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AJ/FormS replied to the thread [Found!] early LA 273 timing cover.The timing marks are NOT the problem. A problem only exists if you do not know how to reconcile them to the TDC mark on your balancer... -
AJ/FormS replied to the thread Holley Confusion.That doesn't automatically mean that the timing is across-the-board right If it doesn't detonate at WOT, well, you got that going for...
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AJ/FormS replied to the thread Swapping a A833OD for a A833.All my m/t 69 and 70 A-body cars had the small retainer. I bought my first one in fall of 1970 with just 11,000 miles on her. The...
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I have found that a 3.21/3.23 or better, a 3.55 is best for a street strip effort ratio with the low first gear. Any rear end ratio...
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AJ/FormS replied to the thread Swapping a A833OD for a A833.Well , What I know is this; in my limited experience; for the short-tail A-body transmissions; The 1x23 boxes mostly use the 307 front...
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AJ/FormS replied to the thread Holley Confusion.On my 360 I have an ancient Holley 750DP. It was old already in the mid 70s when I got it used. Yes the throttle shafts are pretty...
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How much play is in the throttle shafts? I’ve only seen a couple that were worn out. I’m not sure why you can’t tune it but unless the...
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AJ/FormS replied to the thread [WANTED] WANTED - A903.903s were born "sloppy" shifting. Even a fresh rebuilt one . I mean have you seen the internal design? If it ain't grinding gears, the...
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AJ/FormS replied to the thread Performer 318/360 intake.Like I said, mine runs on 87E10 and has since 1999. The question is, why put a new roof on a building with a crumbling foundation? OP...
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195 cranking PSI ? That is horrible advice, man. Who wants to be restricted to premium gas all the time? I've ran several cars with...
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AJ/FormS replied to the thread [WANTED] WANTED - A903.What's wrong with your A903? Those things are super simple. Back in the 70s I rebuilt hundreds of those, with not even one comeback in...
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AJ/FormS replied to the thread Performer 318/360 intake.To really make those heads work, you gotta get that dismal 140psi up to at least 185, and 195 makes a killer street machine. Ask me how...
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AJ/FormS replied to the thread 360 HP estimate.At 7.8 Scr, and say an ICA of 64 degrees, You might expect cranking cylinder pressure of 115psi @900ft elevation. You might expect...
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AJ/FormS replied to the thread Need some opinions on where to go from here....If you have done any repairs looking for the problem, don't forget that the mufflers and exhaust system, will be full of condensed oil...
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AJ/FormS replied to the thread I'm confused about distributor advance specs. Also, dual point tech..You also need to get on the same page, in terms of terminology. Once again; Your engine has FOUR timing requirements. Idle timing...