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Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-10-2006, 09:41 PM
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Views: 340
Posted By 430T/A

Red 85-92 T/A hood

Nice shape, never painted. a ding here or there, no rust. Asking 75 bucks. Thanks Joe- maxum56@yahoo.com
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-10-2006, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 414
Posted By 430T/A

Power mirror conversion kit

Selling harness, switches, motors and mirrors. Asking 100 bucks for the whole deal, plus shipping. Thanks, Joe Maxum56@yahoo.com
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-10-2006, 09:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 266
Posted By 430T/A

Pair of 86 headlight motors

worked very well when pulled. Quiet and fast. Asking 35 a peice. Thanks Joe
Maxum56@yahoo.com
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
07-10-2006, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By 430T/A

Hatch pull down motor for sale

Works good from 86 Trans Am. Asking 50 bucks shipped. Thanks Joe.
Maxum56@yahoo.com
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-11-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 557
Posted By 430T/A

I believe that is a vaccuum reserve canister....

I believe that is a vaccuum reserve canister. probably runs to the heater controls. provides a vacuum soruce so when the motor is floored, and essentially loses vacuum, your heat settings do not...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
05-07-2005, 02:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 152
Posted By 430T/A

Power mirror setup

Complet power mirror setup. switchs-wires-mirrors. Works well, $150 plus shipping. thanks joe, maxum56@yahoo.com
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
05-07-2005, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 429
Posted By 430T/A

complete 3" exhaust headers to tail pipes

Complete flowmaster exhaust, 3" american thunder system. comes 1 5/8" headers to 3 inch Y-pipe. headers are ball flanged. 3" cat, punched out. brand new in september. everything you need. $250 plus...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
05-07-2005, 02:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 145
Posted By 430T/A

85-90 t/a fron clip. great shape.

Excellent shape, needs repaint, no tears or warpage. 100 bucks plus shipping. shipping from 14075 thanks joe, maxum56@yahoo.com
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
05-07-2005, 02:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 189
Posted By 430T/A

Power drivers seat

6 way power seat. Will send either just the frame work or entire seat. seat will need a recover. Works well, 100 bucks plus shipping. shipping from 14075. Thanks Joe, maxum56@yahoo.com
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
05-07-2005, 01:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 169
Posted By 430T/A

85-92 T/a hood for sale

Grreat shape, no rust. comes with good grilles and vents. $150 plus shipping. shipping from 14047.
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
05-07-2005, 01:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 171
Posted By 430T/A

loaded steering column for sale.

I have a loaded column for sale. tilt, Delay wipers, and cruise control. complete with keys, from 5 speed car. Column is black in color, works excellent. With or with out steering wheel, 50 bucks...
Forum: Parts for Sale 2006
05-07-2005, 01:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 821
Posted By 430T/A

9 bolt posi rear end

I have a well maintained 3.23 posi 9 bolt rear end from an 86 trans am. gears are tight, posi works well. Complete minus calipers, 200 bucks plus shipping. Shipping from 14075. Thanks Joe ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-17-2004, 05:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 764
Posted By 430T/A

Yeah, your full of crap. Nobody in their right...

Yeah, your full of crap. Nobody in their right mind would trade a hemi car for a fireturd. Simply not going to happen. Even so, a total basket case hemi challenger is worht more than your firebid...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-18-2004, 11:19 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,539
Posted By 430T/A

just out of moribd curiousity, what type of...

just out of moribd curiousity, what type of diagonistic work have you done to determine that the pump is wasted? or re you ASSuming its the pump?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-16-2004, 02:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 457
Posted By 430T/A

MY moms car was doing the same thing, it would...

MY moms car was doing the same thing, it would twitch alittle as you rowed through the gears. It was an 89 V6 MPFI 5 speed. Turned out it was the MAF, Check the realy before you go buy one though
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-16-2004, 02:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,539
Posted By 430T/A

Heres a voice of reason:: THATS THE DUMBEST...

Heres a voice of reason::

THATS THE DUMBEST THING TO DO!

Its not hard to drop the tank, sure its tougher than on another car, buts its still not bad. All you have to do is drop the panhard...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-09-2004, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 516
Posted By 430T/A

If you want yo run 1.6 rockers, you need to...

If you want yo run 1.6 rockers, you need to clearance the pushrod holes. other wise your pushrods will hit the heads. which brings the need for screw in studs and guide plates. Just in casr you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2004, 12:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,558
Posted By 430T/A

pretty much what he said. Stoc kseat pressure, If...

pretty much what he said. Stoc kseat pressure, If I'm no mistaken is in the neighbor hood of 75 lbs seat pressure. and if your running factory castings, you have to drill out the pushrod holes in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2004, 08:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 481
Posted By 430T/A

I'll try to be easy on you here... Your car...

I'll try to be easy on you here...

Your car is slow. not at all fast. Third-gens were bitch cars from the factory. Low to mid 15s are the norm. 14s can be had with stock hardware, if the car is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2004, 07:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,146
Posted By 430T/A

Sounds like your coil is going bad... when they...

Sounds like your coil is going bad... when they start to go bad they generally run crappier when it gets warmer. Try swapping it with a known good one..
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-09-2004, 07:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,558
Posted By 430T/A

Thats wayyy to much spring pressure for a stock...

Thats wayyy to much spring pressure for a stock lifter, thats what the noise is. I'll guarantee ya that. The noise is really your stock lifters hollering for help...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-09-2004, 06:57 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,076
Posted By 430T/A

If 22lbs is too heavy, perhaps you should start...

If 22lbs is too heavy, perhaps you should start eating your wheaties... :doh:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2004, 05:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By 430T/A

Whether the car is 200 feet in the air or 6...

Whether the car is 200 feet in the air or 6 inches from the ground, your not going to be able to pull the crankshaft out around the crossmember with out lifting the motor for additional clearance,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2004, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By 430T/A

That is the dumbest idea ever, to be frank... In...

That is the dumbest idea ever, to be frank... In car rebuild, lets look at this LOGICALLY, if you tear the heads off the motor, and plan on swapping a crank, that means you'll have to lift the motor...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-05-2004, 02:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 903
Posted By 430T/A

Pull out the distributor. make sure the oil pump...

Pull out the distributor. make sure the oil pump rod is still in place, then grab a primer and spin the oil pump with a hand drill.. see what the guage reads then. If I'm not mistaken there is a big...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-04-2004, 09:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,215
Posted By 430T/A

Cone posis are nothing new... Lots of rearends...

Cone posis are nothing new... Lots of rearends came with them. Hell, Auburn still sells them. they are not rebuildable like the normal Clutch type posi units. Oh, the 7.75, and the 7 5/8s rear ends...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-04-2004, 09:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,009
Posted By 430T/A

The fan needs to be completely surrounded with a...

The fan needs to be completely surrounded with a shroud in order to work properly, otherwise you might aswell not have a fan at all. You don't have underdrive pulleys do you?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2004, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,857
Posted By 430T/A

maybe you collapsed a piston. sounds alot like...

maybe you collapsed a piston. sounds alot like piston slap. What type of pistons are you running? do you know what your piston to wall clearances?

IF you want to hear some good piston slap fir...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2004, 01:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,890
Posted By 430T/A

whats it sound like when the motor tries to turn...

whats it sound like when the motor tries to turn over? Does the starter engage then not turn, or is there a complete lack of any starter action? water should have no real effect on the electrical...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2004, 12:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 632
Posted By 430T/A

any 307 is a waste of time. however the 327 is...

any 307 is a waste of time. however the 327 is quite the power plant. Big bore+ short stroke= lots of upper rpm fun, and power. There are quite alot of impressive 327s from the factory, solid...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-02-2004, 12:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,076
Posted By 430T/A

Well, Seems as though turning wrenches isn't...

Well, Seems as though turning wrenches isn't really your thing.. I completed the swap on with my brother in his car in about 6 hours... That includes setting up that howe bearing.. His car was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2004, 04:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,570
Posted By 430T/A

You caught me there, the later model 882s that...

You caught me there, the later model 882s that are thin, do indeed crack easy. I stand by my statement, for their intended purpose they work great... Its a good low-end torque head, with limited...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2004, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 682
Posted By 430T/A

I agree, Sounds vaccuum related, High idle, poor...

I agree, Sounds vaccuum related, High idle, poor drivabilty.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2004, 02:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,009
Posted By 430T/A

Well, for starters, is you cooling system up to...

Well, for starters, is you cooling system up to par? Particularly is your cooling fan running?? Doesn't sound like it.. If your head was cracked, you would be blowing smoke, or mixing fluids. Not to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2004, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By 430T/A

Have you checked anything? Thats the first thing...

Have you checked anything? Thats the first thing I'd do.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2004, 02:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 715
Posted By 430T/A

4000 with no oil pressure... What the hell were...

4000 with no oil pressure... What the hell were you expecting??? :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2004, 02:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 851
Posted By 430T/A

Nice play on words! :D In all reality, If...

Nice play on words! :D

In all reality, If you put some sort of forced induction sysytem on your motor, chances are you will need new internals anyhow. If you want it too last, you'll need forged...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2004, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,002
Posted By 430T/A

If your talking about Gen II LT1 heads, like...

If your talking about Gen II LT1 heads, like 92-97, forget about them, because they will not work on a conventional SBC. Likewise, E-TEC 170s, if I'm not mistaken are Edelbrocks vortec style head,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2004, 01:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 583
Posted By 430T/A

Its very hard to diagnose a noise problem without...

Its very hard to diagnose a noise problem without actually hearing it.. Try taking it somewhere..
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2004, 12:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,570
Posted By 430T/A

Bull yourself! 882s are very durable, and...

Bull yourself! 882s are very durable, and plentiful. An 882 works great for it's intended purpose. Which is 4500 and below. too many guys try to spin them up to 5500 or 6500. Well beyond their flow...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2004, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 533
Posted By 430T/A

www.mla.org Commas, periods and even the...

www.mla.org


Commas, periods and even the occaisonal capital letter never hurt.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2004, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 558
Posted By 430T/A

sounds like your 180 off. for sure.flip your...

sounds like your 180 off. for sure.flip your wires 180 degrees and see what happens.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2004, 02:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 893
Posted By 430T/A

ok, not a chance in hell your getting 8500 out of...

ok, not a chance in hell your getting 8500 out of that motor, here is why I think that.

1. I'm assuming your talking about the chevy pick up in your avator.

that being said: I had a 88 K5 with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2004, 01:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,123
Posted By 430T/A

thats the regulator I used. it didn't work at...

thats the regulator I used. it didn't work at all. maybe I got a lemon, but I had no luck whatsoever. even at 15 psi, there is no volume. I was advised by a very reputable mechanic to do a volume...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2004, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 477
Posted By 430T/A

sounds like you have your vacuum advance plugged...

sounds like you have your vacuum advance plugged into "manifold vaccum", it should be plugged into a vacuum port ABOVE the throttle valves. there should be no vacuum adavance at idle speeds. On...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2004, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 427
Posted By 430T/A

The pick-up coil could be it. Thats located under...

The pick-up coil could be it. Thats located under the breakers in the distributor. Those go bad everyonce in a while. to replace, it requires pulling the distributor, and taking the distributor...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-04-2004, 01:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,123
Posted By 430T/A

You don't really want to run the stock TPI pump...

You don't really want to run the stock TPI pump anyway. I tried to way back when, I even bought the correct regulator, but I couldn't get the psi below 15 psi. regardless of what I did with the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-27-2004, 09:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,161
Posted By 430T/A

you must have had one lame th400 to blow it up on...

you must have had one lame th400 to blow it up on with a 15 second car... were you using a cooler with that high of a stall? I've used many 400s behind very torquey low 12 big block cars, bone stock,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-27-2004, 08:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,685
Posted By 430T/A

It took me about 4 hours to get the tank out,...

It took me about 4 hours to get the tank out, working all by my lonesome self. Of course, I was working on a nice buffalo car, where almost every bolt was rused beyond beleif, but didn't break. no...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-22-2004, 02:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,536
Posted By 430T/A

Replacement

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