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**bigdon-70blazer** · 11-28-2009, 10:18 PM

I fired it up today and drove it down the driveway and back then down the block. Did well, still needs attention to timing, I think the dist is one tooth out, we will deal with that later. And I only have low gear, don't know why. Seems to have enough tranny fluid, transfer case shifter where it needs to be. Wow, lots of stuff to trace down, carb still running fat, eyes burn after a little bit of running in garage. Did put it fatmat today and it is purdy! Time for carpet!

Big J · 11-28-2009, 10:52 PM

The mat looks great! Maybe somethings not right with the tranny linkage. Hope its something silly like that.

vtblazer · 11-29-2009, 08:18 AM

Must feel great to be that far! Congrats.

Low tranny fluid doesn't effect shifting, it wouldn't go into gear period if it was to low.

Not to pick but I always thought you needed 'total' coverage of the Fat Matt for it to be effective?

You do really nice work, the blazer is turning out amazing.

*1sik52* · 11-29-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Not to pick but I always thought you needed 'total' coverage of the Fat Matt for it to be effective?

Not true. You can use just sections here and there to help with sound deadening. The more you use the better.

BIGDON, Blazer looks awesome!

vtblazer · 11-29-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 1sik52

The more you use the better.

Exactly.

**bigdon-70blazer** · 11-29-2009, 09:58 AM

I actually ran out so I need a little more to finish soome of the areas up front but I could not wait to show you guys! I think the detent cable is keeping the tranny in first gear. The change over to the holley carb has left me with some issues to resolve siince the position of the links and such is not quite the same. So my project for this pm is to unhook the detent ant try it again. The tranny was rebuilt so I am hoping for the easiest fix. I did adjust the bracket as far out as I could on the detent cable but it may not be enough. We will see.

**Tom Vogel** · 11-30-2009, 10:26 AM

Is the vacume line hooked up from the back of the carb to the tranny? (I know, stupid question, but I had to ask)

**bigdon-70blazer** · 11-30-2009, 02:53 PM

Tom, Not a stupid question but I don't want to tell you! You get the picture...

72BlckButy · 11-30-2009, 03:27 PM

Man Don, that thing is coming along nicely. Awesome work!

Question though... what's the black rubber mat over the fatmat? Or is that the fatmat and the shiny mat is another sound deadener? I'm not to familiar with Blazers, sorry.

**bigdon-70blazer** · 11-30-2009, 10:28 PM

That is a floor level mat that was original to this blazer. Keeps the mat or carpet from riding down in the flutes and gives a semblance of level on the floors. Fired it up tonite. Got lots of work getting it tuned in right, still runs like a soviet tank. Shifts now though, good thing!

tcb-1 · 11-30-2009, 11:02 PM

I'm happy to know that I wasn't the only son of our mom that's particular!!

very clean and straight.

I don't know enough about troubleshooting transmissions to help. I'll ask a few of my motorhead pals tomorrow.

again, very nice work. congrats!

11-28-2009, 10:18 PM	#1
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Some progress today! I fired it up today and drove it down the driveway and back then down the block. Did well, still needs attention to timing, I think the dist is one tooth out, we will deal with that later. And I only have low gear, don't know why. Seems to have enough tranny fluid, transfer case shifter where it needs to be. Wow, lots of stuff to trace down, carb still running fat, eyes burn after a little bit of running in garage. Did put it fatmat today and it is purdy! Time for carpet! Attached Images

11-28-2009, 10:52 PM	#2
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Some progress today! The mat looks great! Maybe somethings not right with the tranny linkage. Hope its something silly like that. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

11-29-2009, 08:18 AM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Some progress today! Must feel great to be that far! Congrats. Low tranny fluid doesn't effect shifting, it wouldn't go into gear period if it was to low. Not to pick but I always thought you needed 'total' coverage of the Fat Matt for it to be effective? You do really nice work, the blazer is turning out amazing.

11-29-2009, 09:58 AM	#6
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Some progress today! I actually ran out so I need a little more to finish soome of the areas up front but I could not wait to show you guys! I think the detent cable is keeping the tranny in first gear. The change over to the holley carb has left me with some issues to resolve siince the position of the links and such is not quite the same. So my project for this pm is to unhook the detent ant try it again. The tranny was rebuilt so I am hoping for the easiest fix. I did adjust the bracket as far out as I could on the detent cable but it may not be enough. We will see.

11-30-2009, 10:26 AM	#7
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Some progress today! Is the vacume line hooked up from the back of the carb to the tranny? (I know, stupid question, but I had to ask) Last edited by Tom Vogel; 11-30-2009 at 10:28 AM.

11-30-2009, 02:53 PM	#8
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Some progress today! Tom, Not a stupid question but I don't want to tell you! You get the picture...

11-30-2009, 03:27 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Some progress today! Man Don, that thing is coming along nicely. Awesome work! Question though... what's the black rubber mat over the fatmat? Or is that the fatmat and the shiny mat is another sound deadener? I'm not to familiar with Blazers, sorry. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 11-30-2009 at 03:29 PM.

11-30-2009, 10:28 PM	#10
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Some progress today! That is a floor level mat that was original to this blazer. Keeps the mat or carpet from riding down in the flutes and gives a semblance of level on the floors. Fired it up tonite. Got lots of work getting it tuned in right, still runs like a soviet tank. Shifts now though, good thing!

11-30-2009, 11:02 PM	#11
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Some progress today! I'm happy to know that I wasn't the only son of our mom that's particular!! very clean and straight. I don't know enough about troubleshooting transmissions to help. I'll ask a few of my motorhead pals tomorrow. again, very nice work. congrats! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson



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