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    Diagnosing mysterious sound from Tran/Tcase

    You can unbolt the converter from the flexplate and start it up. That'll point you in the right direction.
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    Selling my 1961 CJ5

    Neat rig. I have a Scout that I'd like to do the rear conversion to. I love the bikini top. Thats the best way to travel
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    Bad miss - could use some thoughts from y'all

    That works too.
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    Bad miss - could use some thoughts from y'all

    Get an infrared thermometer and check temps at the exhaust ports. Your cold cylinders are the dead ones. Start diagnosing from there.
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    Replacing a single frame rail, can it be done?

    I've seen this done dozens of times in the HD world. Lots are replaced due to collisions and other failures.
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    JamesSam's TBI Code 21 Test Thread

    Idle voltage should be a bit lower. I think the spec is .40-.50. If you are unable to achieve that you probably adjusted the idle screw too high. The IAC should be able to compensate for the adjustment. Also it's good practice to use the computer ground for your DVOM when reading voltage off...
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    JamesSam's TBI Code 21 Test Thread

    Check the range, not just idle and WOT.
  8. 7

    I think a rod spun a bearing in my rebuilt 454

    Was the block align honed? This is a very important question..
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    I think a rod spun a bearing in my rebuilt 454

    That won't work. That rod and it's partner will need resized and the crank will need turned. To the OP- Unfortunate turn of events. You'll have to tear it down and determine what caused the failure. 4k miles is nothing. I'd guess it was not properly cleaned before assembly.
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    Stock Cold air intake performance upgrades

    I gotcha now. The intake pad was also heated with the exhaust crossover which helped with cold running. It's mind boggling how GM came up with all this and made it work.
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    Stock Cold air intake performance upgrades

    See my other post. The system is in constant operation and tries to maintain a consistent air cleaner temp, even after the engine has reached operating temp
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    Bare Standard Cab Actual Weight

    Two guys can handle it.
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    Stock Cold air intake performance upgrades

    What are you pointing at? I'm not surprised the thermal system is disabled. 95% of people have no idea why it's there or how it works. It won't have any effect on cold starts.
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    Stock Cold air intake performance upgrades

    I know cold dense air increases power. I'm saying he won't do better than the factory setup. Cold air isn't that simple with a factory carb either. The thermal vacuum switch is designed to keep the air cleaner temp at 115 degrees. Keeping the air temp consistent keeps the mixture proper...
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    Stock Cold air intake performance upgrades

    Cold air intakes are a joke to begin with. Way too many variables to quantify a 10-15 horse "gain" on a chassis dyno. Folks hear more intake noise and think they gained 40 horse.
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    Nylon cam gear years

    Please post an update as to how well the clutch functions along with a part number. I've replaced several before and usually they don't disengage.
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    Broken exhaust flange bolts

    I've welded several that were flush to the surface. It'll be difficult to do upside down though. With a good cobalt bit you should be able to drill it in about 15 minutes.
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    1996 c1500 5.7L - crank no start

    It needs 58 psi to start.
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    Nylon cam gear years

    It was my understanding that the gear was cast with the teeth and set in a mold for the nylon. This eliminated any machine work. I'm not saying this is gospel. Coincidentally I've also heard people talk about noise reduction with nylon gears. I've swapped dozens, seems like you as well, and...
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    Nylon cam gear years

    I believe the primary reason for the nylon teeth was a production issue. Was easier and cheaper to make the nylon teeth vs. machining the metal gear. People love to hate on them, but they did usually last just as long as the rest of the car.
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    Am I Crazy? Lincoln Drive Train Swap

    A 78 460 is a smogged turd that is probably about 200 hp. There are better candidates out there.
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    Steering does not self center.

    Not enough caster or super stiff balljoints
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    Have a great Snap On dealer finally

    They can use their discretion with warranty stuff. I once saw a coworker use a deep snap on 1 1/2" socket as a press fixture for a wheel bearing. He wound up pounding on it with a hammer and peened both ends over. So much so the square hole was fubar. He handed it to the snap on guy and he gave...
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    1988 Camaro

    Anyone ever see an early F car with the iron duke 2.5? Thats a rare one..
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    Bought a new impact wrench

    I have a ton of Milwaukee tools at work. I would warn against letting the impacts hammer. They aren't like pneumatic impacts. I've burned 3-4 up trying to get stubborn bolts out. I'll get the torches out if they start hammering. Otherwise I'm super impressed with them. I only use compressed air...

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