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  1. 78elk

    Torque converter brand

    I just purchased a 200r4 out of an 86 Cadillac, with the cam that's in my 350, I want a higher stall torque converter. What are brands not to buy?
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    Borg Warner t56

    Will a Borg Warner t56 that was in a 73 Camaro fit a 78 El Camino? My78 has an engine from a 73 El Camino. Will I need to shorten the drive line?
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    Fuel /air mixture adjustment problem

    I have a 350 ci engine with a 650 Holley Street Avenger. I used a vacuum gauge in the line going from the manifold to the HEI distributor. The highest vacuum level I got was 16 inches. The car ran great but it smelled like it was running rich. I then tried in a dead end hose from the manifold...
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    Wood steering wheel

    I have a Buick steering wheel, that the foam was messed up. I tore off the foam and try to make a wood wheel with some cherry wood. Has anyone else tried this before?
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    Emergency Brake release handle problem

    I'm having problems with my emergency brake release handle on my 78 El Camino. When I pull it, the whole thing comes out through the dash. Is there supposed to be a clip that holds the doughnut in its bracket?
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    No power to horn or signals

    On my 78 Regal column I don't have power to horn, 4 way flashers, and turn signals. Where is a good place to look?
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    Bearing in top of tilt column?

    How hard is it to replace the bearing in the top of a tilt column?
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    How to remove turn signal lever

    I have two 78 Buick Regal steering tilt columns. One has something going on with the actuator and the other the tilt is loose. How do you get the turn signal lever out? The lever is the light dimmer switch and cruise control. I removed the bar that connects to the signal switch. Stil can't see a...
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    Dash removal question

    I plan to remove the dash to make repairs on it. Is it possible to remove it with out removing the gauges?
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    Column shift bracket removal?

    I have a second column that was a column shifter which I'm considering using. I have a floor shifter, so I'd like your ideas on how to remove the shifter bracket a d make it look nice?
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    Ignition switch question

    I'm having an issue with the ignition switch in my El Camino. When I turn the key to start, there is a spot where there is mild resistance, continue turning and it starts. Then I need to back the key over this spot of resistance. The car starts fine and runs well. I've been dealing with this...
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    78 El Camino plastic chrome horn trim

    I need to replace the chrome plastic horn trim. Has anyone ever used something different from the factory chrome plastic piece?
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    Th200 lockup?

    How do I tell if this TH200 has a lockup converter? On the right side of the transmission casting there is a place to attach wires.
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    Th200 how to make it last longer?

    I just figured out that I was cheated on my transmission. I ordered a 200r4 and found out this week that it is actually a th200. Since I have about 4000 miles on it can anything help it be more durable?
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    What's the best oil pan for a 73 350 ci ?

    I ask this question due to I replaced the original with a Dorman from Jegs. It's supposed to be an original replacement. The 350 ci is from a 73 El Camino. This engine is still leaking from the pan gasket after changing it twice. I'd like to hear your thoughts.
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    Leaking from the timing cover

    My 73 El Camino engine is leaking from the timing cover. I pulled the harmonic balancer and found 2 grooves in it. I bought a new balancer . This engine has 40,000 miles since it was rebuilt. Due to the grooves on the old balancer should go further replace seal in timing cover?
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    Having problems with the rear main seal leaking.

    I am having problems with the 2 piece rear main seal leaking on this 73 350. I've replaced it twice this past week. The first time I took a little of the seal off installing the top half. The second one I tried something different. I put the top half in leaving about 1/4" sticking out. I set the...
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    Timing at idle ?

    I have a question about timing. The Cam my son put in this engine back in 1995 is a 12-212-2 Comp Cam. It design is for racing. This engine has about 30,000 + miles on it . I know that GM wanted the initial timing at 10* , this engine wants it about 17* initial timing. When I time it I pull and...
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    Black Knight Decals

    I purchased Black Knight Decals about 9 years ago. I'm told that they may not stick. Anyone ever tried something like this before? When I remove the backing it feels sticky, is that an indicator of stick ability? Thanks in advance.
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    E-Brake handle

    My E-BRAKE handle pulled out of the dash , but the cable is still connected to the E-BRAKE assembly. What is supposed to hold it in the dash?