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    Mechanical Water sensor size and thread

    Still helping my friend with his 1937 Chevy Deluxe with a GN drivetrain. He bought a Speedway mechanical temperature and oil gage. I don’t know anything about mechanical gages but I’ll put it in for him. The port adapter that came with the gage is too big. What’s the size and thread of the...
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    87 or 86 fuse box equvelent

    I’m placing a 1986 GN engine and transmission in a 1938 Chevy Deluxe. Wish me luck! I have a full engine harness but I can’t find a 86/87 fuse box. Does anyone know of an equivalent, or other G Body fuse box? Thanks for the help. Art
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    Looking for help to start this engine build

    Kinda long request but bare with me. I’m helping a friend/neighbor with a 1937 Chevy Deluxe that has my GN motor and transmission in it. Long story but we tried three different S-10 motors that were junk so I gave him my old one. I just want to start the engine in the car to give him some hope...
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    Alky system with E85 shows low fuel light

    Just put in my Alky injection system with E85. The test went well. Engine bogs when it should. Turn on LED and power injection bulb illuminates. Under boost the low fuel LED flashed then went away. What does that mean? The washer reservoir is full. I have to believe it’s working. Scanmaster...
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    Going back to the track!

    Been a while since I’ve been to the track. Like 20 years since I’ve been behind the wheel. Got me some new Hoosier slicks. What’s a good tire pressure to start with? You folks still using air bags in springs or is that way old school? If I remember, you are supposed to have one bag less than the...
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    Need a suggestion for rear speakers 1987 GN

    I removed my roll bar so now I have two big holes where some speakers can go. I don’t know the first thing about speakers but I know I have some old looking wires back there. I have the cassette player that still works and the cool speakers in the door. I’m not too into music in this car so any...
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    Three gauge pillar holder

    Got a good deal on a three gauge pillar holder. I have a water gauge and oil gauge in front of the shifter and a monster tach on the dash. I have a scan master and boost gauge for the pillar. I need one more gauge. Any suggestion? thanks, Art
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    What 80-85 lbs. is everyone using these days?

    I want to upgrade to 80-85lbs. injectors. What brand or if you can say, vendor is best? Also, will They fit on my stock fuel rail? thank you, Art
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    Do I need to remove my hood to remove my engine?

    A few questions please... I removed my transmission and I’m ready to take the engine out. Do I need to remove the hood and or radiator? Ive heard there was a way to prop the hood on the windshield without breaking it. The car is on a lift and I would like to put the engine back in with the...
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    How do I run without my AC compressor?

    I’m pulling my motor out and replacing it with a hopefully faster one. I’m looking at this AC compressor and hoses that don’t work anyway. What do I have to do to remove it and run without it? Is there a kit, extra pulley? I know guys are running without it but I don’t know how. thanks Art
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    How much transmission fluid do I add to an extended pan?

    I pulled 2 gallons and 5 quarts out of my extended transmission pan. (Back then) I only drove it a few times a year and the last time I had it changed about 15 years ago when I had transmission work done. Since I took out 2 gallons and 5 quarts, I put the same amount back in. ( I should have...
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    To port or not

    I have an engine that has sat for years and it’s time to build it. I’m having the lower end done but I wanted to put champion heads and intake on then I got to thinking I could port myself. I spent the last week searching the pros and con from past posts on this forum. I bought the performance...
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    Valve body removal instructions anywhere?

    I would like to remove my valve body to see what shift kit was put in years ago. It looks like it's straight forward but some simple instructions with pictures would help, like the Sticky for transmission removal in this section. Thanks much! Art
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    How much would you pay for a full 1986 GN drivetrain?

    Hey all, I see a full drivetrain for sell in my area: 1986 engine, transmission, intercooler, drive shaft, rear end axels drums, radiator, turbo. Says it was removed to put an aluminum motor in but ran at the time. How much would you pay? Thanks Art
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    Which shift kit and torque converter should I go back to?

    Hello all! A few of you have listened to my story, but real quick, I have a GN that has sat for 15 years I used to race, best time was 11.8 @ 124mph 1/4 mile. Those were the days! Cancer and life took me away since then. I removed my 9.5 torque converter, shift kit and trains brake, making the...
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    What's the secret to removing the rear brake cylinder?

    I want to replace the rear brake cylinders on my 87 GN with S10 cylinders. How do you get that clip off the back of the cylinder so you can pull it through? I don't have any special tools. Is there one? I ended up beating the old one up but I got it. There must be a better way. Thanks! Art
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    What year S-10 brake calipers work for the rear brakes?

    I swapped out my rear calipers and put in some S-10 pickup truck calipers in my 87 GN years ago. I can’t remember what year S-10 will work. I want to pick some up at O’Reilly’s today and replace them Thanks in advance Art
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    “Dial a boost”

    I have this on my car I’ve never used. Some people call it “Dial a gasket” because it’s easy to turn up too much boost and blow a head gasket. Does anyone know which way you turn and what a half turn is equivalent to how much boost? Thanks, Art
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    A teachable motor moment!

    I’ve had this stock 87 GN motor on a stand for 18 years. Cancer and old age almost got the best of me then my young great Nephew wants to learn about GN’s well, I’ve forgotten about everything but we decided to take this thing apart, have the block looked at then rebuild it. It’s taking us...
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    Brake light comes on for a sec. then goes off

    Hello Folks, My brake light comes on when I press the brake, then goes right off. I don't have much peddle and I can't panic stop. I changed out the power master long time ago. The car has been siting for about 15 years and I only drive it once a year. I'm ready to drive it now but I'm getting...
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