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fast 99 replied to the thread Head versus manifold coolant temps.Had a mechanical sender in the head on a 350. Averaged 10-15 degrees hotter than the stat. In other words with a 190 stat head was... -
fast 99 replied to the thread Inside the steering column, what is the steering "rack?".Use that phone in your pocket to take pictures during disassembly. Especially of rack area.
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fast 99 replied to the thread Thinking about a new smaller steering wheel, comfort grip or forever sharp?.Had one from a 70's Camaro fit perfect no modifications. Saved the stock wheel.
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Idle mixture/ idle circuit isn't going to keep it from starting. It's not even on the idle circuit on a cold start,it's on the fast idle...
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fast 99 replied to the thread Quadrajet rebuild problems.Couple of alternate methods to clean out idle passages. Using carb cleaner spray into mixture screw holes and or air pressure. Another...
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fast 99 replied to the thread Hydro Boost.Agree parts are poor quality. However, last time I looked into rebuilding a PS pump internal parts were beyond expensive.
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fast 99 replied to the thread K20 upgrades. EDELBROCK AVS II. Why so negative ?.Agree q jets are becoming harder and more expensive to rebuild. Last q jet I did took 2 cores to make 1 carb. Choke housing was bent...
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fast 99 replied to the thread 1978 chevy 350 issue.Cam and lifters is in your future. When fixed, use oil for flat tappet cams.
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fast 99 replied to the thread 1978 chevy 350 flexplate issue.possible, haven't seen that problem before but given the quality of parts today nothing surprises me.
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fast 99 replied to the thread O2 sensor question.With the proper release tool wires can be removed from connector and re-installed. It's a common repair procedure for bad connections.
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fast 99 replied to the thread 1978 chevy 350 flexplate issue.Run out after being bolted up is a problem, before doesn't matter.
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Take the rocker arms, push rods and lifters out and inspect the cam lobes to see if they're wiped. You can also inspect the lifters...
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fast 99 replied to the thread Choke Issues.Think an 83 would have both a primary and secondary pull off. 3/16" gap on the choke plate is a good starting point for pull off...
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That could possibly hide a bad choke pull off. The pull offs job is to pull the choke plate open as soon as there is vacuum.
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Make sure non of your linkage is binding. Check that the choke pull off is connected and working. Make sure the diaphragm on the pull...
