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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-01-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,461
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Tdc question. Really stumped here

That's how it's written. "#1 intake, because its lobe is exactly 180° away from the #6 intake lobe"
How many times do you have to read that to want to correct it? Or to NOW add that we mean camshaft...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-31-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,461
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Tdc question. Really stumped here

I did. I even drew one.
I feel like you're getting a wee bit too upset about a small correction.
I read here most of the time. I post when I feel like it or have questions.
I'm not making a fool...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-31-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,461
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Tdc question. Really stumped here

We're talking about setting valves, not anything about which way the cam lobes have to be pointed in order to produce the desired valve events.
Yes you were. That's exactly what you were talking...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-31-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,461
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Tdc question. Really stumped here

I was talking about the cam lobe. They have 90° difference. It has to be. It cannot be 180° offset or it wouldn't work. #1 and #6 do not operate at 180° around the camshaft. It is a 90° set up. Using...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-31-2013, 01:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,461
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Tdc question. Really stumped here

This is my preferred and practiced method. Like you say, absolutely accurate. However I have to nit pick your reference to the #1 intake lobe being 180° away from the #6 intake lobe. I believe it's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 512
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: 1984 z-28 fuel tank sending unit question

I found this.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-692-137/overview/
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,108
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: trouble with stuck tap in thermostat bolt hole

I'd use some heat on the intake around the stuck tap, not on it, and some good needle nose pliers along with an adjustable wrench. How did you get to this point in the first place?
Forum: Body
09-09-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 49,700
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: My 1986 Trans AM take a look...

that's awesome bobby.
Congrats
Forum: Electronics
02-22-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,704
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Low fuel light for our third gens.

PM sent
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-20-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,999
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: do they make a computer scanner for obd1

winaldl is a free and easy program.
Usb cables are available online. Just search for aldl to Usb. Will net millions of results in google. Even how to make one yourself for very little money.
That's...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-26-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,339
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: piston advice

Sorry for late reply on this sir.
Just been busy around here.
It's a roller block as far as I know. It has the mountings for the spider on top. I was told from the seller that either flat, like...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,339
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: piston advice

That is what I got when I used the summit calculator from the link above...
here is what I put...
bore...4.030
stroke...3.48
head volume...58cc
deck clearance...0.045
gasket thickness...0.005...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2011, 11:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,339
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: piston advice

@infernalvortex
thanks for your informative reply sir.
that all makes sense somewhat.
I'm thinking the heads are going to choke it with the smaller valve size of 1.72. Not sure how much that will...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,339
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: piston advice

Appreciate the link. Thanks.
I tried another similar calculator...but I had a couple of values that I do not know.
How do I find my deck clearance?
How do I know my gasket thickness?
14022801 is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-07-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,339
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: piston advice

Sorry for the late response here....been busy on house projects....
It's a computer friendly cam I got from summit....it's pretty much the stock replacement for my 305. It may have a little more...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2011, 09:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,339
Posted By astrosurfer

piston advice

Hi fellas, not posted in a while. Always coming reading. Love it here.
So here's my deal.
I bought a 350 block now to do the upgrade from the old tired 305.
I'm hot tanking and boring to .30.
My...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-28-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 401
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: long long way

Aye, them British fuel prices'll make ye shy away from guzzly cars...lol.
They don't know how cheap their fuel is here in USA. Appreciate it while it lasts...it's heading that way too. Although it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-27-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 573
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Bad Idea to Run Car with Possible Blown Headgasket?

I would try it, but first I would remove the thermostat to avoid pressure build up. I'd make my fan run from the get go to keep the heat down.
5 miles is not far if you can get a straight run....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Need help, about to junk it lol

did you replace all that stuff chasing down this problem?
That's a lot of money to throw at a no start issue. Did you have similar fuel pressure before changing the pump?
You are correct about the...
Forum: Body
09-19-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 49,700
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: My 1986 Trans AM take a look...

Thanks for the link.
I've used that seller also.
I think I found them on classic industries
Mines was gold so I think this is the right part here......
Forum: Body
09-18-2011, 01:55 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 49,700
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: My 1986 Trans AM take a look...

Can you give me the part number for that emblem?
Forum: Body
09-17-2011, 11:53 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 49,700
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: My 1986 Trans AM take a look...

it's been a while since I looked at your ride bobby.
Looking superb mate.
I just noticed that you have the same tail lights as I do.
You're gonna love what I've done to my centerpiece.
I haven't...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 388
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: car trying to start but doesn't get there need help

why would you rotate it 180?
You most probably had it just off a little on timing.
try it both ways...little forward then little back til it starts. Then use a timing light to set it correctly and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-04-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,280
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: transmission shifter cable replacment?

it installs just as you described.
read any model specific instructions though.
Good luck.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,748
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Brake switches and TCC lockup

I thought the 700r4 was locked up electrically from recent study here. I have a trans problem. However I think it's clutches and not lockup. No 3rd or 4th.
I have no vacuum line to my transmission....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-17-2011, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 563
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: A/C help

is your vacuum line that goes to the dash to change the controls connected?
That will default to defrost upon failure. Worth checking.

OP...Check the freon level for poor cooling issues. You need...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,775
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: vin says 305 i was told 350 how can i tell

That's possible. I have no experience with any other SBC except my own...:)
And boy has this been an experience.
I've learned a heck of a lot about the sbc just from reading this site.
I spend a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-12-2011, 12:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,775
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: vin says 305 i was told 350 how can i tell

Mines is #'s matching so it'd be an '84.
Now I'm not sure if you meant later blocks but you didn't specify.
I can provide a pic if needed. I took many when I was dismantling first time. I was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-12-2011, 12:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,082
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Oil in Radiator Reservoir

It's good that it will all be fixed at the same time.
Good luck.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-12-2011, 12:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,482
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: heater core went, is shop over charging me

In My Opinion...And Only Mine.
NOT BASHING MECHANICS HERE .....at all.... because I've always done my own work. So all you time served pro's out there please don't be hatin'....
A 4 hour job for a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2011, 10:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,082
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Oil in Radiator Reservoir

I believe the OP said the crack was in the seat...not the head. So no welding would be needed.
The valve seat is replaceable.
IMO...I don't believe this would answer the oil in the coolant issue,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,775
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: vin says 305 i was told 350 how can i tell

What if I told you that my engine has the stamp and is a 2 piece RMS?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-26-2011, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,468
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Transmission wont go back to idle

After all that is said above...that makes no sense.
perhaps if the car is put in neutral it would do that but I can't see it in Drive @ 60. Surely the engine would have to dis-engage from the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-08-2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 434
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: OK FELLAS I NEED YOUR HELP BAD!!!!

Still looks like the upper spring clip of the valve stem seal to me.
the part number is on the bottom of the box in the first pic. You can see the thin silver ring clip on the new seals in the pic...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-08-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 434
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: OK FELLAS I NEED YOUR HELP BAD!!!!

Those look exactly like the clips for the valve stem seals. At least pieces of them anyways.
No doubt in my mind.
Your intake valve stem seals most likely need to be replaced. May not be a problem...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-30-2011, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: won't spark I'm out of ideas, need assistance..

I'm wondering if the ICM is going out or the coil or possibly poor connection somewhere.
This is an edit. I had jumped the gun about the ECM but the car gets timed without it connected so I erased...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-26-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,432
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Gas pedal doesnt return

yeah it's name is "throttle return spring"
You will find it connected to the motor in some way or another. Follow the throttle cable from the firewall to the motor. Whatever mechanism that cable...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2011, 12:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 833
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Trying to figure out where this vacuum hose goes

If I'm not mistaken that is manifold vacuum.
On my motor that went to the transmission. TH350.
There are other applications that use it also.
I don't know your setup.
Sucking air from there is a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2011, 12:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,065
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Broken oil pump gear on brand new pump!

I would expect the plastic collar on the pump driveshaft to break well before that could happen.
That looks like a manufacturer defect to me as opposed to it happening because of something in your...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-07-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: new camshaft has play??

I'm saying WARPED, which is probably wrong, because that's how it seemed.
As I freehand turned it during dis-assembly it would get tight then free up for about 320 degrees then tighten up again....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-06-2011, 10:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By astrosurfer

new camshaft has play??

Hi guys.
Yeah well I've just installed a new camshaft and new bearings.
Now I put it all together chain and all, lifters etc.
With all that in I can still move the camshaft forward out of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,090
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Another car won't start thread WTF

even if my suggested problem is wrong, I still have the opportunity to learn from the correct answer to your issue, should I experience similar symptoms I can act and test appropriately.
This is all...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-03-2011, 11:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,090
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Another car won't start thread WTF

I'd be lying if I told you I knew. But I don't.
All I know is the coil and the module. They are supplied 12V from that wire. No power at wire...no fire.
I wish you luck. Post back your findings...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-03-2011, 10:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 340
Posted By astrosurfer

restoring to a 700r4

Hi fellas,
Been a while since I posted up and have been slowly working my car.
I'm at the point where I bought a 700r4 from pull a part about a year ago in anticipation of getting the th350 out of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-01-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,090
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Another car won't start thread WTF

It's one of the connectors on the side. that you can unplug
PINK wire IIRC. NOT 100% on the colour though.
Do you have multimeter? Should be 12 V+ at that wire with ignition on. That wire comes...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-31-2011, 11:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,090
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Another car won't start thread WTF

Have you checked all your grounds....engine etc.
Do you have power at the coil.
Could be a faulty ignition switch.
With all that new ignition stuff and still no spark...it kinda seems to me that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-27-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,173
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: unreliable! TPI TOUGH ONE

Did you check the fuse for the aldl?
IIRC , but I could be just mistaken but I think I had the connect to ecm problem and had to replace a fuse. I'll look up an old thread I have and see if I can...
Forum: Fabrication
03-25-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 14,779
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Sequential taillights

I think they are awesome and work well with our cars.
I'll be glad to get mines installed once done.
Forum: Fabrication
03-23-2011, 10:29 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 14,779
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Sequential taillights

I have about 4 prototypes I've made.
When one design fails I go back to the design board.
It all seems to work great on the test bench. Different story when it comes to installing on the car.
I'm...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-19-2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,507
Posted By astrosurfer

Re: Gear Shifter Sliding Freely (automatic)

I have/had that problem. If it's what I think you mean.
Are you talking about the bracket at the transmission?
I found that the ring, which you snap the selector cable into, had opened slightly and...
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