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Forum: Cooling
08-17-2018, 06:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,924
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Blower motor stay on,with switch at “OFF”

It was the relay!
juts installed it now,
again i appreciate the information.
Thank you to the both of you!
Forum: Cooling
08-16-2018, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,924
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Blower motor stay on,with switch at “OFF”

hmmm ok that makes sense, i just removed the relay.
i will check everything tomorrow after work and give you a heads up, really appreciate the info!
Forum: Cooling
08-16-2018, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,924
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Blower motor stay on,with switch at “OFF”

i really appreciate your quick response, in the mean time before your answer i put the battery on the charger and did some thinking, the blower was on without the key being on or the vehicle running,...
Forum: Cooling
08-16-2018, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,924
Posted By 1985chevydude

Blower motor stay on,with switch at “OFF”

I recently had the car out for a drive and put the defogger on for a time,
i parked the car for about a week and decided to take it out for a ride,
when i went to start the car i noticed the blower...
Forum: Electronics
08-06-2018, 06:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 373
Posted By 1985chevydude

Jumpy voltage??

Appreciate any clues or insight!
i noticed about a month ago that when i start my car the battery guage reads 13 volts,
but from time to time it will go as low as 8 and not go back to 13.
i...
Forum: Electronics
05-03-2016, 09:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,320
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Possibly ignition switch?

I appreciate the help. I guess ill just wait until the car doesn't start at all.
Forum: Electronics
04-15-2016, 07:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,320
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Possibly ignition switch?

That would make sense!
now as for the ignition switch i changed those are already pre adjusted right?
my dad said that it might need adjusting but i thought it already is/I really appreciate the...
Forum: Electronics
04-09-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,320
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Possibly ignition switch?

I believe your right because I changed the ignition switch and I still have this issue. I hate these tilt Colum cars. It seems maybe an issue with the two rods or something.
Forum: Electronics
04-09-2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,320
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Possibly ignition switch?

Yes it is a tilt Colum car and when I move the wheel around it starts fie and then it acts up again.
Forum: Electronics
04-06-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,320
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Possibly ignition switch?

I just saw this thanks for the answer were did you find the cylinder and is this a nightmare to fix?
Forum: Electronics
04-06-2016, 08:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 748
Posted By 1985chevydude

85 Z turn key nothing,back it off try again starts?

Hello everyone
While I was on here reading I noticed some people have a similar problem as me. When I turn my key to start the engine nothing happens, I then back my key off and try again and the...
Forum: Electronics
10-20-2015, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 443
Posted By 1985chevydude

The "Brain" is out...whats left?

Hello everyone

Im getting further in my build and after reading some other posts i realized that my check engine light will always be on now that i disconnected my ECM from my 85 z28.

I removed...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-13-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Sitting in the engine bay and cluless?!?!?!

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1493/80-image_8232da201f4a823cc55690c9cb27a95e0c80441e.jpg




Getting thier,<br/>Strip down is done!
Forum: Engine Swap
10-13-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Sitting in the engine bay and cluless?!?!?!

Do happen to know how to set up my electric fan now with the old style engine?
I got the harnesa and a/c and heater core out now
Forum: Engine Swap
10-11-2015, 07:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Sitting in the engine bay and cluless?!?!?!

Ok thankyou!!!

Since i have my engine out and my heater core hoses off i was gunna do the heater core aswell.
I see a black box.
Does anyone know if i just take this box out will the heater core...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-10-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Sitting in the engine bay and cluless?!?!?!

Update!


so the engine is out and trans I've cleaned up some of the road grime, and ive removed the passenger seat and kick panel.


How do I remove the electronic control wiring harness? ive...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-07-2015, 01:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Sitting in the engine bay and cluless?!?!?!

Ok understood that makes sense
Forum: Engine Swap
10-05-2015, 08:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Sitting in the engine bay and cluless?!?!?!

just to be safe though,thier is no way I can use my current bracket that is attached to my original 305's intake? I know now that I need that geometry corrector thanks to you guys.But can I reuse the...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-05-2015, 08:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Sitting in the engine bay and cluless?!?!?!

ok I seen on summit a tv cable kit and I see it has some linkage items in the kit so I think I will go that route
Forum: Engine Swap
10-04-2015, 06:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Sitting in the engine bay and cluless?!?!?!

Ok thanks,
So i better grab a new blower motor because the original A/C one wont fit.

Sounds good
Forum: Engine Swap
10-03-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Sitting in the engine bay and cluless?!?!?!

Ive read on another post here on third gen thst if i dont hook a certain trans cable to a certain bracket my trans will malfunction and be ruined.had anyone heard of such an occurence???

And do i...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-03-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Sitting in the engine bay and cluless?!?!?!

Im using an edelbroc 600cfm carb with an electric choke i beleive the carb number is 1406????

And im using a edelbrock intake that is an exact factory setup intake its aluminum and i think its a...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-03-2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Sitting in the engine bay and cluless?!?!?!

Appreciate the help!!!!!
Very very helpful,do you know anything about some added bracket that i must afix to the carb becaue im using my 700R4.something like a v/t bracket maybe?
Forum: Engine Swap
10-02-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,192
Posted By 1985chevydude

Sitting in the engine bay and cluless?!?!?!

I've read some posts which were helpful particularly fivesevenkid's and scottmoyer's.I apologize for another post but I feel to get someones opinion/advice I need to write a unique post.

To start...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-21-2015, 12:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,366
Posted By 1985chevydude

Heater hose size?

Hello everyone.
As my build progresses some small roadblocks pop up.
I was wondering if anyone knew if both the hose from the water pump and from the intake that go to the heater core are the same...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-19-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,611
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: PCV valve system help!

What is the name of the threaded fitting i need for my carb on the back?
Forum: Engine Swap
08-19-2015, 06:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,611
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: PCV valve system help!

Thank you!!!
Forum: Engine Swap
08-18-2015, 10:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,611
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: PCV valve system help!

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1493/80-image_dbd32b14705291e8f0299a770c5f14286c3a6b36.jpg

...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-18-2015, 10:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,611
Posted By 1985chevydude

PCV valve system help!

Hello everyone i just put a pcv valve into the sbc im building for my 85 z28.
I also have a breather on the driver side valve cover
My questions are.
1)were do i hook the hoses up to?
2)what is...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-27-2015, 01:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: A little bit of lip stick on the old girl

The car is dark mulberry.GM paint from 1999.
Previous owner had the car towed and the jerks who towed it just trashed the front of the car.

Im just gunna paint the front spoiler flat black...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-27-2015, 05:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: A little bit of lip stick on the old girl

Thanks guys,
Should i clear coat it?
Or just paint it flat black like my hood?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-26-2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
Posted By 1985chevydude

A little bit of lip stick on the old girl

Hello everyone,
I have a 85z with rough paint.
Particularily the chi spoiler.

Wondering if anyone has done a quick/cheap job just to hold over for a real paint job.
For exmple some autozone...
Forum: Electronics
07-21-2015, 07:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,320
Posted By 1985chevydude

Possibly ignition switch?

Hello everyone.
As the past few months have worn on ive been haveing to turn the key to start the car a few times before the starter even engages.
For example ill pump the gas for the carb in my 85...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-14-2015, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,147
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: 350 swap into 85 z28

Ok cool,i see what your saying i think the original 85 way would be easier ill just rebuild the electronic carb.
I appreciate te help thankyou
Forum: Engine Swap
07-14-2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,147
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: 350 swap into 85 z28

But lets just say we were to use the 600.
Is it possible or not.
Or is that just a waste of time
Forum: Engine Swap
07-14-2015, 12:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,147
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: 350 swap into 85 z28

Well the current carburator is completely trashed.
As of now the car barely runs im assuming because if its age.
But your suggessting to just get a new electronic carb and not bother with the...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-14-2015, 10:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,147
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: 350 swap into 85 z28

I stress the edelbrock 600 because it is not an electronic controlled carb.
What should i do with those wires???
Again thankyou for help as you can see im a bit lost.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-14-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,147
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: 350 swap into 85 z28

To clear any confusion the 350 is not a centerbolt style valve cover.
It is the old school style just made in 1988 as a crate motor.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-14-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,147
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: 350 swap into 85 z28

Ok t ank you for the awnser.
I have an edelbrock 600 carb that will be on the new motor.
Will i be able to make this carburator work with the 350 in putting in
To be more clear its a 1988...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-12-2015, 11:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,147
Posted By 1985chevydude

350 swap into 85 z28

Hello everyone.

I am swapping my electronically controled carburated 305.
For a gen1 small black chevy crate motor.
My questions are
1.what/do
I need to block off or change in order to make...
Forum: Interior
06-16-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 921
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Different idea for dome light re mounting?

Thankyou!
This looks like it may just work
Forum: Interior
06-16-2015, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 921
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Different idea for dome light re mounting?

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1493/80-image_426a1b6f02b8a977c7df0c60e4f8728a9e58b09c.jpg


Out cruisein after the job.<br/>T top are HARD TO GET IN

...
Forum: Interior
06-16-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 921
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Different idea for dome light re mounting?

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1493/80-image_89fd613cc93df6aeeb9d453b6312ea0bec30c8d9.jpg


Our worst nightmare!

...
Forum: Interior
06-16-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 921
Posted By 1985chevydude

Different idea for dome light re mounting?

Hello everyone.
I recently in stalled new t bar and t top seals with the help of our great forum.
But i was wondering if ayone had figured out a way to re-install the dome light houseing.
The...
Forum: Engine Swap
06-08-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,637
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: 700R4 lockout or no?

I apologize for the incredibly late response, thank you for your help and I plan on using a edelbrock 600 carburator
Forum: Body
06-07-2015, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,610
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Camaro T-Bar help

Thank you life savers truly!!!!!
Really appreciate the enthusiasm to help!
Forum: Body
06-06-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,610
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Camaro T-Bar help

Oh i have a powder coated GM center piece i just dont know where to find some stainless steel screws and moreover what size is the best,
Because mine are just smeared
I bought it for 50 bucks.
...
Forum: Body
06-06-2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,610
Posted By 1985chevydude

Camaro T-Bar help

Hello,
I purchased a powder coated t bar replacement for my t top center piece.
I was able to find some information here on this great forum about the removal but i have a few questions
1.were can...
Forum: Interior
05-21-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,041
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Horn button contact sleeve help?

Now can a new reproduction cam be purchased or is that a more junk yard type of piece?
Again the info you have provided is very useful
Forum: Interior
05-21-2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,041
Posted By 1985chevydude

Re: Horn button contact sleeve help?

Thanks fellas
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