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  1. RangRayy

    Mechanical or electric fuel pump for carb??

    I was unsure where to post this. Feel free to move accordingly. Which fuel pump to use? Mechanical or the stock electric ones inside the tanks? I am converting an '87 350 to carb and ditching the tbi. I have another thread on that so no changing my mind on this conversion. The block...
  2. RangRayy

    Timing help

    Should be a 5/8s
  3. RangRayy

    Timing help

    Don't make the mistake I did. Be sure that you're TDC on cylinder 1 on the compression stroke. Not with cylinder 6 on the compression stroke. My balancer mark and tab were off when that happened.
  4. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    No I haven't yet. But I think I've narrowed it down to the pinkish wire that went to the coil. As far as fuel pump I'm torn with just throwing on a mechanical one and calling it a day. I hadn't realized that the fuel pump relay is on the pass side of the firewall I thought it was the ESC module...
  5. RangRayy

    Head gasket options

    It is stock as far as I know. Upon cleaning the Pistons last night I noticed a majority of them had a 3 stamped but not the 030 that means bored .30 over. Whatever the regular 3 means I haven't a clue. I measured the bores with a set of calipers and every one measured out to be 3.995 almost...
  6. RangRayy

    Head gasket options

    Just like the title says^^^ I need ideas on what brand, thickness and tips on selecting the right head gasket. In the middle of my intake swap I figured what the hell let's pull a head and see what kind of shape the cylinders are in. Long story short I am pleased with how they look, a little...
  7. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    I had figured the fuel pump would be powered by the ignition somehow or through the oil press switch. I thought that on tbi motors if no oil press it would shut down the fuel in attempts to save the motor from damage. Which wire would you suggest lol? This was before I tore things apart...
  8. RangRayy

    LED dash lights!

    Nothing on the link. I am interested in this as well. Really dig the white.
  9. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    I finally got the motor out and on the stand. Which it is non roller from the factory. But with it on the stand I was curious and I pulled the cover where the fuel pump would be.... And to my surprise there was a gasket and oil on the backside of that plate. Looked up in there and boom the hole...
  10. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    There are a few items that just dawned on me.... 1. The new HEI distributor will need power 2. The electric choke on the carb will need power Both of which probably need to be tied in with the ignition somehow. 3. The in tank fuel pump will need power or a signal to turn on since I...
  11. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    I cannot think of a reason that's why I was asking haha. I had planned on removing everything from wiring harness down the the box. If it will bring some money I might sell but otherwise I'll keep it in the garage for a just in case moment. No I haven't checked yet nor have I got the motor...
  12. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    Now switching over to a reg non computer controlled dizzy and carb do I just un plug the ECM so everything else will work with out it? That way when I go to fire it up it doesn't go apeshit on me and freak out? I want to do what MadOgre suggested and get the carb and intake on with the new...
  13. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    Does the ECM control the oil pressure? Knock sensor and the temp gauge? I have a majority if not all the wiring unhooked on the motor right now just wondering what wires I can eliminate if at all.
  14. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    Anyone know yet if the ecm can be removed completely? I read on another forum that was a step they said at the end to do. Just reach over and rip the sucker out. Not quite in that manner but that's the jist of it. I dug around and saw that the speedo is mechanically done. Not sure about...
  15. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    I have a TH350 non lock up so '60-'70 TH350. I called Comp yesterday and while on hold they prompted me to have my current setup ready to give to the tech but he never asked what the cam was to be going in. Just gave me a round about cfm of carb needed for the cam. I will hopefully find...
  16. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    Which reminds me something I forgot about.... Torque converter. While upping the cam a bit will the stock(scratches head not sure if I have a stock converter still) converter be okay or is this something else I will need to replace. I should be okay as long as the cam is idle-4500 instead of...
  17. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    Called comp cams and the tech said on the 12-300-4 could defiantly get away with 500-550 cfm. Although the tech wasn't much help just said he could give me a ball park number but said oh yeah with that cam 625 would be more than plenty.
  18. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    I left all the lines I have alone. So in theory all I would need is a regulator mounted to the firewall, a fitting with a hose attached ran to the regulator then another hose to the carb. Oh simple enough. Well what about the speed demon 625 carb and the cam specs? Will the 12-300-4 be too...
  19. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    So best to stay with electric for now. But why is there a plate covering it if it's just a casting?
  20. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    Pictures of what you're talking about on where to hook the vacuum advance?
  21. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    I don't believe it is a roller stock I haven't checked yet. I'd be willing to bet it isn't but just has the provisions for it. My only issue is if it's not roller going roller adds more expenses. Although there is peace of mind with out having to break in or use special oil. I had forgotten...
  22. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    This thread has gotten lengthy and filled with great information but I know I'm not the only one out there that's has thought about or wants to do a TBI to Carb swap. I just want to cover all the bases so there's no confusion in this kind of swap. We've covered intake, carb, cam and lifters...
  23. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    I get the idea of roller but I am not sure that I want that for this build. Now on my '51 gmc rat build yeah I'll do that, the block I have for it is setup for roller as well. I had planned on getting the street demon 625 carb. I've started pricing everything while also looking on Craigslist...
  24. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    Very good to know I will keep that in mind. That'll have to be done before the mufflers so maybe I figure out where they will be and then get a pipe(s) accordingly.
  25. RangRayy

    Bad Combo?

    What is the benefit? That'll make me have to get access to a welder which I do not have.

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