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What is the firing order for a Chevy 305 and how do you get the timing right?
firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.not sure about timing Answer 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 is the firing order for small block...
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What year was the Chevy 305 introduced and when did it go out of production and what model cars were they used in?
The chev 305 was introduced in the mid 70's and was discontinued in late 90's early 2000's.They were avaliable in all GM rear...
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How to reset the passlock on 1998 chevy 1500?
cut the yellow small wire from ign. switch in the column up by the switch. this is the passlock wire.
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What is the firing order for a 1986 Chevy truck?
18436572 Timbo's Answer http://autorepair.about.com/od/enginefiringorders1/ Answer 18436572 Answer ...
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How do you install a tach on an '82 Chevrolet 305?
Its EASY! just connect the (usually green) wire to the negative post on the coil. Hook up the power wires and the illumination...
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How do you replace the intake manifold gasket on a 1990 Chevy 1500 4x4 305?
Hey JohnIt is quite involved. Get a manual from the local parts store and it should have pictures and everything. Good luck, Joe
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How do you install the distributor on a Chevy 305 engine?
put on top dead center on number 1 cylinder(driver side front)and slip dist in hole slowly turning at bottom until it seats all...
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89 chevy 305 oil sending unit location?
next to the distributor
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What is the timing for a Chevy 305?
timing is 6 degree before TDC Answer On my 1978 305 Camaro I've set the timing at 10 deg. before TDC. Sparg plugs used: Accel...
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Where can you find a vacuum diagram for a 91 Chevy 305?
VACCUM ROUTING If you are looking for the vaccum routing or evap routing, have been able to go into a chevy garage and ask for...
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What is the firing order for a 1987 Chevy 305?
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Answer All chevy v8 motors have the same firing order. 18436572. On drivers side from front to back on...
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How do replace gasket on oil cooler 93 chevy 1500?
First you must unscrew the oil filter and remove the 2 lines going into the adaptor. Unbolt the 2 bolts holding the adaptor to...
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Is the 1983 Caprice Classic 305 a 4 bolt main?
No Answer There's no factory 4 bolt main 305's Answer Factory 305 4 bolt mains did exist. I have one, came in a 1983 G20...
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How do you change wiper blades on a Chevrolet?
Removing wipers on most vehicles will be one of these procedures: If your wiper arm has a pin end: insert a flat blade...
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Where is the fuel filter located on a 1980 Chevy 305?
More than likely mounted near or in the carburetor. Some screw directly into the carb, follow the fuel line. It is a very large...
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Would a 350 transmition mount to a 305 engine?
yes it will I've even bolted a 700R4 on a 85 (305)
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Where can you find a diagram for a 1990 305 engine?
go to autozone.com, they offer online manuals with step by step repair, diagrams, component locations etc
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Where can you find a diagram for the pulleys on a 350 engine?
The diogram is usially behind the ratiator if it is not then it would be under the alternator. If you want the Serpentine Belt...
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Why would a 1985 Chevy 305 keep burning out ignition modules?
You should check the pick-up coil, it can short out the modules. I have ran into this problem before and was a the end of my...
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How do you set the timing on a 1987 chevy 305 vortex in a ck?
get # 1 piston to tdc, # 1 is drivers side in very front, then remove distributer cap, and make sure rotor button is facing or...
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If the filler cap for a 1992 Chevy van with a 305 say to use 5w30 oil is this right?
Oil viscosity is dependant on manufactures tests. This is fine for your engine Answer I used to use 10w-30 now I use 5W-30...
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What causes a 1981 Chevy 305 to idle very fast and actually push the brakes when you stop?
Check the Idle Air control valve. This lets air bypass the throttle body plate when the car is at idle or low revs.
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What is the spark plug gap for 98 chevy 305?
.35 inch NEW ANSWER: Sorry but it's .060
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How do install a cam and get the timing right on a 305?
if the engine is removed from vehicle you need to remove the intake, the valve covers, the rocker arms, pushrods, and lifters;...
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How to replace engine in 1996 Chevy G30 van?
On my 89 G30 you remove the passanger seat and pull it out the passanger door or you can remove the sterring wheel/collum and go...
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What is the sensor on a 305 chevy motor right next to the starter?
it is a knock sensor that is used to adjust the ignition timing.
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What are the adjustments for the gas and air screws on a Edelbrock 650 4-barrel on a Chevy 305?
pull out a vaccuum gauge install on vaccuum port of carburator start vehicle use adjustment screws to pull the most vaccuum as...
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Where is the oil dipstick hole at on the engine block of a 305?
the dipstick hole is on the passengers side about 2 inches behind the knock sensor on pre 1978 blocks the hole is on the drivers...
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Does anyone know the torque specs on a 97 chey truck water pump with a 305?
heres the best advise i can give you,visit www.autozone.com they have online manuals and you can probably get the info you need...
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What could be wrong when one has to adjust the timing approximately every two weeks on a Chevy 305?
it could be worn cam and crank gears or even junk chain Answer check the shear pin on the gear at the bottom of the...
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Where is the number one on the rotor cap?
1 piston is on the driver's side front plug. Turn the engine over until that piston is at top dead center, (TDC) on the...
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Could a faulty carb cause a newly rebuilt tranny to downshift from third to second then shift into third again randomly at even speeds of about 50 mph?
well it could one of 2 things a faulty modulator either vaccum line is connected wrong or possibly leaking or it could be an...
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Would it be better to have the head gasket replaced or just get a new engine for a 305 with 160000 miles on it?
I would replace BOTH head gaskets unless there are other problems with the motor. GM V8s will go along time yet and it is not...
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How can you get more power out of your stock 1995 305?
if your looking for low dollar improvements i'd start in this order.replace your stock exhaust manifolds and add headers there...
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Your 1989 TBI 305 runs for about 20 seconds then shuts off it has new wires plugs cap and it will start right back up?
Do You have your air intake connected? If not there is a sensor that will shut down your engine check your MAP and MAT sensor I...
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Have a 1979 Malibu with a 305 Has a coolant at the intake manifold by the no 2 clynder Also a valve tap same place whats wrong?
Could also be that a loose bolt has allowed coolant to leak into the lifter channel. Coolant will mess up your lifter and cause...
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How do you Replace a fuel filter on an 1987 R10 Chevy 305 engine?
Is that carbureted or fuel injected??? injected is on the passanger side frame rail near the fuel tank,.mine has duel tanks and...
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What is wrong with an 85 chevy blazer 305 that has a new cap rotor and coil and dist has power but the truck is getting no spark?
CHECK YOUR PICK-UP COIL Answer Also, check your ignition control module. Answer Check the gap between the rotater split...
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What is the bore range for a 1984 Chevy 305?
.030 is the max you can bore a 92 305 answer i dont belive you can bore more then .030 over Some blocks you can go .40 over...
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Is the intake manifold on a 305 interchangeable with one on a 350?
yes
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What year was the three zero five introduced?
early 70's
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How do you replace the belt tensioner on a Chevy 305 motor?
Remove the belt, Remove one bolt out of the fulcrum part of the tensioner and remove the tensioner; reverse the precedure.
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How difficult is it to change the distributor on a 1990 caprice brougham with a 305 v8?
Not very for a mechanic. If you want to do it yourself get a shop manual. Make sure the negative battery terminal is completely...
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Can you install the oil pan on a 1995 chevy 305 engine with out moving the engine mounts?
I'm not sure on a 305 but on by 1993 350 all I had to do was to jack it up and yes I did have to pull the motor mount pins. You...
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Where is the Water Temperature Sensor located on a 1983 chevy ck10 305 engine?
It depends on which sensor you want. The sensor for the gauge in the dashboard is in the driver-side cylinder head, near the #3...
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What is the timing gear marks on a chevy 305?
I take it you mean how the timing gear marks line up? The marks are small stamped round indented circles on the outer faces of...
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How can you hop up your 1987 chevy pickup trucks 305 jasper motor to make it faster and more powerful?
get a 350 you could add headers, and maybe some better ignition
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Why will a Chevy Camaro RS 305 not start if it is getting fuel and spark?
make sure its not getting to much fuel and check the timeing/and if the wires are in the right order
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If a 1991 Chevy 305 in a 91 Camaro RS has had a th350 tranny type swap does that mean the full tranny was switched or is it a modification of some sort?
That would mean the entire trans was switched to the earlier turbo 350 transmission. Mark
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Engine Code 355909 and the Head code is 354434 The intake is a four barrel single plane stock manifold How do you give this motor some kick?
heades, bigger cam, valve springs....all depends on what you want to do with it
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Is there a diagram for a 1981 elcamino's distributor cap wiring?
it is starting from driver side going clock wise 18436572 and the moter is driver side 1357 and passenger 2468 maby that will...
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Could the fuel pump on a chev 305 cause a vaccum leak engine runs well 1000 rpm and up idles poorly in reverse engine shudders.?
NO IT CANT CAUSE A VAC. LEAK. BUT IF ITS A MEC.FUEL PUMP I HAD THE SAME PROB WITH MY 305. I CANGED THE PUMP AND SOLVED THE PROB.
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What is the torque specs for rocker arm on a 1986 305 chevy?
1/2 turn can be a bit too much- try 1/4 turn. That's what I've always done- tried 1/2 once, valves would not close properly. 1/4...
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When timing the 305 does the button always have to point to the number 1 plug when it is at top dead center on the compression stroke?
yes it does need to be facing towards it
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What is the picture of the firing order for a 1992 Chevy Camaro RS 3.1L?
Firing order It sounds kind of obvious but the repair manual says 1-2-3-4-5-6 chevy has all the odd cylinders on the right...
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Why is your 1992 Chevrolet 305 pick up truck running too rich while idling?
if it has fuel injection i would check the o2 sensors.i had a gm that was running way to rich so i did a diagnostic check and...
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How can you find out what year Chevy 305 motor is in an 85 CJ7 that has no data plate without taking it to a mechanic?
chevy motors have a number sequence on the back of the block where the bell housing bolts up.you can take this number and decode...
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How do you replace the water pump on a 1984 Chevy Caprice Classic 305?
One of the easiest to cahnge. Get a manual on your car from the parts store or DISCOUNTAUTOREPAIRMANUALS.,COM and it will help...
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What is a better engine a big block or a small block?
it all depends what you want your vehicle to do.alot of people believe in the small blocks like myself you can build them up get...
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Will a 350 motor mount to a 305 transmission?
a 350 is the same block and has same tranny bolt pattern as a 305.
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Whats the Horsepower and Torque specs for a 1982 305 4bbl?
Go with the 350. Answer depends on your budget, 305 should go pretty good
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Where do you find chevy 350 v8 scale engine drawings for pattering making?
I think that the best place to start looking for scale drawings would have to be your local NAPA or parts store. These places are...
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How do you replace the Heater core on a 1984 Caprice Classic 305 that has air conditioning?
You have to take out the whole heater and air condiasioning system out and replace the new heater core in. When you replace the...
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You are looking to hop up in your 305 engine in your 92 caprice but someone told you it is just as cheap dropping a 350 engine from a caprice 92-96 what should you do?
you can get as much power if not more than a 350 by changing the cam, a new intake, pistons, air cleaner, plugs, wires and get...
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What is the firing order for a Chevy 305 CI motor?
The firing order for a Chevrolet 305 is: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
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Where is the fuel filter on a 1981 chevy 305 v8 truck?
on a carb engine the fuel filter is on the front of the carb. follow the 3.8 line from the fuel pump (lower pass side) it will...
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How can you get a good deal of more torque and a little bit more horse power out of a stock 1994 305 engine that was in your c1500 you already changed all the filters and oils It has 190500 miles?
K&N air filter, flowmaster exaust. 190K is kinda late to modify engine a whole bunch. Dont get it hot it wont last. aahhh to be...
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What will cause a 305 gmc to shut off after running for 30-45 minutes starts but will not stay running replaced knock sensor plugs cap rotor timing chain and gears timing is adjusted?
It could be that your choke on the carb is not staying open.Once the engine heats up depends. if late model you could have a...
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Can you use an oil stop leak to fix an rear main seal leak?
rear main seal must be replaced. also, is it leaking because the crankcase is holding pressure? your PCV is supposed to prevent...
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What should one look at to diagnose a oil pressure problem that starts out on a cold engine around 35-40 but as the engine warms up goes to zero?
the cam bearings could be worn out. in which case you probly need to change. but when you pull apart the engine, you will probly...
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What is the firing order for a 1986 Chevy 305?
18436572 is the firing order Timbo's Answer http://autorepair.about.com/od/enginefiringorders1/
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What is the set timing for a 1985 Chevy Camaro V8 305 4bbl?
8 degrees.
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What is the firing order for a 1979 Chevy Camaro 305?
1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 It is also embossed into the intake right in front of the carburetor.
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What is the firing order for a Chevy Camaro z28?
LT1(93-97 earlier) - 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 LS1(98 & later) - 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 Timbo's Answer this help? ...
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Why would a 1985 Chevy 305 keep burning out its ignition modules?
Make sure there is the correct voltage going to the dist. On yours I think you should have about 8 volts not 12. There should be...
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Where can you get info on rewring your 305 chevy?
What? Rewiring what?
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How do you install an amplifier to a stock stereo in a 1999 chevy malibu ls?
you need to buy a fm modulater and splice that into your rear speaker wires i would also recommend a noise reduction block to...
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How hard is it to swap a 305 with a 350 in a 1997 4x4 z71?
Fairly straight forward. No engine swap is easy, but they are both small block Chevy's and it will not be that difficult. The...
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What is the firing order for a Chevy Silverado 305?
The correct firing order is 18436572. If you need the correct cylinder locations they are as follows: Drivers side from the front...
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What is the firing order for a 1989 Chevy Camaro RS 305 v8?
1, 8, 4, 3, 6, 5, 7, 2 firing order is stamped on the front of your intake
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Where do you attach a vacuum hose to the modulator valve on the transmission of a 305 Chevy?
If your transmission has a modulator it is on the side of the trans and it has a nipple on it for the vaccum line. I hope this...
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How to put on fan belt on 1993 chev pickup 305?
You have to take off the alternator to be able to reach the fan . After you should oiul the belt to slip on the fan very easy ....
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What if only one front wheel is being turned when you turn the steering wheel the other wheel just stay's in one spot what is the problem and how do you fix it?
Sounds like something in the tie rod has broken. Perhaps one of the tie rod ends, or the turnbuckle. Crawl under there and look...
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What is the spark plug gap for a 1971 Chevy Chevelle electric choke 305 engine?
thirty five thousandths
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Why does a milage meter gain kilometres when NOT even moving?
Someones drivin ur car!
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What is the firing order for a 1991 Chevy 305?
18436572 Timbo's Answer http://autorepair.about.com/od/enginefiringorders1/
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What is the best octane for a Chevy Camaro with a 305 engine?
Regular Unleaded 87 Octane is sufficient. Buying any higher octane is a waste of money and will provide no benefit.
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1984 C10 won't start after rplacing battery and starter?
Make sure that the starter and the baterry are connected correctly. If it still does not work, you should go to a prefecianal...
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Can you use transmition fluid instead of steering fluid to fill up your steering fluid?
Atf is fine for use in power steering except for honda (requiring honda fluid), and audi (requiring mineral 7.1 or 11s) The major...
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Can you used spark plug type platinum to 305 engine?
yes Answer MAYBE. Most of the time, platinums are a good choice for most engines. HOWEVER, you must realize that most of them...
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Can a 305 carbuerated long block be installed and converted for a 87 g10 van that has a 305 TBI?
yes....simple job
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A diagram for the cap to see how the wiring goes?
What year and model? All 305's have a firing order of 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. If is has coil packs, then I need the year and model to...
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How do you install a mini starter in a 305?
it should bolt right in using the hardware and instructions that came with the starter. If the block isn't drilled and tapped...
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Can you install carporator type eldblock for 305 engine without changing the top part of engine?
need to know what year car it is. Yes it can be done, depending if it's '87 or younger, that's when the TBI went in with a...
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How to wire engine for starting on engine stand?
that is simple but need more info is the motor efi or carb,i can explain the efi but its lengthy the carb goes like this,supply...
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How do you change the ERG valve on the 83 Chevy Silverado 305?
First of all it is an EGR valve second pull it out of your ass and put it back where the old one was.
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Where can you get a replacement engine oil dipstick tube for a 1986 Chevy Caprice Classic 305 with the dipstick tube on the passenger side?
Dealer or Salvage Yard.
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Your car has anti - lock brakes but they do NOT work what is the problem and how do you fix it?
anty lock breaks are dificult thing for unexpiriance person.be shure first they dont work.If you judge only by abs light on,most...
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Why does a 305 engine always over heat the coolant is NOT leaking?
It could be thermostat, radiator or water pump. Answer Bad or no thermostat, bad water pump, plugged radiator, plugged water...
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What is the rotation of 305 sbc clockwise or counterclockwise?
The rotation is clockwise. Answer. If unsure, look at your fan blades, to see which way they rotate!
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