Quoting: FUBAR
Changed the Ignition coil, dizzy cap & rotor & its running sweet as a
Glad you got it sorted , hope it isn't just lulling you into a false sense of security !
As Art say's ur gotta get it beat soon (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/mad.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Car ran perfect all the way there & back you know what guys... I think we've cracked it!
Hope so Fella , think you deserve it by now !
Quoting: 55starchief
So does this mean you nwont be looking at buying the wrecked 3rd gen now?
At the moment no, however i'd imagine he is still contactable about selling parts from it (Back to Plan A). If anyone wants his numbers get me on my mobile & i'll send em over.
Ryan
Edit: although it has to be said, if he really doesn't want much for it I might consider it if other people are interested too...
Quoting: FUBAR
At the moment no, however i'd imagine he is still contactable about selling parts from it (Back to Plan A). If anyone wants his numbers get me on my mobile & i'll send em over.
Ryan
Edit: although it has to be said, if he really doesn't want much for it I might consider it if other people are interested too...
It's still worth enquiring over what it wants for it, I might* be interested in the engine if it's any good and not too expensive.
* don't tell Debs (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Quoting: 55starchief
We could always put the engine in chris's fiero if jamie doesnt want it
I thought that had died - I assume it was either not as bad as first thought, or Chris has bought it back from the insurers.
Quoting: 55starchief
So have you solved what the noise from the rocker cover was?
hmm, odd that - engine is quiet as a lamb now, most of the center electrode was missing from the dizzy cap, with the spring behind it making contact with the rotor arm.
my guess is that as the spring was catching the rotor arm, it was macking the clicking noise..
this is all i can sumise, unless the misfire was causing some strange combustion chamber activity..
my guess on the timing chain noise, was that the misfire was causing the crank to snatch about, causing the timing chain to 'flutter' as it was lashing about. again - all quiet on the western front now!
either way, it seems fighting fit now..
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/grin.gif)
Quoting: 55starchief
So do you have any idea why it died mate?
Well Phil was saying something about a Needle & seat or something last night & that if it gets stuck it will flood the bowls in the carb, then the engine (hence the cut out) & then leak all over the place.
At least it wasn't coming from the fuel filter which means I changed that properly (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/grin.gif)
Quoting: Jamieg285
Quoting: 55starchief
Rochester carbs suck
I thought that's what all carbs did
GROAN!!!!
Quoting: FUBAR
Originally posted by Finlay
FUBAR...I had exactly the same problem....
The carb is pissing fuel out of the lower gasket because its over pressurised. Undo the fuel return line from the bottom of the fuel pump and unscrew the 90 deg fitting from the fuel pump... Then take that small bit of rubber/ rust out thats blocking the small hole in the fitting .....
Only thing it might of 'Fubar-ed' all your lower gaskets in the carb
Try this before rebuilding the carb
Cheers
Fin
sounds like a very likely case...
oh, greame - q jets aint that bad, when set up properly, they work every bit as well as any other carb, and a hell of a lot better than a holley.
agree the deamon is a nice idea, but then you have issues with all sorts of things like TV cable brackets (critical to get right if you dont wanna nukle the gearbox again) and potentialy problems with the computer freaking out and throwing the car into limp home (the ignition depends on the computer because is has ESC)
also there is the fact that deamons are BLOODY expensive.....
ifor the cost involved, the gains aren't really worth it unless you are looking at a new carb anyway, and i dont think thats likely to be the case..
Quoting: philoldsmobile
ifor the cost involved, the gains aren't really worth it unless you are looking at a new carb anyway, and i dont think thats likely to be the case..
You're right its not, this problem I want fixed as cheaply as possible I'm going to have a poke around with the fuel pump tomorrow & have a go at fixing what finlay has suggested. I assume the lower gasket on the carb will need replacing anyway too?
Ryan.
I'm going to John Woolfe later today.
I Think they sell this (I Know because the caddy has a Rochester hence I noticed it) - I Could pick it for you ???
I Think it's about £13 ??? Or if it does cover both our Carbs we could go halves ???
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Quoting: 55starchief
ok mate sounds like the gasket on the back of the fuel pump has gone this would explain the sludge.
If your going to buy a new fuel pump just buy an electric one, i know philo will go on about a stock pump is ok but electric pumps always work better
not at all..
plus the added hassle of having to wire it, plus fitting a fuel pressure regulator..
plus it all costs money...
Quoting: Roadkill
Just make sure you get it the right way around.
That I will do m8 (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif) thing is the existing metal fuel line might need cutting back a bit in order to get it Horizontal & still keep things fairly tidy, do these pipes have any special ends on them? or can you just cut a section off & start the hose from there?
Quoting: FUBAR
I have a catalogue of theirs which i'll bring on sunday
Ah, I forgot they did that stuff too. I already have a catalogue of theirs.
Quoting: Jamieg285
Ah, I forgot they did that stuff too. I already have a catalogue of theirs.
Ok m8 cool, I have a spare if anyone wants one...
Looking forward to saturday (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/grin.gif) I hope it fixes the problem I'm just a bit worried that the carb will need to be pulled too (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Ryan
Quoting: Jamieg285
Front oil seal isn't as bad to change as I thought, and will be even easier once you have the knowledge.
It was leaking from the back though, which is currently uphill from 90% of the engine block
Quoting: Roadkill
Is it possible petrol has got in the pan and mixed with a little oil ?
that is a possibility following last saturday's efforts yes
Quoting: Jamieg285
Did I miss something - new carb?
Yeah I ordered a remanufactured carb same as the one i've got, the pricey option but me & phil were looking at it last sat & reckoned there's definately something wrong with my carb. Also this will fix the very annoying Cold Starting choke-broken problem too
Quoting: Roadkill
Is that the same as "Plumbers Mate" ???
Isn't that the bloke that makes the tea? (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
anyone got some Jump Leads?
Did have, don't know what happened to them.
Make sure you get some decent quality ones. Our cars draw a lot of power, and I melted a cheap set on my old Firebird. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/jaw.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Plumber's Mate I might have out in the Garage . . . ?
if its got Teflon written anywhere on it its the same stuff
Quoting: 55starchief
I found the stuff i used to use on the F1 car for the senders, its a pipe seal liquid by permabond. Have at least half a bottle left
Cool, can I have a squirt?
Quoting: FUBAR
Cool, can I have a squirt?
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/jerkoff.gif) here you go mate (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
I'm waiting for chrome centre caps . . .
Dean when these arrive would you be willing to part with a couple of the retaining Clips from you're old ones? as 2 of mine are held on with No More Nails at the moment...
Quoting: FUBAR
Dean when these arrive would you be willing to part with a couple of the retaining Clips from you're old ones? as 2 of mine are held on with No More Nails at the moment...
ye ha ridem cowboy (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Quoting: art b
very qt in here these days??
Pretty sure everyone is caught up with work mate, i know i am for the next couple of days (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cryl.gif)
Quoting: incursus
Leads are at hanslope (my parents) I can pick them up on Sunday if you still need......and If I remember
Guess What?.........................I forgot the leads...........sorry(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sad.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Quoting: incursus
Guess What?.........................I forgot the leads...........sorry
Thats ok m8 no worries, it started briefly yesterday but threw loads of oil out the breathers so I shut it off (Think its overfilled as I added about 1/2 litre & thinned with petrol that leaked in from the flooded engine)
If Jump leads are needed it'll be at the Barn now anyway as its getting Trailered there on Saturday so I can work on it.
Ryan
Quoting: Roadkill
Is he gonna bring my Heater Core with Him ???
I believe he is mate
Quoting: FUBAR
Dean when these arrive would you be willing to part with a couple of the retaining Clips from you're old ones? as 2 of mine are held on with No More Nails at the moment...
Yep.
No problem. Although I think the two caps i've got left aren't much kop . . . .
Quoting: FUBAR
US Auto still haven't delivered those 2 fittings slow bastards
I Know US Auto are a firm favourite of PhilO's but In my experience I DO NOT rate them.
They only want to help if the part you want they have on the shelf.
If they have to look, sod it, that's too difficult.
I Head to John Woolfe (about 5 mins from US Auto) - 01234 220700.
They're always happy to help - epecially if it's a little obscure.
When asking US Auto for ball joints for the Caddy I was told (without looking)
"Nah, don't think they make them . . . Couldn't you make some ?" (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Idiot.
Woolfe on the other hand said they'd look into it . . . How important was it ?
I said I'd like a price soon-ish so they sorted the prices and availability there and then.
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Quoting: FUBAR
Dean when these arrive would you be willing to part with a couple of the retaining Clips from you're old ones? as 2 of mine are held on with No More Nails at the moment...
Yep.
No problem. Although I think the two caps i've got left aren't much kop . . . .
Cheers m8, I only need the clips from inside, unfortunatly you have to smash the caps to get them out... that ok?
Quoting: Roadkill
Finally. <phew>
Ryan, as Art says, I Doubt you have cylinder damage.
This occurs after prolonged attack by fuel.
A couple of Floods wouldn't have done that. No way.
My Dodge flooded CONSTANTLY and still had excellent compression for a 1/4 Million Mile+ Block.
Cheers m8 (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/grin.gif): I've had 1 zero notice expensive wallet shock this year, last thing I need i another one!
Quoting: FUBAR
you have to smash the caps to get them out
They're already F**ked, Mate. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/grin.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Are you going over to the Barn on Sunday to do some Humber Chopping? if (a big IF) all the bits have arrived for my stuff any chance I could have a lift over?
I'll be going one of the days only.
Are you trailering the Camaro there Saturday ?
Quoting: FUBAR
I managed to roll it into Dean's humber
(twice)
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Quoting: Roadkill
Let us know if you require Chavscort, Mate. . . . . . .
Will do m8, Thanks for offering (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/actcool.gif) are you going to the Barn this weekend at all?
Quoting: 55starchief
You could always nip over to silverstone circuit
Does it take long to walk / cycle?
Quoting: Roadkill
THREAD LOCKED !!!! Start a new one !!!
I was wondering when that was going to be mentioned (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sad.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Car drove home perfectly guys
Cool (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
for various reasons there was a whopping 12 Litres of Petroly Oil in my engine!!! the stuff was thinner than water when it was siphoned out!
mmmmmmmmmmm, generator fuel! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: philoldsmobile
i will do absolutley anything i can to help you just ask - if i can help you i will, there is no expiry date on that offer, no maxuimum number of uses
Copied and Printed for later use. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
THREAD LOCKED !!!! Start a new one !!!
not gonna happen! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/actcool.gif)
Quoting: philoldsmobile
ever need a hand with anything, if i can, i will help.
I know you're always appreciated, Mate.
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Ooo. Did that sound a bit Ghey ? (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Didn't know it required comments . . . except yes, seems feesible.
Fair doos (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tea.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
PhilO !! I'm disappointed in you.
Now you mention it that is Kinda shocking!
Quoting: F Body
Please don't tell me they involve matt black
Nought wrong with Matt Black (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/devill.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Drove the car to work today for the first time for Months, It started right up & was idleing perfectly at approx 950rpm in Park It's never done that before
SO Glad I bought that carb
Most excelent dude! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: philoldsmobile
have you tried wynns stop leak?
Nope, might see if I can get the oil pressure sender out tonight, i've got the teflon stuff graeme lent me so, apart from it being a pain to get too its possible...
Apart from that the damn thing needs cleaning properly so it can be investigated properly
Quoting: FUBAR
Apart from that the damn thing needs cleaning properly so it can be investigated properly
A very good move. If you clear all the old crap out of the way, you should be able to see where the leak is starting.
Quoting: philoldsmobile
should be no more than an easy mornings work
That'll be afternoon if Ryans doing it (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lazy.gif)
Quoting: Jamieg285
That'll be afternoon if Ryans doing it
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif) True tho...
Whats worrying is that i've been driving around with so little oil in the car (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sad.gif) I Knew that Oil on you're road was from my car Phil there wasn;t much there because there wasn't much left!
Quoting: Jamieg285
Does your pressure light/guage still work? If there hasn't been any sign of it (and it's working) then you should be OK. Not ideal, but I don't think any lasting damage would have been done.
there is no light on the thirgen. the guage is a steady reading, then flits UP as the sender dies, but never dips down. i am confident the engine never lost oil pressure, especialy considering the slightly baggy bottom end - any loss of pressure would have resulted in a quite alarming big end rattle, and an audible lifter rattle from all lifters. its a quite distinctive and VERY loud noise / vibration
Quoting: philoldsmobile
in fact, i'll check, i may have a dizzy gasket sitting around here..
Actually i Just remembered I've got a Gasket kit with the car, there will more than Likely be one in that!
whats it looks like? just a small cardboard ring?
Quoting: philoldsmobile
i still may be persuaded into SFC's in due time....
If you enjoy driving your car (which I believe you do (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)), you will enjoy it EVEN MORE with SFCs.
Having T-tops, the difference will be even more noticeable on yours than it was on mine.
Quoting: FUBAR
1stly why the hell didn;t I just do that months ago?? Phil's description of it being a B1tch to get to was misplaced. 10 Min Job!
He probably read it was hard to do on a forum (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/devil.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Where's the Final Humber ones Boyo ?
will be up when I get my bluetooth back this week (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
just thank the lord its not in Valiant Territory!!!
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
I agree . . . It's odd that it is sooo bad. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
I agree . . . It's odd that it is sooo bad.
Definately starting to think that Phil's right and its done 190,000miles
Quoting: FUBAR
The last guy who had it kept it in an open Barn (concrete floor)
Do you know for a fact that it was kept there all the time? *Might* only have been for the period when he was selling?
Quoting: philoldsmobile
good to have you here mate, find a comfortable corner, and crack yerself a beer!
And a (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) or two (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Rough roads... like Bedford then!!
aint that the truth!! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Hard tops rule . . . . but I've STILL got SFC's.
Mine will get em eventually
Quoting: FUBAR
Mine will get em eventually
as will mine..(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/grin.gif)
i will probably have a strut top brace, too
Quoting: Rocky
anytime between 11 and 1 if thats ok.
we'll be there at 11am, we have to go somewhere else by early afternoon so we will see you then
Quoting: Roadkill
Hmm let me think what I've gotta do . . . .
Oh, wait.
No.
In fact . . . I'd rather not.
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Yeah lots of projects there m8!
Quoting: FUBAR
:- Headliner is STILL Sagging onto my head while driving (Ecklers Order at some point anyone?)
IF this wedding thingy comes off, I will be looking to complete the collection of parts for my interior replacement (headliner, carpet, few panels. This would all be happening mid year, enough time before Sept to get them all fitted.
Why Ecklers? I've done some shopping around, and NPD and Classic Industries work out cheaper (and Classic offer 20% fairly frequently)
Quoting: FUBAR
Quote:83_1/2 L69
There is a solenoid on the front of the carb called the “throttle kicker”. It keeps the engine at 1500 RPMs when the A/C is on. It can also be turned on by the ECM!
That will be the thing i pointed out wasnt working after you put the new carb on mate. Rember i unpluged it and pluged it back in when the motor started
Quoting: fjmods
Hmmmm thats odd i didnt quote that
Didn't post it either!
Quoting: Jamieg285
Don't know about the quote, but the original post looks like it was part of the URL that has become detached.
Just like everything in this thread its broke or doesnt work properly :roll:
Quoting: 55starchief
Just like everything in this thread its broke or doesnt work properly
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: 55starchief
Just like everything in this thread its broke or doesnt work properly :roll:
Its funny because its true (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
(Note... I did make up the fjmods quote, he has Zero posts!)
Quoting: FUBAR
(Note... I did make up the fjmods quote, he has Zero posts!)
Must be Gremlins in the system
Quoting: Jamieg285
Must be Gremlins in the system
Yeah don't get me wet, might be worth staying out of CMK after 5pm, its raining & I have to cycle home! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/viking.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Test.
:worthless:
Ahh, FFS - what we gonna do when PhilO resurrects his S.O.T.M thread again ???
SSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Quoting: Incursus
Plugs and leads, worth changing both
I have some leads, but its one of these Accel Kits, anyone got Crimpers I could borrow that can do Plug Leads?
Still waiting on my Idle control doo-dad from JWR too, hopefully that will help out the cold starts (it had better do!! it cost enough!)
Quoting: FUBAR
I have some leads, but its one of these Accel Kits, anyone got Crimpers I could borrow that can do Plug Leads?
Most wire crimpers have a plug terminal bit on them. I have at least 2 sets, but don't ask me to find them in a hurry. Since I had my garage door replaced I can barely get in there for all the junk that has been piled in the way.
Quoting: Jamieg285
Most wire crimpers have a plug terminal bit on them
aah ok, i'll look at my ones tonight...
Quoting: FUBAR
Car is booked in for its MOT 4:30pm on Thursday.
Who's doing the MOT ?
Ain't long till the GMC's is up (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Quoting: ianjpage
yeah spose so...its just the rest
Yeah and I haven't even really looked at the engine yet... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Quoting: 55starchief
Ryan, if you can remove your old seats at home all but the drivers one that way you can fit the new ones at the barn and not worry about taking the old ones back
Good thinking Batman!!!
I can do that tomorrow as i've got that off too!!!
Quoting: 55starchief
I might well go to the barn thursday night and remove the seats for you mate
You don't have too m8, i'm quite happy to do it on friday morning.
Quoting: ianjpage
blimey sensible thining - whatever next!!!!
Keeping threads On Topic!...
(http://www.sweetiebag.com/product_images/details/Topic.jpg)
naaa never
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Quoting: FUBAR
Keeping threads On Topic!...
Ay, how come the swear filter didn't pick that one up????
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Quoting: 55starchief
er why not just helicoil it? lot less work than welding and re drilling etc
coz i dont have a helicoil kit!!
welding, facing and re drilling is no effort! remember, i have an entire fabrication shop at my disposal!
Quoting: FUBAR
Just looking at steering wheels & stuff on summit... there is varying bolt patterns for where they attach to various aftermarket wheels but are they universal where they attach to the Car?
no, every car is different.. oddly enough, ours are the same as 1985 jeep wrangler!
Quoting: philoldsmobile
coz i dont have a helicoil kit!!
welding, facing and re drilling is no effort! remember, i have an entire fabrication shop at my disposal!
but those boses are cast mate and the metal is crap quality, but hey knock yourself out. Even easier would be to just put longer bolts through and nylock them at the back
Quoting: philoldsmobile
i dont like the idea of a "fits most things" adapter for steering wheels..
granted, many are the same, but i'd rather see my car specificly listed on the package..
I've gone back & looked through the application Listing... all 11 pages
Universal (application) No
Make CHEVROLET
Model CAMARO
Beginning Year 1967
Ending Year 1994
Steering Wheel Fitment Grant Classic Series
Quoting: FUBAR
It will probably be easiest if I call you when I get home from the gym.
Okie doke, got all the tools you need? Not that I have much...
A case of the blind leading the blind buts whats the worst that can happen (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Edit: Last time it didn't smell of mint...
only to you, the rest of the street could smell it though. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Cheers for you're help this evening Chris
no problemo, was expecting it to be worse but i guess, occasionaly, you do get nice quick easy fixes (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
I'd dye them Black personally . . . Not red.
Yeah that would work and hide any marks on the leather
Quoting: FUBAR
i'm in 2 minds whether to dye them at all...
Personally, IMO, I don't think the tan and Red work . . . (at all) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sofa.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
No doubt i'll be changing my mind a million times over the next couple of months.
<sigh>
The MKB way . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
I wonder if all the 4th gen interior plastics would fit...
Already sold mate to (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/jamieg.gif)
Quoting: 55starchief
Wouldnt be a bad idea to check timing
Could I borrow a timing Light? & some instruction on how to use it...
Quoting: FUBAR
Doesn't explain the idle speeds though...
if the timing is slightly out the vacum advance would cause a idle fluctuation mate
Quoting: FUBAR
aah ok thats just a twist the Dizzy Cap round job to adjust that isn't it?
yeah with the aid of a timing light though, dont go twisting without
Quoting: Roadkill
After removing the remains of my exhaust I found that the engine "popped" on heavy decelleration
You ricer!!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Chris: The handbrake 'fix' made only a tiny difference... just enough to *ahem* get away with an advisory notice
Well we can always tighten it more, not a problem.
Quoting: FUBAR
i'm just window shopping with an Itchy Credit Card
Thats a dangerous thing mate
Quoting: 55starchief
Thats a dangerous thing mate
Tell me about it! especially things like that which have been on the cards for ages and are a very good idea...
Quoting: Jamieg285
I would also recommend that you get some good quality header gaskets (head and collector end). The ones that come supplied are cheap and rubbish, and will be more likely to start blowing.
My fel-pro ones are good, so far . . . See JWR. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
With the Bolts would I be able to get suitable ones?
See US less Auto's website for the bolts.
US auto and JWR will do a pack for the SBC - that's where I got mine from.
You definately want CSK SKT head, as Jamie says - if you can get them. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Jamieg285
Isn't Countersunk Socket???
Hmm, yes and no.
Depends on who you speak to, what industry you're in, what nationality you/they are how old you/they are . . . . . . . .
If it's a recessed socket fitting it can be referred to as "socket".
Like on shallow pan-heads.
Countersunk socket is deeper (in my experience).
Like on Dome heads, "allen bolts" . . .
Says they're steel which I find odd . . . Why not S/S ?
Also maybe a little overkill for a (basically) stock motor running low compression . . . . ?
Quoting: Roadkill
Hmm, yes and no.
Depends on who you speak to, what industry you're in, what nationality you/they are how old you/they are . . . . . . . .
If it's a recessed socket fitting it can be referred to as "socket".
Like on shallow pan-heads.
Countersunk socket is deeper (in my experience).
Like on Dome heads, "allen bolts" . . .
It's far easier to take one to the bolt shop and say 'I want 12 of these'!!(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Also maybe a little overkill for a (basically) stock motor running low compression . . . . ?
its the heating and cooling that loosens the bolts, besides they look uber cool(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Jamieg285
I might have a complete spare set if I dig through the pots, but failing that I can swap out the ones on my motor.
TBH I'd rather put new ones back in, thanks tho m8. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
I'll think, if I do this i'll go with the ARP ones, those locking ones, whilst being kinda funky look a bit overkill for what is very mild V8.
Quoting: FUBAR
Another question... what would need doing to attach the end of the Stainless Y-Pipe/ Cat pipe thing to my existing exhaust system? Currently its stainless only from the rear axle back.
Anyone know about this? I assume it would just need welding up??
Quoting: Roadkill
Also maybe a little overkill for a (basically) stock motor running low compression . . . . ?
LOL u said that while I was typing up my response
Quoting: FUBAR
LOL u said that while I was typing up my response
Thought you guys were hardcore (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Quoting: Jamieg285
It's far easier to take one to the bolt shop and say 'I want 12 of these'!!
Definately !!!
Unfortunately, I have to deal with idiots suppliers over the phone, so the "Belt & Braces" description in a wise option.
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Quoting: FUBAR
Anyone know about this? I assume it would just need welding up??
Either that or you can get a "sleeve" joint . . . .
Quoting: Roadkill
Either that or you can get a "sleeve" joint . . . .
Huh? Is that like the top end of the Cat pipe in this piccy?
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Quoting: Jamieg285
or what that larger bracket is for.
Thats to attach to the old Cat hanger I think...
would I also need one of these?
WLK-47638 Dynomax Intermediate Pipe 2.5"
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Quoting: FUBAR
would I also need one of these?
That doesn't look stainless, so the question woud be do you need one of those ?
Quoting: Jamieg285
What is it? Straight pipe in place of cat?
Looks like it. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
what does "Aluminised" mean when they are talking about these things?
It means its treated steel pipe with an aluminium coating to reduce the rust
Quoting: FUBAR
when are you guys ordering you're next lot of bits to go to him?
Whenever. Graeme's waiting for a shipping price from Jegs re. a rollcage, then I'll cook the credit card.
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Quoting: FUBAR
Will need to speak to Andy then at some point.
when are you guys ordering you're next lot of bits to go to him?
Mine will be within the next 1-2 weeks - I need the bits over quick - I'm only really waiting for you guys.
Quoting: Roadkill
Jamie - Is yours Jegs or Summit ?
Both (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Neither do the complete list of all the bits I want.
Quoting: FUBAR
Graeme you'd prefer me to actually order this stuff from Andy rather than from summit with it being delivered to him wouldn't you?
Get in contact with him and see if he can get it first, and then we can sort out a Summit order if he can't.
Quoting: FUBAR
aah ok, i'd better be quick then.
Graeme you'd prefer me to actually order this stuff from Andy rather than from summit with it being delivered to him wouldn't you?
Would prefer you to at least email or call him for a price mate. Dont want him to think we use him just for a delivery point.
Quoting: 55starchief
Would prefer you to at least email or call him for a price mate
Calling is the best option, bearing in mind the time frames. He can take a while to respond to emails, but if he's on the phone he can look stuff up there and then (he did for me anyway)
Quoting: Roadkill
Mine's all from Jegs . . . .so ready when you are.
I'm ready, just waiting for everyone else. I think it's just you (suspension + other?? - or just suspension?) and Graeme (rollcage).
Quoting: Jamieg285
Calling is the best option, bearing in mind the time frames. He can take a while to respond to emails, but if he's on the phone he can look stuff up there and then (he did for me anyway)
Good point mate
Quoting: Jamieg285
I think it's just you (suspension + other?? - or just suspension?)
Suspension - Definate.
Rollcage - Maybe.
I'll have a think if there's any others. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
will need to double check the diameter but i'm 99% sure its 2.5"
unlikely..
unless someone has done the whole system from the manifolds back, or flared the pipe from behind the y pipe, its likely to be 2.25" - thats the stock diameter, and most aftermarket systems keep with it because its correct for te 305 engine
the gains are in the back half of the system (basicly muffler) tthe intermediate pipe isn't restrictive..
go too big on the bore and you loose torque. something the 305 does very well for its size..
Quoting: 55starchief
looks like it has the airbag loom aswell, not sure how it would function if it wasnt there mate
Hmm ok, how can you tell?
might be better to wait for one from an 86-89 car...
Quoting: FUBAR
Hmm ok, how can you tell?
its the silver box with the yellow connectors mate
Quoting: 55starchief
its the silver box with the yellow connectors mate
Aah ok, I know these things can be really picky & fussy so i'll let this one slide.
Quoting: Roadkill
Quoting: FUBAR
1stly a Hatch Motor
Wouldn't have though much more then £30.
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Quoting: Roadkill
Quoting: FUBAR
New Air Dam
Does that one fit your car ?
Looks the same... although mine doesn't have the 2 curved sections on the right of the pic.
Quoting: Roadkill
These look more like traction bars. (?) Again, a tad overkill for your car at the moment.
No they are the rear arms that hold the axle in place, same as on little mouse
Quoting: Roadkill
Quoting: FUBAR
Wundaba!
I think this'll go for more than it's worth. I also don't think this'll be helpful to you - certainly not yet.
EDIT - I'd go for a Strut (tower) brace first of all.
Quoting: FUBAR
Control Arms
These look more like traction bars. (?) Again, a tad overkill for your car at the moment.
EDIT - SFC's would be the first step . . .
Yeah both you and Graeme are probably right with the car as it is at the moment... i'll leave the control arms for now, not sure about the wonderbar though, will see what it goes for...
Quoting: 55starchief
No they are the rear arms that hold the axle in place, same as on little mouse
I didn't think these were standard on Third Gens ?
EDIT. Sorry, Wasn't looking at them right.
Tubular ones would be better anyway . . .
Quoting: Roadkill
EDIT. Sorry, Wasn't looking at them right.
:n00b:
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$hit !
I see myself spending some money, there. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
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Mmmm, might be tempted with that for the new car I get.
Quoting: FUBAR
Just out of interest, Stroking an engine moves the Power & Tq down the RPM Range, would this require alterations to the Transmission with regards to Gear Shift Points, Torque Converter Stall
In an ideal world yes, you'd 'tune' everything to be perfect. In reality, all your current stuff should be fine. It won't be too different from the current set-up.
Quoting: FUBAR
I also assume you'd have to create a new Lower Redline too...
Depends on what you're red-line is now. ASAIK, the red-line will be based more on your top end hardware (springs/valves etc) than the bottom end. Again, in reality, I can't see it being much, if at all different.
Quoting: Jamieg285
You're talking about shift points, which is different to danger points. You could go over the peak power in top gear, but would still need to know when you are in danger of blowing something.
Most people think the most power is at the redline hence the reason people drive until they hit it
Quoting: 55starchief
Most (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/new_russian.gif)'s think the most power is at the redline hence the reason (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/new_russian.gif)'s drive until they hit it
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Quoting: Roadkill
Hello, Mate.
Was the interior black ? If so do you have the centre console lid available ?
Also (if the interior is black) I'd be interested in a handful of the large plastic screws and their plugs which hold the panels in in the boot.
Thanks.
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Quoting: FUBAR
the Bonnet guy replied to me almost immediately!
Fek !
Well ?
The guy can't figure out the shipping for this, the cheapest he could find to the Uk was $160!! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif) if needbe is there anywhere in the US I could send this too? I'm currently exploring 1 other avenue atm regarding Dean's Link on the last page.
Finally! an answer to what I want to do with the engine in My car...
Screw Buying another one, I want to do this:
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/performance_parts/store/catalog/Product.jhtmlPRODID=1119&CATID=1099.html
Its an Official (Happy PhilO (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/grin.gif)) 350ci Conversion for an LG4.
Their test car... and 87 Camaro...
produced 308 horsepower (at 5000 rpm) and 365 lb-ft torque (at 3500 rpm).
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Now I just need to see what it costs...
Quoting: GM
This ZZ4 engine conversion kit for 1983-87 Camaro vehicle is
no longer available.
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Bad news.
But that was for a 350ci . . . . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
if they don't make crucial things like the replacement computers anymore then its not going to happen anyway
Tear all that $hit off, Mate.
Keep it simple. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
This makes interesting reading...
Yup, the pontiac motor would make mor torque they always have done over chevy motors
Quoting: 55starchief
Yup, the pontiac motor would make mor torque they always have done over chevy motors
what Pontiac Motor? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif) he's only talking about 305 Chevys...
The engine was removed from that 1977 Malibu and dropped into a 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport to replace a screwed up 350 Chevy that was in the car when I bought it.
I notice DeanO's getting ideas... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
I notice DeanO's getting ideas...
Maybe a Mono-Carb'ed 4.71 . . . and a bottom end stroke / rebuild.
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Quoting: FUBAR
what Pontiac Motor? he's only talking about 305 Chevys...
Ah ok miss read that
Quoting: FUBAR
I notice DeanO's getting ideas...
Yup a 4-71 blower would be a nice addition, have just been checking the figures on desktop dyno and it looks good, although when stroked its even better.
Would definatly recomend a 4 bolt conversion though if adding a blower. the kit runs about $250
TRW #274 cam, new chain, flex fan
(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif) can't find that cam anywhere...
here you go boys
http://www.hamptonblowers.com/PRICE.HTML
Quoting: FUBAR
can't find that cam anywhere...
Dont think its a TRW mate probably a comp
Quoting: FUBAR
Bottom end rebuild (what does this entail?) probably without stroking.
Normally just bearings mate, although if you have the money and are thinking of adding more power at a later date i would fit a 4 bolt main conversion
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&catalogIdentifier=Jegs_Direct&categoryId=16553&parentCategoryId=11503
would also lookinto a windage tray as you could pick up 20hp there
http://www.cantonracingproducts.com/windage_trays/windage_trays.html#plus
Quoting: 55starchief
no mate its this thats more impresive 420 ft lb of torque @ 3000rpm
That's close to what I get from my 400.
Quoting: FUBAR
Bottom end rebuild (what does this entail?)
Depends on what you want to do. You can as G says, just put new bearings in, but you could replace crank, rods, pistons etc (but that's pretty much doing the stroker kit...)
The more you do, the better (stonger and last longer) it will be, and it will give you a solid base to add other goodies.
Quoting: Jamieg285
Depends on what you want to do. You can as G says, just put new bearings in, but you could replace crank, rods, pistons etc (but that's pretty much doing the stroker kit...)
The more you do, the better (stonger and last longer) it will be, and it will give you a solid base to add other goodies.
At the very least my engine needs the Piston Rings replacing. + as its knocking a bit that needs investigating too.
Quoting: FUBAR
How Much more radical is it than the stock 305
Thats a pretty lumpy cam mate
274 int. means that out of each rotation ie 360 degrees that it has the valve open for 274 degrees
286 exh.means that out of each rotation ie 360 degrees that it has the valve open for 286 degrees
Would expect the computer to simply adjust to the data it receieves from the sensors
Quoting: FUBAR
How Much more radical is it than the stock 305 cam steel Rod? is it going to affect the Computer in anyway (PhilO?)
as a rule of thumb, a streetable cam shouldn't upset the computer..
people always over cam, you dont gain any more power by going nuts with the cam, so look for something mild ish,
as a rough guide, many cam manufacturers give an idle rating, from smooth to choppy..
i'd go with something rated as 'noticable' rather than lopey or choppy.
a wild cam can leave you with very poor brakes too, especialy in traffic.
-edit- just seen that its not comp compatible, but that probably menas there is no drive on the back of the cam for a later car with a cam position sensor.. 274 and 286? hell no.. that would be murder on the street.... thats a race cam.
Quoting: FUBAR
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=CCA%2DK12%2D246%2D3&N=115&autoview=sku
this will make your car likely slower than stock.... check the operating range, it begins above the stall speed of your converter, so its just gonna bog when you move off, the stock converter stalls about 1300 rpm, so you want a cam that is rated from idle to about 50000
never use a cam or inlet that has a higher minimum working speed than the converter stall...
Quoting: Jamieg285
Also, looking at Summit, you're very limited on Heads, especially if you want ally ones. GM or Trick Flow are the only ones being listed.
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=EDL%2D60859&N=115&autoview=sku
Just noticed I'd need rocker Arms too as they aren't included with the heads.
Quoting: FUBAR
Con-Rod Bearings Fair doos, there's the ones that actually attach to the block too? (Main Bearings?)
Yeah, sorry forgot that.
Quoting: FUBAR
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=EDL%2D60859&N=115&autoview=sku
Won't properly fit the 305.
My recommendation here is contact Edelbrock and tell them what you're after and see what they recommend.
Quoting: Edelbrock
S/B Chevy heads may not be used on engines with less than 4" bore (262, 265, 283, 305, 307 c.i.d.) except with cams having less than .450" valve lift.
3702 Cam lifts - 0.398 0.442 - so it MAY be compatible - Edelbrock would be able to confirm properly.
Quoting: FUBAR
P/N 60759 these ARE listed as compatible with the smaller blocks (302????)
They are all the bigger 4" bore.
Quoting: FUBAR
70cc Chambers though... isn't that a tad big?
For a 305, not ideal. May be better than what you have, but won't be the best for the cam.
Quoting: 55starchief
if your gonna swap out the heads it would be worth having some one check the block for square and posibly a quick pass.
En Anglais sil vous plait (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Well, with those Edelbrock heads being cheap enough I was just going to replace them TBH, but now we're not sure if they'll work properly...
Quoting: FUBAR
Well, with those Edelbrock heads being cheap enough I was just going to replace them
Its not as easy as that mate. If you were going to put the original heads back on it wouldnt matter but if you are going to change them its advisable to get the block skimmed. This will make sure that the new heads will make good contact
Check for square means that they make sure that the top of the block is paralel all the way along. It helps to make sure that all 8 pistons have the same compression ratio and volume
Quoting: FUBAR
Will make a note of these extra requirements. Cheers buddy
No problems mate. Some people might say its over kill but engines allways work best when everything has the right tolerances. I have an article from hotrod about a ford motor they were dynoing when it failed. Total destruction was traced back to a warn valve guide
Quoting: FUBAR
Graeme where's that Desktop Dyno program you had?
on the forum under desktop dyno (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Quoting: 55starchief
on the forum under desktop dyno
I used the search function before asking & it only cam up with 4 mentions of DTD, 2 of which (6 now!) are in this thread!
Quoting: FUBAR
I used the search function before asking & it only cam up with 4 mentions of DTD, 2 of which (6 now!) are in this thread!
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http://www.mkb.cc/forum/index.php?action=vthread&forum=18&topic=1867
Quoting: FUBAR
And with a 471 Blower... although there's probably a load of other mods you'd need to make with this as well
Yeah you could run a much more radical cam as the blower would smooth it out nicley
Quoting: Roadkill
I smell burning Credit Cards . . . . .
Me too... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/drive.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Graeme, set the CR to 9.4 because of the stroker kit...
With a blown aplication you would run less comp ratio matey.
Quoting: 55starchief
With a blown aplication you would run less comp ratio matey.
Righty Dokey (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Nice graph that one, basically a flat 500 right across the board (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Nice graph that one, basically a flat 500 right across the board
Yeah a real monster, would need to add 4 bolt mains if you built it like that
Quoting: 55starchief
would need to add 4 bolt mains if you built it like that
Yeah I would not be building my Motor quite that much.
Quoting: 55starchief
Yeah you could run a much more radical cam as the blower would smooth it out nicley
actualy blowes want much less cam, otherwise they blow all the mixture right out the exhaust..
look for as little overlap as possible with a turbo or supercharger...
lift is ok, but overlap is baaaaaad...
the old roots type superchargers are called 'external compresiion' in so far ass they do not produce a compressed mixture, they simply cram more mixture into the cylinder, where it becomes compressed, even before the piston increases compression any more.. by having an exhaust valve still open, it just gets shoved out, and looses huge ammounts of power, by the time the inlet valve is begining to open, the mixture wants to be presented with a closed combustion chamber.
this is why supercharged engines often have very smooth idles..
Quoting: philoldsmobile
Quoting: 55starchief
Yeah you could run a much more radical cam as the blower would smooth it out nicley
I was told this by the founder of BDS when i was going to add a supercharger to the pontiac mate, hence the reason i posted it. He said that the charger smoothes the idle out
Quoting: FUBAR
of course with a different / new 305 block...
If you're going that route, why 305? A 350 would be a much more sensible option.
The only reason to stay 305 is if you are keeping the current block and associated parts.
Quoting: Jamieg285
If you're going that route, why 305? A 350 would be a much more sensible option.
The only reason to stay 305 is if you are keeping the current block and associated parts.
In anticipation of that question, here's a statement I prepared earlier... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Basically because I don't need too, presuming that Desktop Dyno & that Graph is even just an approximation I can get more than enough power that I need out of a 305 with cheap Bolt-on Parts, basically the only changes are the heads $269each at summit and the intake, cam & timing chain is about $350.
By keeping the 305 it certainly seems like I can get a Torquey (Not Torquay!(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)) 300hp motor and still keep the computer controls & some more of the fuel economy without having to change anything else apart from tuning the Carb slightly. 1hp per cubic Inch seems at least sensible to me.
Quoting: 55starchief
Ok, had a quick look and in my opinion it doesnt look like that cam works with those heads as well as your stock ones.
Whats you're reasons / evidence about the Cam not working as well?
Quoting: 55starchief
I dont think andy uses DTD hes more old skool in his engine building also i dont know if you can buy a 305 block? it would have to be a used block.
Ok, fair enough but it would still be worth investigating...
Quoting: 55starchief
Did you email barry grant and ask the question?
No not yet.
Quoting: FUBAR
Basically because I don't need too,
I understand that bit, which is fine if all you are doing is bolting on goodies, but if you are going down the route of having a new engine built, with no donor parts from your own engine, it would make more sense to have the better block. Just because you have it, you don't have to go for any more power than you want, and would have more options for the future should you change your mind. It will also be a much more desireable engine should you choose to sell the car on with it.
Quoting: 55starchief
also i dont know if you can buy a 305 block? it would have to be a used block.
I'd assumed he'd be after a used block anyway. A new one costs a lot of money and the only reasons I could see for going for one is if you couldn't find a decent used one, or wanted a race engine.
Quoting: Jamieg285
I'd assumed he'd be after a used block anyway. A new one costs a lot of money and the only reasons I could see for going for one is if you couldn't find a decent used one, or wanted a race engine.
Actualy its just as cheap to buy a new 350 block as to prep a used block acording to andy, by the time you mag,wash etc he has also had a 350 bllock fall apart after the wash cycle, a chink of the cylinder wall was missing (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)
Quoting: Jamieg285
You can get a new GM 350 for $645 though, which is better than I realised.
Yup thats what andy said and why he wont build cheby motors with old blocks
Quoting: Jamieg285
I wish GM did a 400 for that sort of price.
just stroke a 350 mate (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Chart looks pretty, though.
Thats what you get for spending all day In Excel Spreadsheets... pretty looking pages made out of Boredom...
At least the subject matter is interesting this time! BHP (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/drive.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Don't know if all those parts are compatible though... they look like it...
Can anyone help with the Heads/Roller Rockers/Pushrods/Hydraulic Cam compatibility Part?
Just a 2nd opinion as I don't know what will actually work with each other (or what the required pushrod length is...)
Quoting: Roadkill
I need to learn Excel . . . . . . I know.
Keep telling you that (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Thats what you get for spending all day In Excel Spreadsheets... pretty looking pages made out of Boredom...
He he yeah tell me about it (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Can anyone help with the Heads/Roller Rockers/Pushrods/Hydraulic Cam compatibility Part?
Just a 2nd opinion as I don't know what will actually work with each other (or what the required pushrod length is...)
Yep, they all look OK to me.
You might want to see what difference going with the high life (1.6) rockers are in DTD, as they're the same price.
Push rods would be 5/16" x 7.794s (and I might have a new set at home - Crane - would need to see if I can find then for more details)
Quoting: Jamieg285
Yep, they all look OK to me.
Push rods would be 5/16" x 7.794s (and I might have a new set at home - Crane - would need to see if I can find then for more details)
Thanks Jamie (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
I haven't found anything about changing the rocker ratios in DTD as of yet, will look this evening
Quoting: FUBAR
I haven't found anything about changing the rocker ratios in DTD as of yet, will look this evening
See what you mean. I would have expected it to be there, and expected it to make a difference, but not sure how much.
Personally, I'd go for them anyway. The timing remains the same, it just allows more aire/fuel in.
Quoting: Jamieg285
Personally, I'd go for them anyway. The timing remains the same, it just allows more aire/fuel in.
Might need to check the clearance on the piston first
Quoting: 55starchief
Might need to check the clearance on the piston first
Yeah thats why i've stayed with the stock 1.5:1 ratio ones. they would be fine though i'd imagine.
Quoting: FUBAR
Given that a 305 Small Block is just a Narrow Bore 350 Block are the Crankshafts the same?...
Not sure mate, might find that its a small main than the 350
Quoting: 55starchief
Well with that new dyno sim you can get far more advanced
Indeedy, I will be having a play with that over the weekend thats for sure (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Indeedy, I will be having a play with that over the weekend thats for sure
gonna drive yourself crazy with that mate, so many options and parts even your puter carb
Quoting: Jamieg285
what symptoms does it have that would be immediately obvious to a buyer
Oily Exhaust Gas Pouring out of the breather on the Pass. side within 1min of cold startup.
Stopped at Traffic Lights Exhaust gas emerging from rear of bonnet & sometimes getting sucked into the intake for the in-car vents which means you have to have the windows open.
This has got significantly worse over the last month.
Quoting: Jamieg285
Is it worth buying a cheap cut-out engine and just swapping it over?
Probably not, if that was involved I may as well just sell it as-is. So long as I can get enough for it to pay for the outstanding monies (need to check what that is but its not silly money) & the couple of bits needed right away for the new car i'll be happy.
Quoting: FUBAR
Is it worth buying a cheap cut-out engine and just swapping it over?
Probably not, if that was involved I may as well just sell it as-is. So long as I can get enough for it to pay for the outstanding monies (need to check what that is but its not silly money) & the couple of bits needed right away for the new car i'll be happy.
I was just thinking in terms of less work, if you had to pull the engine anyway to sort the current one, it may be easier just to swap (dependant on the cost of the replacement engine)
Also, there would also be the option of rebuilding the 305 afterwards and selling it on later.
Quoting: Jamieg285
Also, there would also be the option of rebuilding the 305 afterwards and selling it on later.
Well the problem with that is because its computer controlled there's a lot of other bits on the car that have to go with it, unless of course you leave the Carb Off. probably a better idea.
+ My stepdad would go ape-sh1t about having an "old smelly engine" (probably his words) lying about the place. I would not be popular
Quoting: 55starchief
I would tr some stop smoke adative worked for me when i sold my old skoda with a shot motor
Was also gonna say try some stop smoke shove some fresh oil in and hide the wires.
Then activate your Somebody Elses Problem Field and all will be well (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: 55starchief
I would tr some stop smoke adative worked for me when i sold my old skoda with a shot motor
Its not smoking from the exhausts tho, its coming from the breathers.
Quoting: philoldsmobile
i say find a cheap 305 for sale and drop in...
Might be a possibility, to pul the engine, unbolt all the accessories, drop in a new Block & re attach everything I think could be done in a weekend...
Quoting: philoldsmobile
i say find a 305 for and drop in...
you think deano wouyld notice if his was missing (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Quoting: philoldsmobile
i say find a cheap 305 for sale and drop in...
sounds like the only option if the motor's that bad . . . .
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Quoting: Roadkill
Quoting: philoldsmobile
i say find a cheap 305 for sale and drop in...
sounds like the only option if the motor's that bad . . . .
Indeed I didn't realise it was so bad (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Musta degraded real quick (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
Quoting: Incursus
Musta degraded real quick
The Piston ring / Blowing Breathers problem has got significantly worse in the last month
Quoting: F Body
Try not to break this one 007
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Quoting: philoldsmobile
fubars drive looked like a mini car show earlier!!
hehe i take it he got it then!!!
Quoting: ianjpage
hmm whens that stopped people
Me Last year before the R&R Weekend, turned up after lunch on the saturday because the car had its MOT that morning.
Quoting: ianjpage
Ahh right so it taxed and insured just not tested then...hmm whens that stopped people
In my case, not at all.
Flaunted it to show at the weekend, sans MOT.
Getting it sorted this week though. Purely an oversight though. Will pay more attention to dates in future.
Quoting: FUBAR
Jamie is keen on having the Gearbox
Guys, will this gearbox be ok behind Jamies 400cid? Last thing I want to do is sell it to him & then it get shredded!
Quoting: FUBAR
Guys, will this gearbox be ok behind Jamies 400cid? Last thing I want to do is sell it to him & then it get shredded!
What box is it and what work did you have done to it on the rebuild?
Quoting: 55starchief
think that box is rated to about 340hp
Correct circa 350hp
Quoting: Jamieg285
My concern wouldn't be the HP, but the torque, and I'm not sure where I can find that info.
as far as i can see this is the spec for a stock 700r4
Stock 700R4 Overdrive
Standard Gear Ratio: 3.06/1.62/1.00/0.68
Optional Gear Ratio: (none)
Horsepower Rating: 300
Torque Rating: 370
Quoting: 55starchief
Those raptor transmisions are awesome although i would still rather a th350
Yeah, they did look good, will have to investigate more thoroughly when the time comes.
Quoting: FUBAR
We also discovered that he's not too far off being able to drive the car from the rear seats!!
The extra weight over the rear axle would be like having traction control (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Quoting: F Body
Looks like an acurate right up - good luck
Cheers m8,
I think I have described it very honestly, it looks really good in the piccys tho... don't want to sell it now (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
If it doesn't i'm going to try & fix the engine it I think... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
don't want to sell it now
If it doesn't i'm going to try & fix the engine it I think...
Don't do it, Mate - That's just your emotional connection with the car pulling your strings . . . If you spend more money you WILL NOT see it back . . . . And you know you can't keep it.
Quoting: Roadkill
Hell, even I was tempted for a second.
hehe yeah Buy it as a daily! just a set of piston rings & you're away!
Although I would be upset when you didn't polish it... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Although I would be upset when you didn't polish it...
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looks a good listing mate so hope it goes for a good price!
Quoting: ianjpage
hope it goes for a good price!
I wish it would m8 but with the engine problem accurately described I'm not that confident TBH (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cry.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Hmm a guy has asked me for a Buy it now price... I don't know what to say. anyone got any ideas?
Atart at 1500 and say negotioable?
Quoting: FUBAR
Oh and he's also offered me P/X on a 1997 Chav'scort... depends on the condition of it obviously.
Make a good daily??
Quoting: ianjpage
Quoting: FUBAR
Hmm a guy has asked me for a Buy it now price... I don't know what to say. anyone got any ideas?
Atart at 1500 and say negotioable?
I'd start higher personally, you never know how much of a mug the person buying is. If they're not a mug, they'll try and knock you down.
Quoting: FUBAR
got to withdraw the bid, he phoned me saying he got his m8 to bid on it for him before he read about the engine probs, i'm going to leave the bid until later on before cancelling it
Your frickin kiddin!!
i would have told him sorry mate - you bid on it, not my prob if you cant read!!
Wish these tw*ts on ebay would think about it before they bid!!
Quoting: Rocky
why doesnt he cancel the bid himself
I don't think he can... Maybe I don't know eBay that well... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
Quoting: Rocky
why doesnt he cancel the bid himself
I don't think he can... Maybe I don't know eBay that well...
I think it has to be within a certain time of the bid.
Quoting: Roadkill
Still, leave the bid on for a while, may encourage others . . .
exactly what i'm doing...
Quoting: 55starchief
you bid to buy would be my response
Yeah but then he just wouldn't have paid either way it wouldn't be sold
Quoting: Rocky
When you do remove it if you have to you can put a comment in the reasons.
Make it good
I will do m8, and i'm leaving it there in the hope that it will get outbid anyway and I won't have to make it look bad. Anyone want to buy a Camaro? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif), give it a week to fix the engine & sell it again! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)
Quoting: FUBAR
no a guy sent me an e-mail after the auction ended saying would I take £850 Cash and he could collect sunday, I said meet me 1/2 way and call it £1000 and he had a deal & left my phone number but was never contacted.
AHh right - bummer (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Quoting: Roadkill
Have you considered actually taking the car ?
1 problem there, I can't drive it anymore because my insurance policy transferred onto the new car, + I don't want to drive it loads.
Quoting: FUBAR
??
I'm taking some posters with me this weekend marked as "£1200 ono"
if there's no luck then it will be going back on flebay with a lower start price. I need to sell it!
Ahh fair enough - see what response ya get !!!
Quoting: FUBAR
1 problem there, I can't drive it anymore because my insurance policy transferred onto the new car, + I don't want to drive it loads.
Can you not add it temporarily as additional vehicle - i just added the dohnut wagon to my policy for 48 quid fer 2 wks
Quoting: Giblets
Just insure it for the day and try and get someone else to drive it along if possible.
Chris was planning on coming up with me on Saturday . . . and as he's driven a V8 (and a third gen) for more then a mile before maybe better suited ?
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Quoting: Roadkill
Chris was planning on coming up with me on Saturday . . . and as he's driven a V8 (and a third gen) for more then a mile before maybe better suited ?
No problem with that so long as its all legal and wot not.
Quoting: FUBAR
Am I just being too honest?
Probably . . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)
I'd chuck some stop smoke in it and see what happens . . . It made a difference in the Caddy . . .
Quoting: FUBAR
its the plumes of exhaust gas coming from the breathers
Plug the breathers? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: Jamieg285
Can't you route the breathers into pipes instead and either feed it back into the carb
Very good idea. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Jamieg285
Also, completely re-do the ad - different words/style and different pictures, make it less obvious it's the same car.
You could ask chris to sell it via his account, too - completely throw people off ?
Quoting: Roadkill
Quoting: Jamieg285
Can't you route the breathers into pipes instead and either feed it back into the carb
Very good idea.
Best way to do that would be to route it into the Old Air tubes which feed air into the exhaust anyway. would have to go in behind the eletronic controller though.
Quoting: Jamieg285
Try listing it elsewhere - other sites and /or mags?
Quoting: ianjpage
Hmm try autotrader (gorra pay tho) as get good coverage there??
Quoting: Roadkill
You could ask chris to sell it via his account, too - completely throw people off ?
Quoting: Jamieg285
Also, completely re-do the ad - different words/style and different pictures, make it less obvious it's the same car.
All good ideas, i've never had to do this before and am obviously doing it completely wrong, blatently you just have to Lie through your teeth & forget your concience neither of which I'm any good at! (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mad.gif)
Quoting: Jamieg285
Can't remember if it's been suggested, but is pulling the engine and selling them separate an option?
Well if I can't sell it in its present condition it will go to the Barn (when the works are done & space is avaliable)
When there it's fate will be decided, bearing in mind I have a complete engine rebuild gasket kit at home already for the LG4, and if people are willing to help me cos once inside the engine I can't tell its arse from its elbow! It will be inspected to see whats wrong.
If its anything thats in the Rebuild Kit (including valve stem seals) it will get changed, stuck back together and sold as a proper running car. Basically a budget rebuild.
If Its Catastrophic then it'll get parted out (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/mad.gif)