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Engine timing adjustment without timing light.
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I am trying to adjust the timing on my engine, but I need to find out if I am too far advanced or too far retarded. Are there any signs of knowing if I am either? I see occasional puffs of smoke rise of through my carb, I even sometimes see a quick burst of fire. Which would mean either I am firing while the intak...
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Turbo400 experts mystery clip
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So, i had the car up on the hoist to replace the turbo400 filter and new pan....found this mystery clip rattling around in the pan..the tranny has been sitting a while and was previously overhauled at a transmission shop. Maybe less than 2k on it... what the HECK is it! Notice the marks on each side.......
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1968-1969 McKinnon Industries V8 engines
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Hi all New member here, i'm located in Australia. I had a couple of questions to ask, but a small bit of background first on why i'm asking the questions. I'm doing some research for a technical article i'm writing for a local magazine on Chevrolet (including McKinnon Industries) engines as fitted to...
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2.5 inch Rams horn exhaust manifolds
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Hi guys its me with more ?s I have been searching for a set of 2.5 inch horns for my car. so far for the passenger side part # 3797901 or part #3814970 will work after grinding off the mounting part these are a straight exit now the hard part the closest thing I can come up with for the drivers side is part#384...
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SGS Welding
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1969 GTO automatic shifter adjustment
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does anyone have a diagram, or instructions on how to adjust the original auto console shifter on a 69 gto? also, I have the console out, and believe that I am missing a support from the front of the shifter mechanism that supports it. I am guessing it would sort of be a "block" that is fastene...
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66 grande parisienne 454 / 400 turbo engine fitment
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Ho guys. I got a 454 and 400 turbo for my 66 GP. Currently the front clip is off the car. Can I put the front clip on and safely drop the motor in the car? Or do I HAVE to put the motor and tranny in first, before assembling the front clip? Thx
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Hooker Header Fitment on 66 GP
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Hi guys, my local parts shop can get Hooker Headers Part #2457HKR. He says they fit a 66 Chev Impala and has asked me to find out if they will fit into my 66 Grande Parisienne with the 454 BBC. Can anyone vouch for this? Thanks.
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Hardtail
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What kind of flywheel/clutch assembly do I need?
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Hi guys, so I decided to send my Muncie to my friends shop to get inspected/repaired. Going to attach it to the 454. I had purchased a corvette flywheel and clutch assembly with the Muncie but I am now told it is way to small for the big block. I do not know much about car motors and transmissions. Can anyone...
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400 small block
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looking at building a 400 for my 2+2 is this a good block to start with or should I go with a 350? Unless I can find a 454 or 455 of course.......
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Engin choice
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I got a 67 Parisienne Factory 283 power glide car I'd like to put a bigger motot in should I go with a 350 Chevy and keep it chevy powered or do the work and put a Pontiac 400 in it not really sure I'd keep the factory motor and trans for done the road if I want to go back to stock just wondering what you guys...
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Doing a 1968 firebird
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I have a pontiac 400 0200020 XC under the timing chain cover and 500557 numbers on the block ,would like to find out what exactly it is , I was told it was a ram-air engine, of H.O any help would be great , thank you also 75 is stamped on it by the distrubetor. -- Edited by Steve_g on Wednesday 1st of July 2015 02...
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Transgo 400-1&2 shift kit installation in my 1968 parisienne.
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I have installed the Transgo 400-1&2 kit in my 68 Parisienne. Their website has a handy video, but dont rely on it. The instructions included override the video instructions. The video includes steps not to be done! I made a mistake and removed the 2-3 solenoid, and I had to wait for replacement pa...
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65 Parisienne 327 crank pulley
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I have a 65 327 car ,car was apart when I got it missing the engine pulleys,Would like the part numbers for both crank pulleys and power steering ,Please,jobbers cant help me.
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Grand Parisenne rear end, A GoPro view..
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Christmas GoPro, basic Hero. Played with it for the first time today. Always wondered how the rear looked in action...so I filmed the view rarely seen. Pretty articulate and stable all round I'd say for a big B. Cant wait to add power to it...then we'll see some video, hopefully not involving metal, sm...
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engine mounts (motor mounts)
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Been thinking I should change them.(there old) advice was given to me to order 1966 360 hp 327 sbc corvette to get the correct tall short and wide sized part the first time out. my car is a parisienne 1967 convertable 327 powerglide thanks guys
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Slow oil leak in one of the exhaust outlets
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Seems to be leaking very slowly, I see residue appear again 10 minutes after wiping it. When it starts there is sometimes a puff of smoke. Do I have a leaky valve stem seal? If so how would I test to verify which one? I have a 350 v8 Thanks -- Edited by blackbird307 on Saturday 28th of March 2015 11:05:21 PM -...
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A tiring Job
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I purchased some 15x7 used rims (from 86 Caprice- Caprice ran 15x7's to clear locking wire wheel covers) I didn't have a use for them until Project car appeared this year... I wanted to duplicate the look/stance of the Strato Chief so I ordered 15x8 Rally rims and trim rings this week (billed to Bos...
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Speedo drive gear TH400
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Has anybody removed a steel speedo drive gear from the output shaft of a TH400? I am having a hell of a time! I am using a puller, but it ain't budging. Thanks...Jim
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68 Parisienne rear end gears
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Hi, I have a 10 bolt rear end in my car, is there any way of knowing the size and how many splines without opening it up? I've been looking online, because I want to put a posi and change the ratio, but I don't know if it is 8.5", or 32 spline or what. Thanks
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Hurst shifter for Muncie in my 66
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The more I read, the more confused I am. Does someone have an old Hurst catalogue? If so and you are willing to give me the number for the shifter and number for the installation kit? 1966 Impala would be the correct application. Thanks.
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