Starter is grinding
I have an Olds 455 in my '79 Cutlass. Got the motor rebuilt with new cam. Motor fired right up once I got distributor correct (was one tooth off) and was able to break in cam and motor was fine. I was...
View Article96 vortec to 86 Silverado?
I was wondering if I could put a 96 vortec engine in my 86 silverado, I know I can change the intake and put a carb on it but I am not sure about the water pump, alternator, and power steering pump if...
View ArticleFord stock 302 with 2 Barrel questions
Hey all: I've become the proud owner of a 1969 Mustang Coupe, Under the hood is nothing fancy. I've been trying to get the engine running, so far after a couple days of work and cleaning I have it...
View ArticleIgnition timing basics?
Hey there so I'm going to set the timing on my sbc 350. I'm pretty sure to set the intial at 12degrees with the the vaccum pulled. Now to set total, I rev the engine to about 3000 rpm and adjust the...
View Articlecoolant overflow tank level not changing
Hi eveyone im trying to figure out why my overflow tank has stopped changing level. I have a sbc 383ci twin turbo engine. I have a csr electric water pump ,aftermarket radiator, 16lb radiator cap and...
View ArticleEOIC Valve lash ( solid Roller )
Well I went to adjust my valve lash on my engine after about 3000 miles. I watched this video for valve lash adjustment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gMYWLMAzao The only problem is my cam must be a...
View Article360 Build
Hey guys i'm building a .060 over 360 Chrysler and I was wondering if this combo will be good in my 87 D150.I have speed pro pistons which will give it 10 to 1 compression,587 heads with 2.02-1.60...
View ArticleElectric fan not working
So I put a brand-new Summit electric fan in, hooked up the wiring And fan won't come on. I hooked the electric fan directly to the battery to see if it works and nothing. Can anybody offer some help...
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Big block chevy broken starter mount
I have a 427 block with a broken or removed outer starter mount: My ideas of fixing this. 1. Having a piece welded on the end 2. Starter Plate Kit, Small Block Engine To Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission,...
View Article400 sbc
hey... i have a sbc 400 and I am considering rebuilding this engine to make a street rod and increasing the horsepower to roughly around 400 hp. I would like to drive it occasionally 400 miles and some...
View Articlecan I use a newer 1 piece rear seal block in a 80 camaro
What would I have to do to the block ? Are the motor mounts the same as the older style ? Will I be able to use it as carburetored engine ? Can someone explain to me what would have to be done to use a...
View Article350 sbc bogging problem
My sbc in my chevy c10 is bogging or sputtering when im around 30% throttle or more. I thought the carb was dirty, so I bought a brand new holley carb and no change. I put a fuel pressure gauge on the...
View ArticlePoly Locks backing out
I have Howard's Cams full roller rockers on SBC350. I had my head under the hood this weekend while the motor was idling and I heard some intermittent clacking. Part of me was hoping that a rocker stud...
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Spark plug question
I have a 350ci tbi to carb it's been running a bit rough. Decided to pull plugs to relash valves. When I did the 1, 3, 5, 7 plugs were oil burned indicating I had a oil issue, bad rings ect. Question...
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pulling 350 vortec motor - upgrade options
Ok, so my buddy has an engine crane. as some might recall ive managed to bolt on a few things to my 77 camaro - I still am not getting the timing right but will soon. Im thinking of remedying the low...
View ArticleFew questions for possible rebuild
Hello guys I will be taking my engine a 350 small block chevy out either this coming fall or early spring but I have a few questions on some possible things I might have to do but won't know till tear...
View ArticleUsing electric and mechanical fuel pumps
I just acquired a car that has an electric red holley fuel pump and also a holley mechanical fuel pump. Electric plumbed into mechanical fuel pump currently, has up to 10 or 11 psi of pressure at idle...
View ArticleAbout to order mechanical roller lifters for 396 SBC for street
Ive got a 67 Pro Street Nova with a built 396 SBC, 6-71 Dyers, Brodix Track 1 heads, custom Comp Cams .600 plus lift mechanical roller and a mile of duration. Engine sings along at 18% under driven on...
View ArticleSbc 383
I have a sbc 383 internally balanced with 6 inch rods. I'm running 292 angle plug heads & autolite 135 spark plugs. Lunati voodoo cam Advertised Duration (Int/Exh): 276/284 Valve Lift (Int/Exh):...
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