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Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
12-24-2019, 07:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,041
Posted By patricklav

Re: LT1 T56 6-speed with 20K miles

What’s the price of the T56?
Thanks,
Pat
Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-26-2018, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 459,044
Posted By patricklav

Re: Got Vette Wheels??...Post pics here...!

Here’s mine with C5s painted black. I believe they’re 18” in the rear and 17” in the front. It’s been a while since I put these on but I think I have a 1/4” spacer in the rear, which is a 4th gen. I...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-26-2018, 11:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,764
Posted By patricklav

Re: 85 drag car partout.

Hello, do you still have the adjustable torque arm and driveshaft loop? If you do how much are you asking for it?
Thanks
Pat
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-25-2018, 09:51 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 23,707
Posted By patricklav

Re: WRC "astro" steering shaft

Anymore of these in stock? Id like to buy one ASAP.
Thanks
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-25-2018, 09:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,764
Posted By patricklav

Re: 85 drag car partout.

Hello, do you still have the adjustable torque arm and driveshaft loop? If you do how much are you asking for it?
Thanks
Pat
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-27-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By patricklav

Re: FS UMI TH400 relocation xmember

Hello,
Will this work with a Th350? Where in MA you located?
Thanks
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-02-2014, 09:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,485
Posted By patricklav

Re: Turbo 400 B&M torque arm mount

Would this work for a th350 also?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-25-2014, 06:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,020
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help 700r4 wont engage

I didn't swap the cable out, only unbolted the mourning bracket from the pan. How could that cause it to rev it up and barely move?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-23-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,020
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help 700r4 wont engage

I have to revive this thread (unfortunately). I'm at wits end with this transmission. It has been one thing after another trying to get this thing working properly. I now think it has some major...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-23-2014, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,937
Posted By patricklav

Timing causing starter to kick back

Hey Guys,

My mini starter is bucking on me when I try to start it due to too much advance. Right now my total timing is at 36 degrees and the initial is around16 degrees. The vacuum advance gives...
Forum: Brakes
08-23-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,305
Posted By patricklav

Re: Electric vacuum pump for brakes

thanks for the replies Guys. Think im going to go with the SBBC and the valve.
Forum: Brakes
08-14-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,305
Posted By patricklav

Re: Electric vacuum pump for brakes

Thanks for the replies guys. Sounds like the Cruze pump will work. I was thinking of wiring the relay to my brake light so when I hit the brakes the pump activates. Obviously there will be a slight...
Forum: Brakes
08-14-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,305
Posted By patricklav

Electric vacuum pump for brakes

Hello,
I am running a big cam in my sbc350 and have about 10" vacuum at idle. When I slam the brakes I get sloppy results as the booster is hard to push. I currently have the vacuum port on back of...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-15-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,020
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help 700r4 wont engage

I have my eye out for one now. So, what makes you think I have a converter issue? I haven't heard that before, I thought it was the tv cable adjustment.

Thanks for the help.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-14-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,020
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help 700r4 wont engage

In hindsight, yes I probably should have, but would it have really mattered? The engine is a carbureted 350 with vortec top end and the rear end is an Ls1. The car is a mutt and nothing left of the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-14-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,020
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help 700r4 wont engage

What makes you think that? Are my cars issues symptoms of a bad converter?

I should also mention the car will surge a little but when doing about 15-20 MLB.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,020
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help 700r4 wont engage

Thanks for the reply guys. Its greatly appreciated!

The shifter linkage was not activating properly so I fixed that and that problem is solved.

She runs and drives but its not shifting 100%....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-15-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,020
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help 700r4 wont engage

I think the tv cable is junk. The D button wont press in unless I use a pair of pliers and it doesn't move much.

Could a faulty tv cable cause all this to happen?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-15-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,020
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help 700r4 wont engage

its the stock cable.

Did it happen to you when driving also? when driving down the road it would just start revving up and not enagage?

thanks for the reply
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-14-2014, 08:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,020
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help 700r4 wont engage

i dropped the pan and didn't see any metal shavings and the atf wasn't burned up. looked very clean.

im confused as to what's wrong with it. It wouldn't go into gear, but occasionally it would...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-11-2014, 09:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,020
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help 700r4 wont engage

I just got under the car to check the transmission part #. Looks like it was made in 86. Could the issue be that this tranny wasn't compatible? I've read the 86 transmission is a dog and has a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-07-2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,020
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help 700r4 wont engage

no, I filled it with fluid then installed it. that was some time ago as I was finishing up my build.

What are typical causes of the transmission not engaging?

thanks
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-07-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,020
Posted By patricklav

Need help 700r4 wont engage

Just wrapping up my 92 Camaro restoration. Have taken the car for a ride a few times, putting about 12 miles on the fresh rebuild. The other day the car overheated due to the timing being retarded...
Forum: Brakes
05-17-2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 833
Posted By patricklav

New Brakes constantly squealing

I just completed by 92 Camaro restoration and when I took it for a ride the brakes wouldn't stop squealing, even when I wasn't hitting them. The brakes are brand new LS1 rotors and pads. I have an...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-04-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 561
Posted By patricklav

Re: Parting 6 cars one vert 84 85 Three 91's 92 Camaro's

Please PM me a price on 88-92 power steering pump with the pulley and the fluid hard line that connects to the steering box.
Thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-24-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By patricklav

Re: Cam selection

Flat tappet. Hydraulic lifters.
The cam was already broken in. It was the only part I kept from the original block when I rebuilt it. So far I have ripped almost everything out of the way to get in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-24-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By patricklav

Cam selection

I recently got my rebuilt engine running but i was always having one problem or another getting it run right or make any power. It turned out a cam lobe was flattened. When the engine was assembled I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-29-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 874
Posted By patricklav

Re: No spark

That makes sense. What would cause a weak spark? Too large a gap? In have them gapped at .55 right now. I checked the entire distributor , cap and rotor and everthing is getting voltage and grounded...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-29-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 874
Posted By patricklav

Re: No spark

I ran another ground wire from the battery to the engine block and still no spark. I tested the ground on the block with multimeter and it checks out fine. I also checked the coil and get 12 volts...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-29-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 874
Posted By patricklav

Re: No spark

Interesting, the first time I tested the spark at the plug it was not touching anything metal and it didn't spark or light the timing light. Afterward I put the spark plug on grounded metal and it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 631
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help with tuning

thanks Guys for the help with tuning her up, she is doing much better.

Or was I should say, now I have a 'no spark' issue. always something
Forum: Interior
09-28-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 33,919
Posted By patricklav

Re: Rit Dye the carpets?

The above is the best way to go.

I did the same thing and cant complain about the results. Definitely get a dish scrubbing brush to help drive the dye into the bottom of the fabric of the carpet....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 874
Posted By patricklav

No spark

Hey guys,
Here's my latest dilemma. After I finally nailed down my timing and got the right jetting. I have another issue.
The car was starting and running pretty good each time I started it this...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 631
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help with tuning

I meant , are the #70's two big, not too small. I'm sure they are too big, but any suggestion on what may be ideal for this setup? Would dropping to #68's make any difference?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 631
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help with tuning

I rechecked all the wiring and they are correct. I also hooked the timing light up to each wire and each is firing.

I'm using #70 jets right now; could these be too small for my setup? The carb...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 631
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help with tuning

thanks for all the replys so far.

Got back to it today - I did as several had mentioned - restabbed the distributor, cleaned the plugs and loosened the rockers some. Idle mixture screws are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-28-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 631
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help with tuning

The heads were not cut. I bought A valve train setup that allowed me tk skip doing that. Untried your idea of adjusting the rocker arms with no luck. I also moved the dizzy over another too to see...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-28-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 631
Posted By patricklav

Re: Need help with tuning

The plugs were black but weren't wet. they were extremely hot, even after 45 minutes. I'm using an in-tank fuel pump with a holley return style regulator, currently set at 5psi. The carb was just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 631
Posted By patricklav

Need help with tuning

Hello,
I am trying to get my recently rebuilt engine to run properly.
As its currently set up it struggles to start and once it does it pings at lower rpm and when throttle is opened up it will...
Forum: Interior
07-19-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 299
Posted By patricklav

Shifter plate decal

Hey Guys, does anyone know where I can get a new gear selector decal for an automatic shifter? Not really sure what is called and can't find one anywhere. I have a shifter plate in good shape but...
Forum: Body
07-01-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,535
Posted By patricklav

Re: Different clearcoat and hardener

I know it's not recommended but if some people have had success with it then I might try it with these two parts. I wouldn't even consider mixing brands for any part of the car except these two parts...
Forum: Body
07-01-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,535
Posted By patricklav

Different clearcoat and hardener

Hey Guys, I need to re-spray a side mirror and door valance. I still have some Kustom Shop clearcoat from when the car was sprayed last year, however I do not have anymore hardener. I have only seen...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
06-30-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 304
Posted By patricklav

Re: Headlight buckets

They look like this.
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
06-30-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 304
Posted By patricklav

Headlight buckets

Need all 4 headlight buckets for 3rd gen Camaro. Please reply or PM of you have a complete set.
Thanks
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,359
Posted By patricklav

Re: OPSU Issue

I got the single wire sending unit.

Its not hooked up yet (need a 90 degree adapter), but should that tan wire be hot? Currently my gauge is pegged out all the way to the right and im seeing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,359
Posted By patricklav

Re: OPSU Issue

I found the hole - it had a flush mount pipe plug (1/8 npt) in there as well as a little bit of rtv on it. it came out no problem.

Thanks for the insight and pics guys.

I had bought a OPSU...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,359
Posted By patricklav

Re: OPSU Issue

I'm very confused now. When I check behind the distributor from the driver side the only hole I see is the hole facing the transmission. I missing something here?

Thanks again
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,359
Posted By patricklav

Re: OPSU Issue

Great, thanks for your time.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,359
Posted By patricklav

Re: OPSU Issue

I should have given details on my car in my first post (sorry about that)
Car was a TBI car but the engine is a 350 crate motor from 86'. The car is now carbed so im not too concerned about the OPSU...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-30-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,359
Posted By patricklav

Re: OPSU Issue

Im not sure what or where the china wall is. The plug is above the oil filter and is stripped to the point where it wont come out.

If i can use the china wall as a alternative, can you tell me...
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