Search results

  1. 80goldenburb

    platinum plugs with weak spark

    yes i just put in anuther new coil. the one before was new from about 2 years ago, but the adhesive on it was broken up should i also consider tapping into the external ground wire (outside the cap) and run to another ground source? ive done that before to another truck that had unknown (and...
  2. 80goldenburb

    platinum plugs with weak spark

    i have Bosch platinum iridium plugs that are supposed to be a bright bluish white. I have used these before in multiple 350 Vortec powered trucks, and previous Cadillac lowrider (with 8.2L 500ci). currently have the Cad 472 in my '80. HEI is from a 75 500 with all new guts. Battery cables are...
  3. 80goldenburb

    no power to windows, tailgate window or locks, turn signal issues

    Since cutting out an aftermarket alarm, (left by the previous owner) I might have taken the wire cutting a bit too far. im unsure of what colors of wiring to trace back to, to get power to them. any suggestions,diagrams, or experience of such would be helpful. as for the other issue, I only...
  4. 80goldenburb

    2 inch lift on 2wd 3/4 ton

    Got a part # for the c30 HD springs? Lift spindles not made anymore?
  5. 80goldenburb

    2 inch lift on 2wd 3/4 ton

    What are my options for this? Air lift? Spring spacers are the cheapest option. Would like some ideas from you guys who have it already set up. My c20 has 454 HD rated springs in it currently.
  6. 80goldenburb

    '95 GMT400 steering column swap

    Im saying for those who did a +95 dash swap. There was a thread on here years ago but cant seem to find it
  7. 80goldenburb

    '95 GMT400 steering column swap

    Ive seen a few images of the GMT400 (+95 and up) column swapped with dash into squarebodies but no tutorial on them. Anyone here done it? And if so please post pics.
  8. 80goldenburb

    turbo 400 to 700r4 swap......should i do it?

    Thats only a half correct answer. Sure if you have the 10 or 12 bolt and 2.73 - 3.08 gears then yes. BUT, if, like my truck that has the 14 bolt full floater with the tallest possible (and rare) 3.21 gear, than you can keep it. I swapped a 700r4 behind my 502 and kept the 3.21s out back while...
  9. 80goldenburb

    turbo 400 to 700r4 swap......should i do it?

    ^^^ a 400 is only superior in strength. 4L80 toggle swtich shift with vac modulator is the best option.
  10. 80goldenburb

    MELTED fuse caused by a short?

    driving down the freeway, she lost all power to head/tailights, instrument/gauges power and cd deck). There is no switch 12v power either. turn key to acc position and it acts as if battery cables are disconnected. only the aftermarket cig lighter/usb adapter has power (its hooked to constant...
  11. 80goldenburb

    dash questions.

    as of now it is retrofitted in the original dash. Retrofitted as in zip tied to the screw holes LOL.
  12. 80goldenburb

    dash questions.

    Yes you can run a 95-97 cluster with a carbed engine. i am running one now. The DRAC module is for speedo calibration and can be found under the dash near glove box (passenger side). Use the calculator to at tbi chips to determine what jumper calibration is needed. At first, you might have to go...
  13. 80goldenburb

    4L80 gear engagement problems

    NOOOO really?!! no im just B.S'ing. UPDATE: changed filter and fluid, which was a bit burnt but still had a red tint to it. The bottom of the pan had some dirty graphite type substance with tiny glittery pieces. there were no big metal debri that i could see. After i put it all back...
  14. 80goldenburb

    4L80 gear engagement problems

    well, after revving it up in Park and gettin it hot (220 degrees), i have forward gears now,and they shift fine via switches. No delays, but take off is slow. When I try to rev it past 1500 rpm it makes noise (metal rubbing) and then will go back into Nuetral, acting as if it doesnt have fluid...
  15. 80goldenburb

    turbo 400 to 700r4 swap......should i do it?

    do it! i got rid of the dinosaur th400 that was behind the previous engine in my suburban. i had a 500 lb ft torquer 502 at the time. it was only a cruiser, i never gave it full throttle in fear of trashing the 700 when i got it in there.
  16. 80goldenburb

    4L80 gear engagement problems

    Well since my last pot went unnoticed, i was able to figure that one out. It was line pressure issues due to a clogged, (yes CLOGGED) vacuum port that somehow had gotten pinched and was nearly closed shut. rerouted the vac hose to another port and whala, solid shifts and no shudder. But NOW...
  17. 80goldenburb

    mount mod for 472 swap

    yea they do seem like that. i read today that 3' forward from original mounts is how to fit it.
  18. 80goldenburb

    mount mod for 472 swap

    I have seen a few threads on this swap but none really go into detail on the mounts. i can get the 77+ engine mounts from a caddy in the bone yard, but what is needed for the SB frame mounts?
  19. 80goldenburb

    472 cadillac engine swap

    Its like any other GM engine. Keeping it at 210 is the best way. 265 is the factory setting when the idiot light comes on with the annoying buzzing sound. Had that happen to me in my 76 fleetwood brougham. Hate to break it to you but that was most likey your culprit. 3.73 and higher are for...
  20. 80goldenburb

    4L80 manual shift shudder problems

    Back in June I yanked out the pcs solenoid for the trans go vacuum modulator (found it cheap on ebay). Has worked like a charm until recently. It has developed a shudder from 1st to 2nd gear. Factory diagnostic says its a line pressure issue(too low?). Gears disengage (like going into neutral)...
  21. 80goldenburb

    472 cadillac engine swap

    What "load" did u put on it? Ive owned two 76 cadillac devilles with the 500 and would rev them to 3900 at full throttle all the time for shits and giggles.They NEVER overheated except when the water pump gasket blew. Yea mine were both low compression motors and yours is the higher 10:1...
  22. 80goldenburb

    tank problems and vapor lock

    i did drop the tank before to replace cracked lines. i never thought of that o-ring being bad but i know that I have four hose ports on the sender and two of them are open/unplugged. i noticed the other day, it smelled of gas fumes when i got under the tank near the filler neck. Nope, non...
  23. 80goldenburb

    tank problems and vapor lock

    true. it could be if the gas were to leak on the headers, but thats why I have it mounted away from there. im actually considering mounting it further than where its at. No A/C working as of now Cap is brand new, possibly the tank sending unit venting where it should be capped off? (mech...
  24. 80goldenburb

    Lowering a 4x4??? I don't get it!!!

    Soooooo, your saying you wouldnt ride in this? Ya know GM trucks were made for the original purpose to be BIG and long lasting hauling shit and of course have power.
  25. 80goldenburb

    tank problems and vapor lock

    On hot days (110 or hotter), the fuel in the tank starts to bubble by the time it flows thru the fuel filter (clear, ziptied in engine bay at the AC metal line). I have an inline electric fuel pump mounted in front of the rear pass. side tire. So not a mech pump issue. Also the gas seems to...

Latest posts

Forum statistics

Threads
42,109
Posts
909,253
Members
33,593
Latest member
shake1969
Top