305/350/454 TBI Only
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Topic: 305/350/454 TBI Only
Posted By: Romeo
Subject: 305/350/454 TBI Only
Date Posted: 31 August 2011 at 6:42pm
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Well, my 454 TBI broke off a piece of it's throttle body (Frigging pot metal...) I realize it's a long shot, but does anyone out there have a TBI from a 305, 350 or 454 they wouldn't mind parting out, I'd really appreciate it. I'm losing my god damn mind with the stupid things. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
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Posted By: Dr.Fiero
Date Posted: 31 August 2011 at 6:44pm
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The 454's are different. Bigger bores. (unless it's some part that's common to them all) Anyhow, I have a few here in various states. Send me a pic of exactly what you're looking for. |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 31 August 2011 at 7:45pm
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Sorry, I should've been more specific. Give me half a sec, I'll go snap a pic of what I mean... ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 31 August 2011 at 7:56pm
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John don't forget you are still trying to find enough parts to set one aside along with an intake manifold for the vortec heads I got from you. (To swap onto Lisa's 305. LOL, granted if we move to Oregon, there is no emmissions testing in Aurora. However the better gas milage over a bad carb would sure be nice. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 31 August 2011 at 7:59pm
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Ok, here we go.
You'll have to pardon the JB weld, I needed something to keep all the parts together for the picture. The injectors go in up top, and down below is where the governor sits. There's another bit that goes up top as well, but I have three working bits of them... ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 31 August 2011 at 8:01pm
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Oh that reminds me Romeo, you and Patrick missed the most valubale part to that duke. The Throttle body and injector. That injector alone is worth more than the entire engine. I'll send Patty a PM or email if he is no longer checking his PM's here. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 31 August 2011 at 8:06pm
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I think the old dork is, but I haven't really tried in a little while... I'll try sending him an email. He tends to check those with more frequency. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: karnak
Date Posted: 31 August 2011 at 9:50pm
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Colby may have a throttle body and injector or 2 for a duke (if that is what we are talking about). Tristan, have you tried the auto wreckers yet? or craigs list for a "part out" somewhere? can your part be welded from the outside? |
Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 31 August 2011 at 10:25pm
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It's terrible pot metal, and I'm concerned about welding it as the gasket for the injectors resides within. That being said, I am going to try that tomorrow if I can't get another. Haven't tried the autowreckers, as the vehicle I need to go there with is the one currently lacking in the fuel department... ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 01 September 2011 at 12:45pm
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Dave, I'm not sure why you'd think I wasn't reading/responding to PMs here?  Regarding the TB, the reason why it got left behind was because as soon as the boy wonder and I got the engine in Johnny's van (which I borrowed, but Johnny wasn't there), Tristan mentioned about dropping him off at home on the way back to my place. I asked him how the heck I was supposed to get the engine out of the van and into my carport by myself!  Anyway, I finally convinced Tristan that he had to come to my place to finish the job. In the process, the TB was forgotten. Dave, could perhaps Tim bring it to the next meeting (if you're not going to be there)? Thanks. 
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Capt Fiero wrote:Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 01 September 2011 at 12:49pm
Blaming it on the kid, real mature. Have some personal responsibility!  ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: karnak
Date Posted: 01 September 2011 at 1:43pm
ohh.. kid in a van with an old guy... just got a picture in my head just then... 
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 01 September 2011 at 1:45pm
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The van had windows!
That is brilliant though... Nice. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 01 September 2011 at 9:12pm
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Ah, so that's why Tristan kept asking about candy!
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Posted By: Capt Fiero
Date Posted: 01 September 2011 at 9:21pm
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Patrick after the whole Autocross thing, I wasn't sure if you were going to be reading the forum much, that is why I was not sure if you would be responding to PM's. However yes I can give the Throttle Body to Tim. I am still not sure if I am going to be in town next weekend. My last day at work is Friday the 2nd. Then I am off for 2 months before I have to be back at work. (Yes my company loves me that much that they are going to hold my position for me)
And Tristen I don't see why properly applied and sanded JB weld would not work. I have used that stuff to seal up and re-attatch cast parts before. ------------- Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 01 September 2011 at 9:58pm
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Aw hell, it's just a differing of opinions. It'll blow over.
Thanks Dave.
That's great to hear. They want you back, as do the rest of us.
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 01 September 2011 at 10:13pm
This is coming from a huge fan of JB Weld - but I don't want to entrust my fuel system to the stuff. Should anything happen, it'll be pissing fuel over top of a hot motor. I just feel a touch more secure with a new part. I found one from my brother-in-law, so I should be good. ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |
Posted By: Patrick
Date Posted: 01 September 2011 at 10:20pm
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So you are a sensible boy after all. That kind of blows your whole persona.
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Posted By: Romeo
Date Posted: 01 September 2011 at 10:54pm
Shh. Don't alert the others to my secret. There is occasionally a glitter of logic in my thought process.  ------------- Never shift into reverse without a back-up plan. |