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Forum: Electronics
11-01-2007, 09:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 310
Posted By JFROG

Desperately need help!

when going to start the car, (84 berlinetta 305 automatic) the key was turned and then would turn freely. the acc were on even when the key was removed. and wouldn't crank. after removing the...
Forum: Electronics
06-06-2007, 10:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 299
Posted By JFROG

help! GM guys

1992 cadillac sedan deville. has the digital dash, speedometer, gas guage/ computer, and climate control not working. dash lights, flashers, headlights and lights such as check engine lights are...
Forum: South Central Region
01-27-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 374
Posted By JFROG

Has anyone seen this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdegQmtgFSM
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-31-2006, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 615
Posted By JFROG

sorry, forgot to mention, holley carb and vaccuum...

sorry, forgot to mention, holley carb and vaccuum advance distributer.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-30-2006, 09:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 464
Posted By JFROG

1984 700r4 w/lg4

noted when taking off hard. accellerates then seems like rpms keep going up but not accelerating about past 3000 rpms then will jump/kick when shifts into second. have tried adjusting cable. also...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-30-2006, 09:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 615
Posted By JFROG

what to set timing at?

have a rebuilt stock lg4 in 1984 berlinetta. only difference on internals is lunati cam braketmaster II part #00016 duration at 0.050" 218. will not tolerate stock setting, (pops upon acceleration...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-05-2006, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,160
Posted By JFROG

how about a wagner power painter?

u know the ones that hook up to extension cord. if people are painting their rides with rattlecan and rollers. has anyone tried this. have one put up, thinking about trying it with rustoleum.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-01-2006, 07:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,378
Posted By JFROG

I need right and left outer glass weather strips....

I need right and left outer glass weather strips. do you have the ones by the mirrors? triangle shape? PM me.
Forum: TBI
10-26-2006, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,771
Posted By JFROG

help - code 44, fuel pump????

Really need some help here. have a 93 pontiac transport (same as lumina). has 3.1L v6 with tbi same as on v-8 except injectors are different. only code pulled is 44. stalls, surges, and no throttle...
Forum: Carburetors
10-22-2006, 10:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

ok let it run a while last night and now runs...

ok let it run a while last night and now runs much better. have yet to test drive due to ps pump off. but got to power brake in the driveway. i forgot i still needed to change plugs because these...
Forum: Carburetors
10-21-2006, 05:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

ok switched out to a holley and vac dist. still...

ok switched out to a holley and vac dist. still rough idle. when given throttle will pop out of carb which leads me to think it is a timing issue. multimeter on o2 sensor shows about 850-880 still...
Forum: Carburetors
10-21-2006, 11:13 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

noticed the upper gasket (edges that stick out)...

noticed the upper gasket (edges that stick out) are saturated with gas. car has been sitting for few days. ive never noticed one do this before. is the float too high? have it set to spec per sheet...
Forum: Carburetors
10-13-2006, 05:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

needle seat and needle replace with new ones in...

needle seat and needle replace with new ones in the kit. float level set at 11/32. It does have a mech fuel pump. never seen one put out too much pressure? also timing chain was replaced with stock...
Forum: Carburetors
10-12-2006, 04:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

ok tried everything, 3turns 4turns,...

ok tried everything, 3turns 4turns, 5turns,adjusting the iab and so on the dwell did the same thing.could never get the dwell to come downby adjusting any screw. i did notice if it stalls when i...
Forum: Carburetors
10-12-2006, 01:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

sorry naf that was damon that responded about the...

sorry naf that was damon that responded about the cam. its a lunati bracketmaster II 00016 -- 218 - .050. bought from advanced auto parts. just wanted somthing above stock but not radical,
Forum: Carburetors
10-12-2006, 01:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

yeah thought i had mentioned the cam swap...

yeah thought i had mentioned the cam swap earlier, posted the specs above. it ran fine before the rebuild ( other than bad valve seals and he found a broken vacuum hose). will try the settings (got...
Forum: Carburetors
10-12-2006, 11:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

all plugs were the same. choke blade is up...

all plugs were the same. choke blade is up 90degrees (except when cold), opened up the mixture screws,cleaned out and backed out 6 turns, still no response with iab. not sure about closed loop...
Forum: Carburetors
10-11-2006, 08:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

Ok got a digital multimeter M/C solenoid reads...

Ok got a digital multimeter M/C solenoid reads 22.8 ohms. TPS sensor is 0.5 -idle and 4.0 at wot. spark plugs are black. all 8 of them. cleaned with wire brush. will these readings make the car run...
Forum: Carburetors
10-08-2006, 07:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

rebuilt again (put in new float and re checked...

rebuilt again (put in new float and re checked all measurements) idle rough when cold little better when warm. did not die when put in gear this time. noted when cold black smoke then when warm no...
Forum: Carburetors
10-07-2006, 04:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 922
Posted By JFROG

cant even mount carb. pcv tube hits egr. no one...

cant even mount carb. pcv tube hits egr. no one has a block off plate around here. who sells them? tried search already
Forum: Carburetors
10-07-2006, 01:58 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

ok double checked. now clicks with ignition on....

ok double checked. now clicks with ignition on. dwell meter was still hooked up and no power.
Forum: Carburetors
10-06-2006, 09:36 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

ok now just noticed m/c soleniod will click only...

ok now just noticed m/c soleniod will click only when aldl ports 5&6 jumped to read codes also the egr solenoid (2wires and vacumm) also click real fast. never seen that thing do that. will not...
Forum: Carburetors
10-06-2006, 09:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 922
Posted By JFROG

ok got the right port. now what about trans...

ok got the right port. now what about trans detent cable?
Forum: Carburetors
10-06-2006, 05:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

if i was 17 again i could just buy a new one,...

if i was 17 again i could just buy a new one, since i wouldn't have any bills and kids. might just break down and get out the visa i have aside for emergencies dont want to but guess better to...
Forum: Carburetors
10-05-2006, 11:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 922
Posted By JFROG

ok found out its a 4160 remanufactured 65-80457....

ok found out its a 4160 remanufactured 65-80457. now does anyone have any pics where to hook the brake booster to? there is a port between the carb and dist going to the firewall. the port is...
Forum: Carburetors
10-05-2006, 06:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

actually my dad gave me the carb, dist, and...

actually my dad gave me the carb, dist, and adapter. just need to know where to hook the pcv and brake booster
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-05-2006, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 328
Posted By JFROG

bump

bump
Forum: Carburetors
10-05-2006, 05:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

new one is about $126.00, then would still need...

new one is about $126.00, then would still need to buy the kit and tps . looks like ill be going with the holley 600:mad: . I used a crafstman multimeter and "zeroed" the ohms setting, not sure...
Forum: Carburetors
10-04-2006, 06:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

i do get travel i guess approx 1/8 inch. actually...

i do get travel i guess approx 1/8 inch. actually used the straw from the carb cleaner spray can. im going crazy with this carb. i dont have cash to fork out for new one but my dad did give me a...
Forum: Carburetors
10-03-2006, 05:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

dwell at 30 (6cyl) hits up to 50 when warmed up....

dwell at 30 (6cyl) hits up to 50 when warmed up. can back out iab and slowly bring down to about 35 (stumbling) then if i give it throttle it will shoot up to 50 and stall. am going back to double...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-03-2006, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 328
Posted By JFROG

pm sent

pm sent
Forum: Carburetors
10-02-2006, 11:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 922
Posted By JFROG

my dad gave me an adapter. he pulled the carb off...

my dad gave me an adapter. he pulled the carb off a chevy p/u and was used about only 2 months. there is a smaller port on the manifold behind the carb.
Forum: Carburetors
10-02-2006, 10:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 922
Posted By JFROG

having trouble with current ccc. need to get car...

having trouble with current ccc. need to get car running. also where would the pcv hose hook up to? only has one port in right rear
Forum: Carburetors
10-02-2006, 07:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 922
Posted By JFROG

does anyone know what holley this is?

has patent numbers didnt see a model number. got this with adapter plate and a vacuum dist. from my dad. might install tommorrow. also if anyone has a diagram for vacuum ie. brake booster, pcv. and...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
09-30-2006, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 328
Posted By JFROG

need cc carb and ps pump.

looking for cc quadrajet for 84 lg4 need one to hook up and go. also if any one has a power steering pump and maybe good hi pressure hose.
Forum: Carburetors
09-30-2006, 09:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

also i can fully close the iab (clockwise) with...

also i can fully close the iab (clockwise) with no change will begin to stumble at about 3 turns out. the o-rings are intact and not bad. could it be m/c solenoid? clicks and can feel it moving
Forum: Carburetors
09-30-2006, 08:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

well sealed plugs with epoxy. still rough idle....

well sealed plugs with epoxy. still rough idle. cuts off or almost when put into gear. can get to idle in drive at >600rpm ok. but when put back in park will go up to about 900 for about 15sec. then...
Forum: Carburetors
09-27-2006, 06:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

oh yeah i am using the wire connector by the...

oh yeah i am using the wire connector by the blower motor. just making sure i'm ok.
Forum: Carburetors
09-27-2006, 06:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

will recheck that, I think it was doing that. am...

will recheck that, I think it was doing that. am going to pull carb off again and go ahead and put some epoxy over the plugs just to be sure.
Forum: Carburetors
09-26-2006, 08:36 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

also pulled code 41 this time. does any one know...

also pulled code 41 this time. does any one know what it means?
Forum: Carburetors
09-26-2006, 07:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

changed cap rotor, o2 sensor. still runs the same...

changed cap rotor, o2 sensor. still runs the same rough at idle and can hear missing at 2200rpm. when running at about 2k rpm for about 40 sec. chk eng light will come on and read code 45 (rich). I...
Forum: Carburetors
09-23-2006, 08:47 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

thinking weak spark = rich at o2 sensor?

thinking weak spark = rich at o2 sensor?
Forum: Carburetors
09-23-2006, 08:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

it is the 00016 218 .050. just checked a...

it is the 00016 218 .050. just checked a couple of plug wires. reading about 8500 - 10000 ohms (total wire) actually the 10000 was on a short wire.) cant remember parameters will search maybe...
Forum: Carburetors
09-22-2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

carb looks good inside. gaskets were in good...

carb looks good inside. gaskets were in good shape. looks like a reman. unit. with the different screws and the plugs look to not have been leaking. bowl had fuel when carb opened. i even checked the...
Forum: Carburetors
09-22-2006, 12:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

its plugged and it clicks, engine was just...

its plugged and it clicks, engine was just rebuilt so wondering if carb is dirty?? also wondering about timing. set at 6 with timing light and 4wire est unplugged. idle screw all the way in and idles...
Forum: Carburetors
09-21-2006, 07:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

will rebuild. set timing at 6 still runs like...

will rebuild. set timing at 6 still runs like crap. what should i really look for. does anyone have a pic of the plugs i probably need to seal? should i change out tps? m/c working fine. right now...
Forum: Carburetors
09-21-2006, 07:35 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

its a few years old. never been rebuilt. was...

its a few years old. never been rebuilt. was thinking about doing that today. ive seen usually the plunger is the first thing to go bad and dirty real easy.
Forum: Carburetors
09-20-2006, 05:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,699
Posted By JFROG

84 berlinetta 305 lg4 - code 45

ok did search already. reading code 45. rough and erratic idle and stumbles at times and dies. will try new o2 sensor. what else should i look for?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-20-2006, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By JFROG

think 23 is from me messin with the tps...

think 23 is from me messin with the tps connections. cleared codes now only 45 will repost in carb section, thanks
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-20-2006, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By JFROG

changed cts, actually had to change whole neck...

changed cts, actually had to change whole neck because it was really stuck.
tcc works but now dies when i put into drive or reverse. got codes 23 and 45. maybe need new tps?? will that make it run...
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