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  1. J

    350 sounds like a diesel engine

    Sorry, typo. I meant crank pins are .030 undersize, but one has a .010 undersize bearing. It will be too loose and might make noise.
  2. J

    350 sounds like a diesel engine

    When you say "Sounds like a diesel", do you mean that it sounds like excessive clearance in the connecting rods? Loose piston pins? If the noise is right near the oil filter, I would check my connecting rods, starting with the rear-most rod. You could have one that overly large inserts for a...
  3. J

    Fluid Changes

    Same here. I refuse to use water-thin oil, as I want lubrication, not .1 more miles per gallon. J. B.
  4. J

    Idle Mixture Screws Do Not Adjust Anything on 1974 454.

    Slave labor.
  5. J

    Oil Leak Into Cab

    That's what they used to say about Harleys - if it doesn't leak, it is out of oil. J. B.
  6. J

    1987 454 TBI down on power, runs good otherwise

    Sounds like the trans is slipping. Does the vehicle speed increase with rising RPM with a feeling of no guts? If so, it might be running too lean. If the vehicle does NOT speed up with increasing RPM, its the trans. J. B.
  7. J

    Rare Hood Ornaments, Wow! $$$$

    Wow, never knew they would be worth that much someday! J. B.
  8. J

    Front bumper opinion on position

    Nice colors!
  9. J

    Truck Size

    It is the EPA doing that. They don't want people to keep vehicles that they feel are emitting more poisonous emissions, and scolding people hasn't worked the way they hoped it would, so they give tax credits to auto makers who make their vehicles impossible to fix. That way they will be junked...
  10. J

    Truck Size

    I say if you have to have an LS, put a carb or carbs on it and a distributor on it. Electronics quickly become obsolete, then they soon quit making replacements. Carbs and distributors are easily rebuildable. J. B.
  11. J

    Truck Size

    Today's world is so fed up. More and more, I am starting to look forward to the end of the world. I used to fear it. Maybe I am just getting too old! J. B.
  12. J

    Idle Mixture Screws Do Not Adjust Anything on 1974 454.

    Stuff from foreign countries is often off due to the fact that they measure in metrics, so they have to convert, which leaves room for errors. If you can find American or Canadian made, buy that instead, and screw the higher price. J. B.
  13. J

    Fixing large door/cab gap.

    You rolled a 74 Chevelle? You must drive like a madman!
  14. J

    Freeze plugs into the block- how to remove?

    That's just about the only way. You shouldn't leave them in, as they act sort of like a beaver dam and cause a big lump of scale to form around them, which causes a hot spot. J. B.
  15. J

    Crack/Knick in 350 Cylinder Wall

    That is a crack. A score would be straight. You can have it sleeved, but first mike the other cylinders. If they are already at maximum oversize, you will have to decide if you want to sleeve all the cylinders. Not cheap, but 350s are becoming less than common, so think about it. J. B.
  16. J

    AC system identification

    I think you have a system made by Hurricane Air. I would contact them and furnish some pictures, and see if they can help you. J. B.
  17. J

    Need a bit more oomph...

    First, determine what your gear ratio is. If it is overgeared, putting a more aggressive cam in it will only make it worse. What size tires and rims are you running? Larger diameter gives the effect of taller gearing. Lastly, how do you want it to perform? If you value off-the-line snap and...
  18. J

    Recognize this?

    Sport mirror mounting re-enforcement. J. B.
  19. J

    Factory smoke

    A quick way to see of the alternator is working is to see if the back of the rear bearing cover is magnetized when engine is running - strong magnet, it is good. Weak or not magnetic, bad alternator. J. B.
  20. J

    Front bumper opinion on position

    Looks OK to me. J. B.
  21. J

    Front bumper not mounted right

    This is a 73 - 80 frame. You could use the correct 73 - 80 bumper and brackets with no problem - it will look fine - or, if you want to use the 83 front bumper, you will need the correct brackets for that bumper. If you don't have another vehicle to use as a template, have a helper with you...
  22. J

    European 86 C20 454

    Speed limiters? Tattle Tale? Yuk! J. B.
  23. J

    European 86 C20 454

    That's a great one! That's what I am going to tell my wife next time she complains that I am too lazy! J. B.
  24. J

    European 86 C20 454

    Welcome to our community! Great looking Suburban! Remember, don't try to use one of those new style 0W motor oils! You might have dangerously low oil pressure! J. B.
  25. J

    Rear disc conversion

    I would, instead, switch to a 14 bolt Full Floating rear end with 13 inch brakes. More bang for the buck. J. B.

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