Recent content by zeppi

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    cutting front springs

    for only about $80 you can get front springs for a mid 80's s-10. it's moog 5658. i installed them on my car last year. it lowered it about 3/4'' -1'' and it rides much firmer, corners better. fits perfectly and no worries about bottoming out.
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    oh boy. car wont crank after shorting alternator wire

    Found it. turns out one of the wires going to the "s" post on the starter was crapped up, cracking and missing insulation from all the heat from the headers. when i arced the alternator i suppose it was the straw that broke the camels back. when i touched the wire , it disintegrated. Now that i...
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    oh boy. car wont crank after shorting alternator wire

    Thanks , gonna give it a whirl tomorrow morning!
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    oh boy. car wont crank after shorting alternator wire

    No s*@t! gotta learn the hard way. Is the fusible link a type of permanent slo blow a few inches after the starter? is this type of thing an auto parts item or do i rig up a 60amp fuse of some type in its place?
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    oh boy. car wont crank after shorting alternator wire

    Ok new at this forum thing so here i go. So i had the red single wire off the alternator disconnected to free up room while i had the valve covers off. when i went to put the wire back on, it touched the side of the alternator and it sparked... now when i turn the key, nothing happens. no...
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    New poly motor mount insert - engine wont fit!?

    Ok , new guy here... 81 camino, gm goodwrench 350 crate engine , original rubber motor mounts... worn and not awesome. New energy suspension motor mount part # 3.1116 clamshell type - very awesome. I got as far as removing all the old mounts, drilling the rivets, inserting the poly bushings...

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