Recent content by chrysler kid

I have a lockup 727, but when I had the converter built I didnt mention that as I didnt know. Same driveshaft and transmission as I was running with the LA 360 I had in before.

I recently swapped a magnum 360 in my 78 cordoba. I have the correct balancer and flexplate with 360 magnum weights and ordered a nuetral balance 727 converter. Since the swap I have been having engine vibration at cruising speed that is driving me crazy. After exhausting all options I learned...

Definately a thought of mine. I used a screwdriver to make sure it was still tight. Dropped the tank as I couldnt get the sender unit to seal properly in the car. Replaced the pump with a carter(third pump so far). No change. Then while the tank was out I blew into the fuel line to test my...

After driving all over town to find parts, I shove an air compressor in the fuel and return line by the pump and routed a hose on the other end into a glass bottle. Flow was great no debris or gunk came out. I replaced the fuel sender screen after cutting it open to add a spring in order to...

Well theres no sock anymore, and the return line end is full of filtwr material. This explains why a brand new fuel filter got clogged although im not quite convinced it is my fuel pressure issue. Im now on the hunt for a replacement screen.

Got it. If this isnt the entire issue its a huge part of it that needs to be fixed immediately. Made it a point to study the fuel pressure today. First start up when cold im getting 7 psi. After idling for 5 minutes it drops to 6.5.. then 6. If i give it light throttle i watch it sink down to 3...

I am having a surging while cruising that is more noticeable at higher rpms. Im doubtful that it is fuel related, but would like to cover all my bases. My service manual states 5-7 psi is required(im assuming at idle).

I have the stock fuel filter with 5/16 inlets and a 90 degree 1/4 return outlet. I was trying to find one with threaded inlets to reduce the amount of rubber hose and hoseclamp connections and have since put that on hold. What I am curious about now is the effect of running a 5/16 line into a...

So im now running factory 5/16 line to the pump, 5/16 into and out of the filter with the 1/4 return and using a holley regulator to adapt the line 5/16 fitting in to 3/8 fitting out connected to a 90 degree 3/8 edlebrock banjo fitting with a gauge. The only fittings i can find for an edelbrock...

If this problem wasn't inconsistent I would throw another torque converter at it and see what happens. Is there any way a balance issue can get worse as the car heats up? The problem is when I first start the car it idles good and then about 10 minutes of driving it starts to act up worse and...

Havent tried the light on every wire but I have replaced the brand new set of wires with some cut to fit ones because they were arching. Starts up quicker than a new car every time. Im running a brand new mechanical pump. I installed a regulator and gauge. Erratic fuel pressure so I bypassed the...

I doubt the engine has been balanced in the past as the balancer/pulley that came on it looked stock and not altered. Original cutout and holes, although I have no way to test this as I threw it away as soon as I pulled it off. I can test tdc again on this balancer but I also used a new...

A stock two piece I pulled off of a 96' 360 truck, as I am running v belts and all they sell new is the one piece with pulley now.

Yes ive tried removing the belts. The surge isnt as noticeable in park even while throttling up, but it is still there without the belts on. Ill take any ideas at this point, long shot or not.

If this is a balance issue which is the most likely scenario. What would be my next step here. I have all the correct ingredients. The torque converter is a nuetral balance that I had built by a reputable shop that was recommended to me by the owner of a transmission shop I know. The dampner is...