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    Parking & dash lights out. Fuse blows

    The other day i installed a different radio head unit into my '86 regal. Just a simple 11 wire hook up. Other than that i haven't touched the electrical system recently. I noticed the dash lights, parking lights front/back, & license plate light dont turn on. The fuse was blown and the new...
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    Fuel psi regulator or not

    I've been running a sbc 305 in my regal for the past 2 years and other than running a little rich, no problems. Stock engine with headers and edlebrock 1406 carb. Now this winter the gas in the tank evaporated and I'm wondering what the best thing to do with the return fuel line and vent line...
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    81oldsdragcar great seller

    I bought some parts from him and everything was exactly as he said it was and shipped out super fast. Exactly how business should be done.
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    Rear end bearing and seals

    I'm replacing all the seals, bearings, and races in my rear differential and all can gone well until now. I can't get the new pinion bearing race pressed into where it goes. I'm referring to the race that has a bearing and seal (common one tht leaks)that contacts the yoke. The differential...
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    No interior power

    I was installing an extra support bracket on my radio plate and all electrical was good. The interior lights, radio, etc were all working. Then I noticed the interior lights weren't on anymore so I checked the fuses and nothing is blown. It was late so I called it a day but when I went to...
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    Proper engine coolant temp

    Here's what I'm working with and the results I've gotten. '86 regal with a sbc v8 engine and Ceramic header with a full 2 1/4" exhaust pipe to the differential. Vehicle is currently 450lbs heavier than stock and I'm running on 155/80 13 tires with stock rear gearing. I'm using a dual 1"...
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    Need driveshaft part ASAP

    Hey guys I need the flat metal clip that holds the u joint bearing caps on the rear of the driveshaft. It keeps the u joint caps from coming apart and is thin flat metal with little metal tabs that slide under the bearing caps. Anyone have any idea where I can get one an why is the actual term...
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    Floor pan replacement

    I've got a few holes in the floor and need to replace the driver rear floor pan and driver front pan as well. Does anyone have any feedback on these that are offered by gbody parts.com vs the ones on eBay for $75 shipped each. I would rather purchase pans as I don't have a cordless saw to...
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    Frame Weight

    Does anyone know how much a stock g-body frame weighs? Just the frame, no rearend or anything else attached.
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    Digital temp gauge

    My analog temp coolant temp gauge isn't reading correctly anymore so I'm looking to get a digital one. Any suggestions on what's the most accurate? What are you guys running? Hoping to find one that's 1 3/4" so it will fit where the current gauge is but if not, I'm open to putting it somewhere...
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    Trans detent cable too short

    I have a Chevy 305 with th350 trans in my '86 Regal. Somehow I forgot to hook up the detent cable for the trans and realized it was just sitting on the trans during cleaning of the undercarriage. I have an aftermarket bracket installed and the cable is still a few inches short even with the...
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    Projector headlights staying on

    I swapped out my stock headlights on my 86 regal with some projector type housings. I did one side and took pics and all was good. So i installed the other side and All 4 lights seemed to function fine and all 4 would come on when the high beam switch was on. Now that I've got all 4 lights...
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    ElCaminoGRAN/SPORT

    Great seller. I purchased some parts from him and they were just as he described. Sent the $$$ and as soon as he got it, he sent out a well packed box to protect my items. Would not hesitate to do more business.
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    FADER

    Excellent seller. He had just what i was looking for, answered all my questions completely, and shipped my items very quickly. I couldn't have asked for a smoother transaction. Thanks again.
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    New engine/trans, now car won't go in park

    I swapped out my factory 307 in my 86 Buick Regal and put in a chevrolet 305 engine with TH350 transmission. Now when the gear shifter on the column is in the PARK position, it is actually in reverse so i am having to start it in reverse and then quickly shift into nuetral to let the engine...
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    Help with Headers 305 SBC into Regal

    I have a 1986 Regal that i have installed a Chevrolet 305 engine into and would like to know if there's anything to watch out for when ordering headers. From what i've found, i need shorty headers(not the full legnth) and of course i'll be getting them in ceramic coating but are they all the...
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    Trans and engine not bolting together

    Just dropped in a TH350 trans and Chevy 305 engine and i can get the trans to block bolts in on one side but then there's 1/2" gap on the other. I took all the bolts back out and it seems like the torque convertor isn't all the way in the trans as its still pressed up against the flywheel even...
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    Can't get power steering to line up

    I recently installed a Chevy 305 engine out of a Monte Carlo into my '86 Buick Regal and the brackets for the power steering pump don't seem to line up at all. Do i just need different brackets or a whole new pump/reservoir? Anyone have any pictures of how it installs and what it should look...
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    Do i need a different trans mount?

    I have a TH350 trans i am putting into my '86 Regal. The problem i've run into is that the trans is touching the driveshaft tunnel and still needs to go back another 2" in order to bolt it to the trans mount. Do i need a different trans mount? I'm currently dtrying to use the factory mount...
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    Help with engine swap Chevy 305

    Alright, i've got a bunch of questions in regards to hooking up my Chevy 305 into my '86 Buick Regal. 2 bolt main, stock intake manifold. I helped pull the engine so i know it was in good running condition, however, it was a year and a half ago so i'm a little hazy on what i'll need to get up...

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