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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2024, 01:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 194
Posted By bottledpower

Re: 700R4 valve body...

Buildup of crud on the bores.

Get a set of bench buddies and clean them real good.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,203
Posted By bottledpower

Re: Distributor keeps goin 180 * off of TDC

The piston will be on TDC twice, once on compression stroke, and once on exhaust stroke.

Install the distributor on the compression stroke.

Theres no physical way for it to be correct, then be...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-14-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 228
Posted By bottledpower

Re: 86 IROC 10 bolt?

My 85 has a nine bolt. I've owned it since 1992, and I know it is original. I was friends with the original owner.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-14-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 279
Posted By bottledpower

Re: 9 Bolt Built Components?

You're limited to 31 spline axles with the 9 bolt.
Forum: Body
01-08-2021, 08:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,386
Posted By bottledpower

Re: Would like some instructions for priming, painting 1982 Trans Am.Join Date 01-26-

Build a paint booth. I've built 2x4 frames, and I've used a pop up canopy like this as frames.
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Forum: Engine Swap
12-21-2020, 12:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,742
Posted By bottledpower

Re: 327 Build with TBI Recomendations

You can put added emphasis on "***"

Attitudes like this run people off forums.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-21-2020, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By bottledpower

Re: BBC guys, any issue with raised ports?

That's an option. I was planning on running the hookers for a while until I can get a set of Lemons made. I'm doing a complete paint job, building a 496 and 4l80e, so running the hookers that I...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-20-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By bottledpower

BBC guys, any issue with raised ports?

I'm getting parts together for a 496 build. Will be a street/strip car.

I have Hooker Super Comp headers. I know that it takes some massaging to get them in with factory heads. I'm looking at...
Forum: Power Adders
05-18-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 799
Posted By bottledpower

Re: How much Nitrous

I would personally install forged pistons for nitrous with .007-.010 sidewall clearance and run around .021 on the first ring gap, or better yet, run zero gap rings.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-20-2002, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,346
Posted By bottledpower

your considering taking an engine with a tick and...

your considering taking an engine with a tick and low oil pressure to the track? not wise.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2002, 07:09 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,263
Posted By bottledpower

i use a breather on one side and PCV on the...

i use a breather on one side and PCV on the other. Dont hook the PCV valve to a vacuum source if you have a breather or you will run like ****. you have to run it into the air filter or someplace...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-16-2002, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 389
Posted By bottledpower

drain the oil pan and pour an extra quart of oil...

drain the oil pan and pour an extra quart of oil across the lifter valley. it will be fine.
Forum: Power Adders
04-13-2002, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 521
Posted By bottledpower

dont worry about what rpms are when you hose it,...

dont worry about what rpms are when you hose it, but always be wide open throttle. never juice at part throttle. i have a microswitch mounted at my carb to activate my system, a master switch at the...
Forum: Power Adders
04-13-2002, 12:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 917
Posted By bottledpower

EGT

save yourself some money and go see someone at a freightliner dealership. the freightliners with cummins engines have an optional exhaust temp system. you can buy the probes and guage for just a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2001, 10:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By bottledpower

not necessarily, in fact i will never run another...

not necessarily, in fact i will never run another pcv to manifold vacuum. it sucks the valve cover gaskets in and causes a huge vacuum leak. not to mention its completely unnecessary to have that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2001, 10:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 351
Posted By bottledpower

or www.nastyz28.com (http://www.nastyz28.com) ...

or www.nastyz28.com (http://www.nastyz28.com)

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85 IROC 350 11:1keith blacks,.555lift erson roller cam,1.6 crane roller rockers,edelbrock intake,holley 4150 750dbl pumper,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-04-2001, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 445
Posted By bottledpower

read signature, add dart iron eagle heads, (150...

read signature, add dart iron eagle heads, (150 shot of go go juice) running 11.12 best.

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2001, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 509
Posted By bottledpower

you only need as much octane as necessary to...

you only need as much octane as necessary to prevent detonation. if it runs on 87 w/o spark knock then burn 87. higher octane fuel burns slower and less efficiently, not to mention costs more.
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Forum: Carburetors
06-02-2001, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,743
Posted By bottledpower

a 750 on a stock 305 is a major overkill. get...

a 750 on a stock 305 is a major overkill. get ready for a tuning nightmare. not to say it isnt possible, just isnt necessary.
Forum: Electronics
06-02-2001, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 405
Posted By bottledpower

it could be the battery, have it load tested.

it could be the battery, have it load tested.
Forum: Electronics
06-02-2001, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By bottledpower

the reason you are frying wires is because the...

the reason you are frying wires is because the drivers side fan is smoked. they must be wired in paralell or the pass. side wouldnt work at all. if you can isolate the fans you could use the pass....
Forum: Electronics
06-02-2001, 10:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By bottledpower

could be as simple as a bad ground, or quite...

could be as simple as a bad ground, or quite possibly the turn signal switch itself. sounds like the switch is going because its unable to carry a load. the voltage is still there, just not enough...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2001, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 427
Posted By bottledpower

drive it like ya stole it. if it breaks it wasnt...

drive it like ya stole it. if it breaks it wasnt built right, or a part was defective (thats my excuse anyway). your going to have to hold it down until the power starts to drop off if you dont know...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2001, 05:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 477
Posted By bottledpower

sounds like a suspension/wheel problem. does...

sounds like a suspension/wheel problem. does turning have any effect on it? i would jack the front end up and take a look at the tie rod ends and ball joints.

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-24-2001, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 341
Posted By bottledpower

if you are running with an open port on your...

if you are running with an open port on your intake you are creating a massive vacuum leak. if the car is dying when you plug it then your idle is set too low. anytime you open up a vacuum source on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2001, 08:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,080
Posted By bottledpower

i havent had mine since the engine fire of 94....

i havent had mine since the engine fire of 94. and yes it is fuel for fire, all the fumes and grease and dust that built up in it over the years. its kind of like a wick. lucky for me i carry a fire...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2001, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 320
Posted By bottledpower

buy the short block, and with the money left over...

buy the short block, and with the money left over buy a set of dart heads. the 305 heads make good wheel chocks.

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85 IROC 350 11:1keith blacks,.555lift erson roller cam,1.5...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2001, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 348
Posted By bottledpower

ahem, bowtie blocks have blind holes. ...

ahem, bowtie blocks have blind holes.

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85 IROC 350 11:1keith blacks,.555lift erson roller cam,1.5 crane roller rockers,edelbrock intake,holley 4150 750dbl pumper, nitrous...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2001, 07:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,171
Posted By bottledpower

ADEL clamps will hold it nicely. i would stay...

ADEL clamps will hold it nicely. i would stay away from gas driers like HEET, alcohol corrodes aluminum rapidly.

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85 IROC 350 11:1keith blacks,.555lift erson roller cam,1.5...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2001, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 459
Posted By bottledpower

everything on the 305 will work on a 350. only...

everything on the 305 will work on a 350. only exception may be if you have tpi, then the injectors are different.

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85 IROC 350 11:1keith blacks,.555lift erson roller cam,1.5...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-23-2001, 07:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 476
Posted By bottledpower

if you have power at the fan motor it means the...

if you have power at the fan motor it means the fuse and relay are both good. it could be the motor or the switch. disconnect the fan switch wire (between plugs 6&8) and ground the wire. if the fan...
Forum: Carburetors
05-20-2001, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 37,236
Posted By bottledpower

i want to add something here. dont hook pcv up to...

i want to add something here. dont hook pcv up to manifold vacuum. hook it in above the carb in the air filter housing. ive had some pretty strange problems with engines that use manifold vacuum for...
Forum: Carburetors
05-20-2001, 11:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,396
Posted By bottledpower

the mallory pump is the quietest pump ive ever...

the mallory pump is the quietest pump ive ever used. the holley is 3 times louder. also the mallory pumps seem to last longer, ive ran mallories until the brushes were worn down to nothing and i will...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2001, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By bottledpower

that would be a damn fun project car. i like i...

that would be a damn fun project car. i like i like.

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85 IROC 350 11:1keith blacks,.555lift erson roller cam,1.5 crane roller rockers,edelbrock intake,holley 4150 750dbl pumper,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2001, 01:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 330
Posted By bottledpower

o my god, that thing even runs? that is waaay...

o my god, that thing even runs? that is waaay after tdc.

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85 IROC 350 11:1keith blacks,.555lift erson roller cam,1.5 crane roller rockers,edelbrock intake,holley 4150 750dbl...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2001, 01:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,393
Posted By bottledpower

heheheee i hear a lock comin so im gonna get this...

heheheee i hear a lock comin so im gonna get this in now. my foxbody is also in that 90% above. i built my little 302 well...to good for a foxbody. i busted the subframe in half due to lack of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-19-2001, 01:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,556
Posted By bottledpower

according to the prints i have, you should have a...

according to the prints i have, you should have a tan (or brown/white) wire which is a 100 ohm resistance wire. this wire is hot in run and energizes the field in your alternator. the other brown...
Forum: Carburetors
05-17-2001, 02:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,396
Posted By bottledpower

this is why i bought a mallory pump. im all for...

this is why i bought a mallory pump. im all for holley carbs, but im less than impressed with thr fuel pumps.

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85 IROC 350 11:1keith blacks,.555lift erson roller cam,1.5 crane...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-17-2001, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 533
Posted By bottledpower

couple solid hits with a chisel and hammer on the...

couple solid hits with a chisel and hammer on the edge of the head.

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85 IROC 350 11:1keith blacks,.555lift erson roller cam,1.5 crane roller rockers,edelbrock intake,holley 4150...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-12-2001, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 506
Posted By bottledpower

definately check out the sending unit before...

definately check out the sending unit before anything else. ive had people bring me cars several times with low oil pressure thinking they needed an oil pump changed when it was only indication...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-12-2001, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 306
Posted By bottledpower

hmmmm.. never really gave it that much thought...

hmmmm.. never really gave it that much thought before now. im in the middle of a head swap now so ill have the chance to try this out very soon. https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/biggrin.gif
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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-12-2001, 12:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,754
Posted By bottledpower

the valve cover? no way it would leak that much....

the valve cover? no way it would leak that much. you sure that the oil pressure transmitter isnt leaking. thats what it sounds like to me, its high pressure oil that is going to make a mess like...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-12-2001, 11:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,102
Posted By bottledpower

yeah they were really thinking when they put that...

yeah they were really thinking when they put that petco(k in there werent they. i dont use it myself, by loosening the lower hose at the water pump you can catch all the coolant instead of it running...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-12-2001, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 413
Posted By bottledpower

but the solenoid being mounted that close to the...

but the solenoid being mounted that close to the exhaust sucks. remote solenoids are the best. especially if you have an equal length hedder like mine.

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Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2001, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 386
Posted By bottledpower

probably because the thermostat was sticking....

probably because the thermostat was sticking. when they pressure tested the system, it freed the thermostat. it will come back in the near future.

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85 IROC 350 11:1keith...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2001, 11:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 413
Posted By bottledpower

everybody should install a remote starter...

everybody should install a remote starter solenoid. its easy and cheap to do, and you will not have this problem again!

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85 IROC 350 11:1keith blacks,.555lift erson roller...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2001, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 497
Posted By bottledpower

SLP makes emmisions legal performance cams...

SLP makes emmisions legal performance cams designed especially for our cars. good investment if you have to pass a sniffer test. you MIGHT get 10 HP out of a set of 1.6 rockers, considering your...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
05-11-2001, 10:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 306
Posted By bottledpower

89ragtop has beat me to the kill. that is the...

89ragtop has beat me to the kill. that is the best way to set rockers. just curious about that 1/8 to 1/4 turn, is that enough preload? i would be concerned about launching a pushrod at 6500 RPMs....
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