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Compression readings on 78 350ci
At what altitude were these readings taken? That will affect the results. I would be concerned about #1. hopefully it's just a valve issue.- cstew47
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- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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87 350 tbi runs fine until i stop
I hate all of those electronic issues. I am old school. Carb and non-electronic tranny.- cstew47
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Too Low
I think the fix would be complicated. You could put stock spindles on the front, but, what method was used to lower the rear? Did they put the leafs under the axle? Maybe you can just flip them. Otherwise maybe block them up.- cstew47
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- Forum: Lowered & Street Systems
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Jacking my truck
Why don't you just make a paper template? That way you don't need to remove anything.- cstew47
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- Forum: Introduction
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Post a pic of your first car or restoration!
There are so many stories like that. I would love to have some of old cars today. I restomodded that 442. I bored and stroked the engine to 442 cu. in. That was just a little wild hair that I had. It dynoed at about 500 hp and about 520 tq. I took out the slushy 2 speed and dropped in a 700r4...- cstew47
- Post #48
- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Camshaft input from experience.
That's a great tool. Thanks- cstew47
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Hi From Melbourne Australia
Greetings from Colombia. I'm sorry to hear about what you guys are dealing with over there.- cstew47
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- Forum: Introduction
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Post a pic of your first car or restoration!
My first resto. It was a father-son project. 1965 442.- cstew47
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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New from the Netherlands (Europe) • 1980 GMC C1500 Stepside
I'm getting about 6mpg here in Colombia. Regular gas runs about $2.50/gal but premium is almost double. I built the engine with 10:1 compression, so regular is out of the question. It's about $100 to fill the tank.- cstew47
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- Forum: Introduction
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New from the Netherlands (Europe) • 1980 GMC C1500 Stepside
Greetings from Colombia. That's a nice looking truck.- cstew47
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- Forum: Introduction
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How important are orginal heads on a numbers matching engine?
A 1986 Sierra? Didn't they build about a gazillion of them? I wouldn't worry about numbers matching.- cstew47
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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700r4 speedometer adjustment after gear swap help
It doesn't change with a gear change if your tire size remains the same.- cstew47
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- Forum: Automatic Transmission
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Blue Print crate engines. Anyone here running them?
You didn't say what size engine you are considering for a replacement. Hopefully not another 305.- cstew47
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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New to site
Greetings from Colombia. (No, not South Carolina or Missouri)- cstew47
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- Forum: Introduction
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Why won't my TBI 350 run right??
I didn't see anything about what tranny you have. If it is a 700r4 or 4l60, you could have some issues with the TV cable.- cstew47
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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SBC cam swap
In my experience, I have never seen a cam swap alone make a big performance increase. The cam is part of the system consisting of the carb size, head flow, torque converter stall speed and gear ratio. I wouldn't get your expectations too high for just the cam swap, although, that spec seems...- cstew47
- Post #2
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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K5 Tailgate Closing Assist
I'm searching the internet for the torque spring that I must be missing. I have to do a front squat to close the damn thing.- cstew47
- Post #18
- Forum: Paint and Body
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K5 Tailgate Closing Assist
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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K5 Tailgate Closing Assist
From what I am being told, I am missing a torsion spring that is supposed to assist. I suspect they are either broken or missing.- cstew47
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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K5 Tailgate Closing Assist
From what I am being told, I am missing a torsion spring that is supposed to assist.- cstew47
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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K5 Tailgate Closing Assist
Apparently mine is missing. I'll have to try to find one.- cstew47
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Returning Member
Okay, I'll post a video as soon as I get it back from the shop. Apparently I put a stone through the rad. I'm getting it welded up.- cstew47
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- Forum: Introduction
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K5 Tailgate Closing Assist
The tailgate on my 78 K5 is extremely heavy and closing it is a real effort. I am a former powerlifter and I really struggle with it. I don't know if this model had some kind of closing assist when it was knew. I can't imagine a woman or small man trying to wrestle this. Am I missing something...- cstew47
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Camshaft input from experience.
That's pretty close to my cam spec. I have a little lope but I can pull stumps out.- cstew47
- Post #35
- Forum: Engine & Performance
