Hi, could somebody tell me what the difference is between 1968 and 1969 hood hinges ??
thanks André > Thanks for the tip, Dan. Do I have to set it with or without vacuum ad vance? > Another question. I have the idea that it runs way to lean. If I block the > air intake with my hand for about 90% it runs much better. I have trie d to > adjust it with the screw on the carb, but it doesn't seem to make any > difference. Any suggestions? > > Henri Kwakkel > '66 Malibu > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dan McIntosh > Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 11:22 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] adjustment '66 230 engine > > > Henri, > I have a straight 6 in my 65 Malibu. When I first got it, from a stand > still, it would stumble on its face and stall if the accelerator were used > with any force. I found that the timing was set at 4 degrees BTDC. In my > manual it calls for 8 degrees BTDC. That might get you on the right tr ack. > Take it easy. Congrats on the purchase. > Dan McIntosh > 65 Malibu > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "H. Kwakkel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Chevelle List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 9:22 AM > Subject: [Chevelle-List] adjustment '66 230 engine > > > > Hi guys, > > > > I have been away for some time, because I was Chevelle- less. Now I just > > bought my favourite model (after 3 years of searching) a '66 Malibu. > > It still has a 230 six which I intend to keep for the time being. > > > > Now I need your help. The engine is running badly. I don't think the > engine > > is that bad, but it just needs to be adjusted. It stalls when > accelerating. > > Maybe it runs to lean because of smog regulations. > > > > Can somebody tell me the suggested dwell- and retart angle. Further, can > > anybody tell me how to adjust the the carburator (lean/rich)? > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Regards, > > Henri Kwakkel > > The Netherlands > > --- > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > Version: 6.0.384 / Virus Database: 216 - Release Date: 8/21/02 > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.384 / Virus Database: 216 - Release Date: 8/21/02 > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.384 / Virus Database: 216 - Release Date: 8/21/02 > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]