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by rustbucket
Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:34 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: street bbc running hot
Replies: 14
Views: 16307

Re: street bbc running hot

both fans and waterpump are wired through a relay to +12v. the temp guage is plumbed into one of the water holes on front of the intake. the head gaskets are copper gaskets. If you big block guys were driving down the street and your temp was around 210-215, would you be alarmed or would that be on ...
by rustbucket
Wed Sep 15, 2010 11:49 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: street bbc running hot
Replies: 14
Views: 16307

Re: street bbc running hot

the water pump is a summit brand. spoke with quickfuel today. they said the 750 should be fine. They said even on a carb that is too small it would be more likely to run rich at idle due to the vacuum of the motor pulling fuel from other circuits of the carb instead of idle fuel mixture alone. we ha...
by rustbucket
Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:53 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: street bbc running hot
Replies: 14
Views: 16307

Re: street bbc running hot

What gas? I don't run a thermostat but have a plate that fits into the water neck with around a 3/4 to 7/8 hole in it to slow down the flow a little. I used to have a 477 with the block filled so only the heads got water and it would get up to 210 after a 30 mile cruise. How hot does it get? Ever p...
by rustbucket
Tue Sep 14, 2010 10:25 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: street bbc running hot
Replies: 14
Views: 16307

street bbc running hot

hey guys, we have a bbc 454 street motor that wants to run around 210-220 degrees. trying to figure out how to lower the temps some. the car is a 64 chevelle with a freshly rebuilt 454, solid roller cam, aluminum heads and a dart intake with 4150 holley 750. It has a new very large 4 flew radiator, ...
by rustbucket
Thu Mar 18, 2010 9:56 am
Forum: Nitrous
Topic: small block 454
Replies: 4
Views: 4471

Re: small block 454

the compression height is around 1 inch
by rustbucket
Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:24 pm
Forum: Nitrous
Topic: small block 454
Replies: 4
Views: 4471

small block 454

I stumbled into a 454 sbc today. 4.250 bore with a 4 inch stroke. Eagle crank, h beam rods and mahle forged pistons. Im not sure of the rod length and camshaft specs. Will this combo take any nos without blowing the sides of the block out with the side load? it is a motown block. How much should the...
by rustbucket
Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:57 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: computer pass time winners
Replies: 9
Views: 5840

Re: computer pass time winners

what does the runner up win? :lol:
by rustbucket
Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:39 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: my new junk
Replies: 12
Views: 7560

Re: my new junk

wow! thats awesome.
by rustbucket
Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:12 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Blown Head Gasket or Intake Gasket?
Replies: 22
Views: 17236

Re: Blown Head Gasket or Intake Gasket?

hmmm, that is weird
by rustbucket
Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:11 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: ladder bar front adjustments
Replies: 16
Views: 23815

Re: ladder bar front adjustments

not trying to hijack the thread, but quick question while we're on the topic. does a anti-roll do anything for a ladder bar car? thanks
by rustbucket
Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Blown Head Gasket or Intake Gasket?
Replies: 22
Views: 17236

Re: Blown Head Gasket or Intake Gasket?

how does the oil look on the dipstick? i have blown a head gasket and the water would pour out the exaust pipe.
is your coolent level really low? could it be passing the head gasket when the motor is hot and the coolent is under pressure? Im with the others on head gasket. let us know
by rustbucket
Mon Sep 07, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: strange problem, losing et
Replies: 24
Views: 14185

Re: strange problem, losing et

went to track yesterday with a new borrowed 950 quick fuel and a new borrowed msd. same issue. I guess I will reluctantly pull the tranny and converter and have them checked out. I have now checked or replaced fuel system, electrical system, engines and tried 2 different converters. The only thing l...
by rustbucket
Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:25 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: strange problem, losing et
Replies: 24
Views: 14185

Re: strange problem, losing et

indeed it does suck. thanks again
by rustbucket
Tue Aug 25, 2009 12:11 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Just a look
Replies: 32
Views: 21008

Re: Just a look

:shock: sexy
by rustbucket
Tue Aug 25, 2009 12:08 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: strange problem, losing et
Replies: 24
Views: 14185

Re: strange problem, losing et

went back to the track yesterday after replacing the fuel filter, fuel pressure guage, coil (mounted vertical), coil wire, new power valve. Same thing again. :evil: I spoke with ptc again and they mentioned the stater shaft in the tranny could be bad and the converter would act locked up. However it...