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Well I changed the fuel filter and determined that gas is definitely getting to the carb. Looked like a rebuild for the q-jet. I didn't see any fuel squirting in either of the nozzles on the top front corners of the carb. I then sprayed carb cleaner and cleaned it up good then got it running...

I pulled the fuel line at the fuel filter and turned the key over while pumping the accelerator. I filled up a container in a few seconds. Fuel pump works fine. So it must be in the carb. A sticking float? Clogged jets. My next move is to spray it down with carb cleaner, run some Sea foam...

I have a Chevy 350 with a quadrajet carb, no computer and a mechanical fuel pump. Yesterday, my car just stalled on the road. I couldn't get it started. I looked in the carb and pushed the accelerator lever. No gas was squirting in. I got spark and compression. It starts when fuel is poured in...

I just installed my A/C system in my 84 Monte SS. I am going to take it to a garage to have them add compressor oil, evac the system, and fill it with 134a. I don't have any compressor oil added. Is this ok to start up and take to the garage which is a block away? Or should I remove the belt...

I removed the lockout with little effort. I also pluged the port that goes to the air cleaner (I had it connected to manifold vacuum). So right now, I only have manifold vacuum going to the transmission and to heater controls. What I hope to have accomplished is to get that head jerking acceleration...

TechG8, Is this the lockout in the pic circled in yellow? How do you remove this, any secret to its removal? There is no hang ups on the throttle plates. They just won't open unless I use my finger and push down on the lever (as in my original post pics). I will check the modulator connection...

Bruce, Where is the secondary lockout? If you could point it out in a pic I'd appreciate it. The vacuum tube out the side does go to a tee off manifold vacuum. I will plug it due to I am not using the stock air cleaner. Thank you. What do you mean by "Never cross the carb to the manifold"? The...

The secondaries of the quadrajet carb on my 84 Monte SS won't kick in. Also, when you slowly accelerate from stop, it shifts to 3 (TH350) right away and misses 2nd gear giving no chance of any quick acceleration. I suspect the vacuum. I put in a new choke. I don't have a reservoir connected. At...

10-4 I drained all the oil and with the plug and filter out, I dumped in a quart over the heads and it ran through. This should have gotten any residual coolant out. I plan on changing the oil again next weekend along with doing an oil flush treatment. I will also do a coolant flush and top the...

What is the normal break in procedure for new head gaskets? drive under 70 for a week? change oil after so many miles? your suggestions would be appreciated. thanks

I am a little disgusted with the fact that each year I go to the Gilmore Car Museum Muscle Car Show in Hastings Michigan, no SS Monte Carlos are there. I see like 3 or 4 Grand Nationals, but no bad *ss Montes. Not too many G bodys all around. Plenty of vettes and mustangs though. It takes place...

I have an 84 Monte SS with a 1970s 350 and a 350 transmission. After not driving it for a week, I noticed that the transmission fluid and oil was low. I added a half quart of engine oil and a half quart of transmission fluid to top off the levels. Gas was near empty as well so I filled it up and drove a few...

Do you have any before pics of the floor pan? Do you have any engine pics? before and after? I paid about the same and yeah you probably did the same metal work I did. Now those were before and after pics. here are some more "before" pics....

Are you kidding me!?! Crushed. As I look toward the heavens I am reminded that this is a God and He saved another beautiful piece of machinery. Amen. Indecently I have the same one. What gets me is, yours is so damn good compared to what mine was. I picked mine up for a pay check. You?

Anyone know where I can get rims like these? I am shopping for a new set of wheels and only like this style for some reason. I won't do 22s or some getto *ss move like that. 15 inch rims are on my 84 Monte now and thats what will stay. So I like the pin wheel style rim. Where can I get them. Mr...

I fixed the leak. I used the oring with RTV. I put a thin coat on the intake and the water neck. Let it set up and finger tightened it. Let it sit another day and then torqued it down. I'm driving it. Thanks guys.

No I didn't use sealant on the bolts. So I will remove the water neck, clean it off and remove the paper gasket. Then, apply a generous amount of RTV on both sides of the gasket, let it set for 5-10 minutes then replace the water neck. I will then apply some RTV on the top end of the bolts near...

I recently installed a new Mr. Gasket water neck and found that it leaks around the bolt holes. It came with a rubber o-ring which I didn't use. I used a paper gasket that came with the thermostat. What is the best way to seal this? Should I go back to the O-ring or use an RTV sealant with the...

well I think I should have this on the road this weekend. Had a little problem with the stabilizer bushing brackets bolts being rusted out. But no big deal.

Right side has shock installed, spring installed, and the spindle is pinned. Ready for new rotors, painted dust shield, new calipers and pads. Fish through the new water gauge and oil pressure gauge wiring, install the grommet and replace the wheel well. Remove the stabilizer bar, paint it...