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Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2019, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,698
Posted By scoflaw

Re: tach goes crazy, engine misses

Best Buy has the thermal grease
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
09-08-2019, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,367
Posted By scoflaw

Re: 4th Gen "FLAME" Camaro Z28 Seats -- Full set

Hi John, this is Mike, I bought some 3:42 gears from you some years back. I need 3 dash screws, the ones that a 7mm socket fit on. Text me if you can help me out.
Mike 5083672646
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2019, 07:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 402
Posted By scoflaw

Re: digital dash gremlin

All the ones on that circuit board Odometer and the one above it are fine.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-04-2019, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 402
Posted By scoflaw

digital dash gremlin

Have been chasing multiple dash gauge lighting issues. Last problem I solved by soldering a ground wire to the back end of the ribbon.

Latest problem now is the dash lights up when the car is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 824
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Any ideas why rpm tach goes nuts, car instantly dies?

Common problem in boats. A bad tack will kill the ignition. Disconnect the tach
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
07-14-2018, 12:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 334
Posted By scoflaw

power steering box

Email is best. greenbottle@comcast.net. Live in Ma.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2017, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,618
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Re-sleeving LS1

Why would you think a ls1 has sleeves ?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-31-2017, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Spark Plugs and Carbon Fouling

seafoam or ringfree at the shock treatment dose woks well. Cleans top of pistons as well
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-30-2017, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 386
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Fuel return line problem

Why not run a mechanical fuel pump ?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-11-2017, 03:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 597
Posted By scoflaw

Re: 10:1 Compression Ratio

They ain't flat tops, it's a dished cast piston
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-07-2017, 04:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 597
Posted By scoflaw

Re: 10:1 Compression Ratio

Why would you want to put expensive heads on top of those dished slugs ?
IIRC mine were .040 in the hole Then you want to deck the heads to be compatible with the stock piston ?

Then when you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-07-2017, 09:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 631
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Need ECM - Where should I go ?

Bob Dynamic can test your old 1 or sell you a new 1. Those boards do crack
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-06-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By scoflaw

Re: My 82 Z28 shudders pretty hard when I accelerate totally lost.

check your compression, could be a dead cylinder. Could also be running on 7 for other reasons.
Forum: Brakes
11-23-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,227
Posted By scoflaw

Re: 84 Brake System Question

84 is coming up as a metric thread, and 82 SAE, So, looks like somehow even though you have an 84 the thread size says no
Forum: Brakes
11-23-2016, 07:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,227
Posted By scoflaw

Re: 84 Brake System Question

Autozones website says a 1984 master has a m11x1.5 primary and a m12x1.0 secondary
Forum: Brakes
11-22-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,227
Posted By scoflaw

Re: 84 Brake System Question

autozones website will have those specs for you
Forum: Brakes
11-09-2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,324
Posted By scoflaw

Re: How to add more stopping power to rear brakes

This will be my last post, getting no where disputing this with you. Soo why don't you post up some facts to back up the 2 items I listed in my last post.

While your at it, post up those paper...
Forum: Brakes
11-09-2016, 01:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,324
Posted By scoflaw

Re: How to add more stopping power to rear brakes

Let google be your friend to research this for yourself. At 65 years old, I think I know a thing or 2 about brakes. You've made 2 erroneous statements.

1] If you lose a line to 1 reservoir, both...
Forum: Brakes
11-09-2016, 11:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,324
Posted By scoflaw

Re: How to add more stopping power to rear brakes

According to your previous post, it's the stock prop valve that's saving your *** not the master cylinder. Sooo do you think that the aftermarket prop valve manufactures would tell you to remove the...
Forum: Brakes
11-09-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,324
Posted By scoflaw

Re: How to add more stopping power to rear brakes

[QUOTE=QwkTrip;6090794]No, the master cylinder can't save your butt in that case because front and rear pistons are in tandem. Lose pressure in one chamber and you lose pressure in both chambers.......
Forum: Brakes
11-08-2016, 08:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,324
Posted By scoflaw

Re: How to add more stopping power to rear brakes

Agree with Bob, the split reservoir is a saftey feature, break a line and you have no brakes. Not the way to go.

I am using a master out of a 95 car, fits perfect, line fittings are the same, and...
Forum: Brakes
11-08-2016, 06:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,324
Posted By scoflaw

Re: How to add more stopping power to rear brakes

A smaller diameter master cylinder piston generates more pressure
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2016, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 499
Posted By scoflaw

Re: oil leak out rear of pan

Aftermarket pans are nothing but trouble. Try to find a gm pan
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 895
Posted By scoflaw

Re: 350, spark, fuel, air, no start

You might as well figure it out or the problem could very well move to the next engine.

OK just read the carbed part. Your call then
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2016, 10:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 895
Posted By scoflaw

Re: 350, spark, fuel, air, no start

circuit board in ecm, bad wire or connection. Just happened to me, bad board. those ecm
s are cheap enough.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-10-2016, 10:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 895
Posted By scoflaw

Re: 350, spark, fuel, air, no start

Injectors work on a ground signal from the ecm. Power alone doesn't make them work. You can make a noid light with an 1156 bulb and solder on a couple of wires.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-26-2016, 05:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,861
Posted By scoflaw

Re: adjusting valves.. anyone use this method....

X2. Big or small cam this method works. Solid cams are the true test. Too tight or loose it would be evident immediately
The base circle is almost 180 degrees of the cams revolution. Doesn't have...
Forum: Electronics
09-17-2016, 07:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,418
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Fuel Gauge Issues

If the gauge on the new cluster does the same thing as the old cluster I would test the tank sending unit 1st. Make sure the tank has a good ground. The sending wire should ohm out differently...
Forum: Electronics
09-15-2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 698
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Fuel Gauge always reads low on digital dash

Ground the sending wire at the tank, should then read full. If not than that wire could have an open between the tank and the gauge, or could be the gauge itself.
Forum: Electronics
09-05-2016, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,275
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Does an amp continue to draw on the battery even when car is off normally?

So whatever the brown/speaker wire connector is attached to on the opposite end is switching the amp on. Never had an amp with a removable connector. Makes me think there is nothing wrong with the...
Forum: Electronics
09-05-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,275
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Does an amp continue to draw on the battery even when car is off normally?

brown wire / speaker wire. 1st paragraph said no change then 2nd para. yes then no draw. ???? Where is the clicking noise coming from ?
Forum: Electronics
09-05-2016, 09:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,275
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Does an amp continue to draw on the battery even when car is off normally?

Disconnect everything on the amp except the red and black. Test it then
Forum: Electronics
09-05-2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,275
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Does an amp continue to draw on the battery even when car is off normally?

Gotta be the orang brown. Check that for 12v. when the radio is off. that could be your draw. With the source unit off there should be no voltage on that wire going to your amp. Does your amp have an...
Forum: Electronics
09-05-2016, 06:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,275
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Does an amp continue to draw on the battery even when car is off normally?

It may be able to be repaired cheaply. Will it draw power if you disconnect the blue wire from tuner to amp ?
Forum: Electronics
09-04-2016, 05:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,275
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Does an amp continue to draw on the battery even when car is off normally?

Like said, amp isn't on unless your tuner is. If the tuner is off and no lights lit on the amp and it's still drawing power, yah amp probably shot.
Forum: Electronics
08-21-2016, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 332
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Cluster light problem

The socket the bulb pushes into is not making good contact with the metal ribbon.
Clean the bulb holder contacts, and maybe stretch them a little and clean the contacts on that metal ribbon.
Forum: Electronics
08-19-2016, 05:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 608
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Horn Problems

Horn button ??? Horn relay... Don't really know by your terminology what the eff your talking about.

May not be located in the convenience center but it may be in the console or the trunk..?. WTF...
Forum: Electronics
08-19-2016, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 608
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Horn Problems

How do you know his convenience center has been disturbed. Why would it be in his console or trunk, R U the PO of his car ?
Forum: Electronics
08-19-2016, 08:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 608
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Horn Problems

Located in the "convenience center" see post 2
Forum: Electronics
08-18-2016, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 574
Posted By scoflaw

Re: AC Compressor Not Engaging

I just had my car worked on in S. Fla. This is what I got for 75 bucks.
Evacuated all the refrigerant and replaced with the correct amount.
Trouble shot the entire system and checked for leaks...
Forum: Electronics
08-10-2016, 03:40 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 21,404
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Hacking into the 86-88 Trans Am digital dash odometer

Done about enough pushing pulling, connecting , disconnecting. Was just working fine. Dunno

Resolved..After removing just the DIC, I could see that the odo plug had pushed back and wasn't making a...
Forum: Electronics
08-10-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 21,404
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Hacking into the 86-88 Trans Am digital dash odometer

Just encountered a problem with my 88 gta digital odo. Was working perfectly, removed dash to replace a backlight bulb and upon installation , odo is completely blank. Dic works fine. All I have is...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-07-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,349
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Mint Original GM 82-92 Camaro Dash Pad

Apparently you are 1 unique individual with some special needs

Ebay would come to a screeching halt if stuff didn't arrive in it's expected condition.

How are they pulling that off?
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-07-2016, 12:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,178
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Digital dash complete/extra parts, and LOTS of randomness.

How much for the digital display ? Yellow thing in your pic shipped to 02673
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-07-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,349
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Mint Original GM 82-92 Camaro Dash Pad

Agree with 92... How many are looking for a dash pad within driving distance ?

Do a better job packing it and insurance is cheap so you get paid 1 way or the other.
Forum: Interior
08-04-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,219
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Trans Am Digital Dash ONLY: Panel Lighting

I have an unmolested 88 gta digital dash,

#1 just like Bobs

#2 same

#3 radio display works and turns on.
turn on lights , backlighting lights everything up except digital...
Forum: Electronics
08-03-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By scoflaw

Re: remote dimmer

After pulling everything apart. concluded that it is not the light switch or the remote dimmer. Seem to have an intermittent power problem to the dash lights. When I wiggle the cluster it lights...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
08-02-2016, 02:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,502
Posted By scoflaw

Re: Digital Dash 87 GTA Interest?

How much for the digital cluster ? Need shipped to Ma. 02673. Email works better for response. greenbottle@comcast.net.
Forum: Electronics
08-01-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By scoflaw

remote dimmer

I've read every article here , of which there are many.

Issue is intermittent dash lighting on my 1988 digital dash.

Questions are.. Is it possible for the transistor to be bad if it's an...
Forum: Exhaust
10-31-2015, 10:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,714
Posted By scoflaw

Re: How loud would this setup be?

dmccain, don't take it personally, this guy is a professional bedtime story teller.
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