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I'm rebuilding a GM OD auto trans (700R4). I purchased a Deluxe kit from Monster as well as their 'School of Shift' DVD. This kit raises the...
I've jumped off the deep end and decided to rebuild my 1985 700R4 with the assistance of a DVD from Monster transmission. The trans orriginally...
I'm not gifted with great organizational skills. I'm looking for something where I can fill in the blanks. The one that gearz offers sounds great...
I would like to document all the different parts, part numbers and source etc. that I've put into my 34 International street rod. I would like a...
Thanks for all the input. I will proceed by doing two things. 1st I'll install a second return port on the power steering reservoir and...
It's definitely the pump squealing.
If it bleeds itself then why would it squeal? Air entrapment would be a likey culprit. What am I missing?
I've been thinking about possibly bleeding the hydro boost unit itself by disconnecting the low-pressure return line located on top of the unit...
I just got the 34 Intl. hotrod going. I have a hydro boost setup on the brakes. With slight pedal pressure, it squeals very loud. Other than that...
I'm running a tunnel ram intake. Just barely enough room for a small diameter distributor. I'm installing a RTR Summit distributor today. MSD is...
I might go to the smaller size HEI ready to run distributor from summit racing. I really appreciate all the input. This forum is full of guys that...
I don't have room for an HEI distributor so I'm running an old-style points distributor. Why does GM call for a ballast resistor in the run...
cameras, cameras, cameras. My latest hotrod doesn't have a place for any mirrors whatsoever. Using an eight inch screen in the overhead console...
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Here's an update on where I'm at with the timing problem. 1. Using the piston stop method I verified the TDC mark on the dampener was right on. 2....
sounds good. It's certainly worth trying. I hope my results mimic yours. I'm still curious about the accuracy of my timing marks. Thanks for your...
The MSD distributor has no vacuum advance. I give the throttle a couple of pumps before starting. Sometimes I crack the throttle when it's...
That's just the conclusion I came to after reading all the comments/ advice. I had to push my stubbornness aside to get there.
It's an after-market timing cover. The 6.75" dampener is from summit racing. The timing marks on the cover are the bolt-on style. Summit indicated...
The timing light is a craftsman non adjustable that I've had for 40 years. I am very confident that the #1 piston was at tdc when I installed the...
It's the correct cover. I didn't rotate the crank after installing the timing gears and chain. When I put the vibration dampener on it lined up...
Ive' just fired up a SBC 327 got it timed somewhat. Got it idling at 750 rpm. Here is the problem... If I set the timing at 8 deg btdc then it is...
Engine master just tested the H pipe against the Y pipe on the dyno. The Y pipe produced a significant increase in hp. The 90 deg. intersection of...
Thanks bunches for all the input. I have milled off the mounting surface of the starter. I really like the idea of shimming the outside bolt only...
I have the opposite problem of most guys. I have a new SFI flex plate and a new starter. The teeth of the starter are too far away from the teeth...
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Thanks for the input. I think I see where I went wrong.
I'm trying to start a freshly rebuilt SBC. It'll pop and snort but won't run. It will occasionally backfire through the carb. I've loosened the...
I working on a 34 IH street rod. You got any more pics on chopping the top process? I looking at a 3" chop and keeping the rear window original size.
I use to run a 283 bored .060" over. I used a 327 375hp fuel injection cam from GM. So much l o p e at idle that the front end would...
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