O.K. James ; Like I said, sometimes the copper commutator bars just get dirty over the years . I looked up a rebuilt one and it's not too much $...
THANK YOU for this link ! . I'm sure the dufus who rebuilt the tranny didn't set it up for engine braking, I hope my son will take it back as I...
Throttle linkage parts ~ there are several different ones made, slightly different for 216 / 236/261 and also different between trucks and...
Yes, as Evan wisely intoned : If Mama's not happy, no one is going to be happy......#tongue# . I told my Son your bands comment and his replay is...
Well ; Yes, I meant mind the polarity, you have a Chevy so negative ground meaning the - should have been connected to the generator's case........
Try the motoring test, if no go take it carefully apart and look at the brushes . I bet they're worn out . NAPA should have new ones, try asking...
THANK YOU EVAN ! . No, there is never any engine braking at all in any gear no matter what . I'm beginning to think he got snookered on the...
I don't think so as it shifts perfectly .
Evan ; ? No comments on my TH350 question ? .
Dang guys......
TTT . I'm flummoxed here ~ the GM Turbo Hydromatic slush box is the # 1 choice for Hot Rods in the world and no one answers this basic question ? .
Okey Doke then : Take your time and do the generator test as described, see what happens and report back . For a really quick test , remove the...
The generator can (should) have residual magnetisim sufficient to cause it to begin charging and speeding it up will cause it to over heat and...
Older harmonic dampers are notorious for the outer ring slipping causing your TDC mark to drift, a vert bad thing indeed . Either mark the flex...
Well ; For fun go buy any old used take off starter and fool with it, you'll learn how it works . When buying used starters it is CRITICAL to...
A TH350 eh ? . nice . I suggest finding a tachometer and vacuum gauge . Set the idle by ear to the smoothest you can @ 700 ~ 900 RPM then...
Take the starter off, disassemble it, clean it and hand polish the burned spots on the washer and contact posts inside the solenoid, replace the...
O.K., that's the last and best 235 cylinder head, it resists cracking very well . Just adjust the valves, set the dwell to 33 degrees on the fly...
I'm not sure when they dropped the clips, others here are sharper than I on Task Force rigs .
@vinny ; ? Didja ever get this sorted out ? . For old wobbly / bad / slipped harmonic balancers try The Damper Dude ~ he fixed one on a 1949...
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