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I've had the TKX in about 6 weeks now after replacing the 727. Yesterday evening was it's first outing at the track. After a 500 mile break-in I put the Tremec MTF fluid in and I was all set to go. I've got the Mal Wood Underdash Hydraulic pedal unit so the only visible change under the hood is...

So I pulled the top of my Edelbrock carb again just to check a few more things (plus I just like fiddling with things). Anyway, I was about to put the lid back on when I noticed a black speck of something sitting on one of the primary throttle blades. I tried to get it with a wet finger but then...

I'm replacing my factory 727 oil pan with an aluminium deeper pan that has a drain plug (and another plug for a temperature gauge if desired). It has a billet filter extension and a neoprene gasket that seems like a much better product than the cork one that was on there - we'll see if it...

I took my car to the tuning guy today and he put it on the chassis dyno to optimize it and see the difference between the 600 v/s Holley and the 700cfm Double Pumper I also have. It's a 354 poly, 727 and made 341hp at the wheels with the 700 cfm and 334hp at the wheels with the 600. It was a...

So I collected my car this morning after having custom headers installed. Engine is a 354 cu poly stroker, 10.8:1, Ross pistons, 600 Holley vac sec, manual choke wired open (have never needed it in this hot climate). Car started fine and idled ok but after a few minutes driving I noticed a...

Can anyone foresee any problems with cutting the torque converter dust shield on a line across where the starter mounts? Reason being I'm chasing down an oil leak that I think is coming from the oil filter plate (small block) but I'm double checking it's not the rear main. I've removed the...

I'm about to pull the engine for my stroker rebuild. Last time I did this it was engine/727 out from the bottom, and back in through the top. This time I want to pull the engine and leave the auto trans in the car. I'm trying to reduce the amount of stuff I have to remove. Nearly everything is...

A recent thread had a member damage his 727 manual shifting into 1 when accelerating hard. I regularly manual downshift (and upshift) my 727. I used to shift my C4 and 904 the same way for years with no issues. Are there safe rules to follow with these auto boxes to prevent damage? - I don't...

Hi all, I'm in the middle of changing my camshaft and when I pulled the timing cover off I noticed there was no oil slinger. The chain seems fine and I didn't have any leaks but I'd like to put one in before I put it all back together. They are quite hard to get hold of - I can't get one...

I'm putting a bigger cam in my 318 poly. I've paid people in the past to put new cams in my 318LA and a 351 Cleveland. Dropped the car off, picked it up all done. Now I'm doing it myself I realise what a big job it is ( to me). Hats off to you guys who change a cam before lunch. This is a major...

I know there's a few threads with flaring revs but mine does it only under these circumstances: 3/4 throttle from a stop, there is flare shifting from 1st to 2nd in D. 2nd to 3rd is fine at all times. Full throttle in D there is no flare at any time. Manual shifting there is no flare at any...

I'm cleaning up my 8 3/4 axle to paint it, and I've noticed oil around the vent breather. There's some around the breather and some has collected underneath the diff housing. It's not enough to drop onto the floor, just damp with oil. Is this normal?

Hi, I recently noticed a small leak on my driver's side - there was oil running down from the back of the drum and onto the rear tire. I was hoping it was a brake cylinder but when I've pulled off the drum to have a look it all seems dry there, and it seems to be coming from the axle. There's...

Hi all, I have a confusing problem with my 318 Poly. It was fully rebuilt a year ago and has done about 2,000 miles since, long trips, short trips, driven at least once a week. Car runs faultlessly, or did until I noticed something last week. I'd gone behind the car while it was idling and...

Hi, we recently re-installed the engine/transmission in my car and I've noticed my father-in-law used Permatex Low-Strength threadlocker (Purple) on the torque convertor to flexplate bolts, rather than the Medium (Blue) or High (Red). The bolts were all torqued to spec. My question is has anyone...

Hi, I will be reinstalling my engine and transmission soon (318 poly/727 into 66 Satellite). They are going in from the top. Do I bolt the engine mounts to the block prior to install and then bolt to k frame when it goes in, or bolt to k frame first and then lower engine, or doesn't it matter...

Hi, I am trying to remove the proshaft from the diff as I am removing the motor and transmission shortly (with the propshaft attached to the transmission). Car is a 66 Satellite with a 318 Poly / 727, not sure what axle. I can't see how it comes out, and have removed the 4 bolts from the 2...