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Forum: Cooling
09-12-2019, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,486
Posted By tom1985

Re: Quick question about evaporator core

Thanks for the reply
I guess I'll need to remove the cover and see if the weld is broken prior to taking it for dye testing and replace it 1st if it is broken, otherwise the shop will charge alot...
Forum: Cooling
09-11-2019, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,486
Posted By tom1985

Re: Quick question about evaporator core

Hi again
Not sure why I cannot get a reply on this - maybe tooo dumb a question?
In looking at replacement evaporators the bottom pipe is pictured as welded to the core unit - just trying to...
Forum: Cooling
09-10-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,486
Posted By tom1985

Re: Quick question about evaporator core

Hi All
I have an 85/305 with A/C leak somewhere - AND don't know about A/C in general
last year, I noticed when I removed all the A/C components for cleaning/painting (except evaporator) that when...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
09-06-2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 338
Posted By tom1985

Re: Chgo area- 85 door/emissions parts-60402zip

hi all
can some of you reply (maybe some "supremes" as to whether these items are worth trying to sell or should I just scrap them as I need to get some more room in my garage. I just hate to toss...
Forum: Interior
08-18-2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,310
Posted By tom1985

Re: Courtesy Lights?

Thanks John
I'll give another look and then give up if not found
tom
Forum: Electronics
08-17-2017, 08:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 282
Posted By tom1985

courtesy light -85 camaro

Hi all
trying to finalize putting interior back together (85 Camaro sport vin H)and am on to pass side kick panel and hush panel and am looking for the bulb socket for courtesy light. I have the...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
08-17-2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 338
Posted By tom1985

Chgo area- 85 door/emissions parts-60402zip

Hi all
for 1985 Camaro sport vin H
1. I have 2 door inurds, (NOT FROM MY 85 CAMARO) excluding control switch which he had cut off from 2 doors i purchased to replace my rusted out shells- I used...
Forum: Interior
08-16-2017, 02:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,310
Posted By tom1985

Re: Courtesy Lights?

Hi all
trying to finalize putting interior back together (85 Camaro sport vin H)and am on to pass side kick panel and hush panel and am looking for the bulb socket for courtesy light. I have the...
Forum: Electronics
08-14-2017, 09:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 430
Posted By tom1985

Re: pass side rear hazard off-everything else ok

Thanks NoEmm
In all my yrs on the planet I never knew the 2 contacts of the bulb were 1 for each filament! Now it makes sense
tom
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2017, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 788
Posted By tom1985

Re: Best way to find a lost bolt on bellhousing/transmission

Actually to the 1st caller
try - right after or before you drive anywhere- go in reverse about 5 mph and slam on the brake, then pull up about 2 car lengths and search for the bolt you lost on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2017, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 788
Posted By tom1985

Re: Best way to find a lost bolt on bellhousing/transmission

but
easier to clean out then a big glob of grease
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2017, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 788
Posted By tom1985

Re: Best way to find a lost bolt on bellhousing/transmission

I've always wondered why they don't make magnetized sockets for us guys with the dropseezz. Maybe a "shark tank" product the billionaires would go for?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2017, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 788
Posted By tom1985

Re: Best way to find a lost bolt on bellhousing/transmission

whats the best way to clean out the socket afterwards?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2017, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By tom1985

Re: A/c reinstall after engine/body renew

Hi all
Gonna take this to a friend who said he's done alot of A/C work and has a "machine" (whatever that is-assume it can create a vacuum and evacuate the sys and add freon)

My ques though is:...
Forum: Electronics
08-13-2017, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 430
Posted By tom1985

Re: pass side rear hazard off-everything else ok

NoEmm
I guess you know this, but the turn signal works in the same socket as the hazard light that doesn't, so how could the socket be at fault? The contacts for the bulb/socket obviously work for...
Forum: Electronics
08-10-2017, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 430
Posted By tom1985

pass side rear hazard off-everything else ok

Hi
Hate to ask but had right tail light off and tried 3 new bulbs 1157, turn signal works and all 3 hazards work except this one. any ideas or just doesn't make sense
thanks
tom
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-09-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,255
Posted By tom1985

Re: How much oil does a new A/C system take?

Hi all
Read various threads but still very confused. Also reading my 85 camaro shop manual (also confusing)
Have assume original Harrison compressor model # 1131529 which says refrigerant oil 6 oz....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2017, 08:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By tom1985

Re: A/c reinstall after engine/body renew

Hi all
I got a quote from a reputable radiator & /a/c shop to put together with o-rings, oil, dye, etc for about $200. He said he had no way to get my 4 cans into his "machine"
Is this a good price...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-05-2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By tom1985

Re: A/c reinstall after engine/body renew

Thanks all
great advice-I know a great shop that's been there a long long time and all they do is radiators and A/C & years ago did the conversion to 134a- but do cost alot more than I'd like to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-04-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By tom1985

Re: A/c reinstall after engine/body renew

RE: the "dryer" part - what constitutes it being "open" ? - all i did was disconnect the hose and unscrewed it from the box so i could clean it up.. It has been off for some years now
thanks for the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-04-2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 705
Posted By tom1985

A/c reinstall after engine/body renew

Hi all
I've been reading various threads for 3 or 4 hrs now, and as many I presume, give up and post a new one to try and get their particular issue commented on (as I have zero knowledge of this...
Forum: Electronics
08-02-2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By tom1985

Re: What is this doohickie?

sounds great LT
happy and trouble free cruising
tom
Forum: Mid-West Region
08-02-2017, 12:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 377
Posted By tom1985

85 Chgo area-door/emissions parts-60402 pickup

Hi all - 1st time on mid-west
I hope this is ok to post-I read the guildelines and I think it's ok and you will move to classifieds in 5 days? correct me if I'm wrong pls.

1. I have 2 door...
Forum: Electronics
08-02-2017, 08:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By tom1985

Re: What is this doohickie?

Thanks LT -nice options -
your car looks 1/2 gray/silver and 1/2 yellow in your little pic. post a couple pics when you get a chance
tom
Forum: Electronics
08-01-2017, 03:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By tom1985

Re: What is this doohickie?

thanks my87 and what is an LT? I know 55 chevies and 65 Lemans and big-block chevy from the good OLD days not camaro talk, or wiring stuff either
tom
p.s. you can buy a decal for under $40 if you...
Forum: Electronics
08-01-2017, 03:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By tom1985

Re: What is this doohickie?

Bob88
the thick red wire inside the connector behind the pass valve cover is fine, so according to sofa , i think, it must be the connector under the dash, about a foot up, which appears to require...
Forum: Electronics
08-01-2017, 02:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By tom1985

Re: What is this doohickie?

whats so great about f41 with rear wiper?

I am 2nd owner, bought in 1998 or so, The 1st owner was a guy I hired at work in 1975 and now a long time friend, He picked alot of good options as he...
Forum: Electronics
08-01-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By tom1985

Re: What is this doohickie?

Well, finally success with the engine comp light. Spliced up the doohicky and hooked it up, AND after I remembered I had disconnected the battery, the bulb shined brightly, enough to light up my...
Forum: Electronics
07-30-2017, 12:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By tom1985

Re: What is this doohickie?

thanks G
I thought you'd like my ss lemans. You're close with yours from what I see. Your blue was my original color too which I just changed 3 months ago. I had the heads off for a valve job and...
Forum: Electronics
07-30-2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By tom1985

Re: What is this doohickie?

G
Based on your last pic I just pried the thing apart and correct is is a fuse holder, also had to pull very hard with long nose to remove it. No way to push out the wire or fuse connector within...
Forum: Electronics
07-30-2017, 08:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By tom1985

Re: What is this doohickie?

Thanks G.
I still don't know where the fuse thing (tilt switch?) mounts. On my 85 the uncut side of the black/dk red wire comes from 1 side of a 2 prong connector that has a thick red wire coming...
Forum: Electronics
07-29-2017, 08:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By tom1985

Re: What is this doohickie?

another great post not replying to the questions posed-but i go farther back to 68-74 street scene. Also,to be further anoying which one of your 5 listed vehicles runs 12.30 (1/4 not 1/8 mile at 115...
Forum: Electronics
07-29-2017, 07:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By tom1985

Re: What is this doohickie?

close
I believe these were my exact words

"So the thick red wire only controls the hi speed, not 1-2 speed, or 3 if you had it correct?

Also-hear you on the battery and also the utility of a...
Forum: Electronics
07-29-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By tom1985

Re: What is this doohickie?

I agree with your comment and love your setup! and it sure beats hanging a trouble light in one of the many slots available, cause it never points where you want it! I usually solve this with...
Forum: Electronics
07-28-2017, 07:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By tom1985

Re: What is this doohickie?

thanks king I did as you suggested and read & copied many of your instructions for future use. I saw Jim Rockford of files fame or at least his picture, posting away at his age, and driving a 3rd...
Forum: Electronics
07-28-2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By tom1985

What is this doohickie?

Hi all
below pic is of an item that was cut from the power source to the engine compartment light in my 85 camaro. The ques are what is this and what function does it perform and also how do you...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-27-2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,039
Posted By tom1985

Re: 700R4 TV cable

Hi all
I'm highly confused on TV cable adj 85 camaro 305 vin h q-jet from 73 Olds welded arm from 85 emmissions carb do to elim of computer. Have all stock brackets for carb connections

I just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-25-2017, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By tom1985

Re: WOW- MAJOR HP ADDER-without nitrous or turbo

your right-I would have if i had it made up already but can you believe only 8 views in an hour! what a flop
I guess vacuum line diagrams are much more important !!
tom
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-25-2017, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By tom1985

WOW- MAJOR HP ADDER-without nitrous or turbo

Hi all
have a 1985 camaro vin H 305 which i just learned is rated 155 hp @ 4200rpms (Shuks, I thought it was 165 HP)

if your "all chromed up" as "whosaidtyler" of q-jet rebuild fame would say (if...
Forum: Carburetors
07-25-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,122
Posted By tom1985

Re: L69/LG4 Idle Speed

Thanks alot GT!
now I lost another 10hp from what I thought it was.
see my post under gen'l tech/engine in a few minutes, you may get a chuckle
tom
Forum: Carburetors
07-25-2017, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,122
Posted By tom1985

Re: L69/LG4 Idle Speed

OH also is there a table like that that shows the HP at what rpm these ungines make? If not does anyone have this info for an 85 305 camaro vin H- I thought i saw somewhere 165hp but wondering if...
Forum: Carburetors
07-25-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,122
Posted By tom1985

Re: L69/LG4 Idle Speed

Thanks for the chart Ned
does anyone know if the idle speed of 550 for AT vs manual of 750 is when AT is in gear or neutral?
Forum: Electronics
07-25-2017, 10:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 577
Posted By tom1985

Re: 2 "bulb" fix questions

This is what I see. Cannot tell where the fuse might be? Also pls note the round odd shape rubber thing with a cut wire sticking out. This looks to connect to the engine compartment light which will...
Forum: Carburetors
07-25-2017, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 797
Posted By tom1985

Re: q-jet float setting table 73-74 olds carb 7043250

advance from a summit stock hei is a hybrid, it says gives 6 degree mechanical adv @ 900 rpm, 8-10 @ 1200 and max of 10-11 @1500 and vacuum adv provides 10 degree. Vac line is connected to a small...
Forum: Carburetors
07-24-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 797
Posted By tom1985

Re: q-jet float setting table 73-74 olds carb 7043250

Hi all
Well I just finished putting on a Mr. gasket in-line fuel regulator, has a push-in and turn dial to give 1-6psi. Reviews on this thing were not good but I checked the screws holding it...
Forum: Electronics
07-24-2017, 12:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 577
Posted By tom1985

Re: 2 "bulb" fix questions

Thanks again for your help Bob88
I'll work on it -not a big issue now with 90 degree temp and no a/c on yet, but I'll reply eventually when I do fix the problem.
tom
Forum: Electronics
07-24-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 577
Posted By tom1985

Re: 2 "bulb" fix questions

Thanks Bob88,
your referring to the thing you turn on the heater control "box" in the console i assume. Is that a seperate item you can buy and install or part of the entire mechanism?
Also didn't...
Forum: Electronics
07-24-2017, 08:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 577
Posted By tom1985

Re: 2 "bulb" fix questions

I just replaced the blower motor resister, an odd looking item with 4 prongs for connector and 3 or 4 spring type things on the underside, mounts to a/c box on pass side of firewall. Prior to that I...
Forum: Carburetors
07-22-2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 797
Posted By tom1985

Re: q-jet float setting table 73-74 olds carb 7043250

Hey no emm
I must admit when i looked at your thumbnail the 1st time I did not read it all carefully. I will consider this if the regulator I paid 25 for (mr gasket) does not help-however, the...
Forum: Carburetors
07-22-2017, 06:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 797
Posted By tom1985

Re: q-jet float setting table 73-74 olds carb 7043250

Thank you very much no emm-
not what I wanted to hear about level being 1/4 " (but now I know)as I have it down to 7/16 and it still pushes gas past the accel pump which makes it run like crap. On...
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