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Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2024, 11:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 147
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Help with two sensors. 85 Camaro

Both of them control the fuel tank charcoal canister vapor purge.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 190
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: LG4- Chasing Misfire and Rev Hang

You say you haven't changed the ECM but did you swap the PROM to the LG4 manual version? The auto PROM uses the
Park/Neutral switch on the shifter to let the ECM know if the car is stationary or in...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-28-2023, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 286
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: 1982 clutch pedal

If you want to keep the T-10 4-speed transmission it may be easier to use the stock '84-'92 hydraulic clutch setup and aftermarket bellhousing.
The Lakewood steel hydraulic clutch bellhousing for...
Forum: TBI
12-06-2023, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 304
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Fuel filter

Carbureted cars have a small paper pleated filter behind the fuel inlet nut. If there is one outside near the carb someone added it.
Fuel injection have the large metal filter under the car.
Forum: Carburetors
11-05-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 312
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Primary Jet & metering rod info

The carb you currently have is for a 1985 LG4 automatic. The correct number for 1986 LG4 manual is 17086005.

That being said, the calibration on closed-loop ECM controlled QuadraJets is much more...
Forum: Carburetors
10-12-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 997
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: 86 5.0 LG4: carb identification

The orange wire only supplies constant power for trouble code and "learned" calibration memory retention. The main ECM functions are powered by the Engine Control Fuse in the fuse block.
...
Forum: Interior
09-11-2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,294
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: WHY do our cars have that electric rear hatch pulldown?

I seem to remember seeing a TSB or car distribution memo years ago for rear hatch breakage on early production '82 F-bodies. It said something
about a new supplier or a change in the glass tempering...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-10-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 716
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: The boat anchor.

Starting to see more and more 3rd-gen Firebirds with Pontiac 301's swapped in them.

Looks like you don't have a turbo bulge hood. That air cleaner must be close!
Forum: Electronics
06-24-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Early cruise control with manual picture request.

There are two switches on the brake pedal. A gray combination brake light/cruise cutout switch and a black vacuum vent switch.
Clutch pedal has a combination cruise cutout/vacuum vent switch. I'll...
Forum: Electronics
05-15-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 616
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: 1984 TRans AM - fuse boxes

The only other place there could be fuses is if the car has had any of the vapor lock TSBs installed that added an in-tank pusher fuel
pump and carb bowl cooling fan. There will be some rubber...
Forum: Carburetors
05-13-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Computer Controlled Carb Issues

Mixture control solenoid wires are blue and pink/black so that appears to be correct. Someone must have spliced on a different weatherpack
connector because the original got damaged.

Just by...
Forum: History / Originality
05-04-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Original gas cap question.

Spectra was the first to make a replacement aftermarket fuel tank for 3rd-gens a couple decades ago and unfortunately they used the wrong threads
on the filler neck. Then a few other companies like...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2023, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 592
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Gas Tank Sending Unit - 1984 T/A

A return lines helps prevent vapor lock in hot weather and high underhood temperatures. I've seen quite a few older cars without them have issues during the summer time.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-23-2023, 12:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 592
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Gas Tank Sending Unit - 1984 T/A

The carbureted fuel sending unit is now reproduced but it's pricey at over $300. Only place I've seen it for sale is on eBay.
They have a standard pickup filter sock instead of an electric pump and...
Forum: Members Camaros
02-02-2023, 04:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,107
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: My 1983 Z28 5.0 HO

12 41 means it has 12 pinion gear teeth and 41 ring gear teeth which equals 3.42 ratio. Can also just make out the yellow posi-traction springs
in the first picture.
Forum: History / Originality
01-30-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 465
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: 1982 Firebird Trans am decal stripes

They start out thick and then go to thin. The one in the picture is upside down. Probably a reproduction decal that was die cut wrong.
Forum: Cooling
12-21-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 985
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Replacement fan options

'83-'86 L69 HO cars had electric cooling fans. They were the first of the 3rd-gens to get one and it was part of the package needed to
boost the HP rating up to 190 over the standard LG4's 150HP.
Forum: Cooling
12-21-2022, 07:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 985
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Replacement fan options

Curved blades were used on '83-early '85 on V6 MPFI, V8 L69 HO and TPI engines. The switch to strait blades later in '85 was one of GM's attempts to
fix hot soak issues some electric cooling fan...
Forum: Interior
11-29-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 526
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: 1983 Firebird 5.0 auto speedometer cable

If you're going to delete cruise control the speedometer cable is 76.8in/1950mm long according to the GM parts book.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-22-2022, 11:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 969
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Z bar to hydraulic clutch conversion

The hole is in the same general area but it needs to be modified for hydraulic conversion. It's an oval opening rather than round. The
pedal support and clutch pedal are different between mechanical...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-19-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 429
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: 84 L69 Clutch Size?

A 10.5" clutch disc is not compatible with a 10" pressure plate. You must replace the entire clutch assembly when going to the larger size.

Valeo is a global company. Clutch design, tooling, and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-19-2022, 01:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 429
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: 84 L69 Clutch Size?

Original '82-'85 V8 manual transmission cars did have a 10" clutch. GM started phasing in a 10.5" clutch during the later half of the 1985 model year.
The 10" clutch hasn't been available from GM or...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-25-2022, 09:55 PM
Replies: 657
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,479
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Are you using a Pontiac 301 flywheel?
Forum: Electronics
10-16-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: austinthirdgen.org done?

Can still bring it up on the Internet Archive/Wayback Machine.

https://web.archive.org/web/20150303051756/http://www.austinthirdgen.org/
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-08-2022, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 378
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Gas tank vent valve

My '82 Recaro T/A was doing this and it turned out to be the purge solenoid for the charcoal canister was inop and stuck in the closed position.
Forum: Exhaust
10-06-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: 1984 Trans AM - True Duel exhaust

From '82-'83 LU5 CFI and '82-early '84 LG4 engine equipped Z28s and Trans Ams had what GM advertised as a dual exhaust system that
split before the axle and with two resonators. Again, it's still...
Forum: Electronics
10-02-2022, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Negative Battery Cable

GM part book lists number 12003646. It's a service replacement cable so it's not exactly like the original and also fits a few other GM vehicles. Discontinued in 2006 but
there is some new old stock...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-29-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,030
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Clutch master cylinder support

It was used beginning in 1984 with the introduction of the hydraulic clutch on 3rd-gens. The firewall is made out of rather thin metal and the reinforcement plate prevents cracking around
where the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-27-2022, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,030
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Clutch master cylinder support

Kinda rough but should be enough to make a reinforcement plate.

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Forum: History / Originality
09-22-2022, 06:33 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,436
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Gatorback deposit poll

No, a 1984 T/A with 15" wheels would have Goodyear Eagle GT tires in black wall or white letters.
Forum: Engine Swap
09-16-2022, 01:18 PM
Replies: 657
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,479
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

It's not an aftermarket piece nor is it very rare because tens of thousands of '82 V8 manual transmission F-bodies were made. There are usually a half dozen for sale on eBay at any given time.
The...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-16-2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 657
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,479
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Since the Pontiac V8 was canceled so late during the 3rd-gen design the '82 F-body manual transmission bellhousing is dual pattern for Chevy and BOP. engines.
It also has the clutch fork tilted...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-16-2022, 12:18 AM
Replies: 657
Important/Useful : Pontiac V8 Swaps
Views: 203,479
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Pontiac V8 Swaps

Might be easier using an '82 Camaro/Firebird V8 dual pattern Chevy/BOP T10/Saginaw bellhousing and modifying it to tilt the transmission at 17 degrees like the Chevy-only pattern T5 bellhousings..
...
Forum: Body
09-11-2022, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 311
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Nebraska- Identification of part

Aluminum '82-'84 Firebird front impact bar. Part # 10015310 for '82 and 10028371 for '83-'84. Fairly hard to find piece these days. Typically used on Cross-Fire Injection and L69 5.0L H.O. equipped...
Forum: Carburetors
08-23-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 796
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: 1985 Z28 305 Air Cleaner Hold Down Nut

A new reproduction is available from Corvette restoration parts companies. 1984 Cross-fire Injection Corvettes have the same hold down nut for the air filter housing. Probably can find some used ones...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-12-2022, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 650
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: T5 Boot ID?

I just bought a GM new old stock one the other day. Part number is 14053323. It was superseded to part number 12543249 after the 4th-gen F-bodies came out.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-04-2022, 04:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,755
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Hawks flexplate has extra drill holes!

Those look like balancing holes to me. Years ago they would have been deburred but as with most aftermarket parts today quality control isn't what it used to be.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-30-2022, 02:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 603
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: 84 Trans Am - Run? Screaming?

That ain't no plain old LG4 Trans Am. It's one of 7,051 L69 5.0L HO 5-speed Trans Ams made in 1984. If it's cheap, I'd buy it in a heartbeat!
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-29-2014, 03:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 946
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: 83 Z-28 windshield wiper problem

My '82 Recaro T/A just started doing this too. If you pull the black plastic cover off the motor there is an electronic circuit board. I have a feeling something failed on it.
Forum: History / Originality
04-29-2014, 02:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,010
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: rpo codes and data plate?

For '88 the SPID label will be on the inside wall of the center console glove box. Make sure the VIN on the label matches the VIN for the car as its possible the console has been replaced with one...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-26-2014, 02:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 941
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Value of 83 trans am

Probably around $500. Most people want the vehicle to run and drive. I had a fairly decent condition '82 T/A roller for sale a few years ago and there was little interest at $500 OBO. I...
Forum: History / Originality
03-21-2014, 01:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,961
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Is this a rare option?

There are about six holes drilled into the side of the console and it attaches with plastic trees.
Forum: History / Originality
03-16-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 515
Views: 32,967
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: whats your mileage on your fbody?

Suppose its time for another 3 year update. The collection has been thinned out some.

1971 Tran Am - 168,000 miles, off the road since 2009
1982 Recaro T/A - 57,000 miles, rebuilt engine
1984...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-15-2014, 01:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,590
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: intermittent surging/hunting 350 (videos)

My '82 T/A with cross-fire TBI was doing something similar. I hooked a GM TECH 1 scanner to the ECM and it was showing a lean condition. Checked fuel pressure and was only around 11 PSI so I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-14-2014, 02:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 433
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: flywheel/ clutch help

1986 is the first year for the one piece main seal and last year for non-roller cam lifters and perimeter bolt heads. The engine block is an odd ball one year part. Last year for the carburetor is...
Forum: Cooling
03-13-2014, 12:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 735
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Outside Air Vent

That is the recirculation door. It opens when you put the HVAC control to MAX A/C.
Forum: History / Originality
03-11-2014, 02:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,307
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: What Original features do you like about your car ?

I like the rear hatch wiper on my '82 Recaro T/A. I wish that option was kept around longer.
Forum: History / Originality
03-11-2014, 02:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 854
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Is this a TA/SE??????

The 3rd-gen Firebird S/E was sort of a blend of the Esprit and Formula models from the previous 2nd-gen although it couldn't be ordered with the top performance engine like a Formula was. Some...
Forum: History / Originality
03-09-2014, 04:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 965
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: Interesting Firebird for sale

Those are Pontiac Rally II rims. They were dropped on the Firebird line after the introduction of the 3rd-gen in '82 but made a reappearance on base model Firebirds in '86 and '87. The colors were...
Forum: Carburetors
03-06-2014, 04:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,712
Posted By Dens71TA

Re: 87 Trans Am with a 4BBl Quadrajet carb stalls

1987 has an electric low pressure pusher fuel pump in the gas tank in addition to the mechanical fuel pump on the engine block. If the electric pump or the relay for it has failed it can cause...
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