Excessive distributor gear wear?
Hello So it's been a long while but i have another concern about the engine i was describing in this post: http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/engi...ia-224076.html I continued the cam break-in, then drove...
View Articletbi manifold vs carb manifold with adapter
I'm looking at installing vortec heads on my 93 k1500. Engine is the stock 350. I was looking at intake manifolds and the only thing I'm seeing is the Chevrolet Performance tbi manifold that will work...
View Article383/.60 over build
383 kit compressed stack would be 9.000.the deck is std. its just surface .now can I make it back up by going to a thinner gasket like .21 or is it better to deck the block? trying not to go back to...
View Article460 ford to a 485 ci
I got a 460 ford .030 over. I need to build it as close to a 485 ci. I would like to know if anybody can tell me what the stroke of the crank needs to be. Would like to see if you know where I can get...
View ArticleCarter AFB help
i have a 1980 cutlass supreme that had a 350 dropped in it with a 625 cfm carter afb comp series.been having issues since i bought it in july.yesterday morn,started it up drove to the store,had someone...
View Article408 mopar stroker intake/carb
Hello, What is the best carb and intake manifold for a 408 mopar stroker? I was thinking an 750 or 850. This is strictly for street. Thank You.
View Article350 won't start HELP!!
I got a K5 Chevy Blazer, 1988. 350 bore'd out, an a rebuilt 700r4. Any who my brother drove it from Kansas to Alaska, an now i own it. Bummer is he say's he ran it out of gas, got it towed. And there...
View ArticleWhat the trick to starting a car without an automatic transmission attached
Hi guys I tried starting my truck with the transmission attached, following the threads that say its is possible , but not start. I Have the starter connected, power supply is good. but nothing. What's...
View Articleannoying ticking/tapping noise
Hey guys, I have a 1971 nova ss that I just got done restoring. It has a mildly built 350 and a th350 trans. its the original engine and transmission with 67000 original miles on it... to cut to the...
View ArticlePontiac 400 oil leak
Hey all, I have a nasty oil leak and I originally thought it was coming from the rear main but after pulling the bell housing cover off I realized it's all bone dry in that area. I cleaned off the...
View Article8-71 blower torque and front case removal
Need to replace a front cover gasket on a Weiand 871 blower. All bolts are out of the front case but still trying to figure out how to remove the front case (puller on gear hub?). I can't imagine it...
View ArticleChevy 350 middle cylinders lost compression
We have an 83 chevy 350 motor that was just retrofitted with the 305 HO heads. No over heating problems were apparent before the heads were replaced. The motor has been on an airboat, so the temp has...
View Article880 block
OK do all 880 blocks have roller cam? What year did they come into existence?
View ArticleVacuum Leak
Got a 66 283 bored .040 over stock bottom end, 305 heads with Z-28 springs casting # 416,s. The heads were milled .010, with a summit stage 2 intake manifold, edelbrock 500 cfm, msd street fire hei...
View Article427 cubic inch stroker build
I'm working on a new stroker build and thought I'd share the progress. The crank is a K1 unit with a 4 inch stroke, and the pistons are 4.125 Bullets. The block is a Dart SHP with a standard height...
View Article350 won't start
I got a K5 Chevy Blazer, 1988. 350 bore'd out, an a rebuilt 700r4. Any who my brother drove it from Kansas to Alaska, an now i own it. Bummer is he say's he ran it out of gas, got it towed. And there...
View ArticlePros and Cons: 165 Coolant vs 180
I have enough radiator to keep the coolant at 165 degrees, even on the hottest summer days. Is there an advantage? What are the disadvantages? This is verified (measured) temp with an IR gun at the...
View ArticleDistributor?
Building a 1972 C-10 street truck. Has a 400 sbc bored to a 408, eagle H beams, Kieth Black 30cc pistons, forged 4340 crank, aluminum dart heads 64cc, overall compression is approx. 8.9:1, has a Howard...
View Article85 302 ford engine help.
Hi, I need some help trying to figure out what is going on with my block. According to what I have read so far the 85 302 was the first year of the roller motors and is unique in that the 86 and after...
View Article1967 Ford Mustang Engine Identification
Hi guys, I can't identifi engine in '67 Mustang, Please help; Engine stamping is : G90E - 6015 - G 9K22 thanks Michael
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