Chevy Engine Forum Discussions

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Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:01:04 -0500

Help with a knocking noise

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:01:04 -0500
Hey guys, I have a 350 motor we got from GM about 10 years ago and maybe only 15k on it. Last night, I replaced my tranny pan gasket and put the car away for the night. This morning, I started up the car and heard a and was planning on dunking in diluted super clean for a couple days. The directions say no prolonged contact with aluminum. It'...

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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:00:07 -0500

dyno shops

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:00:07 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: RATZ79Post Time: 01-31-2010 at 02:33:19 AM...

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Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:02:45 -0500

Starter problems

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:02:45 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: 1974blackz28Post Time: 01-29-2010 at 02:16:19 PM...

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Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:00:39 -0500

Use of a Helicoil or plug saver question

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:00:39 -0500
My V8 project has a set back. After adjusting the rockers, I noticed a puffing from the number one spark on my new heads. The odd thing is the AC/Delco R44T plug wi...

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Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:05:17 -0500

Ram Jet 502 injectors

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:05:17 -0500
Can anyone tell what LB injectors came in the RJ502? I bought an early RJ new and the injectors are junk. I can't find the specs anywhere. GMPP won't tell me and the dealer tried to look up the GM part number but they don't list the LB/Hr....

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Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:01:14 -0500

can we reuse these rod bearings?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:01:14 -0500
REALLY on a budget here. here is a pic: http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/958/downsized0114001509.jpg if you move the rods back and forth they do have a small amount of play, and i know there is wear on these, but are they safe to reuse? probably a ...

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Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:07:37 -0500

Trw l2352f pistons

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:07:37 -0500
Posted this over in performance and thought I ought to post it here also. Any input would be appreciated. I have a set of TRW/Speed pro L2352F pistons and all the info I find for these at Flatlanders indicates for a 400 ci with a _350 crank_/5.7 rods...

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Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:00:18 -0500

White smoke, but not antifreeze

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:00:18 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: falloutboyPost Time: 01-15-2010 at 03:40:37 PM...

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Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:06:51 -0500

Success!!!!

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:06:51 -0500
I am the one who had the engine that had two blown head gaskets, due to the builder using extremely cheap gaskets. I finally got it fired up for the first time in 2.5 months on Tuesday (I was waiting for parts). It sounded good & ran even better. ...

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Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:04:52 -0500

engine ID: 14016379, info, tips, whatever you know

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:04:52 -0500
Iv established its a 350 made 77-79, but thats where the internet dries up. any first hand knowledge of the block would be apriecieated, hp? torque? :beers:...

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Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:01:19 -0500

Water neck correct?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:01:19 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: badazz81z28Post Time: 01-14-2010 at 10:14:05 PM...

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Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:03:24 -0500

Head gasket fittin

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:03:24 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: 1979SCPost Time: 01-15-2010 at 09:14:42 PM...

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Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:02:28 -0500

Engine breather

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:02:28 -0500
I may have made a big mistake. I have a 70 "396" that I put the correct chrome valve covers on. I blocked the "breather" line going to the air cleaner since it did not have a connector. After running for awhile, I began smoking from both banks and al...

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Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:08:13 -0500

help........

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:08:13 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: ThumperZ28Post Time: 01-16-2010 at 03:39:22 AM...

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Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:03:18 -0500

Valve train parts selection

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:03:18 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: rhende454Post Time: 01-16-2010 at 01:19:26 PM...

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Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:08:48 -0500

Another Timing Question!

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:08:48 -0500
My engine runs great, I'm just wondering if I should change anything. My total timing @3000 rpm is 36 deg but the comes in at 21 deg. Most of what I read states aroun...

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Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:01:18 -0500

OIL Level 396

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:01:18 -0500
How many quarts does a 396 take it came from 70 -75 truck short deck factor pan, i believe the person before me installed a chrome shaft and dipstick ...

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Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:00:22 -0500

I feel like an idiot for asking this, but I must.

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:00:22 -0500
Having just torqued the heads down, and bolting the headers up in the '71 I decided I'd pull a lifter and see what I could see. I had assumed that it was a hydraulic lifter cam. I've never seen a hydraulic lifter, so I am not sure if I am looking in ...

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Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:06:51 -0500

Fuel Pump

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:06:51 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: earnhardtgm3Post Time: 01-14-2010 at 06:53:51 PM...

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Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:03:01 -0500

Scratch in cylinder

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:03:01 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: 68Post Time: 01-16-2010 at 09:35:31 AM...

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Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:04:32 -0500

Holley 4160 fast idle adjustment -Help

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:04:32 -0500
Well I finally found out where the friggin fast idle screw is on my Holley 4160. I cant find the answer to this question anywhere, even the Holley install sheet doesnt spell it out. Do I set the fast idle on the first or second step of the cam? Choke...

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Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:00:35 -0500

tbi engine

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:00:35 -0500
well I got the truck running after replacing the flywheel. The truck starts right up and idles great but when I throw it in drive and give it a touch of gas at times it stumbles and acts like it wants to cut out. Going about 5mph to about 15mph it id...

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Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:05:38 -0500

Stupid SBC question

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:05:38 -0500
I have a sb 350 in my 67 chevelle, and I am converting to the gauges to include oil pressure. I want to keep the idot light and have the pressure too. But I need to make sure of what I am doing. I am fairly certain that this:......

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Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:06:57 -0500

I am the new guy......

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:06:57 -0500
Hello my name is Jake, I probably am posting this in the wrong section. I already know a bunch of you over here, but am just joining now. Sorry it took so long. I have a 1967 chevelle. Image: http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w26/bells67/P6072180.j...

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Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:02:39 -0500

Anyway to get these kind of spring pressures with stock vortec valve heights?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:02:39 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: chevjericoPost Time: 12-30-2009 at 05:02:14 PM...

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Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:01:45 -0500

piston rings?? help please..

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:01:45 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: ronald66Post Time: 12-30-2009 at 02:19:09 PM...

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Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:04:17 -0500

clear coat new intake?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:04:17 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: BigBenPost Time: 01-01-2010 at 01:50:20 PM...

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Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:05:58 -0500

DETONATION: Retard Cam or Lower Compression by Opening Up Chambers

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:05:58 -0500
_Late last summer, when the air temps were in the seventies_, I had detonation problems with a fresh (brand new) 327 running on 93 octane pump gas. I now have the camshaft out, and the heads are still on. The cam was installed 5 degrees advanced befo...

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Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:04:06 -0500

BBC 820 heads vs 049s or 781s

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:04:06 -0500
OK, anyone have any comments on the flow/performance differences between the 820 open chamber oval compared to the 049 and 781 heads? Thinking the runners are ap...

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Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:08:29 -0500

mini starter problem

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:08:29 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: tims78camaroPost Time: 12-31-2009 at 04:39:21 PM...

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Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:00:25 -0500

Spark Plugs

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:00:25 -0500
I'm got a 'budget build 454' in my 71 EC, and unsure what spark plugs I should use; It currently has autolite 25s. It is low comp 454, eddy edy 750 carb, and hea...

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Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:00:08 -0500

What Size is This Balancer?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:00:08 -0500
I'm trying to find the size of my balancer so I can buy the correct timing tape. The problem is that the circumference is 21.5 inches. When I do the math this puts the diameter at 6.84. Would this be a 6 3/4 or 7 inch balancer?:confused:...

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Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:02:28 -0500

header help...again

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:02:28 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: LTcam'73Post Time: 12-30-2009 at 08:04:02 PM...

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Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:00:15 -0500

Best cam for a Torker II intake on a 454 engine

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:00:15 -0500
Hi guys and Happy New Year. This is my 1st post as I'm about to do some major upgrade to my stock LS5 engine in my '71 Corvette and I'm seeking some guidance to choose the correct parts. I'm forced to get the Edelbrock Torker II comes with the screen but no pump....

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Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:00:14 -0500

rugger hose clamp reccomendation

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:00:14 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: badazz70z28Post Time: 12-14-2009 at 08:17:16 PM...

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Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:03:35 -0500

power steering & alternator mounting

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:03:35 -0500
Hey all Happy Holidays I'm in the process of trying to mount the alternator and power steering pump. I bought some nice billet pulleys and such but the drive belts it calls for don't work withe the billet mounts and pulleys. Do I go back to a more fa...

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Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:07:41 -0500

X pipe hurt performance?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:07:41 -0500
I have a stock 350 and am about to put in a new exhaust. My guy wants to put an x-pipe in. I know I probably won't get much improvement in performance, maybe a different sound, but I thought I heard it said that an x-pipe can actually hurt perfonma...

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Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:00:07 -0500

Gen VI block question?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:00:07 -0500
What is the small threaded hole between the two external oil plugs on a Gen VI block? Should it be pluged also or open?...

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Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:00:42 -0500

Another engine build ready for testing

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:00:42 -0500
Thought I would share a few pictures of the way I break in and test the engines I build. This one is a 1970 350 that I freshened up and added a L-79 cam to....

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Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:02:45 -0500

Heads 193 vs 416

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:02:45 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: badcompanyPost Time: 12-14-2009 at 12:04:35 AM...

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Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:00:20 -0500

o.k. so i didn't make a diagram

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:00:20 -0500
just replaced the water pump on my 68- has air and p/s.---the bracket that attatches in 2 places on the block that holds the alternator on has a special

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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:07:02 -0500

What to build?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:07:02 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: 73RSZ/28Post Time: 12-15-2009 at 09:04:54 AM...

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Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:03:26 -0500

which is cheaper?

by Chevy Engine Forum Discussions (engine) @ Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:03:26 -0500
Forum: Engine TopicPosted By: esgalPost Time: 12-13-2009 at 07:27:48 PM...

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