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  1. Chevy 88

    73-87 Rear Disc Brake Conversion Problem

    I'm not sure that pinching off the rear line will isolate the problem. For example, if you were to take one of the brake lines out of the master cylinder and plug that hole with a bolt, then the brake peddle would be firm as well, since the piston inside the master cylinder can not compress...
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    I think I figured out my brake problem

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    I think a rod spun a bearing in my rebuilt 454

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    I think a rod spun a bearing in my rebuilt 454

    $5800? A used engine that is in good shape could not be more than $500 or so. No? Maybe $400 labor to swap it, no?
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    I think a rod spun a bearing in my rebuilt 454

    How much was the original bill for the whole rebuild?
  6. Chevy 88

    Leaky K5 tailgate

    I would get inside and have someone spray a garden hose up into the air, so the water fall down on the window like rain, and double check where the water is coming in.
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    I think a rod spun a bearing in my rebuilt 454

    I have know old school mechanics that would replace just the bad bearing, and polish the crank. They said its not a good fix for every engine, but with any luck the crank is not damaged. Only way to find out is to pull the pan and check. I have never tried it myself, but I can say that I have...
  8. Chevy 88

    I think a rod spun a bearing in my rebuilt 454

    Will they warranty it or refund it? Change all 8 while you are in there if you are really worried about the other bearings.
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    I think a rod spun a bearing in my rebuilt 454

    But all jokes aside - if it's a spun bearing, you might be able to drop the pan and replace the bearing without pulling the motor or doing a full rebuild.
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    I think a rod spun a bearing in my rebuilt 454

    Are you sure its not that rusty bolt causing the problem?
  11. Chevy 88

    Stick c20 fuel lines mystery hose

    I'm guessing that its just a vent hose. They probably put a filter on it to keep bugs out. Pre-Bent Original Material Fuel Lines for 1973-89 73-89 Chevy and GMC Truck - LMC Truck
  12. Chevy 88

    Any tricks to getting your SB doors to close easier?

    Couldn't hurt.
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    Any tricks to getting your SB doors to close easier?

    Ordered: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KKJRR2/
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    Any tricks to getting your SB doors to close easier?

    Cool. I will try some.
  15. Chevy 88

    Sbc 350 lifter tick help

    I have have a similar problem with a SB400. No lifter noise at all, unless I run the engine at 3000 RPM+ for an extended period of time. Then I get a LOUD lifter tap. So lets say you rev it up to 4K frequently - no problem. Run it at 4K for 30 seconds - no problem. Run it at 3500 RPM for 10...
  16. Chevy 88

    Sbc 350 lifter tick help

    Maybe try a different weight oil? Engine flush? A quart of transmission fluid in the oil?
  17. Chevy 88

    Any tricks to getting your SB doors to close easier?

    I hated the way my doors closed. As others have said, hours of adjustments with no luck - verses a few minutes posting the issue here and then a few minutes following the advice given - problem solved. Now I cant believe how well the doors close. This website should be on the front of...
  18. Chevy 88

    dies at low idle speeds, when put into gear and when stopped.

    I used to hate computers in cars, but once time want on and the type of vehicle that I was repairing had OBD2, things got a lot easier. It actually got to the point where OBD2 vehicles were easier to diagnose and fix compared to out old school rigs. But once I got back into working on this older...
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    dies at low idle speeds, when put into gear and when stopped.

    Sounds like he/she is new to the game. I would be happy to diagnose it in person and help them out with the problem free of charge, but I'm not in that area. Is there anyone in Texas that would be willing to take a look at it, and report the findings in this thread?
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    Any tricks to getting your SB doors to close easier?

    Same here.
  21. Chevy 88

    Any tricks to getting your SB doors to close easier?

    The striker as all the way out. I tried about 10 different positions, and center out works the best. I thought about modifying it so that it could sit further out, but I decided against it. I like the idea of using a mallet to move the seal in further, I will try that for sure. I think that's...
  22. Chevy 88

    Any tricks to getting your SB doors to close easier?

    Shimmed, lubed, adjusted, PCV on the striker. I think its narrowed down to the door seal being new. Once its closed, it forcefully "pops" open when you press the button to open the door. It quickly pops open about an inch and then stops. So I need to somehow "wear out" my new door seal. I wonder...
  23. Chevy 88

    Any tricks to getting your SB doors to close easier?

    Hmm. I think the plastic allows the door latch to "shim" its way further out. Allows it to "click" the latch earlier in its rotation. Can anyone corroborate this?
  24. Chevy 88

    Is this a good pattern for gm 14 bolt ff?

    This might not be of any help to you: One time I backed into a driveway, and when I tried to back out, the rear end locked up. Could not go forward or backwards. Rear diff was ******. Stranded? Nope, I dropped her into 4 low - trans in first, and then it was peddle to the metal. Ain't no...
  25. Chevy 88

    Rear oil pan seals too long?

    Amazon.

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