Chevy High Performance Magazine Forumshttp://forums.chevyhiperformance.comJoin the Chevy Forum at Chevy High Performance Magazine to discuss your favorite chevrolet car, chevy performance tips, auto shows, and more.http://forums.chevyhiperformance.com/70/9451151/car-engine/rocker-arms-problem/Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:06:31 -0700rocker arms problem
I have a problem with my 87 caprice. I torn apart the engine, and IMHO I found something unusual. The side aligment of rocker arms have a huge side allowance. The rocker arms are moving from side to side, even using just using just pushrods, although they were adjusted. One side of the engine is better then other. I feel the new rocker arm kit is a solution, but what could cause this behavior and what allows it? Please check videos below http://youtu.be/dtC6nn5r7AE http://youtu.be/ryPulDjh2hc

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Been there, done that. Sometimes using the proper gasket works better than anything. Silicone is good for some things but if you don't get proper coverage or over tighten the bolts you can get gaps and leaks. Try using a good quality gasket made for your trans and you will probably be happier.

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Have you checked the valves? Sounds like pressure coming back up the intake tract, could be a valve ajusted slightly too tight or hanging open.

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I'm planning a rebuild for a 1973 C10, and I'm wondering what tranny I should install, or if I should even bother. It has a 350 small block in it that I plan on turning into a 383 stroker, aluminum heads, edelbrock carb, whole nine yards. I'm already getting pretty close to two thirds of my budget, and cost is definitely a factor, but not huge. I'm wanting speed out of this truck more than towing power (I've got a '03 Z71 for that). It has the stock three speed manual in it (I'm not sure if there was more than one), and I'm not sure that will be able to handle power like I want it to. So any suggestions? I'd like a five speed, but that's just the comfort preference, so I'm open.

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All your power is in the heads with out good heads you have nothing.

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Hi there, Are you looking at more than 9.1/1 compression?

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http://www.chevymania.com/ TJZ 73 350 Truck 155 LS-9 TH 350 4-Brl C 10 & C 20 probably a 4-bolt block, most truck blocks were

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Thanks for the advice. Ill update this thread and ask more questions when i find out more.

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So, its more like 90% done than totally finished, but you get the picture..... http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g417/ldickersonc/09-08-2010052701PM.jpg http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g417/ldickersonc/DSCN0172_zpsbbd7f3fe.jpg

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I just bought an 85 K5 Blazer. 350 with 29,XXX, 129xxx, or 229xxx. She quit running about 5 miles from my house after limping up the interstate for an hour(only way home). Supposedly just had the original quadrajet rebuilt but she runs rich as hell and purdy rough, with a few dying rolls to a stop. Seen as how this old thing will be parked in the parking lot for a bit with free time, what kind of cam, manifold, valve train, and carb combo is going to give me the best power and less backfire for my buck? I'm new to the Chevy seen and my wife's already mad.....can I get some opinions?

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This weekend Saturday & Sunday June 8 & 9. The All GM Show & Go For all General Motors vehicles; Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Oldsmobile. Car show and Drag races. Beat one opponent, win a trophy. Giant trophies awarded to all winners & runner ups. Sunday is the Buick Quick 16 and other special classes Gates Open 9am Time Trials 10am Eliminatons 1pm. Saturday Racing Muffled vehicles only. Sunday Racing muffled and unmuffled vehicles. For more info call 732-446-7800 or Log on to www.racewaypark.com

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Hi all, I'm running a 9.7:1scr 388sbc, with a Roots mp122 blower. Im switching from a small 214/214 112lsa cam to a Comp Nx274 230/244 @.05 113lsa. Before with the small cam I was making 6-7lbs boost, will I loose boost with the new cam? Any opinions on the new cam, anything I should keep an eye on or adjust? Will be adjusting the timing, also the converter, anything else?

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I just recently installed the MSD Atomic EFI and am glad I saved up the money and did it that way. (See my thread on here from a month or two ago) It was so much easier than haunting the wrecking yards and fiddling around with getting a CPU reprogrammed. Everything I needed was in the kit including the fuel system, didn't need to run to the parts store a hundred times. The price tag scared me off for a couple of years and I did lots of research. I'm convinced this is the only way to go, especially with limited computer knowlege.

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# 1 Idiot Mechanic Stripped Bolts and Cracked Engine Block Mount. #2 Idiot Mechanics-Used Hardware Store Bolts instead of GM Bolts and Wire and J-B Weld instead of Heli-Coil or Weld ? Starter did not align so Transmission was dropped and Fly Wheel Replaced; starter did not align properly so the Mechanics held the Starter in place to start vehicle and told me to get to a place where I was going to park. Starter was Replaced w/ Rebuilt Starter and GM Bolts and still would not align w/ the Flywheel. # 1 Idiot Mechanic fashioned a Makeshift Brace to hold the Starter in Place; now the Starter is Sparking and will not start the vehicle. I (Customer) am now crawling under the vehicle for a closer inspection. I am installing a New Starter and I am assuming that the Starter Mount on the Engine Block and the Flywheel is damaged. I (customer) am requesting Mitchells online Digital Download from Public Library for above Mentioned Vehicle. I need more information on Repairing Stripped Bolts, Cracked Engine Block Mount and flywheel alignment ? Heli-Coil or Weld ? I hope I can fix this problem ? :confused: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:

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maybe some experimenting with ballast weight in the trunk would be a good idea?

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Those are a good set of heads. Personally I would go with a roller cam as in my cases they were always better than a flat tappet. As for a grind some of the others on this site are better qualified to answer than I since I have run only BBs since the 90s. As far as switching to a carb I believe that is straight forward. Just get a good intake, carb and fuel pump and you are in business. Good luck against the rice burners as you can see by my signature I can't stand those things and always tried to make them look bad, which was easy for me, when at the track.

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Hi everyone, I'm in the process of pro streeting my 84 C10 shortbed. I have Mickey Thompson 33 x 21.50 x 15 for the rear, what size do you all think I should put on the front? I'm not going to race it, so I don't want the skinny front runners. I just bought 15 x 6" Weld draglites wheels for the front to match the rear wheels. I was thinking of going with 215-70-15. They are approx. 26.9" high. I want to keep a rake to the stance of the truck, not lowered down all around. What do ya think?....Paul

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do they come with daytime running lights down in the signal compartment? and i am having a problem with the signal not flashing on the right side the parking light come on but it wont fash when u turn on the signal but it fashes normal in the rear like nothing is wrong.

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I bought a 1979 El Camino with a 350 installed. It is carbureted with an Edelbrock 1406. I had it running(a little rough, slow response)for a few miles but after giving it some power, (one big punch)it died and now won't hold idle. Yesterday I could crank the engine while giving a little gas and it would start, but soon die even if I continued giving it gas. Now it won't start at all. I'm learning about carburetor adjustments. Would appreciate any suggestions. I'm going to check the fuel filter, but I think it's new. Thanks in advance. :) Also, I don't seem be able to visually detect any fuel in carburetor when engaging throttle. Is it very noticeable?

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With 3.08 gears, no overdrive, and a 26" diameter tire, 3000rpm is closer to 75mph. All else being equal, taller tire equals more speed and same rpm. Obvious statement but trying to get idea of combination.

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High performance and low budget rarely go together. Used parts can be a good source but you have to be careful there as some used parts can be a bad idea, used camshafts, except rollers, are a bad idea as they usually need to be kept together with the same lifters that they ran in the exact same location. 350/400hp is surely possible but with a low budget the only way I see that is with a small juice shot. Forged pistons are highly desirable when running juice. You can usually get away with a 50-75 shot if you are careful with the juice when using cast pistons.

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Welcome! It would be fun to surprise someone with a high performance wagon.

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That's the first thing I'd check, again.

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guess i got a good excuse for a rebuild? a meesily 5,000rpm shift sent the valvetrain into some ticking today. kinda wondering if the oil pump pick up fell off? ticking on both sides of the heads. let it cool off for 20 minutes and it sounds fine. :confused: its been 7 years since i put her together. oh well, if i gotta rebuild it, its time to stroke it. :cool: kinda confussed why it sounds good when cool? no bottom end noise at all. just valvetrain noise. she also left a big puff of smoke when this happened! :shocked: looked blue like oil . hoping its nothing serious, but its part of the game/hobby, now & then.

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Bought an AGR quick ratio steering box to upgrade my 67 manual steering to power steering. Installed the box (basically a Saginaw 800)with new steering coupler and find that the steering box/coupler is 1/4 inch longer than stock which doesn't match up to the steering shaft. I loosened the steering column hoping to have some wiggle room but it still seems too tight. Anyone run into this? :confused: I've looked at other couplers to see if there is a narrower version but no luck to date. I'm hoping someone has run into this. 67 SS tribute. Gary

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