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  1. guitarfreak235

    Stuck choke/spark plug gap

    Ok today I'll finally be able to get out and check the issue. I'll check the circuits as per your example. However, after rereading your first post thoroughly, you said the choke circuit only ASSISTS in opening the choke, and with time it'll open on its own correct? I'll take it for a spin and...
  2. guitarfreak235

    Stuck choke/spark plug gap

    Yes i was aware of the light being an indicator of low oil pressure, i have oil and the oil pressure gauge is functioning properly. I think i was backwards on the way the choke functioned, being that the circuit opens the choke instead of closes it. I assumed the choke was stuck closed...
  3. guitarfreak235

    Stuck choke/spark plug gap

    Ive got 2 quick questions for yall. My choke keeps getting stuck whenever its plugged in (86 electric choke). The light stays on the whole time. With it unplugged it doesnt seem to do anything wrong. Why would the choke try to stay on all the time? Since the choke has been stuck on im...
  4. guitarfreak235

    about to swap a stock carbed vortec. cam ideas?

    For those familiar with the vortec engines. Picked up a stock 97 5.7 vortec, and got it dressed up ready to swap in my truck. Before I drop it in, i was thinking about putting in a different cam, for a mild increase in performance. What would be a good all around cam to up the power while...
  5. guitarfreak235

    remove leaves on 4" lift to make 2" lift with better ride?

    I was talking about just removing the bottom leaf. If a particular set of springs are much stiffer than stock, removing just the bottom leaf would bring it closer to stock stiffness, more or less. But I see what you're saying about the potential overload issue. Still it seems like since just one...
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    remove leaves on 4" lift to make 2" lift with better ride?

    long story short the centering pin must've come loose on my drivers side spring pack. the 2" add a leaf is literally sliding out of place. The add a leaves have been nothing but trouble. they squeaked and never even set flush with the spring pack anyway, looked horrible. Since I have to fix the...
  7. guitarfreak235

    ac compressor keeps cycling on/off?

    Yup that was the problem. wow I was checking for electrical/vacuum problems when it was literally the easiest fix possible. thanks!
  8. guitarfreak235

    ac compressor keeps cycling on/off?

    Hello fellow squarebody enthusiasts, long time no see! Im having an issue with my ac, more specifically the compressor. When I switch the ac on the compressor will switch on then right back off. After a few seconds it will do the same over and over again until I just turn it off. Also, I...
  9. guitarfreak235

    final prep for vortec head swap

    gotcha the vortec came with a block off plate anyways
  10. guitarfreak235

    final prep for vortec head swap

    i know the intake isnt the best. but lets ignore that for now. i have to either swap to electric fuel pump or get a cam with the mech fuel pump lobe on it. so im just going with the electric pump, leaving the cam alone, and swaping straight up. i remember reading something about leaving...
  11. guitarfreak235

    final prep for vortec head swap

    I know about the differences in intakes, but it was the cheapest I could find, plus like i said, dont need a ton of torque. it should be more than What I have now anyway right? correct me if Im wrong but wouldnt the single plane not be able to offset the gains in torque from the vortec? The...
  12. guitarfreak235

    final prep for vortec head swap

    i realize its not good for it but I got it for 70 bucks... dang though 60 for a performer? I didnt care too much as i really have no use for monster torque anyway. I wont be off roading with this anymore or towing anything. Honestly I would prefer as much mid-upper performance as possible...
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    final prep for vortec head swap

    checked the engine and it does have fuel pump provisions. even the ones that did have them did not all have the hole for the pump rod so i checked that and everythings good. the oil is also much cleaner than the 73 motors, so now im pretty sure ill just drop in the whole vortec. i can...
  14. guitarfreak235

    final prep for vortec head swap

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    final prep for vortec head swap

    read somewhere that some do, some dont. one way to find out, ill be back in the morning
  16. guitarfreak235

    final prep for vortec head swap

    yea ive done all my research, I can tell you all about vortec motors, 906 vs 062 castings blah blah blah. In terms of theory I am more than prepared for the swap, Its just my first time going deeper than the manifolds/headers and The only questions I have really concern the spacer/adapter for...
  17. guitarfreak235

    final prep for vortec head swap

    Well I finally have the 350 running straight and decided to take the plunge and do a vortec head swap! ive done a ton of research and am excited to see the results. i have just a few questions as i prepare The 350 is a 4 bolt main early-mid 70s ls9 code. came from a 75 but valve covers said...
  18. guitarfreak235

    Finishing 350 swap. No spark

    well its all resolved now. turns out my plugs were fouled and had some bad wires too. plugs mustve went bad when the accel pump wasnt functioning. the new dizzy seems to be an improvement so im keeping it regardless. getting the carb to work properly was pretty simple. just needed to...
  19. guitarfreak235

    Finishing 350 swap. No spark

    no no no. it was toast. replaced it on the 305 actually to see if itd turn over. the starter is brand new. anyways i caved and just bought a new dizzy. im getting spark now. tomorrow ill adjust the timing and see if this thing'll work crossing my fingers
  20. guitarfreak235

    Finishing 350 swap. No spark

    yup did that and made sure its hot. im getting power to the dizzy and the ground is good the ignition coil and module are brand new pickup coil checks out fine and the rotor looks good. the only other electrical component i can find is the capacitor. is it possible that could be the...
  21. guitarfreak235

    Finishing 350 swap. No spark

    well i replaced the ignition coil and just now the ignition module. so i know both of those work. rotor looks to be fine and the pickup coil tested fine. ive yet to check the fusible links... other than that i know of nothing that could be the problem... unless the dizzy is just done for...
  22. guitarfreak235

    Finishing 350 swap. No spark

    yea i checked power to the dizzy and ignition coil. nothing. next up pickup coil and module
  23. guitarfreak235

    Finishing 350 swap. No spark

    according to the diagrams i read, i thought that plug was controlling/related to the accelerator pump? regardless, i realized the plug you are speaking of had a wire coming off of it that was disconnected. after looking at some diagrams i saw this went to the water temp switch on the...
  24. guitarfreak235

    Finishing 350 swap. No spark

    the thing is i have all the parts to reinstall and make these systems work. i had removed a lot of stuff like the air pump and egr before on the 305. but the carb and dizzy worked fine before the swap so i should be able to get them to work now (unless something broke). im troubleshooting the...
  25. guitarfreak235

    Finishing 350 swap. No spark

    to simplify things, ill condense my current questions what do the brown and white wires on the esc to distributor connector do? are they needed? anyone know where the carb fuel solenoid is? im about to troubleshoot the dizzy/ ignition to see if the problem is there.

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