Two or Four Barrel on a Chevy 265
I have a 1956 Chevy 265 engine that I am about to replace the intake and carb on. I believe the engine originally had a two barrel carb on it. It is currently running a four barrel that is too big; an...
View Article'66 Ford Falcon Van could use help
For those who know my outrageous post from when I was 15, I'm 19 now. My birthday was April 7th. I have 1966 Ford Falcon Econoline van. The bread box panel vans ford made. 240 inline 6 and 3 on the...
View ArticlePistons for 327 blower application
Hello guys, I'm trying to find forged pistons for my 30 over 327 (331) that with proper quench I can get 8:1 scr. Planning on running a 6-71 yeah maybe a bit big to some degree but reasons is allows me...
View Article454 ticking
I recently put in a freshly rebuilt 454 into my k10 The lifters were making some noise so I went through the process and loosened till they ticked and then tightened 1/4 turn. I did this process 3...
View ArticleMixed up pistons
I had a 454 disassembled and was going to freshen up with new bearings rings and so on. Problem is that during a recent move, the rods with pistons still attached were packed in a box and taken out of...
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Read my plugs
Check out my pic of the spark plugs from my sbc400 from last year. I pulled them and replaced yesterday, all of them have about 500 miles on them, but quite a bit of idling time on them. The pic shows...
View Articleconfused, distributor identification
I've been working on 27 T bucket, I've found out motor is 1975 350 block with 1964 to 1966 327 camal hump heads we think it has slight cam now it has hei but distributor cap looks like points with a...
View Article502 crate promblems
hi guys,ran my 502 crate engine low of oil and now its using oil and smoking when you start it up,it only holding about 25 to 30lbs of pressure when idling and about 50 driving. can you tell me what...
View ArticleEdelbrock tuning question
I am trying to tune my 1406 Eldebrock carb. It seems to be stumbling at about 2000 rpm. I can feel it kinda missing slightly. I have replaced the excel pump, fuel pump, floats are ok, Idle just fine....
View ArticleRadiator fan clearance problems.
Need help. I have a 1934 ford fordor sedan with a 350 chevy engine. I only have 1 1/8 inches from the water pump pulley mount to the radiator. I installed a 15 inch flex fan. The engine slowly just...
View Article426 Hemi dual 4's
Have a 1967 GTX 426 HEMI dual 4's. Idle's and starts good. Runs up to about 1800 to 2000 rpm and when trying to get any higher rpm the engine boogs and backfires out the intake. Reset both points to 27...
View Articlezips risers
I have a zip riser on my 383 sbc in my 1940 chevy pickup, could some one tell me what ac unit they use, i know they are sankyo sd 508 but which one. also have the mustang rack what ps pump are you...
View ArticleRocker position
I have the valve covers off my 062 chevy heads and want to make sure the stamped rocker arms are in the right position. They are not directly center on the stem but rather off to the side in a "notch",...
View ArticleCam bearing issue
Went to install cam bearings in my gen 1 sbc 350 and when i got to the last bearing it was too small for the block. It slid right through the hole. So I took another bearing out of the block I just...
View Article1937 Chevy Truck
I am just starting to work on a 1937 Chevy 1/2 ton truck. I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for what engine and tranny I should use. If you have a recommendation please let me know. It is...
View ArticleHow much can Pontiac pressed in studs take?
I want this Lunati Cam for my P350: Duration @ .050 (Int/Exh): 213/219 (Int/Exh): .455/.468 LSA/ICL: 112/108 RPM Range: 1000-5300. The whole Kit and Kaboodle has valve springs in it with seat pressure...
View Articleford y block
have a 292 in my 1957ranchero and thinking of purchasing the alum. heads,have any of you had first hand info on ar they worth the dollars etc. thnks for any info cliff
View Articlechevy 350 runs good then backfires under load
i have a chevy 350,standard bore engine,4 bolt main.comp cam 270 h-10 grind.edelbrock 600 carb.410 gears,4 speed saganal tranny in a 68 firebird...engine runs good then out of nowhere it starts to...
View Article1967 327 firing issue
I have rebuilt a 1967 327. I had a few head gasket problems but I have fixed that since. I was test driving it after I had fixed the headgasket and it started to over heat. The problem was that the...
View ArticleA kid bought my pickup and threw a rod in under an hour.. how?
I have an ethical dilemma. I sold my 1977 Chevrolet 3/4 ton 4x4 pickup a few days ago to a young man who promptly threw a rod complete with holes in the oil pan spilling both oil and coolant on to the...
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