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So, it turns out that this was a $8 fix. Before jacking up the car, I had someone start it and turn the wheel to see if I could see anything out of the ordinary. When he turned the wheel I noticed that the steering pump belt was slipping around the pulley. Went a got a bigger belt, problem...

Ok, I will give that a try. Thanks

I am having problems with the power steering in my 1980 Malibu. When I purchased the car, it had a V6 in it. I removed the V6 and all components and dropped in a SB 383, when I did this I installed a remote reservoir with a GM Type 2 power steering pump. The inlet and outlet diameter's are...

Ok, looks like I have a lot of checking to do. Luckily I have a digital timing light, so I will look at the timing and the carburetor adjustment. Thanks for everyones help. Ill let everyone know how it comes out.

Well maybe this helps. Now that you say "dieseling is a pretty intense condition with hammering, clunking, chugging, and finally ending with a death-knell sounding ka-whoosh out the carburetor" it brings back some memory. There was one time when the car sent a puff of smoke out through the...

Ok, thanks. I am going to give that a shot. Someone also mentioned "dieseling". Any thoughts on that?

What should the base timing be set at? I will check that.

I assume you are talking about the wire that goes from the alternator to the battery? I converted my alternator from a 3 wire to a 1 wire, since then, the car has been doing this. That would make sense then. I don't know much about electronics so I have a few more questions. 1. What does...

I posted this in the electronics forum and didn't get a response. Im hoping someone here can help. I have an 80 Malibu with a 383 stroker. The problem I am having is, when you turn off the key, the engine shuts off for a split second, then starts back up and runs for another 2-3 seconds. I...

I know nothing about this electronics stuff, so I hope someone here is going to be able to help. I have an 80 Malibu with a 383 stroker. The problem I am having is, when you turn off the key, the engine shuts off for a split second, then starts back up and runs for another 2-3 seconds. I...

I asked my mechanic about just installing a roll bar, but he says its a lot of work. Ready to get the darn thing on the road, been sitting for nearly 2 years because if all the mods that have been done. Would really like to wait on the roll bar. I agree that it would be much more safe to have...

I have an 80 Malibu that had been back halfed and tubbed therefore had to remove the backseat. Installed 2 procar racing bucket seats. At this point I don't have a cage due to the budget. The problem I have is installing harnesses. The only harnesses I can find mount to the roll bar. Anyone...

Well thats a bummer, guess thats what will have to be done. Thanks for the help.

I recently began body work on my 80 Malibu to find that the drivers side rocker panel is completely shot. After cutting out the rust showing on the outside, I found that the back part on the rocker panel (inner rocker panel I assume?) is rusted through as well. The problem that I am facing is...

Thanks for everyone's input. Think I'm going with the GT mat.

85GP do you know how much weight you are adding? At some point this car will be on the strip as well as the street. I looked at GT mat as well but I couldn't find anything that said how heavy it was.

Think I'm going to go with the 14110 stuff that 565 recommended. Thanks for everyone's input.

I am putting together a back halfed street strip 80 Malibu. Everything from the drivers seat back is now riveted sheet metal. Since I will be driving this on the street I would like to add some insulation to the floor board to deaden the vibration noise and the radiant heat. I prefer something...

That is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks the help.

I am putting together a back halfed street strip 80 Malibu. Everything from the drivers seat back is now riveted sheet metal. Since I will be driving this on the street I would like to add some insulation to the floor board to deaden the vibration noise and the radiant heat. I prefer something...