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  1. HombreCalgarian

    Heavy leaking around oil pump

    Hello all. Stock 400 Block on a 78 Newport here, never been apart. We've been driving quite a bit this year and mostly in 60-80 mph range. Recently I noticed quite a bit of leaking around the oil filter/pump area. So I plan first try to tighten the bolts and if that does not help, to remove the...
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    Plugs and holes in the 400 B-block intake runners?

    Looking down into my 400 intake I see a (newish-looking) plug in one (upper) half and there is a round hole and some cavity in the lower section. What are these for, any ideas? Thanks!
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    NOT MINE I'm seeing couple interesting "formals" for sale. Anybody interested?

    Poked around our analogue of craigs. Found these two beautes. I am in no way related to either, but thought somebody might be interested or pass the info around, since the asking $ appears reasonable. One in Manitoba, an estate sale...
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    Driveshaft balancing in Calgary or nearby?

    Hello all, I suspect the drive shaft on my 78 C-Bod might be out of balance a bit, or (worst case) it is bent a bit - there's a driveline vibration at 105-110 km/h (65-70 mph). New engine/transmission mounts, new U-joints... I am playing with the clamps per the shop manual, but have not...
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    Reynolds "History Road'-2022. Anybody going?

    We plan to participate in this year's event held by Reynolds Museum. Anybody else going?
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    78 wiper linkage - I've joined the club

    Hello all, Have not posted anything here for quite some time - there was not much to report, really. We just drove around without any issues. Did a winter run in December in between big snowstorms before Xmas. Chinook cleaned and dried the roads. So it was still a bit nippy, but dry. Old...
  7. HombreCalgarian

    Sniper EFI into 78 400cid C-Body - been there, done that - thoughts

    Will repost it here in case somebody may find it useful. It took me a while to do the install due to work and other factors. But finally it is all in and working. Started with: 1978 bone stock 400cid C-body with TQ but ELB-delete (poorly) performed eons ago. Canadian spec, so no emissions gear...
  8. HombreCalgarian

    Looking for help with timing ignition in Calgary

    Have to admit - I am close to zero when it comes to older distributors, setting ignition timing and other wizzardry from the era that predates electronic/plug-and-play tech. Now, being in the final stage of my Sniper EFI saga, I encountered a situation when I need somebody fluent in the above...
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    Our 78 Newport gets a Sniper. WiP though

    Ok, I pulled the trigger on the Sniper EFI. Was deciding between the Holley and Edelbrock products. Went with the former because of the cost. Unlike fellow Calgarian Angus66, I aimed at a more complicated scope: engine stays in, all new ignition with time control, the fuel pump in the tank...
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    78 Newport - how to remove seat skin?

    Our seatback is far from optimal profile and I am thinking of adding a bit of firmer padding. How to remove the seatback cover (skin)? This is the type of the seat that we have Thank you in advance!
  11. HombreCalgarian

    Calgary's got another Newport...

    Hello from a classic car Nub. Under a strong urging from my infinitely better half (the plot is similar to one presented here) – alone I would unlikely pull this kind of trigger – we acquired a 1978 Newport hardtop. 400 cid with Lean Burn computer delete; red on red cloth, good set of...
  12. HombreCalgarian

    Welcome HombreCalgarian to FCBO!

    A car nut with fine threads. Location: calgary
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