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Old 05-08-2009, 11:02 AM   #101
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Oh, you cannot weld the nut down, no way
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Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

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Old 05-08-2009, 11:51 AM   #102
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oh no no no i know yea, i was talking about the cage itself
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Old 05-09-2009, 01:17 PM   #103
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The cage nuts break because the bolt is frozen and the crappy spot welds break. The best fix is to replace the cage and nut, run a few beads around the cage to firmly lock it in place and then don't forget the anti-sieze on the big bolts.
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Old 05-10-2009, 05:04 PM   #104
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ok frame on and straight as it was when i took it off. I took some measurments before i took it off and was able to get it back to those same so i hope its in straight and the alignment holes helped.

whats the specs for torque on those frame bolts supposed to be?

anyway just an update pic for the thread. Intake will be here mid week so i hope to have that painted and on before the weekend.




Im looking for a carb rebuilt kit for a holley 3310. anyone know where to pick one up? I picked up a decent book as id like to know how to rebuild and tune a carb so it will be a nice and cheap project while i save up some coin for some other new things.
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Old 05-10-2009, 05:08 PM   #105
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whats the specs for torque on those frame bolts supposed to be?

Im looking for a carb rebuilt kit for a holley 3310. anyone know where to pick one up? I picked up a decent book as id like to know how to rebuild and tune a carb so it will be a nice and cheap project while i save up some coin for some other new things.
Thread on NastyZ says 90-100 ft lbs

You can get the full rebuild kit from Summit or Jegs. Your book should tell you which kit you need. We just did this on Bonzo's carb, it was a nice little project and we took our time doing it
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Old 05-20-2009, 12:58 PM   #106
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I guess a little off topic, but...
What book did you get for the carb and carb tuning?
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Old 05-20-2009, 01:44 PM   #107
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i went to my local B&N and they had a few. i cant off the top of my head remember which one it is as i havent opened it yet
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Old 05-20-2009, 02:22 PM   #108
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This is the one I have:

http://www.amazon.com/Holley-Carbure...847309&sr=8-16

It is pretty good.
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Old 05-20-2009, 02:39 PM   #109
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I have this one and it got me through 'back in the day'. Holley has good tech support as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Holly-Carburet...d_bxgy_b_img_b

Now I use the BTK knowledge base (aka his brain)
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Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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Old 05-20-2009, 03:13 PM   #110
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do they have a solution you can let the carb sit in to dissolve any carbon and such? i did that on my buddies barracuda, helped alot. if the carb is in real good shape, i wouldn't bother. its just easy to take it apart now, clean it, and rebuild it.
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Old 05-20-2009, 04:19 PM   #111
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do they have a solution you can let the carb sit in to dissolve any carbon and such? i did that on my buddies barracuda, helped alot. if the carb is in real good shape, i wouldn't bother. its just easy to take it apart now, clean it, and rebuild it.
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Old 05-24-2009, 06:03 PM   #112
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little update of the todays work. got the front clip on and it lined up pretty good, still have to adjust the driver side fender alittle but not bad. Waiting for my chrome alternator to come Tuesday and my control arms are getting new hardware put on so ill get them by the end of the week.



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Old 05-25-2009, 12:19 AM   #113
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Nice work just dont get to carried away with the chrome
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Nice work just dont get to carried away with the chrome
yea, that's it besides the rear bumper and some trim (maybe rims, but I think i just want a set or rally 2's on there). Everything else in the engine is satin black, no hose covers or anything else shiny. the water neck might come off only because it points further back than my other one and the upper heater hose doesn't fit right.
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Old 05-25-2009, 12:06 PM   #115
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Old 05-25-2009, 12:16 PM   #116
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yea, that's it besides the rear bumper and some trim (maybe rims, but I think i just want a set or rally 2's on there). Everything else in the engine is satin black, no hose covers or anything else shiny. the water neck might come off only because it points further back than my other one and the upper heater hose doesn't fit right.
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Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

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Old 05-25-2009, 12:44 PM   #117
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good luck with the build.. great buy.
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Old 05-25-2009, 11:14 PM   #118
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yea, that's it besides the rear bumper and some trim (maybe rims, but I think i just want a set or rally 2's on there). Everything else in the engine is satin black, no hose covers or anything else shiny. the water neck might come off only because it points further back than my other one and the upper heater hose doesn't fit right.
I meant in the enginebay, Ive seen lots of nice cars that I like but then get around to under hood and everything is chrome water pump, alt, valve covers, booster and master cyl, sometimes people get carried away with that stuff and ruine the look of the car plus it holds in heat. I try to avoid it the only chrome in my 400 is the t-stat housing
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Old 07-04-2009, 07:58 PM   #119
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sorry for the long time between updates.

Ive made a lot of good progress this weekend and things are starting to come together. Picked up my new clutch and got the installed. Tran is back in the car and drive shaft is back on. Headers also came in and got them on as well.
Picked up my control arms from the shop, all new hardware, and i put them on today. Started to work on getting fuel lines hooked back up in between beers too.

oh i got some new shocks but one of them didn't have any hardware in the box so i have to call rockauto to see whats the deal.

i think thats about it. more updates hopefully next week end as im gona order my rotors/calipers/etc tomorrow.

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any updates? car is looking great
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Old 08-28-2009, 07:24 AM   #122
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Thanks, Yea i have made some small progress on the car. Shocks and springs went back in and spindles are on. Steering hooked back up - looking for those little foam or rubber things that fit between the balljoints/idler arm of the steering. If I remember correctly that are to keep moisture out?

New fuel line is in but i might redo it. It's about 2" away from the header at one point and I want to see if i can get it alittle bit further away.

Picked up a new 3 row aluminum radiator and electric cooling fan. That will come tuesday and my next thing to do is the brakes/bearings/rotors.

Things have been alittle slow and for the first time not because of cash. Job has been alittle demanding and I met my future ex wife so I havent had much time.
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Old 08-28-2009, 08:12 AM   #123
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LOL future ex wife.

Your new suspension parts did not come with dust boots?
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Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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LOL future ex wife.

Your new suspension parts did not come with dust boots?

dust boot on the ball joints? yea they're there.
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Old 08-28-2009, 09:01 AM   #125
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then what are you looking for?
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Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

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