, I had a progression of POS 3rd gens that I didn't have the knowledge or the tools to fix. I felt very relieved when I finally sold the last one and bought myself a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2003, 08:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,795
Posted By maksik7

S-10 AC-Delete Heater Box

Hey guys,

My friend has a wrecked 90 S-10 without AC. I looked under the hood, and the heater box looks just like the 1LE unit on thirdgens. Do you think it will bolt up with little to no...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2003, 06:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By maksik7

The car has no computer. The distributor was and...

The car has no computer. The distributor was and still is a non-CC vacuum advance type. It is not an OE unit.

-Max
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2003, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By maksik7

No, this is the original non-CC carb that was on...

No, this is the original non-CC carb that was on the car when the 350 was iin it. does anybody else have ideas what's my problem.

-Max
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-21-2003, 01:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By maksik7

Could anybody eleaborate on what Vader said? I...

Could anybody eleaborate on what Vader said? I know that the carb needs to be adjusted, but exactly how would I go about doing that? Do I need to buy any new parts, or is just adjusting the exhisting...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-20-2003, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By maksik7

Q-Jet Problems

Hey guys,

I just got my car running again, but I am having problems with the engine. It's a stock LB9 engine with an Edelbrock performer and a non-CC Q-jet on top. It idles great but it has these...
Forum: Carburetors
07-10-2003, 04:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By maksik7

Stock GM Coil-in-Cap with vacuum advance

Stock GM Coil-in-Cap with vacuum advance
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2003, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,608
Posted By maksik7

Thanks for the help guys, Well, if what...

Thanks for the help guys,

Well, if what chooch says is right, sounds like my fuel pump is dead. I could barely feel when mine was pulling.

Also is there any way to pump the compressed air...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-10-2003, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,608
Posted By maksik7

Where do fuel lines connect to gas tank?

Hey guys,

I'm having a little problem. Yesterday I tried to fire up my car after sitting for 2 months. It turned over great but was getting no gas. I disconnected the inlet hose to the fuel pump...
Forum: Carburetors
07-10-2003, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By maksik7

Q-Jet making car run too rich

Hey guys,

I have a 305 in my bird (stock 86 LB9) engine, with an Edelbrock performer manifold, topped off with a non-CC Q-Jet. The problem is that the carb (and manifold) was off my old 350, so...
Forum: Body
06-09-2003, 11:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By maksik7

Just take the needle off when you know your tank...

Just take the needle off when you know your tank is totally empty and put it back on pointing to Empty. I had the same problem when I installed a new gauge cluster, and it fixed it. Even if that...
Forum: Car Audio
05-31-2003, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 614
Posted By maksik7

Thanks for the help Ragnarok, You other guys...

Thanks for the help Ragnarok,
You other guys don't have to rip on me about using the post. I've never hooked up a stereo in my life. It looked like it was used for power to me, just a bad guess on...
Forum: Car Audio
05-30-2003, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 614
Posted By maksik7

Need Stereo Installation Help.

Hey guys,

I am finishing up rewiring my Bird with a Painless Wiring Harness. the only thing I have left is the stereo installation. I tried hooking it up from memory, but that didn't work. Anyway,...
Forum: Electronics
05-22-2003, 07:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By maksik7

Never Mind, figured everything out.

Never Mind, figured everything out.
Forum: Electronics
05-21-2003, 05:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By maksik7

86 T/A Printed Circuit Diagram

Hey guys, I just finished putting in a Painless Wiring harness, but I don't want to use after-market gauges. I am going to reuse my gauges from my old 86 T/A. I really need a diagram of the Gauge...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-17-2003, 06:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 418
Posted By maksik7

Motor Chatters when slowing?

Hey guys, I just finished my car after not driving for about a year. I took it aroudn the block and I noticed one problem, when I speed up, then let go of the gas, the motor makes a chattering noise...
Forum: Electronics
04-27-2003, 02:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By maksik7

Thanks for teh help, I already figured it out....

Thanks for teh help, I already figured it out. Lokks like the Haynes is wrong though, there is no way Brown could possibly be fog light power, the fog lights are on a totally differnt circuit, so...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-27-2003, 02:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 370
Posted By maksik7

Thanks, I figured it out with the help of a...

Thanks, I figured it out with the help of a volmeter. I have an 83 model so the wiring is a little different. The main thing I needed to know is that orange is the fused power source, that's what's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-26-2003, 08:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 370
Posted By maksik7

Headlight Wiring Help

Hey guys, I posted this ont he Electronics board, but it doesn't get much traffic, so I hope you guys could help me out. I need help with the wiring in my Firebird. I took the headlight switch out,...
Forum: Electronics
04-26-2003, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By maksik7

Headlight Wiring Help

Hey guys, I need help with the wiring in my Firebird. I took the headlight switch out, and I need help identifying the wires that come out of it:
16-18gauge Orange - ?
10-12gauge Red - Fused power...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2003, 08:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By maksik7

Thanks for the help. So, will I be able to pick a...

Thanks for the help. So, will I be able to pick a starter with a "straight-across" bolt pattern in an auto parts store?

-Max
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2003, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By maksik7

Do 3rd Gens use a unique starter Bolt Pattern?

Hey guys, I had to replace a bad starter on my 86 TA LB9. I also had a spare starter lying around (from a late 60's 350), but when I bolted the spare starter on, the starter gear didn't reach the...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
04-22-2003, 04:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,696
Posted By maksik7

Why in ***'s name does that guy need friggin 335...

Why in ***'s name does that guy need friggin 335 tires on the back of his RS? Even with all his planned mods I doubt he'll even put down 200rwhp. Still think it looks great but wow, that's overkill...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2003, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By maksik7

Thanks for the help, I think my rods "may"...

Thanks for the help,

I think my rods "may" be bent. The wear patter on the piston skirts was a bit off center. Assuming the entire rotating assembly was good, would 300$ get me a rehone, a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2003, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By maksik7

Come on guys, I know a lot of you here have had...

Come on guys, I know a lot of you here have had your worn 350's rebuilt. I would jsut like to know how much you paid for all the machine work and labor.

-Max
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2003, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 358
Posted By maksik7

Yes you have to jack the car up. It is on the...

Yes you have to jack the car up. It is on the passenger side, on the bottom of the engine (under the exhaust manifolds) right by the flywheel. There is one bracket holding the nose of the starter to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-21-2003, 08:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By maksik7

Cost of getting a 350 Rebuilt?

Hey guys, I have been struggling with getting my old crappy 305 to start in my TA, but it needs more money and I am not throwing money at that POS motor. So I would really like to know how much it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-18-2003, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,841
Posted By maksik7

Starter Making Chattering Noise

Hey Guys, today I put a starter into my car, however when I go to crank it over the starter makes a loud chattering noise and the engine doesn't turn over at all. I went under the car while by...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2003, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By maksik7

Problem Fixed

Thanks for the help everyone. I did like you said, I took the solenoid cover off and saw that the battery terminal contact was in horrible shape, and the copper disc (commutator?) was even worse. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2003, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 409
Posted By maksik7

Headlight Wiring Question

Hey Guys,

I'm rewiring my car (83 Firebird) with a Painless harness. Anyway I came to the front lights. I got the parking lights/turn signals to work but can't get the headlights to go on. What...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2003, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By maksik7

I'll check that right now, but I would think that...

I'll check that right now, but I would think that if the solenoid connection was bad then the starter would not turn over no matter what. In my case, when I tap the starter with a hammer it starts...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2003, 03:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By maksik7

Repairing a Bad Starter

Hey guys, I just pulled out my starter and it's bad. The starter gear pops out of the starter but does not spin, however if I tap it with a hammer it starts spinning. My questiion is can I possibly...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-13-2003, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 584
Posted By maksik7

Diagnosing a Bad alternator

I am pretty sure that my alternator is draining my battery (Dies overnight). However before I replace the alternator can anybody tell me how to test if it's bad. My suspicion is that its drawing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-12-2003, 02:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 361
Posted By maksik7

My New Battery Died Overnight

Hey Guys,

I am finishing up rewiring my car with a Painless Wiring harness. Yesterday when I finished working on the car for the night, I forgot to disconnect the battery, so I wake up today and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2003, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 363
Posted By maksik7

How are Integrated Brake Light Supposed to behave?

Hey guys,

I am rewiring my car with a Painless Wiring Harness and I came to the taillights. I hooked everything up but I am not sure if my tails are working correctly.

Here's what happens, when...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2003, 12:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 876
Posted By maksik7

Starter Engaging, but not turning over?

Hey guys,

I just finished rewiring my car and I just tested it out for the first time least night. I tried starting it, the starter makes a clicking noise (I assume that means it's engaging the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-10-2003, 12:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 290
Posted By maksik7

Who sells multi speed heater fans?

Hey guys,

I'm going to be doing a little project and I was just wondering if anybody (Autozone, Strauss, etc) sells little multi-speed fans in their won housing(about 2" blades). Sort of like teh...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2003, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By maksik7

Thanks guys, thats what I needed to know. One...

Thanks guys, thats what I needed to know. One question, where can I get a non-AC heater box and how much?

Thanks,
-Max
Forum: Body
04-07-2003, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By maksik7

Thanks for the fast reply, could care less...

Thanks for the fast reply,

could care less bout intermittent settings, not planning to ride in the rain anyways, just in case.

-Max
Forum: Body
04-07-2003, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By maksik7

Camaro/Bird Winshield Wiper motor question

Hey guys, just wondering if the Camaro/Firebird windshield wiper motors are interchangeable and if a camaro one would be a direct bolt on to my Firebird?

-Max
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-07-2003, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By maksik7

How to take out the AC system?

Hey guys,

I want the AC gone from my car. I already took the compressor out, but I was wondering if I could take out the condenser (the thing in the PS corner of the firewall) as well. Also I am...
Forum: Electronics
03-25-2003, 01:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 502
Posted By maksik7

Are the stock 3rd Gen Alternators Hi-Output?

Hey guys,

I am installing a Painless Harness and it says if the laternator is higher output then 65 amps I need to run some auxilary wires. Well my question: is my stock relacement alternator...
Forum: Electronics
03-25-2003, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By maksik7

Come on guys, I know there are some knowledgeable...

Come on guys, I know there are some knowledgeable guys out there to help me out. At the very least can anybody give me a link to some good wiring diagrams of the area in question (steering column...
Forum: Electronics
03-23-2003, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By maksik7

Painless Wiring Problems

Hey guys, I'm rewiring an 83 Bird (originally 4-cyl/auto) with a Painless 18-circuit Harness. I have two problems with it:

First I got to the turn signal plug on the steering column The male plug...
Forum: Body
03-11-2003, 08:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,183
Posted By maksik7

No you guys didn't understand what I was trying...

No you guys didn't understand what I was trying to say. I'm going to replace the WHOLE dash frame (the part where all the HVAC tubes are routed) with an aluminum frame. I was thinking of bolting the...
Forum: Body
03-11-2003, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,183
Posted By maksik7

Custom Aluminum Dash frame Idea...

Hey guys, I have my whole dash frame removed cause I'm installing a new wiring harness. Anyways when I'm done I really don't want to put the stock dash back in due to the huge number of squeaks and...
Forum: Body
03-11-2003, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,011
Posted By maksik7

I'm assuming you plan to remove everything....

I'm assuming you plan to remove everything. Including the dashpad the cluster, and the plastic framework for the whole thing. If that's what you are planning to do, it is a pretty big PITA if its...
Forum: Electronics
03-05-2003, 09:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By maksik7

Thanks guys, I guess I better reconnect them...

Thanks guys,

I guess I better reconnect them and be more careful with the cutting :).

-Max
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