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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-17-2024, 06:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 250
Posted By naf

Re: torque converter

when in D the over run clutch is engaged and a little clunking or bump when downshifting is normal
Forum: Cooling
03-27-2024, 06:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 225
Posted By naf

Re: Vaccum & EGR lines

thermac for the air cleaner heat stove should connect up front onto a tee fitting, one branch of which provides a vacuum source for the choke pulloff

I've not seen anything connected to the rear...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2024, 07:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 190
Posted By naf

Re: LG4- Chasing Misfire and Rev Hang

yes

The ECM will command the high idle solenoid above a certain speed in decel

what's the dwell doing at part-throttle? don't assume the mixture is rich at part throttle even with a 'rich'...
Forum: Brakes
03-22-2024, 06:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 354
Posted By naf

Re: A little drum brake diagnosis help please

removal is super easy, just use a punch to pop loose the two little tabs on the clip

to install you can hold the cylinder in position then wonk the clip on with an appropriately sized socket

if...
Forum: Brakes
03-21-2024, 12:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 354
Posted By naf

Re: A little drum brake diagnosis help please

don't throw out your old wheel cylinders before test-fitting the new ones onto the steel lines. and test fit them before installation.

There are two thread sizes, early and late, and I've had...
Forum: Exhaust
03-19-2024, 06:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,129
Posted By naf

Re: Some kind "gate" on one manifold?

probably not a vacuum leak. a worsening idle may be from plugs fouling. not likely to be caused by anything to do with the EFE, although our supposition may be based on an erroneous understanding of...
Forum: Brakes
03-19-2024, 06:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 354
Posted By naf

Re: A little drum brake diagnosis help please

after you follow the advice above, disconnect the hard line from the cylinder and you may find that it flows freely but the cylinder requires replacement. it's not uncommon for them to get gunked up...
Forum: Electronics
12-08-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 925
Posted By naf

Re: Fuse block

your car should not have come with an electric fuel pump. it should have a block mounted mechanical pump.

to drain the tank you can disconnect the 'rubber' fuel lines at their connection to the...
Forum: Electronics
12-06-2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 925
Posted By naf

Re: Fuse block

this is an 84 berlinetta?

if it has the push button controls, the lights are controlled through a light module under the dash, piggy backed to the ECM.

this module is a known failure point...
Forum: Carburetors
11-01-2023, 03:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 744
Posted By naf

Re: 86 Camaro Qjet

Cool

it's common for things to get stuck inside there AND for the little rods to fall out.
Forum: Electronics
10-26-2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 437
Posted By naf

Re: Somebody HAS to know the fix for these windshiled wipers

if they are moving two inches and then back down, they're continually parking.

is the motor shaft making full revolutions?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-20-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,728
Posted By naf

Re: Have you seen this spoiler

I want a Sunday afternoon in your shop. A good 8 hours and I'd have it all neatened up....LOL
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 451
Posted By naf

Re: Code 23, code 15, code 45 help!!!

and an open circuit at the CTS will cause the ECM to stay in full enrichment mode (cold start) causing the motor to run rich and inefficiently.

I'd suggest replacing all of the spark plugs as soon...
Forum: Carburetors
10-06-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 997
Posted By naf

Re: 86 5.0 LG4: carb identification

if the ECM is out or disconnected the SES lamp will light. this is normal.
Forum: Carburetors
10-06-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 997
Posted By naf

Re: 86 5.0 LG4: carb identification

the car will run without the ECM, just not very well... the carb will not be able to control the mixture and the dist will be stuck with the rudimentary ignition advance built into the Ignition...
Forum: Carburetors
10-03-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 744
Posted By naf

Re: 86 Camaro Qjet

IAB is center of the little tower, about 1inch wide, directly in front of the choke plate. will have a slot for a flat blade

screw it down first counting turns, expect it to be about 4 turns out...
Forum: Carburetors
09-30-2023, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 744
Posted By naf

Re: 86 Camaro Qjet

if the MCS is not clicking check the engine controls fuse under the dash first.

if the EGR is gone and the unused connector is just dangling, it could have shorted out to ground and blown the...
Forum: Body
09-09-2023, 07:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 955
Posted By naf

Re: OER weather strip

used fairchild on my last job when replacing the t-top channels. best $ then was from Rock Auto.
Forum: Body
09-06-2023, 01:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 955
Posted By naf

Re: OER weather strip

looks like you have it stretched too far along the top of the windshield. try working it back some.

done a handful of these with different makes of seals. all of them need a little finessing.
Forum: Body
09-04-2023, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By naf

Re: Paint Problem - Fish Eyes Galaore?

and allow a little extra time between coats to be safe
Forum: Body
08-22-2023, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 305
Posted By naf

Re: Glass Removal in Manual Side Mirror

back of the glass is usually safer. the wires at the toggle can get weak where the bend into the slots.
Forum: Body
08-21-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 305
Posted By naf

Re: Glass Removal in Manual Side Mirror

the other way

disconnect the cables from the back of the glass
Forum: Cooling
08-18-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 569
Posted By naf

Re: How to keep my cool??

good god, don't drive it when it's 100-110 degrees
Forum: Carburetors
08-14-2023, 04:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 535
Posted By naf

Re: Dies when idle in gear

i vote not original to the motor.

I don't think the rear dashpot was used on these motors even for export?

A temp sender is installed in the water neck but I don't see the ECM harness the...
Forum: Carburetors
08-14-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 535
Posted By naf

Re: Dies when idle in gear

That's not a ccc-qjet. Note the rear 'dash-pot' and lack of TPS. Looks like the q-jet with the fuel enrichment solenoid.

if it's original to the car it may be an export model.

perhaps the...
Forum: Cooling
08-14-2023, 09:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 740
Posted By naf

Re: ac causing 220 degrees

and if you're using the gage in the dash to determine the engine temp, best to check with some alternate method. that system is does not always provide an accurate picture of the state of nature at...
Forum: Body
07-20-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 798
Posted By naf

Re: How to: Firebird headlight to body alignment questions??

could the lid be installed onto the assembly wrong? two of the j-nuts attached to the lid, two to the assembly. which was not intuitive.

I remember wasting time trying to re-figure that one out....
Forum: Body
07-20-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 798
Posted By naf

Re: How to: Firebird headlight to body alignment questions??

yeah that headlight trim should not be sitting on the top edge of the bumper

if you took them apart to clean you're already aware of all of the adjustments that can be made to align them
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-19-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 514
Posted By naf

Re: Front end rebuild help

Moog on the springs should be a safe bet, and they're fairly inexpensive on RA

Replacement springs will likely bring the ride height up an inch or so compared to the likely wore out originals.
...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-18-2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 514
Posted By naf

Re: Front end rebuild help

if you're going to swap to a V8, go ahead and do springs
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-18-2023, 10:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 514
Posted By naf

Re: Front end rebuild help

minimum-just do all these, the cost is not that great
ball joints 2
inner tie rods 2
outer tie rods 2
tie-rod adjuster sleeves 2 (your alignment guy will appreciate these being new if your old...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-17-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 788
Posted By naf

Re: What are these vacuum lines?

you are correct sir

the vac sensor will look the same and is on the other side.

one gets a vacuum signal, one does not.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-16-2023, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 788
Posted By naf

Re: What are these vacuum lines?

top one looks like it goes to the vac sensor

there should be a semi-hard line coming from the rear of the carb, into the ECM harness, then out to the vac sensor on the firewall 'behind' the brake...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-15-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 788
Posted By naf

Re: What are these vacuum lines?

the 'air channels' changing over to what they should do indicates that the AC control head is receiving vacuum supply of some kind.

the 87 LG4 should also have a line off of the AC control head to...
Forum: Brakes
07-14-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 824
Posted By naf

Re: The 85 4wheel disk brake system - cant lock it up, barely any ebrake

the pistons were visibly different but I couldn't tell you now which one was which.

maybe an internet search will reveal a pic of the revised piston
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-11-2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 339
Posted By naf

Re: Does everything look normal in this pic?

and a boat trailer winch may be an inexpensive option to get it on a trailer if it doesn't run.
Forum: Exhaust
07-11-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 576
Posted By naf

Re: Borla install questions, Rear hanger question never saw one like this.

if the factory mount holes don't line up, it's easy enough to drill new holes in the frame rail and re-use the self tapping screws to shift the mounts forward or backward.

seems like I had to do...
Forum: Brakes
07-05-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 824
Posted By naf

Re: The 85 4wheel disk brake system - cant lock it up, barely any ebrake

it was not uncommon at some time in the past to see these D-M equipped rear disc cars drive by with rusted up rear rotors.;
Forum: Brakes
07-05-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 824
Posted By naf

Re: The 85 4wheel disk brake system - cant lock it up, barely any ebrake

There 'may' be a bracket available from Hawks that allows installation of the better PBR brakes to the earlier D-M equipped axle.
Forum: Brakes
07-05-2023, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 824
Posted By naf

Re: The 85 4wheel disk brake system - cant lock it up, barely any ebrake

the recall kit was offered by GM to fix issues with the rear discs not resetting close enough to the rotor for the parking brake (and often the pedal) to re-engage the pads.

it replaced the...
Forum: Carburetors
06-07-2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By naf

Re: Computer Controlled Carb Issues

those crimped connections should be insulated. if the power one grounds it will blow the eng control fuse and none of the carb electronics will work.

if the MCS solenoid is clicking with key on...
Forum: Carburetors
05-28-2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 707
Posted By naf

Re: Help with Curb Idle

if you're confirmed your timing set base at 0-4 degrees advanced with the four pin connector disconnected

reconnect the ecm control (you can always bump the timing up more later)

get dwell to...
Forum: Carburetors
05-27-2023, 08:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 707
Posted By naf

Re: Help with Curb Idle

disconnecting the four-pin connector at the base of the dist is the proper way to remove ecm control of the timing to set base.

once re-connected the ecm will add a substantial amount of timing...
Forum: Interior
05-03-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,028
Posted By naf

Re: A-Pillar weatherstrip?

the generic under hood seal works fine as well. can be picked up at AZ or one of the others and comes with the tape strip already on.
Forum: Carburetors
04-26-2023, 07:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 557
Posted By naf

Re: What is this thing??

LG4 and L69 both had the same issues

the L69 and later LG4 got the in-tank helper pump that solved most of the issues.
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-20-2023, 07:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By naf

Re: seat belts front tan, black or grey

shoot a pic of what you got

29073
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-19-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By naf

Re: seat belts front tan, black or grey

shoot me a pic?

thanks
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-18-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By naf

Re: seat belts front tan, black or grey

depends on the quality of the color. Tan would be best but I expect it's the color likely to fade the most. Grey would match the trim and is acceptable. Black is probably a long shot as they're more...
Forum: Interior Parts Wanted
04-18-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 356
Posted By naf

seat belts front tan, black or grey

looking for a decent set of seatbelts to fit my 85 TA. front retractors. got good receivers already.

my original ones are pretty sun damaged and the fabric is no longer smooth

let me know
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-14-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,257
Posted By naf

Re: Where is my tensioner pulley?

the 'pry' bar fits through the hole in the top of the bracket where it can provide outward force on the body of the alternator

each of these v-belt accessories has some built in method of applying...
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