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    Th350 spews fluid

    The Full mark on the dipstick should be even with the parting line of the case/pan. Obviously, this will require pan removal to verify.
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    Quadrajet Air Fuel Ratio

    Give the engine what it wants, not what you think it needs. You will probably find the ideal cruise AFR is far leaner than you ever thought possible, or would be willing to go on your own, and the engine will be perfectly happy. I’m Set the idle mixture using the lean drop method. The engine...
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    On this day, a couple of fails (car alarm, door locks, and horn installation)

    Look at the turn signal switch connector. There will be a black wire. That’s the horn relay trigger wire. Ground it, you should hear the relay click, and hopefully the horns sound. Headlight power coming out of the headlight switch is either yellow or light blue. Look at the headlight dimmer...
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    Idle Mixture Screws Do Not Adjust Anything on 1974 454.

    Fix the obvious things first, starting with the vacuum advance. While the distributor cap is off, make SURE the distributor weights under the rotor are free to move, and return to the rest position. If the weights are sticky or frozen, it’s going to run like crap. It’s easy to make your own...
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    My thoughts on spare alternators

    Some batteries have a Reserve capacity rating listed on the label. Reserve Capacity is how long a fully charged battery can support a constant 25 amp load before the voltage drops below 10.5 volts. Since most modern cars will run on 10.5 volts (obviously you can’t START it on 10 volts) the...
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    34 inch tirers speedometer reading

    Well crap, it’s been awhile since I used the TCI speedo gear calculator. I didn’t know they discontinued it. Looks like they still sell the gears. I did a quick google search, JEGS has a calculator as well...
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    34 inch tirers speedometer reading

    https://www.tciauto.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=tc+speedometer+gear+calculator&amnoroute You need to know the current tire diameter and either the drive or drive Gear tooth count.
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    MSD 6AL fuse?

    You don’t NEED 10 gauge, assuming the msd draws an amp or 2 per 1000rpm, 14 gauge is sufficient. I used 10 just because that’s what I had at the time. Put the fuse as close as possible to the battery, and run the wiring carefully.
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    86 K20 4x4 350 Holly Carb - Crank, No Start

    Read this: https://www.gmcmi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/HEI-Testing.pdf
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    MSD 6AL fuse?

    The idea of having an unprotected wire running across the engine compartment has zero appeal to me. Use a fusible link, or overkill fuse. On my Olds, I have the 6AL box mounted behind the passenger headlights. It’s on a place with lots of airflow and out of the way. I used 10 gauge wire with...
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    rebuilt sbc Oil pressure

    Cut the oil filter open. If there is no metallic debris, relax.
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    HEI ignition module relocation

    If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Find good Delco modules in a junkyard, or get top quality napa modules. And DONT use dielectric grease, use the proper thermal paste. They are not the same stuff.
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    Do I need an electric fuel pump!

    Windowed style on the left, solid on the right.
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    12v ignition switch source

    Use this: https://www.revolutionelectronics.com/Products/Fuel_Pump.html Wiring a pump to run anytime the ignition is on isn’t a good idea. Yes, people do it all the time, but it not smart. What happens if someone plows into you and you’re unable to reach the ignition, or worse unconscious...
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    4L80 on FB Market Place

    That’s definitely a good deal.
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