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  1. K

    Underheating???

    Thank you for the welcome, you will be seeing more posts I'm sure. :D This poor car needs alot of attention. It has a bunch of performance stuff on it but has never been fine tuned and the little things fixed. Thanks Again, KO
  2. K

    Underheating???

    I am running the stock fan. It looks a little "worse for wear" too. I will see if I can find an aftermarket gauge to hook up temperarily. KO
  3. K

    Underheating???

    Everything just feels warm. After the drive I could lay my hand on any part of the cooling system. Top hose, lower hose, heater hose, you name it. Heat in car slightly warmer than with the 160. I didn't figure the factory gauge was real accurate. I believe the timing is set back a good bit...
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    Underheating???

    Car had a 160* t-stat and it barely got to 160* when driving even for over 50 miles. So, I put in a new 180* thermostat, made sure the bleed hole was at the top. Refilled, started it and let it run with the cap off for a little while, thermostat never seemed to open. I topped it off and drove...
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    Fuel pump or regulator problem ??

    Ok here we go LOL. Car is running decent. (specs in sig) Only problem a little lean on top end. So, I checked the fuel pressure, no vac pressure says 39 psi. It has a BBK adjustable FPR, I tried to turn it up, it turned very little and got stiff. Pressure at 40psi. It will not go higher. I...
  6. K

    Heater core comparison question

    Not hi-jacking either, it fits the original posters problem. I to am not getting wet floors but am blowing cold air. Is there a website etc that shows how to fix the "Blend door"? Thanks KO
  7. K

    Unmetered air through oil filler?

    Sorry I'm diggin' up a semi-old thread. Fantastic info here. As a side note I was wondering if it is ok to use the old nipple on the TB to hook a boost gauge line? Even if it is ok where do most of the "boosted" guys run theres from? And also if say the barb on the VC's was just capped...
  8. K

    i want to clean up the engine bay

    I have the same questions as trav. What all can be eliminated and still keep the A/C and PS? What things if yanked will cause a code etc. Would like to get all parts needed assembled and ready to go, then pick a weekend. Thanks, KO
  9. K

    anyone know how ignitions work?

    Depending on how everything is wired..... I had this happen when we had the solenoid for the starter hooked up bass-ackwards. KO