Assuming that was a PG trans and the smoking started rather suddenly, your smoking could be from a bad vacuum modulator sucking trans fluid into the engine.
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The modulator issue Oldskydog mentioned would still apply to th350's and th400's. Either way, doesn't matter for you. Looks good. What linkage did you use for the TV cable on the 700?
Normally a bad modulator will spew smoke out the tailpipes not just the road draft tube.
First time it happened to me in a 62 Impala I thought the engine had really crapped out, billows of smoke
Back to the 348, Tell the new owner to try a PCV set up, I've seen lots of engines that have some blow by without and as long as it's not missing or fouling plugs it'll go on for some time before it really needs a rebuild
Back to the 348, Tell the new owner to try a PCV set up, I've seen lots of engines that have some blow by without and as long as it's not missing or fouling plugs it'll go on for some time before it really needs a rebuild
unclebrad
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I took the bracket from the 348 and cleaned it up. It bolts to the block right next to the distributor. I haven't put it on yet (that task was slated for later today) but it looks like it should work. Making this all up as I go.
Just be sure that when it's hooked to the carb[an "adapter" is needed here] if you're running original Carter or Edelbrock carbs the the cable is level.If you are running the newer AVS2'S then the carb adapter isn't needed as the throttle lever already has the correct position for the cable hook up built in.
Gofish
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There are a variety of brackets to hold 700R4 TV cables and some can build their own (I bought mine). You might look for guidance here, as it helped me: http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/techinfo/700R4p7.html
There is also a useful article in the June 2019 Hot Rod mag that describes several brackets and TV cable sources.
There is also a useful article in the June 2019 Hot Rod mag that describes several brackets and TV cable sources.
Here’s my 700r4 bracket on my 350 for my truck. Plan on using it on my 348 stroker motor.. bolts in the holes for the coil bracket and I have relocated my throttle spring and I will not shorten the cable until I put in the 348. But that’s the way I bought it.
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unclebrad
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I have a question about adjustment now.
First, the adjustment articles and YouTube videos, all seem to be using a cable which has a "sliding" section, but my cable doesn't have that. On mine, that whole section is threaded, which I am assuming is for adjustment.
What is the purpose of the "sliding" piece if not all of the cables have it?
And, more importantly, what is the procedure for adjusting the type I have?
First, the adjustment articles and YouTube videos, all seem to be using a cable which has a "sliding" section, but my cable doesn't have that. On mine, that whole section is threaded, which I am assuming is for adjustment.
What is the purpose of the "sliding" piece if not all of the cables have it?
And, more importantly, what is the procedure for adjusting the type I have?
Your cable does have the slide adjustment. Look at your picture just behind the red circle. That half black semi circle pops out for your initial adjustment, then do the throttle mash like most and it will get you real close. Then you can adjust a click or two as needed.
“A willing buyer and a willing seller” is whatever it is worth. IMHO, a poorly running 348 and a neighbor who wants to buy it solves that problem. The engine will be out of your garage and into someone else’s, and it will be gone immediately. No freight and delivery worries and hassles, no ‘lookey-lous’, no annoying phone calls and demands.
whatever the neighbor is willing to pay is what I would do. But that is just me, and I am not world famous for always making the best choices - after all, here I am hanging out with you guys, what does that say about my choices?
Anyway, my two cents.
Chip
whatever the neighbor is willing to pay is what I would do. But that is just me, and I am not world famous for always making the best choices - after all, here I am hanging out with you guys, what does that say about my choices?
Anyway, my two cents.
Chip
I always try and use the KISS method (keep it simple stupid)!!
