Re: [Chevelle-List] Lowering the front end on my '69
rent or buy a spring compressor. i think they are less than 20 bucks from harbor freights Larry (z)
Re: [Chevelle-List] The 71 runs!!!
Outstanding. Something to be said for a job well done. rick On Tue, 23 Apr 2002 23:45:50 -0400 Bill Vander Werf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I finally got my 71 together enough to start the motor. I built a > pretty > stout .030 over 454, (it's now a 460) for it and finally got it in, > wired and the plumbing done. It's got an 850 Holley double pumper > carb, > an Edelbrock Performer RPM air-gap manifold, ported oval port iron > heads > with a 3 angle valve job, a MSD ignition system from a 6AL box to > the > billet distributor, a complete hydraulic roller cam setup from > Crane > including gold race aluminum roller rockers (.587 intake lift, 226 > duration @ .050, .610 exhaust lift, 234 duration @ .050) and 10 to > 1 > forged Speed Pro pistons on polished rods with everything balanced > and > held together with ARP fasteners and the exhaust dumping through > Hooker > Super Competition headers. All this is connected to a built Turbo > 400 > and a Moser 9" rear with 3.89 gears. > > It started on the first crank and filled the garage with the sweet > smell > of burned 110 octane...mmm. I was only able to run it for a > minute or so before I realized that the line on the old oil > pressure > gauge I was using to monitor it was about as old and decrepit as I > am > and I got hosed down with 30w oil. That will make you shut one off > in a > hurry. > > What I was able to hear in the short time it ran sounded great > though, > and after I cleaned up the mess, both on the car and myself, I > decided > to walk away from it until tomorrow. > > Fortunately it has a roller cam so I don't need to break it in. I > can go > right to setting the timing and adjusting the carb. > > The car has been about a year and a half in the works but it won't > be > long now before I'm standing on the loud pedal going down the local > dragstrip...Yee Haa. > > Bill Vander Werf > > > - > 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]
Re: [Chevelle-List] car sits lower on one side
May be bad body bushings (collapsed) or the springs may not be seated. If I had to venture a guess I'd say that the 30 year old rubber bushings have died of old age. There are about 4-6 bushings on each side (between frame & body) check them all. rick On Tue, 23 Apr 2002 21:07:10 -0700 "Doug Fugere" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: O.K. it looks as though the elcy sits one inch lower on the drivers side. I took my hand and measured from the top of the tire to the wheel well on the passengers side and my hand fit , on the drivers side I did the same and was not able to fit entire hand in the same way.( high engineering tests here) What would cause a vehicle to sit like this?
Re: [Chevelle-List] tranny speedo gear
Doug check here: http://links.chevelles.net/links/WorkShop/General_Info/ There are 3 links near the bottom of the page for speedo gears/calibration. The first has part numbers for gears. Others are very helpful in getting it right the first time. rick schaefer72 El Camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.htmlTPI 350-700r4 http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-LTeam Chevelle # 0038ACES #0140 On Tue, 23 Apr 2002 21:19:52 -0700 "Doug Fugere" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Tried to get a new speedo gear for the turbo 400 , parts guy at NAPA said to try dealer or tranny shop . Why Iam looking is the speedometer is off while runnun down the road. Been this way since day one ,( Dad says that is why I have no tickets in that car).The gear is brown ( 39teeth ), the one out of the Impala I have is red it has fewer teeth on it(37).Does anyone know off hand if they make these with more teeth?
Re: [Chevelle-List] tranny speedo gear
i goofed on the last reply the black gear is the one with the most teeth, 41 i believe, after that, you have to change the tailshaft gear. I have the black gear in my TH400 and the speedo still reads fast. I am gonna drop down the rear end gears from the 4.10's to 3.73's i figured out that should put it dead on accurate Tom
Re: [Chevelle-List] tranny speedo gear
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[Chevelle-List] 1966,1967 3spd console
Thank you for all the help finding out if it was a true 3spd console. I am listing it on E-bay. If you would like to see it follow link. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1824148571 Thanks Again DaveIngersoll,OntarioMy web site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/
[Chevelle-List] tranny speedo gear
Tried to get a new speedo gear for the turbo 400 , parts guy at NAPA said to try dealer or tranny shop . Why Iam looking is the speedometer is off while runnun down the road. Been this way since day one ,( Dad says that is why I have no tickets in that car).The gear is brown ( 39teeth ), the one out of the Impala I have is red it has fewer teeth on it(37).Does anyone know off hand if they make these with more teeth?
RE: [Chevelle-List] door panels
I have never tried it for this purpose, but I would consider contact cement for this unless anybody knows a reason not to. You put a light coat of it on both surfaces, wait 10 or 15 minutes and then stick them together. It is a very soupy liquid and needs to be applied with a brush. John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 11:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] door panels hi! there was a gal with a 68 chevelle who was glueing the chrome strips on her door trim panels with windshield urethene, wondering if she is still out there and if it worked (sorry her name slipped my mind) - 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]
[Chevelle-List] car sits lower on one side
O.K. it looks as though the elcy sits one inch lower on the drivers side. I took my hand and measured from the top of the tire to the wheel well on the passengers side and my hand fit , on the drivers side I did the same and was not able to fit entire hand in the same way.( high engineering tests here) What would cause a vehicle to sit like this?
Re: [Chevelle-List] The 71 runs!!!
let us know the e.t. when you hammer on it at the drags! - Original Message - From: "Bill Vander Werf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chevelle list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 8:45 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] The 71 runs!!! > I finally got my 71 together enough to start the motor. I built a pretty > stout .030 over 454, (it's now a 460) for it and finally got it in, > wired and the plumbing done. It's got an 850 Holley double pumper carb, > an Edelbrock Performer RPM air-gap manifold, ported oval port iron heads > with a 3 angle valve job, a MSD ignition system from a 6AL box to the > billet distributor, a complete hydraulic roller cam setup from Crane > including gold race aluminum roller rockers (.587 intake lift, 226 > duration @ .050, .610 exhaust lift, 234 duration @ .050) and 10 to 1 > forged Speed Pro pistons on polished rods with everything balanced and > held together with ARP fasteners and the exhaust dumping through Hooker > Super Competition headers. All this is connected to a built Turbo 400 > and a Moser 9" rear with 3.89 gears. > > It started on the first crank and filled the garage with the sweet smell > of burned 110 octane...mmm. I was only able to run it for a > minute or so before I realized that the line on the old oil pressure > gauge I was using to monitor it was about as old and decrepit as I am > and I got hosed down with 30w oil. That will make you shut one off in a > hurry. > > What I was able to hear in the short time it ran sounded great though, > and after I cleaned up the mess, both on the car and myself, I decided > to walk away from it until tomorrow. > > Fortunately it has a roller cam so I don't need to break it in. I can go > right to setting the timing and adjusting the carb. > > The car has been about a year and a half in the works but it won't be > long now before I'm standing on the loud pedal going down the local > dragstrip...Yee Haa. > > Bill Vander Werf > > > - > 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]
Re: [Chevelle-List] The 71 runs!!!
God that story makes me feel good!! It brings back so many similar memories! Congrats Bill!!! Don > I finally got my 71 together enough to start the motor. I built a pretty> stout .030 over 454, (it's now a 460) for it and finally got it in,> wired and the plumbing done. It's got an 850 Holley double pumper carb,> an Edelbrock Performer RPM air-gap manifold, ported oval port iron heads> with a 3 angle valve job, a MSD ignition system from a 6AL box to the> billet distributor, a complete hydraulic roller cam setup from Crane> including gold race aluminum roller rockers (.587 intake lift, 226> duration @ .050, .610 exhaust lift, 234 duration @ .050) and 10 to 1> forged Speed Pro pistons on polished rods with everything balanced and> held together with ARP fasteners and the exhaust dumping through Hooker> Super Competition headers. All this is connected to a built Turbo 400> and a Moser 9" rear with 3.89 gears.> > It started on the first crank and filled the garage with the sweet smell> of burned 110 octane...mmm. I was only able to run it for a> minute or so before I realized that the line on the old oil pressure> gauge I was using to monitor it was about as old and decrepit as I am> and I got hosed down with 30w oil. That will make you shut one off in a> hurry.> > What I was able to hear in the short time it ran sounded great though,> and after I cleaned up the mess, both on the car and myself, I decided> to walk away from it until tomorrow.> > Fortunately it has a roller cam so I don't need to break it in. I can go> right to setting the timing and adjusting the carb.> > The car has been about a year and a half in the works but it won't be> long now before I'm standing on the loud pedal going down the local> dragstrip...Yee Haa.> > Bill Vander Werf> >
[Chevelle-List] RE: Pigeon Forge
Hey my fellow Ohio buddy, you talked me into it. Not sure how many guys would be interested, but we'll see. Here's my report: The good: Great Cars of all types. Don's buddy Mike mentioned he thought there were more Chevelles than any other specific type of car. I am not certain, could be! I know that Mustangs and Cameros were not far behind though. Fantastic weather in a great location. Couldn't ask for better! Tons of 55's-57's there in all kinds of shapes including show quality. Guys had cars there in all conditions...including some I wouldn't have the guts to try to show off. Some were really bad. But made me feel better about not having to have show quality to bring it to a rod run. There did appear to be a few good deals for those looking to buy, but had to come early to get them, or on Sunday when prices came down. Most rods were for sale. Plenty to choose from for buyers. People lining the 2 mile long strip with chairs to watch the cruise Could still get in the restaurants, the town handled the crowds well. Cops were on hand but only got out and busted people when safety (stupidity) became an issue. Great job by local law enforcement! Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum was worth the $8.25 for admission, and while there were some neat cars and even 2 69 Chevelles, they were stock as from the factory cars. The Bad: Too many teeny boppers there in mom and dad's car (non rods) cruising for most of the rods to come out and cruise. Although a few did. The traffic into town started Friday afternoon and didn't end until midnight Saturday. Trying to get through town could take you hours! The hotels rates were jacked up from around $40 normal rates to well over $100 and most were sold out. Car prices that were too high in my opinion and included just a shell of a 55 chevy for $8,500 Not Sure/Interesting?: Teen boys in pickup trucks with large American and Rebel flags sticking up in the back bed with several shirtless guys singing to country music. I took a couple pics myself with my digital. I can try to get one down to size to fit in an attachment to the list if anyone is interested. I remember one knock out red paint job that I just had to take a pic of. Steve in Dayton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Don Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 11:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Pigeon Forge Hey all, Just wanted to give a short report on last weekend's outing at Pigeon Forge Tn. In a word Great!! I arrived Friday afternoon & left Saturday evening. I wish I could have stayed longer but other committments prevented it. The time I did get to stay there was fantastic though. The weather was great friday & Saturday. There were literally hundreds if not thousands of cars on hand. Every kind, every make, every color, every style, every price range imaginable. I saw a lot of neat chevelles! There were $500 cars all the way up to $200,000 cars! I'd love to have been able to take about $20,000 with me. I'd have come back with two or three neat cars! I took four roles of film & I'll hopefully post some pics when I get them developed & scanned. I went down with my best friend Mike who is a fledgling car guy. I also met my friend Steve (from our list) down there Saturday. A good time was had by all. Next year we should try to get several of us together & go down. That's my report in a nutshell. I'm sure Steve will file his report soon. Don - 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]
[Chevelle-List] door panels
hi! there was a gal with a 68 chevelle who was glueing the chrome strips on her door trim panels with windshield urethene, wondering if she is still out there and if it worked (sorry her name slipped my mind) - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] The 71 runs!!!
I finally got my 71 together enough to start the motor. I built a pretty stout .030 over 454, (it's now a 460) for it and finally got it in, wired and the plumbing done. It's got an 850 Holley double pumper carb, an Edelbrock Performer RPM air-gap manifold, ported oval port iron heads with a 3 angle valve job, a MSD ignition system from a 6AL box to the billet distributor, a complete hydraulic roller cam setup from Crane including gold race aluminum roller rockers (.587 intake lift, 226 duration @ .050, .610 exhaust lift, 234 duration @ .050) and 10 to 1 forged Speed Pro pistons on polished rods with everything balanced and held together with ARP fasteners and the exhaust dumping through Hooker Super Competition headers. All this is connected to a built Turbo 400 and a Moser 9" rear with 3.89 gears. It started on the first crank and filled the garage with the sweet smell of burned 110 octane...mmm. I was only able to run it for a minute or so before I realized that the line on the old oil pressure gauge I was using to monitor it was about as old and decrepit as I am and I got hosed down with 30w oil. That will make you shut one off in a hurry. What I was able to hear in the short time it ran sounded great though, and after I cleaned up the mess, both on the car and myself, I decided to walk away from it until tomorrow. Fortunately it has a roller cam so I don't need to break it in. I can go right to setting the timing and adjusting the carb. The car has been about a year and a half in the works but it won't be long now before I'm standing on the loud pedal going down the local dragstrip...Yee Haa. Bill Vander Werf - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Pigeon Forge
Hey all, Just wanted to give a short report on last weekend's outing at Pigeon Forge Tn. In a word Great!! I arrived Friday afternoon & left Saturday evening. I wish I could have stayed longer but other committments prevented it. The time I did get to stay there was fantastic though. The weather was great friday & Saturday. There were literally hundreds if not thousands of cars on hand. Every kind, every make, every color, every style, every price range imaginable. I saw a lot of neat chevelles! There were $500 cars all the way up to $200,000 cars! I'd love to have been able to take about $20,000 with me. I'd have come back with two or three neat cars! I took four roles of film & I'll hopefully post some pics when I get them developed & scanned. I went down with my best friend Mike who is a fledgling car guy. I also met my friend Steve (from our list) down there Saturday. A good time was had by all. Next year we should try to get several of us together & go down. That's my report in a nutshell. I'm sure Steve will file his report soon. Don - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Lowering the front end on my '69
Thanks Rick! Yea, I'm not worried about the number hours, and to some extent not the price either. After all these years, what's a few more hours and a few more dollars... :-) However, I'm really ready for this project to be done so I can enjoy driving it for a change. I'll definately check out Fred's site. take care, rick schaefer wrote: > mike >A tall spindle disc brake swap will drop your front end just over an inch. Its >a lot of work, but from the shape of your chevelle- I can tell work never bothered >you. > >Or, find Fred Aldrichs web site - he is a retired GM suspension engineer. Email >him the details of what you have and what you want. He'll come back with an off the >shelf spring recommendation. I wanted to drop the rear of my elky to match the 1" >drop in front, and his recommendation was right on. He also has a 69 el camino. FYI >- freds site is listed at http://links.chevelles.net/links in the WorkShop area >and then under the suspension link. > > -- Michael Pell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > From: Michael Pell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: ChevelleList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Chevelle-List] Lowering the front end on my '69 > Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 19:38:50 -0500 > > My '69 sits too high in the front. I have new set of TRW OEM > replacement BBC springs, and yes a BBC engine. I've really not > lightened the front end much, but I have a FG hood, aluminum intake and > aluminum radiator. Everything else is pretty much stock. > > Any suggestions on how I could lower this 1"-2" ? Properly? I cut a > coil off my existing springs, and it dropped too far to be driveable > (tires hit inner fenders, header nearly on the ground,etc). > > I do have a new set of SBC springs, but I wonder if they would be > appropriate. I guess it's only labor to install them and see. > Although I hate to do it. It's all I can do to compress a spring with 2 > > hands, set it in place, push up the lower aframe with one foot, and put > the ball joint nut on with my other foot And not pop a vein in the > process. :-) > > Thanks for any suggestions... > > -- > Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com > and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html > Tremec Distributor at http://www.tremectransmissions.com/ > Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold) > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > rick schaefer > 72 El camino > http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html > ACES #00140 > Team Chevelle #00038 > > - > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html Tremec Distributor at http://www.tremectransmissions.com/ Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold) - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Re: [Chevelle-List] Lowering the front end on my '69
well, you could do what i did in my 70. I put a new set of small block springs in it with the 454 in it, it sits low, but not so low it will bottom out. Tom
Re:[Chevelle-List] Lowering the front end on my '69
mike A tall spindle disc brake swap will drop your front end just over an inch. Its a lot of work, but from the shape of your chevelle- I can tell work never bothered you. Or, find Fred Aldrichs web site - he is a retired GM suspension engineer. Email him the details of what you have and what you want. He'll come back with an off the shelf spring recommendation. I wanted to drop the rear of my elky to match the 1" drop in front, and his recommendation was right on. He also has a 69 el camino. FYI - freds site is listed at http://links.chevelles.net/links in the WorkShop area and then under the suspension link. -- Michael Pell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: From: Michael Pell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ChevelleList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Chevelle-List] Lowering the front end on my '69 Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 19:38:50 -0500 My '69 sits too high in the front. I have new set of TRW OEM replacement BBC springs, and yes a BBC engine. I've really not lightened the front end much, but I have a FG hood, aluminum intake and aluminum radiator. Everything else is pretty much stock. Any suggestions on how I could lower this 1"-2" ? Properly? I cut a coil off my existing springs, and it dropped too far to be driveable (tires hit inner fenders, header nearly on the ground,etc). I do have a new set of SBC springs, but I wonder if they would be appropriate. I guess it's only labor to install them and see. Although I hate to do it. It's all I can do to compress a spring with 2 hands, set it in place, push up the lower aframe with one foot, and put the ball joint nut on with my other foot And not pop a vein in the process. :-) Thanks for any suggestions... -- Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html Tremec Distributor at http://www.tremectransmissions.com/ Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold) - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] rick schaefer 72 El camino http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html ACES #00140 Team Chevelle #00038 - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters
I didn't think about the great Risolene, K&W works great too, so does the Marvel Mystery Oil (all of which I am almost sure are kerosene + atf but hey it works and I'm deffinatly not going to try my stupid theory, but it looks, feels, smells like it). Anyhoo good luck. Josh >From: "Brian Zack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters >Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 09:47:42 -0600 > >Thanks all for the advice. I think I'll try Dave's idea first. It seems >like >the easiest and cheapest solution. Then if it doesn't go away, I'll tear >into it. I'm all for the easiest solution. Thanks for all the responses. > >Brian Zack >'70 Chevelle Malibu > > >>From: Dave Corgill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters >>Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 10:33:25 -0500 >> >>At 10:16 AM 04/23/2002 -0500, you wrote: >>>At 08:44 AM 04/23/2002 -0600, you wrote: I just changed the oil this weekend. So maybe I'll dump the fram, put on a AC filter and try the rislone. Seems like it might be worh a try before I start tearing into the engine. Thanks. Brian Zack '70 Chevelle Malibu >>> >>>I have used that on over 20 cars with sticking lifters & it >>>worked on every one. I'm 57 so that was over a lot of yrs . >>>Just run it for a while & see if it does the trick. >>>Then you need it anymore. >> >>Don't need it anymore, Sorry. >> >> >>- >>To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html >>To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >_ >Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. > > >- >To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html >To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Any advice for a Quadrajet on a 69 SS396
Thanks for the info, Jeff! Jim -69-SS396- H. On Tue, 23 Apr 2002 08:41:01 -0500 Jeff Fischer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I just installed the Edelbrock #1901 about two weeks ago as I was > having > all kinds of troubles with the old Rochester. All problems cured > when the > 1901 was installed, the install was flawless and quick. All > linkages, etc > are exact. Included are new gasket, threaded rod and wing nut to > secure air > cleaner lid, caps to plug vacuum ports you may not use, stud to > connect > accelerator cable and instructions. Very happy with the Edelbrock > carb. > > > -- > Jeff Fischer > Lake Elmo, MN > '71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spd > http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html > > > > > At 08:24 PM 4/22/2002 -0400, you wrote: > >Hi, > > > > I'd like to find a replacement Quadrajet for my 69 SS396. > I'd > >prefer as close to an original equipment 1969 Quadrajet (new or > rebuilt) > >as I can find. I know that I can go with an aftermarket "generic > style" > >(e.g. an Edelbrock 1901, etc.), but I'd really like to find a 1969 > >factory Quadrajet if I can. > > > > I see that Year One is selling new 1969 style ones for > $450-ish > >and the Paddock is selling rebuilt 1969 style ones somewhere in the > >$200's I believe, but does anyone have any other sources that > they'd > >recommend? > > > >Has anyone installed an Edelbrock 1901? (If so, do you like it ? > Did it > >fit the exact same footprint as an OEM Quadrajet?, etc.). I see > that > >Jeg's is selling them for $390. > > > > Thanks for any advice in advance, > > > > Jim -69-SS396- H. > > > > > >GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! > >Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! > >Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: > >http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. > > > >- > > > - > 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]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Any advice for a Quadrajet on a 69 SS396
Mel, Thanks for the testimonial. Earlier today, I called the Edelbrock tech line and they told me that it is indeed a direct bolt-in for my original 7029214 original Qjet & I can use my stock fuel line and throttle linkage, but it is NICE to hear that someone has actually done it (I'd like to have my original 7029214 rebuilt and reconditioned someday, but I'm nervous as heck to send my numbers correct one off to someone I don't know & may never see it again & have my car "down" during this time to boot, so I'm going to hunt around for somebody local to rebuild my original one when the time comes & meanwhile I'll either pick up an Edelbrock 1910 or an OEM unit new/rebuilt one to put on and run). Jim -69-SS396- H. On Mon, 22 Apr 2002 18:57:59 -0700 "Mel Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Jim ..I put a 1901 on my car about 3 months ago and am very happy > with > it. It looks identical to the Q-jet I pulled off and was a direct no > hassel > bolt on that needed no fiddl'in with att all. > > Mel > 67 Malibu SS > > - Original Message - > From: "Jim R Hunter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 5:24 PM > Subject: [Chevelle-List] Any advice for a Quadrajet on a 69 SS396 > > > > Hi, > > > > I'd like to find a replacement Quadrajet for my 69 SS396. > I'd > > prefer as close to an original equipment 1969 Quadrajet (new or > rebuilt) > > as I can find. I know that I can go with an aftermarket "generic > style" > > (e.g. an Edelbrock 1901, etc.), but I'd really like to find a 1969 > > factory Quadrajet if I can. > > > > I see that Year One is selling new 1969 style ones for > $450-ish > > and the Paddock is selling rebuilt 1969 style ones somewhere in > the > > $200's I believe, but does anyone have any other sources that > they'd > > recommend? > > > > Has anyone installed an Edelbrock 1901? (If so, do you like it ? > Did it > > fit the exact same footprint as an OEM Quadrajet?, etc.). I see > that > > Jeg's is selling them for $390. > > > > Thanks for any advice in advance, > > > > Jim -69-SS396- H. > > > > > > GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! > > Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! > > Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: > > http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. > > > > - > > 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] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Lowering the front end on my '69
My '69 sits too high in the front. I have new set of TRW OEM replacement BBC springs, and yes a BBC engine. I've really not lightened the front end much, but I have a FG hood, aluminum intake and aluminum radiator. Everything else is pretty much stock. Any suggestions on how I could lower this 1"-2" ? Properly? I cut a coil off my existing springs, and it dropped too far to be driveable (tires hit inner fenders, header nearly on the ground,etc). I do have a new set of SBC springs, but I wonder if they would be appropriate. I guess it's only labor to install them and see. Although I hate to do it. It's all I can do to compress a spring with 2 hands, set it in place, push up the lower aframe with one foot, and put the ball joint nut on with my other foot And not pop a vein in the process. :-) Thanks for any suggestions... -- Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html Tremec Distributor at http://www.tremectransmissions.com/ Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold) - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] I'm BAAAACK!!
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Re: [Chevelle-List]Vin 1969
I think all VIN's should be decoded, "on line," were voyeurs here ya know. David, '69SS el Camino, with newly tinted back glass. :-)
Re: [Chevelle-List]Vin 1969
i have a book to break down the VIN. If ya wamt you can email it to me off list and i will decode it for ya. Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters
Thanks all for the advice. I think I'll try Dave's idea first. It seems like the easiest and cheapest solution. Then if it doesn't go away, I'll tear into it. I'm all for the easiest solution. Thanks for all the responses. Brian Zack '70 Chevelle Malibu >From: Dave Corgill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters >Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 10:33:25 -0500 > >At 10:16 AM 04/23/2002 -0500, you wrote: >>At 08:44 AM 04/23/2002 -0600, you wrote: >>>I just changed the oil this weekend. So maybe I'll dump the fram, put on >>>a AC filter and try the rislone. Seems like it might be worh a try before >>>I start tearing into the engine. >>>Thanks. >>> >>>Brian Zack >>>'70 Chevelle Malibu >> >>I have used that on over 20 cars with sticking lifters & it >>worked on every one. I'm 57 so that was over a lot of yrs . >>Just run it for a while & see if it does the trick. >>Then you need it anymore. > >Don't need it anymore, Sorry. > > >- >To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html >To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters
At 10:16 AM 04/23/2002 -0500, you wrote: >At 08:44 AM 04/23/2002 -0600, you wrote: >>I just changed the oil this weekend. So maybe I'll dump the fram, put on >>a AC filter and try the rislone. Seems like it might be worh a try before >>I start tearing into the engine. >>Thanks. >> >>Brian Zack >>'70 Chevelle Malibu > >I have used that on over 20 cars with sticking lifters & it >worked on every one. I'm 57 so that was over a lot of yrs . >Just run it for a while & see if it does the trick. >Then you need it anymore. Don't need it anymore, Sorry. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters
At 08:44 AM 04/23/2002 -0600, you wrote: >I just changed the oil this weekend. So maybe I'll dump the fram, put on a >AC filter and try the rislone. Seems like it might be worh a try before I >start tearing into the engine. >Thanks. > >Brian Zack >'70 Chevelle Malibu I have used that on over 20 cars with sticking lifters & it worked on every one. I'm 57 so that was over a lot of yrs . Just run it for a while & see if it does the trick. Then you need it anymore. I just remembered a friend that has a 396 replaced his lifters (I didn't have time to tell him to try Rislone), put new lifters in & it still sounded like one was clattering. You know what it was.. A exhaust leak, had a donut gasket leak. Yes an exhaust leak can sound like that or a rod nock... Was he ever kicking himself. [EMAIL PROTECTED] & The Doberman gang in Dallas (Taxes) Dave's Doberman page http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1877/ Doberworld home page http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1878/ El-Camino/Chevelle page http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1876/ My Machine Shop http://cncshop.8m.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters
I'm familiar with 2 rules of thumb when it comes to SBC oil pressure: 10 psi for each 1000 RPM, and the same rule plus an additional 10 psi. For example, at 2000 RPM one rule would be that 20 psi is fine and the other would be that 30 psi is fine. Sounds like you're doing OK in the oil pressure department. One thing that should be done when rehabbing a set of heads (especially if a high-volume oil pump will be used) is the cleanup of the oil return passages. Often there's a lot of leftover casting flash that reduces the size of the passages; a rotary tool (Dremel) and carbide cutters will do the job just fine. Once the oil has dripped down to the top of the head it serves no purpose and should return to the pan ASAP... Brad O. PS I prefer ACDelco Duraguard oil filters. > Actually, The heads were redone, and by cleaning them up, I meant cleaned up > the ports after they were redone to help flow a little bit better. Is 25 psi > low for in gear idleing? Could the Fram filter be not restricting the oil > enough and it is lowering the pressure? I put a high volume pump in my 75 > chevy 4X4 w/ a 400 and have never had a problem with it. I just hope it > isn't the problem. I guess I would rather pull the top end to replace > lifters, rather than pull the engine to put in a regular flow oil pump. > Brian Zack - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters
I just changed the oil this weekend. So maybe I'll dump the fram, put on a AC filter and try the rislone. Seems like it might be worh a try before I start tearing into the engine. Thanks. Brian Zack '70 Chevelle Malibu >From: Dave Corgill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters >Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 09:36:04 -0500 > >At 08:13 AM 04/23/2002 -0600, you wrote: >>Actually, The heads were redone, and by cleaning them up, I meant cleaned >>up the ports after they were redone to help flow a little bit better. Is >>25 psi low for in gear idleing? Could the Fram filter be not restricting >>the oil enough and it is lowering the pressure? I put a high volume pump >>in my 75 chevy 4X4 w/ a 400 and have never had a problem with it. I just >>hope it isn't the problem. I guess I would rather pull the top end to >>replace lifters, rather than pull the engine to put in a regular flow oil >>pump. >>Brian Zack >>'70 Chevelle Malibu. > >You could have some sticking. Try this, get a quart of Rislone change >your oil add the quart of Rislone. I had a friend that couldn't get >his to stop clicking, we put the Rislone in & in 15 mins they stopped >& 3 yrs later they were doing fine. Worth a try. >And YES dump the Fram ! > > > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] & The Doberman gang in Dallas (Taxes) >Dave's Doberman page http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1877/ >Doberworld home page http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1878/ >El-Camino/Chevelle page http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1876/ >My Machine Shop http://cncshop.8m.com > > >- >To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html >To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters
I have re-adjusted the lifters to 1/2 turn past when they stop clattering and then one of them starts clattering again but, maybe the crane lifters need to have 3/4 or 1 turn. Maybe I'll fire off a question to crane and see what they say. Brian Zack '70 Chevelle Malibu. >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters >Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 10:19:34 EDT > >You can try to readjust the hyd lifters. Some people use 1/4 turn after no >lash and I hear some people go a full turn after no lash. If you try to set >them at different settings they may make less noise. You may have to >experiment. Just a suggestion. > >- >To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html >To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters
At 08:13 AM 04/23/2002 -0600, you wrote: >Actually, The heads were redone, and by cleaning them up, I meant cleaned >up the ports after they were redone to help flow a little bit better. Is >25 psi low for in gear idleing? Could the Fram filter be not restricting >the oil enough and it is lowering the pressure? I put a high volume pump >in my 75 chevy 4X4 w/ a 400 and have never had a problem with it. I just >hope it isn't the problem. I guess I would rather pull the top end to >replace lifters, rather than pull the engine to put in a regular flow oil pump. >Brian Zack >'70 Chevelle Malibu. You could have some sticking. Try this, get a quart of Rislone change your oil add the quart of Rislone. I had a friend that couldn't get his to stop clicking, we put the Rislone in & in 15 mins they stopped & 3 yrs later they were doing fine. Worth a try. And YES dump the Fram ! [EMAIL PROTECTED] & The Doberman gang in Dallas (Taxes) Dave's Doberman page http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1877/ Doberworld home page http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1878/ El-Camino/Chevelle page http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1876/ My Machine Shop http://cncshop.8m.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] my web site for elcy
It's probably my connection, but I can't get to Dougs El Camino page. I'll try again...later - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters
You can try to readjust the hyd lifters. Some people use 1/4 turn after no lash and I hear some people go a full turn after no lash. If you try to set them at different settings they may make less noise. You may have to experiment. Just a suggestion. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters
Actually, The heads were redone, and by cleaning them up, I meant cleaned up the ports after they were redone to help flow a little bit better. Is 25 psi low for in gear idleing? Could the Fram filter be not restricting the oil enough and it is lowering the pressure? I put a high volume pump in my 75 chevy 4X4 w/ a 400 and have never had a problem with it. I just hope it isn't the problem. I guess I would rather pull the top end to replace lifters, rather than pull the engine to put in a regular flow oil pump. Brian Zack '70 Chevelle Malibu. >From: "Josh Campbell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters >Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 07:23:51 -0400 > >Sounds to me like either your oil pump is too much for your application. I >was going to put a high volume one in a 350 I rebuilt a while back but an >old school mechanic and a few other guys told me it can be a bad idea >'cause >the HV can put out more of the oil in your pan quicker than a stock which >is >a good idea. if you have a larger capacity pan, if not you can run out >of oil in the bottom end, which is deffinatly not good. And then again it >does sound like a possibly bad set of lifters. You said that you just >cleaned up the heads so I'm taking it that you cleaned 'em painted 'em and >threw them on (guilty on this so don't feel bad) so its possible. With >your >Fram oil filter all I have to say is personally I would stop using them, >cut >a Fram apart and then cut apart an AC Delco or basically anything else. I >ran across an old display at my old work (AutoZone, getting ready to go to >a >real parts store old school locally owned) with all the filters' tops >cut off so the customer could see basically the Fram looks like junk >compared to even the cheep filters!!! Fram threatened to sue AutoZone for >having this display a few years back thats why you don't see it >anymore. > Well I'll shut up, later. >Josh > > >>From: "Brian Zack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Subject: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking >>Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 13:30:40 -0600 >> >>First, the engine is a 350 rebuilt 4000 miles ago, it has flat-top >>pistons, >>high volume oil pump, stock heads(ports cleaned up, edlebrock performer >>intake and carb, crane cam and lifters (dont remember duration but, lift >>is >>.440). (I know it is small, but for now it will have to do till I get an >>overdrive and can afford more horsepower). >>The engine has 10W-40 and a fram oil filter. And it is in my '70 Chevelle >>Malibu. The lifters all seem a little noisier than normal and it has a >>intermittent lifter clatter, but if I raise the rpm a little it will go >>away. The oil pressure at idle (all warmed up running at around 180 >>degrees)is around 50-55 psi and in gear it drops to 25-30 psi. Running >>down >>the road at 45-55 mph, it is about 60-65psi. Do you all think the oil >>pressure is fine? Do you think the lifters just are bad? I have tried >>re-adjusting the valves and while adjusting, they will be fine and the >>before I'm done, there it starts clattering. Do I just need to get a new >>set >>of lifters. It seems to me, that the lifters are bleeding out at lower >>RPM. >>If I step on it, Sometimes I hear a little clattering, so I dont stay on >>it. >>Any opinions? >>Brian Zack >>'70 Chevelle Malibu >> >>_ >>MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: >>http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx >> >> >>- >>To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html >>To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >_ >Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. > > >- >To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html >To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] '72 Chevelle w/Cadillac 425
--hey thanks for the info guys, the more the better :) who knows what a heavy chevy is? for a 72 model and a 71 model chevelle? mike :) On Tue, 23 Apr 2002 09:51:29 John Nasta wrote: >The 425 was used in Oldsmobiles in the early 60s, but was replaced in 1968 >by the 455 (which is a stroked 425). I don't know if it's exactly the same >engine, but Olds & Cadillac used a lot of the same parts. The Olds 425 & 455 >engines are considered to be very good because of the high nickel content in >the blocks (among other things). > >John Nasta > > >-Original Message- > >IIRC the 425 was introduced in the mid to late '70s >after the 472 and 500 had been phased out. It's >probably got pretty good low-end torque but I suspect >aftermarket parts may be relatively scarce compared to >Chevy and other GM engines. I know Edelbrock came out >with some 472-500 parts in the last couple of years but >they might not fit the 425; perhaps you can find some >info at edelbrock.com. > >If it's running OK and you're not in a hurry to do >anything with it you might as well stick with it for the >time being, but if you start thinking about mods you >might find an engine swap will give you more options and >flexibility. > >Brad O. > >> --Hey there, I just bought another chevelle, its a 1972 ss but it has a >425 >> caddy motor...should I stay with this motor? how much power would a stock >one >> have? >> mike > > >- >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] > See Dave Matthews Band live or win a signed guitar http://r.lycos.com/r/bmgfly_mail_dmb/http://win.ipromotions.com/lycos_020201/splash.asp - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] '72 Chevelle w/Cadillac 425
The 425 was used in Oldsmobiles in the early 60s, but was replaced in 1968 by the 455 (which is a stroked 425). I don't know if it's exactly the same engine, but Olds & Cadillac used a lot of the same parts. The Olds 425 & 455 engines are considered to be very good because of the high nickel content in the blocks (among other things). John Nasta -Original Message- IIRC the 425 was introduced in the mid to late '70s after the 472 and 500 had been phased out. It's probably got pretty good low-end torque but I suspect aftermarket parts may be relatively scarce compared to Chevy and other GM engines. I know Edelbrock came out with some 472-500 parts in the last couple of years but they might not fit the 425; perhaps you can find some info at edelbrock.com. If it's running OK and you're not in a hurry to do anything with it you might as well stick with it for the time being, but if you start thinking about mods you might find an engine swap will give you more options and flexibility. Brad O. > --Hey there, I just bought another chevelle, its a 1972 ss but it has a 425 > caddy motor...should I stay with this motor? how much power would a stock one > have? > mike - 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]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Any advice for a Quadrajet on a 69 SS396
I just installed the Edelbrock #1901 about two weeks ago as I was having all kinds of troubles with the old Rochester. All problems cured when the 1901 was installed, the install was flawless and quick. All linkages, etc are exact. Included are new gasket, threaded rod and wing nut to secure air cleaner lid, caps to plug vacuum ports you may not use, stud to connect accelerator cable and instructions. Very happy with the Edelbrock carb. -- Jeff Fischer Lake Elmo, MN '71 Chevelle SS, 454, 4 spd http://home.attbi.com/~addss/chevelle.html At 08:24 PM 4/22/2002 -0400, you wrote: >Hi, > > I'd like to find a replacement Quadrajet for my 69 SS396. I'd >prefer as close to an original equipment 1969 Quadrajet (new or rebuilt) >as I can find. I know that I can go with an aftermarket "generic style" >(e.g. an Edelbrock 1901, etc.), but I'd really like to find a 1969 >factory Quadrajet if I can. > > I see that Year One is selling new 1969 style ones for $450-ish >and the Paddock is selling rebuilt 1969 style ones somewhere in the >$200's I believe, but does anyone have any other sources that they'd >recommend? > >Has anyone installed an Edelbrock 1901? (If so, do you like it ? Did it >fit the exact same footprint as an OEM Quadrajet?, etc.). I see that >Jeg's is selling them for $390. > > Thanks for any advice in advance, > > Jim -69-SS396- H. > > >GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! >Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! >Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: >http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. > >- - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] '72 Chevelle w/Cadillac 425
IIRC the 425 was introduced in the mid to late '70s after the 472 and 500 had been phased out. It's probably got pretty good low-end torque but I suspect aftermarket parts may be relatively scarce compared to Chevy and other GM engines. I know Edelbrock came out with some 472-500 parts in the last couple of years but they might not fit the 425; perhaps you can find some info at edelbrock.com. If it's running OK and you're not in a hurry to do anything with it you might as well stick with it for the time being, but if you start thinking about mods you might find an engine swap will give you more options and flexibility. Brad O. > --Hey there, I just bought another chevelle, its a 1972 ss but it has a 425 > caddy motor...should I stay with this motor? how much power would a stock one > have? > mike - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Question on 69 SS headlight chrome molding inserts
In a message dated 4/22/02 6:01:44 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Thanks for the info, guys. By the way, Trevor, do you have a catalog online or in paper form? Jim -69-SS396- H. >> Jim, Our website, www.AutoObsession,com has lots of info, parts lists, prices, etc. But, it is far from complete. I'm actually looking to hire someone to convert our website to the "shopping cart" kind, for ease of ordering. A printed catalog is very expensive and just doesn't fit in the budget, at the moment. So, for now, I let the big guys pay to print their catalogs and I just beat their prices! Sincerely, Trevor Baker http://www.autoobsession.com/";>Auto Obsession 805-306-0795 Shop 805-660-2253 Cell To subscribe to our email group and be notified when we acquire more parts or parts cars, and to find out about upcoming shows and swap meets, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] Question on 69 SS headlight chrome molding inserts
There is a pic at: http://oldcarnetwork.com/Merchant2/graphics/gmparts/CH2081.jpg -Original Message- Does anyone have pictures of this trim that we are talking about as I have a '69 and I am not sure what we are talking about. Thanks - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] Quadrajet
That's correct. All 4-bbl 283s used Rochester 4G or Carter carbs. The Q-Jet first appeared in '65 on the 396 and in '66 began transitioning to the smallblock; the '66 327 could be had with either a squarebore or the Q-Jet. Tom, I have a 4-bbl intake (casting 3844459) dated E-5-4 if you're looking for one for your project. Brad >> Hello >> >> Anyone want to take a few minutes and explain what a Quadrajet >> is compared to a 4BBl, > > They are a 4-bbl - A Quadrajet was GM's carb from the mid 60's on. Really > small primaries for fuel economy and large secondaries for power. Much > aligned of the years but good carbs. Don't think the 283 had them as most > mid 60's on 283 were 2-bbls. They appeared on 327's quite regularly. My 67 > Elky has a 327/275 and it came with a QJet. My (now gone) 78 Elky had a 350 > w/QJet. The "High Performance" and "Special High Performance" Chevy engines > many times came with a Holley and all others had the QJet. > > Dale - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Question on 69 SS headlight chrome molding inserts
is ths the mldg that runs between the headlights above the grille on the header panel, or am i misunderstanding?? - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] I'm BAAAACK!!
At 07:11 AM 4/23/2002 -0400, you wrote: >Hey all, its me Josh from KY. Just thought I would tell ya'll I'm back, I >got unsubed thanks to my pervert brother-in-law, he downloaded a virus >thinking it was a bunch of porn, and I didn't have the want to spend the >cash to fix my computer. As for my Chevelle, I have the frame just about >to satisfaction. And I have almost all the parts I need gathered. My 66 >4 door on the other hand I finally pulled the transmission to rebuild it >(note to anyone when you are pulling a tranny make sure you look through >all the old grease, I tried pulling mine thinking I had all the bolts >out. only later to find 2 more under 30+ years of grease). Well gotta >run its great to be on the list. Welcome back Joshgood news on the parts, hope you get them back together soon Kelly & Jana Hanna www.hannawoodworks.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] toad email
i let everyone know i didn't care if their car was a "10" , daily driver or in 1.6 million pieces. I like that attitude as well. You don't have to have a show stopper to be an enthusiast Kelly & Jana Hanna www.hannawoodworks.com
RE: [Chevelle-List] Quadrajet
> > Hello > >Anyone want to take a few minutes and explain what a Quadrajet > is compared > to a 4BBl, They are a 4-bbl - A Quadrajet was GM's carb from the mid 60's on. Really small primaries for fuel economy and large secondaries for power. Much aligned of the years but good carbs. Don't think the 283 had them as most mid 60's on 283 were 2-bbls. They appeared on 327's quite regularly. My 67 Elky has a 327/275 and it came with a QJet. My (now gone) 78 Elky had a 350 w/QJet. The "High Performance" and "Special High Performance" Chevy engines many times came with a Holley and all others had the QJet. Dale > and why they only appear to fit on the 396's? > Couldn't they > also go on a > 327 or even 283? > > Tom > > - > 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]
Re: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking+ Fram Filters
Sounds to me like either your oil pump is too much for your application. I was going to put a high volume one in a 350 I rebuilt a while back but an old school mechanic and a few other guys told me it can be a bad idea 'cause the HV can put out more of the oil in your pan quicker than a stock which is a good idea. if you have a larger capacity pan, if not you can run out of oil in the bottom end, which is deffinatly not good. And then again it does sound like a possibly bad set of lifters. You said that you just cleaned up the heads so I'm taking it that you cleaned 'em painted 'em and threw them on (guilty on this so don't feel bad) so its possible. With your Fram oil filter all I have to say is personally I would stop using them, cut a Fram apart and then cut apart an AC Delco or basically anything else. I ran across an old display at my old work (AutoZone, getting ready to go to a real parts store old school locally owned) with all the filters' tops cut off so the customer could see basically the Fram looks like junk compared to even the cheep filters!!! Fram threatened to sue AutoZone for having this display a few years back thats why you don't see it anymore. Well I'll shut up, later. Josh >From: "Brian Zack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [Chevelle-List] oil pressure and lifter ticking >Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 13:30:40 -0600 > >First, the engine is a 350 rebuilt 4000 miles ago, it has flat-top pistons, >high volume oil pump, stock heads(ports cleaned up, edlebrock performer >intake and carb, crane cam and lifters (dont remember duration but, lift is >.440). (I know it is small, but for now it will have to do till I get an >overdrive and can afford more horsepower). >The engine has 10W-40 and a fram oil filter. And it is in my '70 Chevelle >Malibu. The lifters all seem a little noisier than normal and it has a >intermittent lifter clatter, but if I raise the rpm a little it will go >away. The oil pressure at idle (all warmed up running at around 180 >degrees)is around 50-55 psi and in gear it drops to 25-30 psi. Running down >the road at 45-55 mph, it is about 60-65psi. Do you all think the oil >pressure is fine? Do you think the lifters just are bad? I have tried >re-adjusting the valves and while adjusting, they will be fine and the >before I'm done, there it starts clattering. Do I just need to get a new >set >of lifters. It seems to me, that the lifters are bleeding out at lower RPM. >If I step on it, Sometimes I hear a little clattering, so I dont stay on >it. >Any opinions? >Brian Zack >'70 Chevelle Malibu > >_ >MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: >http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx > > >- >To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html >To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 1966 1967 console Question
Your correct Larry. The 350 THM is a medium duty 3 speed used from 1969 to 1987. Generally used in straight and V6 and small block engines. Only able to handle about 400 foot pounds of torque. Rich - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 2:17 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 1966 1967 console Question I'm lost. In the red book I see a m40 turbohydramatic with 13,272 being sold. I believe this is a th400. as from what I've always read no BB chevs ever came with a th350 and also the th350 came out until 69 anyway. Did you know even in 68 you could get a powerglide with the big block? Wasn't the m10 a three speed overdrive manual transmission? Larry (z)
[Chevelle-List] I'm BAAAACK!!
Hey all, its me Josh from KY. Just thought I would tell ya'll I'm back, I got unsubed thanks to my pervert brother-in-law, he downloaded a virus thinking it was a bunch of porn, and I didn't have the want to spend the cash to fix my computer. As for my Chevelle, I have the frame just about to satisfaction. And I have almost all the parts I need gathered. My 66 4 door on the other hand I finally pulled the transmission to rebuild it (note to anyone when you are pulling a tranny make sure you look through all the old grease, I tried pulling mine thinking I had all the bolts out. only later to find 2 more under 30+ years of grease). Well gotta run its great to be on the list. Josh Wounded 66SS396 66 Malibu 4 Door _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] my web site for elcy
My thoughts, exactly! -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of richard a schaeferSent: Monday, April 22, 2002 8:40 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] my web site for elcy doug Your wife did a good job - keep her - LOL. You did too, the elky looks good- keep it too :) . rick On Mon, 22 Apr 2002 12:30:47 -0700 "Doug Fugere" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Hello all , I am truly blessed , my wife spent some time making a web sit for the elcy. Please have a look . We will learn more on how to make it better , this is a first run on it.Visit http://elcaminotrail.tripod.com/dougselcamino thankyou.
Re: [Chevelle-List] Quadrajet
Hello Anyone want to take a few minutes and explain what a Quadrajet is compared to a 4BBl, and why they only appear to fit on the 396's? Couldn't they also go on a 327 or even 283? Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
