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Forum: Engine & Internal
04-10-2007, 06:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,480
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: engine swap

yes, the 305 and 350have the same outside dimensions.
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
04-10-2007, 06:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: timing

turn the distributor little by little until it WILL start, then use a timing gun.

time it immediately after you get it running, if you let it run for 3~4 minutes with the timing off you could...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-18-2006, 08:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,333
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Body mounts

id think the easiest way would be one side at a time. remove all the body mount bolts on one side and jack the body up off the frame enough to slide the old ones out and put the new ones in.

...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-18-2006, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,837
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Lug nuts wont come off...

i know my local autozone carries lugs and studs...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
12-12-2006, 10:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,311
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Broken Crossmember

if you ran without a shock that corner of the truckl would bounce a lot and would not stick to the road very well... i'd advise against that if possible.

i'd imagine you should be able to do...
Forum: Engine & Internal
12-11-2006, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 859
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: newbie blazer question

the problem with a t56 swap is the shifter location... i'm not sure it will work for a truck. same with the t-5... did the t-5 ever come in an s-series truck?
both are options but neither would be...
Forum: Engine & Internal
12-09-2006, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 859
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: newbie blazer question

if the body is in good shape and it runs decent then i dont think you can go wrong for $500.

the transmission in there may be a borg warner unit, but you would have to change it to put the 350...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
12-09-2006, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 721
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: shocks

if theyre original :D
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
12-09-2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,224
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Another rusted body question

posting pics of the rust damage would be a great way to start, just so we can see what youre dealing with. :)

there are many ways to fix rust damage... and most of them will result in the rust...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
12-09-2006, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,505
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: UGHHH happend again..

to get the old one out, they do make a tool to remove it. your shop teacher should be able to help you here, he may have the tool to do it or know how to improvise with what you have available.

...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
12-08-2006, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,505
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: UGHHH happend again..

if its pulling out it should be pretty easy to spot since that stud would be taller than all the others.
it should be a pretty do-able job for you, just be careful that the metal shavings dont get...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
12-08-2006, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,165
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: idle arm and pittman arm

the pitman arm can be pulled off the steering box with a pitman arm puller (larger ball joint puller). you should be able to do it without removing the steering box but the sway bar and/or splash...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-08-2006, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,395
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: valve lifters

an intake manifold gasket kit should contain the gaskets you need to do the job. manifold gaskets, distributor gasket, etc etc should be in the kit. you may want valve cover gaskets as well if...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
12-08-2006, 06:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,505
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: UGHHH happend again..

stock gm heads used press in studs. the rocker studs are just press fit into the head. its possible that the fit has loosened up and the movement of the valve train is pulling the stud out of the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-06-2006, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,064
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Ignition switch replacement

yes the wheel has to come off. there is also a lock plate under the steering wheel that needs to be removed. it is under spring pressure and can be removed by hand but there is a tool to do it that...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
12-06-2006, 01:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,014
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Oil Pressure Drop

oil pressure fluctuation is common.
when the oil is cold it doesnt flow as easily, thats why the pressure is so high when the engine is cold.
when the engine is at idle the oil pump is not...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
12-06-2006, 01:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,965
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Heater Cores, oh the humanity!!

its not difficult but it is a PITA.
generally speaking, pull out the under dash plastics on the passenger side, pull the heater core cover, and yank the old one out. i think i also had to unbolt...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
12-06-2006, 11:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,965
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Heater Cores, oh the humanity!!

ive used Bars Leak at least 2 or 3 times and it worked great (compression leak/headgasket).
i'm not sure how well it will work with cold water from a hose as opposed to warm water running through...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-06-2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,612
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Rocker Arms

ive never heard of replacing them because of inaccurate weights. [&:]

you can replace them with roller rockers to cut down on friction (and weight if youre using aluminum ones), but even then...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-04-2006, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,022
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: ball joint brand?

with me its moog or nothing.
its worth only doing it once.
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
11-29-2006, 09:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,696
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: YAYY..first problem...

you need 3 things... fuel, spark, and compression. you smell fuel so the next easiest thing to do would be to check and see if you have a spark.

pull a spark plug out, hook the wire to it. ...
Forum: General Tech Help
11-27-2006, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,483
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: blower motor gone?

you can always connect a 12v source directly to the motor terminals to see if its a blower motor problem or if its an electrical problem elsewhere...

they arent very expensive and not very...
Forum: General Tech Help
11-27-2006, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,728
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Whats legal/illegal?

you should be fine as long as you keep a catalytic converter on it... i dont think NH has very stringent emissions. no one is as bad as CA where every little thing has to have an approval sticker...
Forum: General Tech Help
10-31-2006, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,053
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: OEM Part Numbers

www.gmpartsdirect.com that will do the job. [8D]
Forum: General Tech Help
10-31-2006, 09:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 949
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Whats your opinion?

it wouldnt be that bad provided you got EVERYTHING from the totalled truck... be even better if you could have it sitting there while you do the swap. everything *should* go in kinda the same...
Forum: Engine & Internal
10-30-2006, 05:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 46,876
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: How big a job are head gaskets on '97 4.3?

$90/hr in CT. [:'(]
Forum: Engine & Internal
10-28-2006, 11:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 46,876
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: How big a job are head gaskets on '97 4.3?

if it came down to doing a head gasket, i'd try running bars leak through it first. although some would say thats half-assed, that stuff works miracles and ive used it more than once and had it make...
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
10-24-2006, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 649
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Idea for Duals...

because its a truck and theres a lot of room under there, theres a lot of universal stuff out there that will fit. check out jcwhitney.com, theres a bunch of options there. summit probably has a...
Forum: Engine & Internal
10-22-2006, 09:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,913
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: 350 small block or 383 Stroker?

if youre going to carb it a 700r4 makes more sense anyway since it is not computer controlled. you should be able to pick up a used one cheap. heck i have 2 or 3 of them sitting in my shed...
Forum: General Tech Help
10-22-2006, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,866
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: loose rockerarm

i'd say try tightening the rocker nut and see if there is an improvement before deciding on a stuck lifter. rocker nuts backing off a little are far more common IMHO.
Forum: General Tech Help
10-22-2006, 09:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 844
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Your guesses are better than mine

*nods* air bubble

did you find a leak / low coolant level?
Forum: General Tech Help
10-22-2006, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,424
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: a-arm bushings missing 98 blazer

ive always found this the best way to do it. the professionals can do it much faster and it beats me fighting with them - especially trying to get the old bushings out.
Forum: General Tech Help
10-22-2006, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,392
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Frame Damage...

chevy lover called it. it could be any of the front suspension pieces. the upper control arms are usually the weakest, they will bend near the bushings/cross shaft where it attaches to the frame.
...
Forum: General Tech Help
10-16-2006, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 975
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Took my truck in for an alignment... bad stuff

a arm shaft would be the bar that bolts to the frame and runs through the bushings on the upper... is it bent or something, thats the only reason i can think of that it would need to be replaced......
Forum: Engine & Internal
09-21-2006, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 859
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: tranny question?

i think the big question is the shifter & shifter location. the t-5 shifter is integrated into the top of the tailshaft, it may be located too far back for your truck. the shifter isnt going to be...
Forum: Engine & Internal
09-21-2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,284
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: good idea, bad idea?

go ahead and dooo it, it depends on the body style as to what its gonna look like though. i'll reserve judgement until i see it, but usually mix & match doesnt look too good unless theres a LOT of...
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
09-15-2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,775
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Whats the cutoff for cat convertors?

1975--catalytic converters were also made standard equipment on all trucks under 6,001 gross vehicle weight (GVW).

http://www.teknidude.com/blazer/history.html
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
09-14-2006, 06:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,775
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Whats the cutoff for cat convertors?

there are a lot of legal issues at play and whatnot. my understanding of the law is that no matter what your local emissions testing program may require for you to pass, it is illegal by federal law...
Forum: Suspension Tech
09-14-2006, 06:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 744
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: alignment

take it to a shop and get an alignment... they should be able to make it go straight or tell you if something is bent and causing a problem.
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
09-13-2006, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,775
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Whats the cutoff for cat convertors?

local laws are superceeded by federal laws.
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/policies/civil/caa/mobile/donttamper.pdf
ILLEGAL. period.



now, you can pass a sniffer test without...
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
09-13-2006, 06:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,775
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Whats the cutoff for cat convertors?

if it came from the factory with one its supposed to have one on it.
Forum: Engine & Internal
09-12-2006, 09:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Dirt in the fuel is a killer

ick!


btw, carbs rule. FI is for pansies ;)
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
09-07-2006, 08:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 779
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: my y pipe problems with my suspension..

with a modded vehicle these are problems youre going to run into. [:'(]

my guess is you are probably going to have to get some kind of custom y-pipe fabricated. as long as the flanges are...
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
09-07-2006, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 665
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: all of the above

the best mod you can do is put a better flowing exhaust on.
generally speaking, motors breathe better than they exhale. you should feel more gains from headers than from an intake.
Forum: Engine & Internal
09-07-2006, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,057
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: what cam

go to http://www.compcams.com/
on the lower right hand side there is a "cam recommendation form." they will help you get the right cam for whatever youre trying to do. it takes a different cam...
Forum: Engine & Internal
09-07-2006, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,581
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: What do you think of this??? 78mm Throttle Body

hyper pistons are actually pretty sensitive to lean conditions and will burn through. in race engines with hypers its reccommended to run a few jet sizes richer as a safety...


i'm with...
Forum: General Tech Help
09-07-2006, 08:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,092
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Frontend dipping

the "dip" you are describing is caused by the caster in the front end alignment and is normal, though it may be exaggerated if you have worn ball joints.

the spindle is the part that your...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
09-07-2006, 08:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,139
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: Reaplcing Ball Joints

holy moley ive never seen a ball joint that bad before. damn!
Forum: General Tech Help
09-05-2006, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,019
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: valve cover

you should be able to re-use the old ones as long as theyre not torn or misshapen. you shouldnt need rtv - just be careful not to overtighten them.
Forum: General Tech Help
09-04-2006, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 709
Posted By lunatic_magnet

RE: trouble finding a kind of TIRE

www.tirerack.com will allow you to search based on size and it will give you all the specs including tires in your size that have the raised white lettering.
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