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GraveReaper0
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 Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:48 am |
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So I been driving around a bit with the Supreme. Got a couple things wrong with it. The engine light is on, gotta figure out what code it is.
But my main problem is its slugish in OD. When I pop it into first and gun it it hauls ass, but when I switch to 2nd it doesnt shift. When in OD its very slow at picking up speed. Also when I floor it, it bogs out. Guess is the carb is dumping too much gas and killing it, maybe?
Any suggestions, ideas welcome.  Its a 307 with a 4 barrel carb.
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Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 11:37 am |
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GraveReaper0 wrote: ........ Any suggestions, ideas welcome ........
Put a big block 455 in it.
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andrewk
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Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:23 pm |
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GraveReaper0 wrote: So I been driving around a bit with the Supreme. Got a couple things wrong with it. The engine light is on, gotta figure out what code it is. But my main problem is its slugish in OD. When I pop it into first and gun it it hauls ass, but when I switch to 2nd it doesnt shift. When in OD its very slow at picking up speed. Also when I floor it, it bogs out. Guess is the carb is dumping too much gas and killing it, maybe? Any suggestions, ideas welcome. Its a 307 with a 4 barrel carb. Assuming you have a 200-R4. It will be sluggish in OD, if it doesnt kick out of OD when you hit the gas. Overdrive is where the transmission will spin faster than the engine, to increase fuel economy. You probably have transmission problems, so I agree with Norm, put a 455 in it.
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88 Coupe
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Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 3:34 pm |
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Hi andrewk, all,
Quote: ........ Overdrive is where the transmission will spin faster than the engine ........ Isn't it, that the OD ........ ........ causes the driveshaft to rotate faster than the crankshaft? I can't help being picky, I'm entertaining my monthly visitor. andrewk wrote: ........ to increase fuel economy ........ Not true. But that's a topic for another thread. andrewk wrote: ........ I agree with Norm, put a 455 in it.
Not just any 455. It has to be a "big block" 455.
Regards, Norm
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88 Coupe wrote: Hi andrewk, all, Quote: ........ Overdrive is where the transmission will spin faster than the engine ........ Isn't it, that the OD (located at the rear of the trans) causes the driveshaft to rotate faster than the crankshaft? I can't help being picky, I'm entertaining my monthly visitor. LOL...
Yes, that is correct. I wasn't specific enough. Thanks for calling that one out!
Will start another thread for the rest of your reply...
Regards,
Andrew
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88delta88
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:52 am |
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I would start with diagnosing the code. ALDL codes can be read easily, a search of this site will tell you how to read codes.
Once you find the codes, you can determine if they are particular to your problem.
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GraveReaper0
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:40 pm |
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88 Coupe wrote: GraveReaper0 wrote: ........ Any suggestions, ideas welcome ........ Put a big block 455 in it. Oh I am, just not yet. ATM I got ma 307 to haul me around. And wow, talk about being immature. 
ma babys just sitting around right now, got no money to finish fixin her up, (today i quit caz ma boos was an asshole) but that should change this weekend.
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Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:42 pm |
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Hi all,
Made a correction to my second post. In this case, the OD is in the front planetary unit, not in the tailshaft housing.
Norm
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