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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-05-2009, 09:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,848
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: Mini-Spool For drag weekend

White, with Black racing strips, and a 6inch cowl. Cool, i will check out your other discussion board. Take it easy. My name is James, feel free to say Hi if your there this weekend.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-05-2009, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,848
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: Mini-Spool For drag weekend

Well the only time I took the car to the track was about 2 months ago. I had only like 500 miles on the new motor and was shifting at about 4500. I didnt want to put it to the test to early. Plus i...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-05-2009, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,848
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: Mini-Spool For drag weekend

You going to down to Milan this weekend for armdrop Live? Thats the only reason i was going to put the spool in. Just for a little more advantage. 4.56 gears are a little lower than i want to run. I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-05-2009, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,848
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: Mini-Spool For drag weekend

I failed to mention that I put new heads, and a bigger intake on it, so it should run faster than low 13's. What rearend are you selling, gears? What posi? What spline axles? Disc brakes or drums? O...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-04-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,848
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Mini-Spool For drag weekend

Got a question. I have read on hear a lot about how not to use the mini spool for a 26 spline 7.5 inch 10 bolt. But my question is do you think it will hold up for just one weekend? I have a 383...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-30-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: Help please alternator not kicking in

So can i just splice into the brown wire on the regulator and put a ignition 12v to it and call it good?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Help please alternator not kicking in

Here is the deal. I know the alternater and battery are both good because they are both brand new, and I had them tested. The problem is yesturday i turned the car on and after about 30 seconds the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: 305 to 383 Question

I agree with the subframe connectors. They are really easy to put in if you have a welder. I got the ones that bolt in the back and weld in the front. It works really well. Im running a 383 with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2009, 11:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 893
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: 355 to 383

If you get an after market crank make sure that it will clear with no modification. I got my kit from eagle and I had to do no clearancing. The crank is a 400 crank. Make sure if you decide to do...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-30-2009, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,090
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Oil pump for 383

I have been looking at getting a new oil pump for my 383 and discovered there are two different kinds. High pressure, and high volume. Which one would be more efficent for my engine. 383 stroker...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-29-2009, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 712
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Timing chain slack, help please

Is this to much timing chain slack, and if so could it cause a rattling sound when it hits the cover. Any imput would be greatly appriciated. Thanks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA_iUCSG0a8
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-29-2009, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 768
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: What is this noise, with video.

Ok i got some video of the timing chain. Do you think that this could have caused the noise from the first video? Any opion would be great thanks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA_iUCSG0a8
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-29-2009, 11:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 768
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: What is this noise, with video.

Yes they are floating wrist pins. Another thing, if i had spun a bearing wouldnt there be large amounts of metal in the oil. I only had small amounts, normal for new engine break in i would think. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-29-2009, 08:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 768
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: What is this noise, with video.

Ok well lastnight i started to tear into the motor. I was headed straight for the timing chain and sure enough it was loose and there was some sign of it hitting the cover. I also discovered by...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 768
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: What is this noise, with video.

Flat tappet. Im going to trouble shoot the car as much as possiable tonight. If no luck i will start and tare down the motor looking for the problem. Hopefully not a spun bearing, i really dont want...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2009, 05:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 768
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: What is this noise, with video.

I am running a Comp cam 242. Brand new with new lifters. Would a collapsed lifter make this noise. I have been looking around and it sounds like a spun bearing. But i went around to all the spark...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2009, 04:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 768
Posted By bummys_hotrod

What is this noise, with video.

What is this noise that my engine is making. 500 milies on 383 stroker. This just started making this noise. The noise goes away when the engine revs, but comes back at idle. Any ideas would be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2009, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 500
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: Engine rattling question

well i got the new spark plug wires on. Still rattling sound coming from the front of the engine. It started to whistle a little to. Could these be a spun bearing. I only have about 500 miles on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-26-2009, 08:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 500
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Engine rattling question

I started hearing a rattling from my engine last night. I thought mabye it was a loose rocker so I proceeded to take the valve covers off and check but when i was taking off the spark plug wires on...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
03-20-2009, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 860
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Will these rims fit on my 84 z28 camaro?

Weld draglites. Tires are Firestone slicks 11.5/29.5-15. The rears have 7 1/2 inch backspace. These rims are 10" wide. Any advice would help. Thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,302
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: rocker hitting valve cover

I think i figured it out. The center boss is to thick and making the roller turn slightly to the side making the back corner of the roller rocker to hit the valve cover. I think if i take a dremmel...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,302
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: rocker hitting valve cover

I have had some scrapping on the bolt boss for the centerbolts. Do i need to do some grinding on the valve cover to make it clear?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-02-2009, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,302
Posted By bummys_hotrod

rocker hitting valve cover

Ok, this is whats going on. I just rebuilt my engine to a 383 stroker. Before I started there was some rocker hitting valve cover noise. The heads I am using are corvette aluminum center bolt...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-22-2009, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,133
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: Do I need an Ignition Box?

Stock starters will not consistantly start a engine with over 10.0 to 1 compression. I have a brand new one at it doesnt do the job. My brand new one struggles to get one revelution. Any one else...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-22-2009, 12:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,133
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: Do I need an Ignition Box?

Well, I got the timing all good to go. The problem I was having with the flooding was because the choke was on.<---idot. But once i figured that out it atleast started. Then the next problems...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2009, 02:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,133
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: Do I need an Ignition Box?

Thank you, i will try it when i get home.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2009, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,133
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: Do I need an Ignition Box?

This is on a brand new 383 kit, with new cam and new distributor. That is the way i tune the timing also, but my problem is i cant get it to idle yet. My question was which way do you turn the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,133
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: Do I need an Ignition Box?

Ok, i understand that timing is the problem. My next question is, I have been reading alot oh here an it states that 383 timing is around 34-38 degrees. In order to get somewhere close so i can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-17-2009, 12:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,133
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Do I need an Ignition Box?

I was wonder if I must have an ignition box for my setup? I have a 383 stroker with 10.4 1 comp, 58 cc heads and 242 comp cam. I bought a new summit HEI High performance 50,000 V distributor for it....
Forum: Mid-West Region
02-08-2009, 11:09 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 7,212
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: Detroit, MI Thirdgens

Clinton Township here. You might have seen my car around. It’s white with black racing stripes from nose to tail. It’s a 84 Z28. I bought it 2 years ago in Roseville for 1250 off eBay. The guy...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-07-2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By bummys_hotrod

383 6" or 5.7" rods

I have been looking at 383 stroker kits and noticed that there are two different kinds. One comes with a 5.7" rod and another comes with a 6" rod. Does anyone know besides the obvious size difference...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: How Big of a Cam

How can i check? Also how can i figure out what the cam i pulled out is? Thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2009, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By bummys_hotrod

How Big of a Cam

Does anyone know how much lift i can use with a these heads 10088113 corvette heads 58 cc 1.94 1.50. I need it for a 383. Thanks.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,114
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: what cam should i use

I have a 700r4 with 3.73 gears. and a holley 750 DP. This will be a street strip car. I dont have any ideas about what cam size to use. I want something loppy and powerfull.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,114
Posted By bummys_hotrod

what cam should i use

This is my delema. I have a 78 4 bolt main 350 bored to 4.030. I am putting a 383 stroker kit in it with flat top pistons with valve indents. The heads i have are 10088113 corvette heads 163 cc, 58...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-03-2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 484
Posted By bummys_hotrod

what cam should i use

This is my delema. I have a 78 4 bolt main 350 bored to 4.030. I am putting a 383 stroker kit in it with flat top pistons with valve indents. The heads i have are 10088113 corvette heads 163 cc, 58...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-03-2009, 03:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 463
Posted By bummys_hotrod

bore size

I have a 3970010 from 78. It has 4 bolt mains. I was told that it is bored 030 over. How can i tell. I have the engine completely disassembled. I can get numbers off anything. Any advice would help....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-01-2009, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,445
Posted By bummys_hotrod

700r4 to TH400 Swap

I am swapping my 700r4 for a th400. I was wandering if anyone has done this and if they can give me some insight. Like will the trans mount be the same, also the drive shaft still work and what to do...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-30-2008, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 396
Posted By bummys_hotrod

355 to 383

I have looked everywhere on the internet and this site to try to find what all you need extra to convert a 355 to a 383 stroker. Can someone tell me, I know you have to get the block machined for...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-03-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By bummys_hotrod

84 Z28 Rearend

what rearend do i have, It is the stock rearend that came in the car. I know its a 10 bolt, but i dont know if it is a 7.5 or what, also i would like to know what spline axles i have. If anyone could...
Forum: Mid-West Region
08-29-2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 373
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Any 3rd gens car clubs around clinton twp

I was wandering if there are any 3rd gen car clubs around the clinton twp area or within 50 miles. I just got my car out of the paint booth and want to cruise this weekend with some other 3rd gens....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2008, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 600
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: Temperature Gauge + Water Pump

I had the same problem, I ended up stripping the adapter, so i used the other adapter and put it in the head. or go to a hardware store and get a stronger adapter. The brass is to weak.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2008, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,685
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: Car starts, turn it off and it won't start again

I had this same problem. My car would start week, then when i would drive it for about 10 min, turn it off, then try to start it again. Nothing. I got a new starter. Starts better than new.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,065
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: won't turn over

Vapor lock is a problem that mostly affects gasoline-fuelled (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petrol) internal combustion engines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine). It occurs...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2008, 08:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,065
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: won't turn over

What size engine is it? Cause you said its hard to turn over. I have a 355. Im about 220 and fit, and it sucks to try to turn over with a socket, so i wouldn't say that its seized.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2008, 08:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,065
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: won't turn over

I think your starter is toast, or it could be vapor locked, and not letting the pistons move, i would definitly pull the spark plugs out and let it crank a couple of times, if it doesnt then i would...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-15-2008, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: AC compressor upgrade?

try this page
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=700+4294924500+4294921537+4294908153+4294925005+115+4294840140
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-15-2008, 01:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 408
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: distributer VAC Advance Question

ok, i got the distributer opened and saw that the vaccum advance, hardware was all there, but the advance tube itself was not, i dont know what the guy that owned it before me was thinking, but i got...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-15-2008, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 601
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: 92 Camaro, Just turning

Fuel filter, if it is clogged it will not let fuel get to the engine. If you have a carb it would be on the top of the engine in the center.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-14-2008, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 601
Posted By bummys_hotrod

Re: 92 Camaro, Just turning

Thats cause your battery isnt charged all the way yet, it doesnt have enough juice. Let it charge, then put some gas in the carb, not a lot, if it trys to start then its not getting fuel. I doubt...
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