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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-11-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,707
Posted By aremy10

what trans are these

3 speed. Cover number 3919365. Case number 3925847 . Looked for days . I have three manuals and have only id'd one as a new process 4speed.

Other trans. Cover 3952645. Case 6273245 this has 5...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-09-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,007
Posted By aremy10

Re: What is this sound? coming from diff? [video]

ya sounds like pinion lash way too much, not sure if it would sound like that though. possibly the bearing but i cant see how a bearing would make that noise. my best guess would be a broken...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
05-17-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 359
Posted By aremy10

Re: 91 firebird winow switches

those look the same from the top, need a pic of the connector area. thanks
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
05-07-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 359
Posted By aremy10

91 firebird winow switches

just like it says. also looking for a black driver door cupholder firebird
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-07-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,219
Posted By aremy10

Re: Please help - rocker arm/valve adjustment question

this is the way I do it and it works well. I always have the hardest time with finding 0 lash. So I adjust it as shown above just to be safe on start up. than i go through all of them again with...
Forum: TPI
04-15-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 49,659
Posted By aremy10

Re: Eliminated Charcoal canister, what to do with line?

mine is blocked off and I us a vented gas cap
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-13-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,133
Posted By aremy10

Re: Modified Pulley Setup - Serpentine

i think the big brackets are a little too big, but i love havin the convenience of the tensioner, one belt, and the fact that it maintains tension under different throttle etc. when i had v belt it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-13-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,133
Posted By aremy10

Re: Modified Pulley Setup - Serpentine

i cut the section off where the air pump was , looks pretty good, was also lookin at modifying the bracket to be able to mount the alt. where the ac pump was and cutting off the top section of the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-24-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 746
Posted By aremy10

Re: Timing Chain??

use the numbers to identify the engine, could not find "5FA" so i assume you have the "SFA" stamp, if that is correct than this is what you may have,
v= flint
03=march
04=4th
SFA=87,88 impala...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-14-2013, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,662
Posted By aremy10

Re: Fuel pump replaced only starts with starting fluid

I have had an issue like this before but with tbi, so I do not know exactly if can be related, but, bad temp sensor (on tbi) can cause same symptoms. I had fuel, spark, etc etc, but no start....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,272
Posted By aremy10

Re: Rough/Choppy idle/start and loss of power. Shakes violently at low RPM in higher

if you can, remove egr and block it off with a plate and gasket. see if problem stops. I would also clean out the throttle plate area, try sea foam job. clean iac motor etc, I just had the same...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2013, 01:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,662
Posted By aremy10

Re: Fuel pump replaced only starts with starting fluid

when you turn the key on without starting it you should be able to hear the pump prime for a few seconds, if you do not, that is the problem. doubt it would be the pump, ( "usually" pump wouldn't...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-05-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,825
Posted By aremy10

Re: Car wont start - keeps backfiring

i had built a motor years ago and had the distributor in 180 degrees. same thing, popping etc, followed by a big load band! put it back in the right way, and ran good for a week, then wouldnt...
Forum: Electronics
12-17-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By aremy10

Re: anything wrong with using 14 guage in place of 16 gauge?

when in doubt you can go bigger, just not smaller. No problems with using that pigtail. Red rock is right
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-12-2011, 11:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 51,474
Posted By aremy10

Re: whats are advantages of a Corvette servo

my pal just put one in his 700r4, he thought the trans was just bout done, and was getting ready to replace it, that servo made that thing shift better then new!! I still cant believe the difference...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 146,651
Posted By aremy10

Re: Low oil pressure, no noises drops as motor gets to operating temp. HELP!

depending on pump design -InfernalVortex-

there is also a pressure relief valve (or port)in the pump. If it is partially stuck open or partially stuck open it can cause lower psi cold and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-29-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,747
Posted By aremy10

Re: V8 Springs on a v6. need help

oh ya, cutting the springs by themselves will do all that.

shorter spring puts camber more neg. when aligning it back closer to positive you change sai angle, which changes wheel returnability and...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-29-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,747
Posted By aremy10

Re: V8 Springs on a v6. need help

ok so maybe it does change softness slightly, what happens when you have a spring that has ,for example, with a ten inch spring you have one inch of movement ,for lets just say 150 lbs of pressure. ...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-24-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,747
Posted By aremy10

Re: V8 Springs on a v6. need help

cutting the spring is not gonna make it stiffer or softer, the only thing that does is change ride height and hub travel distance, not only is cutting is not a proper way to lower it ( because they...
Forum: V6
09-26-2011, 12:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 650
Posted By aremy10

Re: Is it worth it?

600 for them to put the engine in for you? is that wat you are saying? plust the tranny repairs etc? I think thats a good deal . where i live it costs $ 800 just for a tranny swap (trans plus labor)...
Forum: TPI
09-26-2011, 12:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,088
Posted By aremy10

Re: Charcoal Canister Solenoid Help

i have a 91 bird with a carb. i kept the canister in mine, it was set by my ecm to turn on once i went 5 miles per hour and up. so i just grounded the one wire and ran the 12 v to the ign. so when...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 122,736
Posted By aremy10

Re: white smoke from exhaust smells like fuel

just curious how you fixed the cracked intake. was the flange just cracked, or in more than one place. under hotter temp. there will be more pressure , if you didnt fix the entire crack, especially...
Forum: Body
09-04-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By aremy10

Re: Repop fenders wont fit HELP!

the point of my input is that aftermarket stamped peices are hard to find that actually line up right. better off looking for used fenders that fit. i understand the convenience of new ones, but a...
Forum: Body
08-27-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By aremy10

Re: Repop fenders wont fit HELP!

i had the same problem kind of. mine had front end damage. insurance comp. had it repaired. i bought the car after this. all aftermarket stamped metel was used. the hood never lined up or the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2011, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 534
Posted By aremy10

Re: Did a lot of work - want to know where the oil pressure should be.

best range would be in between 35-45. varies with rpm, but 15 is low
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2011, 12:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 534
Posted By aremy10

Re: Did a lot of work - want to know where the oil pressure should be.

15 hot and 30 cold is a little low, not the worst though. could be the sender as previously mentioned, could be the gauge, could be the oil pump or in worst case, its the main bearings starting to...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-26-2011, 11:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 680
Posted By aremy10

Re: Parting our 91 Firebird

i cant remember if i e mailed you back, ill have to pass on the gr efx. ran out of money now.
Forum: Cooling
08-14-2011, 10:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 32,630
Posted By aremy10

Re: cooling fan toggle switch

another way, maybe not as good, but you can run the hot wires from the fans to a junction block (where there is the power wires for the starter\celenoid or lights.etc. connect the grounds to one side...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-14-2011, 10:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By aremy10

Re: fuel pressure regulator HELP....please

need a switch to run the fuel pump, or could wire it to igniton, few ways to do it,
doesnt hurt to make sure the fuel pump is good. (unless you did this already?)
Forum: Carburetors
08-14-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,013
Posted By aremy10

Re: I need help!!!!

start with--


:yup:



mine was once muti port inj v6. now a 77 350. took alot of changin stuff around, wiring, took out fuel pump, motor mounts, run new lines for fuel, water,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-11-2011, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 926
Posted By aremy10

Re: please help! car wont start need ideas

wire a push button start switch in it, run it directly from the battery to the selenoid, see if it starts, i had the push button start and i liked it, i ran an inline fuse with it.
Forum: Carburetors
08-11-2011, 08:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,013
Posted By aremy10

Re: I need help!!!!

ive been having the same problem lately, i get it to run but not smooth like it should, almost runs like the timing is off.

to solve-- took off the edlebrock i had on it and put a holley on it, ...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-10-2011, 09:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 680
Posted By aremy10

Re: Parting our 91 Firebird

ya if you could post pics of the peices, i do want to buy atleast the one, maybe the other if the shape is good \

thanks,
sorry it took so long to post back, was on vacation lol
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-06-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By aremy10

Re: steering issue

sounds like a tire to me, thats exactly what it does, hopefully thats all you need
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-03-2011, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 697
Posted By aremy10

Re: Parting out 1988 Firebird

found a tranny closer to home, thanx anyway
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-01-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 680
Posted By aremy10

Re: Parting our 91 Firebird

cool, the one im most interested in is the driver side front ground efx how much
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-01-2011, 12:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 697
Posted By aremy10

Re: Parting out 1988 Firebird

what r u askin for the trans, bell housing and clutch cylinder etc, posibly shifter also, everything except the foot pedals
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-01-2011, 12:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 680
Posted By aremy10

Re: Parting our 91 Firebird

front fender ground effex, how much for those and what shape are they in
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
06-14-2011, 11:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 243
Posted By aremy10

firebird hood wanted near green bay wisconsin

lookin for a firebird hood that i can do some fab work to. need it near green bay because shipping is too much for this item
thanks
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-23-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,073
Posted By aremy10

Re: Some good performance parts for sale

thanks for the pics. but im not interested , thanks
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-21-2011, 11:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,073
Posted By aremy10

Re: Some good performance parts for sale

shipping for radiator to 54235? pics?
Forum: Carburetors
12-21-2010, 11:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 900
Posted By aremy10

Re: fuel relay wireing help

you should be able to just put a switch between the orange wire and the tan/white wire. mine is orange to a grey wire, but mine is a 91 so maybe they have difrent colored wires. the red is for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-21-2010, 11:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 492
Posted By aremy10

Re: tapping

i would guess that an easy way to check if the header is leaking is to take a squirt bottle of some sort , start the engine cold and spray around the header with water to find the leak. i tried 3...
Forum: Brakes
12-16-2010, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
WHY
Views: 593
Posted By aremy10

Re: WHY

maybe somethin wrong with the cylinders in the drums? it seems like thats all you have left, other then the power booster, proportioning valves( witch i cant see those causing it) either way you are...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-22-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 584
Posted By aremy10

Re: looking for opinoins

i like how it makes the spoiler stand out, i think too much black would make it look a little odd, without there being black anywhere else. it looks pretty good just how you did it
Forum: Electronics
11-05-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,927
Posted By aremy10

Re: >>> Heater fan relay location?

ya that sucks well hope ya figure it out
Forum: Electronics
11-05-2010, 06:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,927
Posted By aremy10

Re: >>> Heater fan relay location?

could also be a loose connector goin to the heater controls
Forum: Electronics
11-05-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,927
Posted By aremy10

Re: >>> Heater fan relay location?

how hard are you hitting it ? there isnt any wires for the heater on that side of the car. they run accross the firewall to the driver side and then under the dash. maybe you have a loose wire or...
Forum: Electronics
11-05-2010, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,867
Posted By aremy10

Re: Headlights won't turn on but they flip up

the way it sounds is that he wired into the headlight dimmer switch for hi lo beams. i am guessing the switch he rigged into it went bad.. your lights would still pop up, but not turn on ,if thats...
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