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    Low fuel pressure

    in Fuel Delivery

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    When it was unplugged (zero vacuum) it went to 36-38. So this is normal then?

     

    Yes.

     

     

    As long as it is correct when under a load is important?

     

    Yes... sort of... based on your description, your fuel pressure is pretty high with the vacuum line attached. This *implies* that your engine is not making much vacuum.

     

    At this point, I'd recommend buying a cheap vacuum gauge and letting us know what your idle vacuum reads.

    Head cooling on cylinder #5 - solutions?

    in L-Series

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    One thing EVERYBODY should do, is test their coolant with a Litmus Strip. You should be slightly basic (above 7.5) Usually 7.5 to 10 is what you will shoot for... If it's below that point, it's acidic (duh) and will exacerbate the dissimilar metals (alunminum / cast iron) issue as well.

     

    Tony,

     

    Isn't this similar to sticking a DVM probe in the coolant and checking for voltage? If so, what's a realistic acceptable voltage level?

    Potential EMS Auxiliary Switch location.

    in Other EMS

    Posted

    Tossing an idea out...

     

    I wanted access to a few switches, readily available to the driver, without being readily visible. After a few moments thought, I decided the ashtray would fit the requirements.

     

    Now you see them...

     

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    Now you don't....

     

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    Five switches, and a serial port fit comfortably in the tray. They serve a variety of functions, simply for convenience sake.

     

    Briefly, the serial port is a remote port for laptop communication with a Wolf3D system, along with a couple overrides (Thermo Fan, EMS, Map's), along with audible 'over temp.' alarm bypass and test function.

     

     

     

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    Eventually, a label will reside between them, listing their function.

    search Search SEARCH!!!!!

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    If we were at a car show and someone comes up to you and asks about something on your ride and you blurt out "SEARCH".

     

    I do :-)

     

    OK seriously, you have some valid points but, like JohnC said, its part of life. If you're expecting to get along with everyone, you're expectations might need some amending. I believe one of HZ's rules is 'thick skin'... its a good rule.

     

    Why not treat people like they are standing rite in front of you and not on the other end of a cable modum.

     

    That goes both way's... If *I* say something that pisses you off, then it would be mistake to judge the entire group. This sort of thing happens all the time... somebody gets bent over a couple of 'flagrant members' and all of a sudden the whole group 'is to blame'.

    Weird Words / Sayings

    in Non Tech Board

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    In the state of Washington, I've noticed road signs that say "Watch for Fog"... I never realized I had a choice in the matter.

     

    The road I live on say's "Watch for Ice"... I usually look in my cup.

     

    Another of my favorites... my wife often say's, after asking her a question... "Probably, for sure". So, "which is it?" I usually ask. Somehow I never get points for that one .

    Little bit of help for the noob!

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

    Posted

    but the one thing i haven't done is an engine swap.

     

    First time for everything :wink:

     

    Do you have in your possession the JTR book? Its entirely relevant to the majority of the info that you seek. Mechanically, its nearly identical to a carb'd swap... and where its not, is obvious.

     

     

    I honestly don't see what would be too too hard about doing a LT1 swap. What exactly are you getting modified on the harness when you send it out? Besides that, what else would you have to do electrical wise if you had an engine with a full wiring harness?

     

    When I converted mine, I didn't have the funds to buy or pay someone to modify the harness. I weeded through it wire-by-wire with the service manual. Its not difficult, just time consuming. The upside is that you'll know the system (and your car) very well indeed. If you have spare funds but time is a factor, I'd recommend an aftermarket harness such as Painless Wiring. If you have funds & time, I'd recommend a standalone system. Keep in mind that a standalone will likely consume more time than the V8 conversion itself.

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