Recent content by autopat

Just because Dodge is making a big mistake, doesn't mean Chevy should follow suit. You don't want an American icon to lose it's heritage, and it's identity, and that's what Dodge is doing by pushing the Viper out into the cold. Pat

Mine has gotten so bad I can no longer drive the car, but it's not the carrier bearing (I don't think), mine is the forward direct drive clutches. Pat

Still no luck here, found a rebuild kit, but still not sure if the trans is even salvagable.

I need a good 4+3 trans, I actually only need the O.D. unit, but would take a good complete trans. Mine just started the slipping in reverse thing. Pat

Just a little info to help with calculating shipping. The box weighs 26lbs. it will be 33L x 17W x 11H, shipped from 85222 insured, USPS both parcel post and priority are typically more expensive, due to the size of the box. These would make a great Christmas present!! Pat

SOLD! 63-82 HPC coated SB Headers SOLD! Sorry guys headers are sold.

SOLD! 63-82 HPC coated SB Headers SOLD! Sorry guys headers are sold. Pat

The pump was jumped because the wire from the ECM was no longer providing power, probably a bad driver in the ECM. Pat

Thanks Paul, I'll put a gauge on it and see what it says. Pat

Got it! Found it was the P.O. fault! He added a jumper from ignition hot, to fuel pump wire, which was causing it to backfeed through the oil pressure sending unit, powering up the ECM. I'm also going to replace the oil pressure sending unit as well, since it has been reading weird when you...

Ruled out Ruled out the ignition switch, now checking oil pressure switch. Pat

More info Well, I gained a little more info yesterday. I found that when I shut off the key (engine still running), the A/C, PW, stereo, stop working, and the antenna goes down, that tells me the ignition is turning off, it makes me think the field in the alternator is still energized (IIRC...

Hey guys and gals, I've got a weird one for you. I have an 84 CFI, 4+3, I put a new ignition lock cylinder in it a month ago (just worn out), everything worked fine, had the clutch replaced last week, trans shop says they couldn't get the car out of reverse so they disabled the column interlock...