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    1988 model 270 ignition coils

    Hello, looking to cofirm exact coil needed for 1988 5.7/model 270. The engine has Prestolite breakerless distributor and no external ballast resistor. If u have points the manual calls for a 1.5 ohm coil with external resistor my engine does not have points but am lead to believe i need a 4...
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    1988 5.7 Crusader Full fresh water cooling runs warm

    Hello, Looking for some insight on an engine that runs warm. Left engine runs warmer about 20 degrees from right engine. Manifolds are full fresh water, elbows/risers(2014) fairly new. Raw water pump rebuilt last winter. No coolant loss over summer of running (head gasket/Heat exchanger ok?)...
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    Replace or rebuild Model 270 5.7??

    Hello, I have a 1988 Model 270/5.7L motor that has low compression in a few cylinders. The motor had a new head gasket and heads shaved/rebuilt approx 7 yrs ago. Unknown hours since then, but at least 5000 miles (nautical miles/GPS). The block is a rebuild from "Recon/Philly"). It does use a...
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    Velvet 1.5 to 1 transmissions

    Hello, Does anyone know the difference between these transmission part numbers? Are they interchangeable? 1017-005 vice 1017-006? (Borg Warner 1.52 to 1) My right hand transmission is squealing at low rpm (1017-005 currently installed) and I have acquired a (1017-006), can I use a 006 vice a...
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    Coolant loss

    Hello, I have been loosing coolant and am trying to pin down the area. I cannot see any leaks or smell it. While using a combustion leak tester to test head gasket (blue dye), the heat exchanger did burp and overflow which then contaminated the dye. Until the heat exchanger burp, the blue dye...
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    Is it worth the effort/money to upgrade?

    Hello, One of my winter projects is to replace the old/rusted exhuast hoses. In taking the exhaust apart, I have found a mismatched set of components. I have dual 3" risers going into a 4" collector, which then goes into a 3" muffler and then into 3 1/2" transom exhaust fitting (dual 3" into...
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    Distributor caps

    "Hello, I have 1988 Model 2 "Hello, I have 1988 Model 270 Crusaders (Chevy 350 cu) and I have a reoccurring problem with the Left motor. I have replaced the left distributor cap 2X this season for miss firing. If you look inside the cap it will have moisture, corrosion (green) and arching...
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