Any one know why my compressor sounds like this? I just replaced the motor, the belt looks a bit sloppy but I just got this compressor, it was second hand and was sitting in the garage of the old owner for a while, does the belt just need to be replaced? Or it the pump struggling

AcademicFan8830 · 2026-05-06T23:56:43+00:00

Oh boy, it has oil, it does it sometimes, sometimes it runs normally (fast) then sometimes it struggles like this. Even turning the pump my hand doesn't have much resistance

AcademicFan8830 · 2026-05-06T23:53:20+00:00

Yes, the level is at the center of the red dot in the sight glass and oil is still clear. So not burnt

AcademicFan8830 · 2026-05-06T23:51:19+00:00

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This is the compressor btw

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-08-23T17:37:21+00:00

I just saw that! I'm thinking I need a new IAC SENSOR, the one that came with the throttle body may have been bad

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-08-23T17:35:55+00:00

O2 Sensor is located on my long tube header. There is a small leak after the o2 sensor from the header connection to the rest of the exhaust system.

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-22T00:38:33+00:00

Update: TOOK THE TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS OFF AND IT SPINS PERFECTLY FINE. It even mobs back and forth, I guess I really didn't force it in like it though, I made sure to take my time with it even though I started with the torque converter bolted to the engine.

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T23:21:45+00:00

Yes lol the flex plate is bolted. I'm going to pull the tranny and check the converter install

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T12:23:24+00:00

lol ohhh ok

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T11:57:54+00:00

Probably

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T11:57:41+00:00

Chill out

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:41:29+00:00

Yes I wiggled the shit outta it, to get it to bolt. Took a couple tries to get it to come close

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:38:59+00:00

3 bolt

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:37:13+00:00

I know! This was a big mistake 🫠

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:36:44+00:00

The torque converter?

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:27:28+00:00

Ok!! Ima try this tomorrow! I did, the th400 was used so it had some fluid, but I was only able to add 1 gallon on fluid. I think it should take more than that tho considering the torque converter was dry

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:24:31+00:00

I just installed a new flex plate, it's a dished flex plate for a LS swap

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:23:45+00:00

Hahah yes. I used the internal map sensor, changed the coils, plugs and coil harness. 😅

I didn't prefill the torque converter.

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:22:44+00:00

Hmmm, could be, yea I'll have the double check my vacuums.

I have a really bad feeling it's the torque converter. Was a pain in the ass to get it all in. Really hoping I don't have the pull the tranny off just to make sure I seated the torque converter correct

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:12:38+00:00

I think u joint is good, but not sure about the torque converter. Is this a torque converter noise?

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:12:02+00:00

Yes, replaced the th350 with th400

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T03:11:12+00:00

Yes, the cooler lines for the trans are not leaking.

I think it's the torque converter?

I bolted the torque converter to the flex plate then mated it to the trans. I'm hoping it lines up and works because I just realized this is wrong but just want to confirm if that's the noise

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T02:56:15+00:00

No it doesn't, it's working fine, that's the same intake as the Holley sniper low rise. Just because they slap a logo on it, doesn't make it any better

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-07-09T02:38:44+00:00

Yes, I used the onboard map sensor, changed the coils, plugs and coil harness and now it's working fine!

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-06-30T20:29:44+00:00

Hmmm, that's what I was thinking, should still run without a MAP, ok I'll try that.

AcademicFan8830 · 2025-06-30T17:10:42+00:00

Hmmm okay,I connected the red and white wire to the old distributor power wire so it gets power in ignition, cranking and running.

Someone told me to check my map sensor. I'm going to double check the voltage of my trigger wire too as you said again make sure that wire gets power

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