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Forum: Other Cars
12-20-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 915
Posted By belmor

I checked the valve from the cylinder with the...

I checked the valve from the cylinder with the bent push rod and it was not stuck.

I ordered new push rods and they came in and were too big in diameter to fit. Typical.

I beat the bent one...
Forum: Other Cars
12-20-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 521
Posted By belmor

We have 22' Telluride Nightfall. I don't find it...

We have 22' Telluride Nightfall. I don't find it comfortable on long trips at all. Seats are too hard.

The nightfall trim has failed after only being hand-washed since new. I am going to wrap it...
Forum: Other Cars
11-17-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 915
Posted By belmor

Well I found out why #7 has no compression :rofl:...

Well I found out why #7 has no compression :rofl: the old L shaped push rod on what I think is the exhaust valve (second closest to the firewall). I ordered a new set of push rods. I haven't figured...
Forum: Other Cars
11-10-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 915
Posted By belmor

Long time without an update. I ended up finding a...

Long time without an update. I ended up finding a shop willing to work on the car and it has been there for a while.

The shop owner got the car running by rewiring the starter and replacing the...
Forum: Other Cars
08-22-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 915
Posted By belmor

The car has a Pertronix electronic ignition...

The car has a Pertronix electronic ignition module in the original distributor.
Forum: Other Cars
08-21-2023, 06:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 915
Posted By belmor

So I jacked the car up and looked at the starter...

So I jacked the car up and looked at the starter wiring. It looks like pure shit. Bare wires, wires twisted together with no tape, etc.

The starter should have a four pole solenoid-it does not,...
Forum: Other Cars
08-13-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 915
Posted By belmor

So I went out today and tried to work on the car...

So I went out today and tried to work on the car with no success. The coil does NOT have 12v power to it unless the starter is engaged. The wires to the coil were very hot after turning over for less...
Forum: Other Cars
08-11-2023, 10:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 915
Posted By belmor

Thanks for the info! I am trying to find time in...

Thanks for the info! I am trying to find time in this brutal heat to get out and mess with it. Will update as soon as I do some testing. All this info has been very helpful and informative.
Forum: Other Cars
08-09-2023, 02:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 915
Posted By belmor

It was replaced by a mechanic that was helping me...

It was replaced by a mechanic that was helping me when I was down from a surgery. I can't rule it out but no idea what to check.
Forum: Other Cars
08-08-2023, 09:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 915
Posted By belmor

I haven't messed with the fuses, they are the old...

I haven't messed with the fuses, they are the old glass style and are inside under the dash-they look ok but I know that doesn't mean anything. Thanks!
Forum: Other Cars
08-08-2023, 09:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 915
Posted By belmor

The pump seems to make good pressure -I can see...

The pump seems to make good pressure -I can see fuel moving thru the filter and used it to pump out the lines when I replaced the gas tank. The carb I put on it was one I had sitting around but it...
Forum: Other Cars
08-08-2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 915
Posted By belmor

Help with troubleshooting 396 starting issue?

Not Corvette related so figured I would try here. I recently got back my grandfather's 1967 Impala he bought new. It was out of the family for about 21 years, I found it and bought it back. It was...
Forum: Other Cars
02-25-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,312
Posted By belmor

You could also swap in a 5.9 Cummins and...

You could also swap in a 5.9 Cummins and transmission from a Dodge truck but you would have to change the rear end gears and modify the fuel system. Sweet old truck.
Forum: Other Cars
11-11-2020, 04:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,859
Posted By belmor

I just got a new Explorer police car. Overall it...

I just got a new Explorer police car. Overall it is an ok vehicle. Ours are not turbo or hybrid and honest to goodness it is THE slowest police car I have ever had.

The room is great, ride is...
Forum: Intros
07-07-2019, 08:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,942
Posted By belmor

I can't speak for the electric version but my mom...

I can't speak for the electric version but my mom bought a new Kona Ultimate and it is a great car, loaded with tech for the money.
Forum: Other Cars
03-02-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,038
Posted By belmor

I recently bought an Escalade EXT (Escalanche)...

I recently bought an Escalade EXT (Escalanche) and I looked at a lot of Avalanches because that is what I wanted. If they have been well maintained I wouldn't be scared of the miles, especially not...
Forum: F-Body General Discussion
04-23-2015, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,158
Posted By belmor

I am looking for a decent set of wheels for an F...

I am looking for a decent set of wheels for an F body, pretty open minded-my front tires have dryrot and I don't want to put new tires on the salad shooters.

~B~
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-08-2015, 07:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,973
Posted By belmor

I used to work for a Nissan / Kia store and the...

I used to work for a Nissan / Kia store and the surveys were the same way. If it is not 100% across the board that survey is scored as failing. It is not scored by the dealership but by the...
Forum: Other Cars
02-03-2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 964
Posted By belmor

2015 could be the last year for the SS, it is...

2015 could be the last year for the SS, it is being discontinued due to Holden (GM's Australian brand on which it is built) closing by 2017.

It is a shame, nice car but very few people know about...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-24-2015, 12:41 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 68,079
Posted By belmor

Small world, I saw this here and then saw it on...

Small world, I saw this here and then saw it on Facebook when your wife shared it (we went to school together) and now it has blown up. I hope you get some resolution on this issue quickly. Looks...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-24-2015, 12:41 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 68,079
Posted By belmor

Small world, I saw this here and then saw it on...

Small world, I saw this here and then saw it on Facebook when your wife shared it (we went to school together) and now it has blown up. I hope you get some resolution on this issue quickly. Looks...
Forum: F-Body General Discussion
01-15-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,170
Posted By belmor

F-Body Bose Replacement?

When I got my 96' Z it had an OLD aftermarket Alpine cassette head unit and cd changer in it. It was top of the line when it was new but not anymore.
When I got the car out of the 5 Bose speakers...
Forum: Other Cars
01-11-2015, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By belmor

I bought an 08' GMC conversion van at an auction...

I bought an 08' GMC conversion van at an auction when I was a car dealer to bring to Florida to work on my boat before we moved here.

It had the 6.0L and was a big, heavy pig that got less than 10...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-23-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 27,677
Posted By belmor

I know it is a small percentage with issues but...

I know it is a small percentage with issues but these stories continually pop up, I think the new LT1 may wind up being a problem engine in the long run.

I know of several 200,000+ mile LS engines...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-08-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,135
Posted By belmor

My wife's 2015 Kia Sorento has way cooler...

My wife's 2015 Kia Sorento has way cooler lighting than a C7. But that isn't why you buy a C7, it is a minor thing but shows attention to detail.

~B~
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