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Forum: Cooling
07-10-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By GBousley

Re: My 95 350 TBI Rad Issue

UPDATE: Put the old rad back in. That fix wasn't a great idea and glad I didn't drive it that way. The old rad had a small crack that I JB Welded months ago and hadn't leaked since. It's in better...
Forum: Cooling
07-10-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By GBousley

Re: My 95 350 TBI Rad Issue

So, thinking more about the hose attached to that outlet (seen in the 2nd pic in OP and new pic attached here), It appears to be BELOW the cap seal, where as the intended reservoir outlet is above...
Forum: Cooling
07-10-2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By GBousley

Re: My 95 350 TBI Rad Issue

Wanted to add, this is a temporary setup to keep driving the vehicle until I can order a new non-damaged radiator. I do plan to drive the van maybe 100 miles or so this way in the upcoming weeks.
Forum: Cooling
07-10-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By GBousley

My 95 350 TBI Rad Issue

I hope you don't mind me asking a question regarding my '95 Chevy G20 Van, as there's a lot of overlap between that and my 3rd gen.

It's a 350 TBI, stock radiator setup. I replaced my cracked...
Forum: Cooling
07-01-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 604
Posted By GBousley

Re: 92 TBI Electric Fan not turning on when hot

The fan is NOT turning on today unless I engage the AC. I also tested if the fan would engage if I manually grounded the coolant fan switch wire and it does. So, I'm thinking I have a bad switch or...
Forum: Cooling
06-30-2023, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 604
Posted By GBousley

Re: 92 TBI Electric Fan not turning on when hot

So, the fan actually came on this afternoon with no manual intervention. The temp gauge did reach a little over 220. I did replace that coolant temp sensor yesterday, and tested it yesterday but the...
Forum: Cooling
06-30-2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 604
Posted By GBousley

92 TBI Electric Fan not turning on when hot

I did a search and found a few interesting threads that touch on this topic but do not come to a resolution that helps my situation, so creating new thread.

1992 Firebird 305 TBI - Electric fan...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-01-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 576
Posted By GBousley

Re: AC Compressor for 1992?

Thanks! So, I did the work and replaced the compressor, dryer, orifice tube. Added 6oz pag oil to compressor, vacuumed the system and added the freon. (r134a). Air blows very cold! :)

So,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2022, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 576
Posted By GBousley

Re: AC Compressor for 1992?

Thanks! I'll be doing the work over the weekend and will follow your advice.

So, to make sure, add the 6 oz of PAG to the line, don't just pour into the compressor?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,202
Posted By GBousley

Re: Replacing A/C compressor in car already retrofitted to R134a?

Next question, should I perform a flush of the system, different from a vacuum, to get out all the old oil?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,202
Posted By GBousley

Re: Replacing A/C compressor in car already retrofitted to R134a?

Thanks for the info. I'll call ACDelco, really just to rule out the oils bad for this application.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2022, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 576
Posted By GBousley

Re: AC Compressor for 1992?

Getting a lot of good info from this vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGEATP83k0M
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-25-2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 576
Posted By GBousley

Re: AC Compressor for 1992?

So, doing some research, watching videos, etc. Retrofitting r134a into an r12 system seems to mainly be about the fittings and the oil. The fittings seems easy enough, but I'm worried about the oil....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2022, 09:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 576
Posted By GBousley

Re: AC Compressor for 1992?

Found this old thread asking a similar question: https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech-general-engine/481831-replacing-c-compressor-car.html

The response was to use an oil that can be used in an...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 576
Posted By GBousley

AC Compressor for 1992?

Hello, all! I need tom replace the a/c compressor on my 1992 bird. About a year ago, I remember reading that the stock replacement compressor must be set up differently to run R134a.. use a different...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2022, 11:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,309
Posted By GBousley

Re: Lose Air to Vents at Highway speeds 60+

UPDATE: I cut off the exhaust from the headers back (removing the cat) and ran straight 3" pipe from the Y-Pipe to the rear axle (this is temporary btw). This seems to have solved the issue almost...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,309
Posted By GBousley

Re: Lose Air to Vents at Highway speeds 60+

Second thought, the engine is actually underperforming at higher speeds. I feel like I have decent acceleration, if slightly sluggish pedal response, but at 55mph+ I have to press the gas to drop...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,309
Posted By GBousley

Re: Lose Air to Vents at Highway speeds 60+

Check Fast355's reply.. is any of these an issue on your van? Maybe we have an overlap that'll single something out.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,309
Posted By GBousley

Re: Lose Air to Vents at Highway speeds 60+

That's great information. Two of those (exhaust and fuel) I know are already problematic on the van. The exhaust pipe after the cat and before the muffler is extremely rusted and all the exhaust...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2022, 06:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,309
Posted By GBousley

Re: Lose Air to Vents at Highway speeds 60+

Update: Still working on this. Not able to move fast on it. Pulled the AC control assembly in dash and checked the valve (it uses vacuum from engine to swap the modes) and it looked to be worked on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2022, 01:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,309
Posted By GBousley

Re: Lose Air to Vents at Highway speeds 60+

Correct, the line goes from the back of the manifold near the dist, up into the 3-way (capped) valve (that I replaced). It then runs forward to the small engine bay and splits, one line going to the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-27-2022, 08:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,309
Posted By GBousley

Re: Lose Air to Vents at Highway speeds 60+

So, replacing the small check valve in my first pic (OP) did not fix the issue. If anything, I feel like it's slightly getting worse. I consistently lose air from the vents down to my feet and dash...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-26-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,309
Posted By GBousley

Re: Lose Air to Vents at Highway speeds 60+

According to the diagram below (1st pic), #45 is the AC vacuum hose that is splitting off from the Great Orb vacuum line, which btw is fed from the original picture I posted, the line coming off the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-25-2022, 06:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,309
Posted By GBousley

Re: Lose Air to Vents at Highway speeds 60+

Okay. Looks like mine just connects to the intake manifold and then to the almighty orb, and I guess the ac is capped for whatever reason. I am not original owner, bought the van months ago, so I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-25-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,309
Posted By GBousley

Re: Lose Air to Vents at Highway speeds 60+

So, I'm cracking the engine case open today, tomorrow I replace that vacuum valve, and I just want to be ready. I noticed that the valve I have has one port capped off. Pictures I have seen in other...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-25-2022, 01:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,309
Posted By GBousley

Re: Lose Air to Vents at Highway speeds 60+

I ordered a Vacuum check valve, be here tomorrow. Going to swap that and test. If the problem persists I'm going to increase my efforts to find any breaks, cracks, splits in vacuum lines. Appreciate...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2022, 06:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,309
Posted By GBousley

Lose Air to Vents at Highway speeds 60+

Having an issue with my 350 TBI. The vehicle is actually not my bird, but happening to my 1995 G20 Van. I figured it was a similar platform to our 305/350 TBI cars so I was hoping you all could help....
Forum: Exhaust
02-22-2022, 10:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,912
Posted By GBousley

Re: Curious: How Much Estimated Horsepower Does a Full Exhaust System Add?

Nice. That was my reason to get dyno'd. Wanted a baseline from here before I decided to swap engines or do anything serious to the 305. Still have a 383 swap on the horizon. Real life crap keeps...
Forum: Exhaust
02-21-2022, 09:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,912
Posted By GBousley

Re: Curious: How Much Estimated Horsepower Does a Full Exhaust System Add?

I replaced the entire exhaust on my '92 305 TBI. Short ceramic coated headers into true dual 2.25 exhaust with magna flow FX glass packs (no cats). Only other mods I have are open element air filter,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-20-2022, 01:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 393
Posted By GBousley

Re: Electric Fan Replacement Options?

Thanks, Aaron! I feel pretty dumb. I went straight to the search feature and didn't look at all of the sections here. There's a section specific to Cooling I didn't even see. Sorry, all! I found some...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2022, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 393
Posted By GBousley

Electric Fan Replacement Options?

Hello, all!

My fan finally died on me, and I'll be looking to replace it very soon. When browsing these forums one day I scarcely remember someone mention a better fan replacement for best...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 393
Posted By GBousley

Re: Is this Belt Gap Clearance OK?

That's exactly it, Aliceempire. I see the gap in those pics is no larger than mine. I most likely will get an inch smaller belt, but I'm not going to call it an emergency. Thanks for your help!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-17-2021, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 393
Posted By GBousley

Re: Is this Belt Gap Clearance OK?

Yes, the route is different. I purchased a smog delete kit after getting the car, but the bolts didn't fit the delete pulley, so I just placed the belt on there without it, since there was no...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 393
Posted By GBousley

Re: Is this Belt Gap Clearance OK?

Cool. Do you think the belt running across the top of the water pump pulley is too close? I guess I'm worried that there may be some play or "wobble" in the belt that might close the 1/2 inch gap and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-16-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 393
Posted By GBousley

Is this Belt Gap Clearance OK?

Hey, everyone! I need a small part of your wisdom this morning! I replaced my serpentine belt tension arm with an ACDelco one (I think there was some other brand on there) which was a slightly...
Forum: TBI
06-20-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,275
Posted By GBousley

Re: TBI running lean?

Don't know if this is figured out yet but I read enough of the thread and this mirrored a problem I had with my 92 bird. Would die and leave me on the side of the road once it got real hot. It would...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By GBousley

Re: Best option REAR for me?

Did I read correctly that the 4th gen swap only works for 82-89 cars? I've heard a lot about the Ford 10 bolt, can u advise on the ease of swapping in the aftermarket rears? After reading the 4th gen...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By GBousley

Re: Best option REAR for me?

Right now, leaning toward doing the 4th gen swap, with the added bonus that I get disc brakes, but having trouble finding how much Torque the 4th gen rear can handle.. anyone know this?
Would hate...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-05-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By GBousley

Best option REAR for me?

Good day, ppl!

Would like to ask the community what the best option rear for my application would be. I am looking to get posi, 3.23 gears, and a rear that's strong enough to handle power from a...
Forum: Body
05-04-2021, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 519
Posted By GBousley

Looking for notch backs - They still around?

Hey! I did some searching and found some old posts with links to websites that aren't up anymore..

I'm searching for a notchback for a 1992 firebird.. I don't mind the factory, but I really like...
Forum: TBI
04-27-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 398
Posted By GBousley

Re: 89 Firebird 305 tbi Enjector problems??

I would try a tbi rebuild kit. Replace gaskets on the unit and screens on the injectors. Spray cleaner through injectors while u have them out. Make sure the injectors go back in correctly. You can...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-17-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 923
Posted By GBousley

Re: HELP! 305-350

Hey! Glad to see another doing the swap. I'm a few months out from making the swap as well on my 92 bird. If you don't mind when you're all done come write up how it went, mistakes, resolutions, and...
Forum: TBI
02-10-2021, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By GBousley

Re: 383 Swap Question

Thanks for the cam info. I need to get with my friend and see about what cam was installed in the 383 he's selling. I guess if it's too aggressive I should either take a pass or scrap the TBI? The...
Forum: TBI
02-10-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By GBousley

Re: 383 Swap Question

Sounds good, thanks! I was quoted around 2k to rebuild the 700r4 with corvette servo, etc, to handle up 500hp. I need to call around and compare price still, but not sure I'll get much cheaper around...
Forum: TBI
02-07-2021, 10:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By GBousley

383 Swap Question

Hey! Looking for some quick answers to a few questions about swapping a 383 into base 305 bird. I searched and did not find these specific questions asked. It is very possible that I'll be buying a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 390
Posted By GBousley

Re: Help! My IAC valve wires might be crossed.

Thanks a BUNCH! Got it figured out. AND replacing the IAC valve fixed my low idle. It would almost die when I put it in gear from park. Idling perfect now and starts right up into a smooth idle.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-22-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,859
Posted By GBousley

Re: Iac wiring question??

Removed.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-21-2021, 11:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 390
Posted By GBousley

Re: Help! My IAC valve wires might be crossed.

I found that diagram, but it's hard to follow. Since the wiring positions are stacked and the diagram is flat. Also, not sure what you mean by unpinning the weather pack connector.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-21-2021, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 390
Posted By GBousley

Help! My IAC valve wires might be crossed.

So, the harness / clip on my IAC wiring harness dry-rotted and snapped and now I have no way of knowing which way the harness plugs into the IAC valve (there's no clear indication which way is up)....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-20-2021, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 720
Posted By GBousley

Re: Looking for Advice on my 350 build plan!

This discussion is making my rethink the order of upgrades. Since whether I go 350 or 383 I'll need to upgrade my trans/drive/rear, would it make sense to start at the rear? Get a 3.73 or 4.10 geared...
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