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  1. BabyBlueChevrolet

    350 backfiring from carb, stalls under load

    1973 Chevy C20 with 350. I just redid the intake manifold gaskets and it fired right up, idles good, but when i put it in gear and give it gas it just backfires and dies. I’ve messed with the timing, advancing and retarding but it doesnt seem to help. I have relatively new carburetor (demon...
  2. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Power steering delete

    Power steering delete…. I kinda like it
  3. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Long tube headers installed, now backfiring on deceleration?

    So I finally got around to installing my long tube headers today. I removed the rest of the exhaust including muffler for now until i can find a place that can weld me on some mufflers. It runs fine (loud as hell) when i step on the gas, but as soon as i let off the throttle, it backfires like...
  4. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Is it even possible to have a completely leakless 350?

    I also got a new set of valve covers and cork gaskets and it still leaks.
  5. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Is it even possible to have a completely leakless 350?

    I doubt it has blow by because i tested the compression which was 150-165 in all cylinders
  6. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Is it even possible to have a completely leakless 350?

    My 350 leaks from the breather, pcv line, carburetor (?), front and back manifold end seals, valve covers (despite getting new covers and gaskets). Admittedly the manifold end seals are my fault when i replaced the manifold, but from what Ive read these engines will leak oil pretty much no...
  7. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Should I trade my 73 C20 for a 1998 Suburban

    Haha you right, I realize more and more what i got. It needs a lot more work but Ill slowly chip away at it. Already fixed the tranny leak today.
  8. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Should I trade my 73 C20 for a 1998 Suburban

    Any gas vehicle after 1975 has to be smogged, but at least in my county, there are no inspections just smog. My 73 is smog free which is a big reason I bought it.
  9. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Should I trade my 73 C20 for a 1998 Suburban

    He said he wants something more fun haha I like suburbans and all but I’ve always wanted a classic truck. Plus I already put too much time, money, and effort into this thing. I think Im gonna keep it.
  10. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Should I trade my 73 C20 for a 1998 Suburban

    So my truck needs quite a bit more work. Leaking oil, trans fluid, exhaust leaks, etc. Doable work but work nonetheless. It runs and shift great though. This guy has a 1998 Chevy Suburban super clean with 60k miles, no problems. Should i trade?
  11. BabyBlueChevrolet

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Yeah it seems like the best carb out there, real simply and easy to install. Didnt even need to tune it
  12. BabyBlueChevrolet

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Started right up too couldnt believe it
  13. BabyBlueChevrolet

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Maaan she runs like a boss after throwin on that edelbrock intake and demon carb+new distributor, fuel filter, and vacuum hoses. The transmission even shifts right now! Couldn’t be happier, all that blood sweat and money paid off. Love this thing!
  14. BabyBlueChevrolet

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Carb, manifold, and distributer are in, hooked up all the vacuum lines and fuel. Now i need to figure out the throttle linkage bracket situation and adjust the valves. Also this dipstick i bought is a totally different design from the original, anyone know what length it supposed to be? I think...
  15. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Replacing intake manifold+gaskets

    I ended up using blue monster pipe dope…
  16. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Replacing intake manifold+gaskets

    Will teflon tread tape work?
  17. BabyBlueChevrolet

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Also is it cool to use black RTV here only instead of the end piece gaskets?
  18. BabyBlueChevrolet

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Anyone know if its okay to use these gaskets with the center hole covered? The old ones didnt have those metal plates there
  19. BabyBlueChevrolet

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Got it towed to the shop instead of risking it in my apartment parking lot haha, gonna be a lot comfier and happier this way. Gonna wake up early and throw on all my new goods.
  20. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Hooking up the electric choke

    Can i use a wire straight to the battery, temporarily or will it fry something? Also my choke has a wire connected to the body of the carb which i assume is ground, does that mean i need to connect the other terminal to the hot side of the battery?
  21. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Replacing intake manifold+gaskets

    ALSO, how much coolant do i need to drain and where is the best place to drain it from to not make a mess?
  22. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Replacing intake manifold+gaskets

    Also wondering, should i use some black rtv around the water passageways? I bought the mahle nitroseal (graphite) gaskets. And should i use a wire brush on a cordless drill to clean the surfaces?
  23. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Replacing intake manifold+gaskets

    So I am about to throw on an aftermarket aluminum edelbrock intake, 4 barrel carb, and distributor for my ‘73 C20 350 small block. I’ve done intake gaskets before on my 2003 blazer which were fairly easy, just time consuming. My biggest concern with this job is that the intake gaskets don’t...
  24. BabyBlueChevrolet

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Man she is CLEAN
  25. BabyBlueChevrolet

    What have you done to your square lately??

    more parts showing up by the day. Waiting on the distributor now. What kind of intake gaskets do you guys use? I bought the mahle nitroseal ones which seem like some sort of graphite material molded over metal. The gaskets seem to have a lot of imperfections, are they any good or should i just...

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