[Chevelle-List] alternator and regulator
My alternator on my 71 went south yesterday and I replaced it with another SI type alternator as was on the car. My question is what happens when you have an internally regulated alternator and still have the external regulator hooked up. I found that a previous owner had done this and its been working since I bought the car. I am aware of the Tech article on the conversion (cut and splice) but if this will work no need to cut off the plug and do the splice job. Especially if I decide to go all original again some day. Input any one? Also any listers sell the rubber boot that covers the wire that goes to the battery terminal on the back of the alternator? I don't want to buy a little part and get hosed on shipping and handling from one of the big resto. places. I know it's a GM part I just don't have the part number to get it locally. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] spedo correction
I attempted to correct my speedometer the other day and found out I ran out of choices for gears for my turbo 400. I had a 44 tooth and am still off about 10% after my last rear gear change. I read the tech article that gave a GM part no. 3932220 for a ratio adapter but checking with my dealer found it to be no good. They gave me # 3950352 but I'm not sure if this is what I need to make the correction. A local Speedometer shop has an after market one but they want nearly $100.00 for it. Anyone have a cheaper solution to this problem or used that #395052 part? Thanks Bob Belz - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re:[Chevelle-List] spedo correction
Bob You may need to change the drive gear which is mounted on the tranny output shaft. You need to drop the drive shaft, and pull the tailshaft (4 bolts) from the tranny to gain access. Messy but not difficult. Then pull the old gear off. And as you do, be looking for a small clip which holds the gear in place. Its tiny so be careful. The first link below has a list of the gears available. The 400 uses large gear set. The other linksmay help also. They all came from http://links.chevelles.net/links http://www.novaresource.org/speedo.htm http://my.core.com/~faldrich/speedo.htm http://www.chevytalk.com/tech/transmission/calibrate.html http://www.tciauto.com/tech_info/speedo_gears.htm#700R4 rick -- Robert Belz [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: Robert Belz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] spedo correction Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2002 17:13:38 -0600 I attempted to correct my speedometer the other day and found out I ran out of choices for gears for my turbo 400. I had a 44 tooth and am still off about 10% after my last rear gear change. I read the tech article that gave a GM part no. 3932220 for a ratio adapter but checking with my dealer found it to be no good. They gave me # 3950352 but I'm not sure if this is what I need to make the correction. A local Speedometer shop has an after market one but they want nearly $100.00 for it. Anyone have a cheaper solution to this problem or used that #395052 part? Thanks Bob Belz - 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]
[Chevelle-List] Chevelle-List] None Chevelle
Does anyone have experience with the automatic tranny which is in a 1995 jeep cherokee? Is it the same as in late model dodge trucks? My wifes jeep is having problems with the lockup cutting in out as we travel down the highway. It shakes the whole vehicle. Is the general setup (solenoid actuator) the same as a GM 700/200 lockup? Any info on the long term dependability of this tranny? We have 112K on it this is the first problem. Is a total rebuild justified by this problem? Thanx for any light that you can shed. 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] Smells
That goes too. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 12:44 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] SmellsHow about the headliner :) ? Larry (z)
RE: [Chevelle-List] Massive wheel hop. Why?
Thanks all. The rear suspension was tightened up with the body off the car so only a few hundred pounds of frame (not much at all). I will try re torquing the bolts with some load on it. I did however lube all parts of the bushings when I put them in - there is no metal to polygraphite contact point without white lithium grease on it. (In 20 miles so far I have not heard any squeaking.) The new Delco gas charged shocks in the back are pretty stiff too, they are probably not helping the rear end settle down. Mark -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Herbert Lumpp Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 7:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Massive wheel hop. Why? Mine's similar to Tom's but a little different... I have the Global West lower arms with the spherical bearing on the frame side and the Del-a-lum bushings on the housing side, the stock upper arms are boxed and have the original rubber bushings as per GW's instructions. At the moment, there is no wheel hop with 500+ hp. Next week I should have my new rear with posi in place and then we'll see if the wheel hop gremlin rears its ugly head. Someone else asked if the rear suspension bolts were tightened while the car was off the ground. If it was, then I would suggest loosening all the bolts and bounce the car a couple of times. Then tighten the bolts up with full vehicle weight on the ground. Urethane bushings are very stiff and will bind the rear suspension preventing it from articulating properly. If all the bolts are tightened while the car is off the ground, the bushings will bind even worse and most likely change the pinion angle. cYa- Herb Lumpp 1966 El Camino, LS6, 6 spd ACES 3509 http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 1:41 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Massive wheel hop. Why? I used the Hotchkis trailing arms on my 70, and made up a custom set of support braces the go from the upper arms to the lower arms. The only other thing I have on mine is a set of stock replacement TRW springs, and the stock sway bar. I have no wheel hop whatsoever with this combo and 500 HP. 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] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Radiator
Is there anyone out there that's going to the MCC show this weekend and is in need of a 4 row Optima core Desert Cooler radiator for a 66-67 Chevelle/El Camino? If there is,I have one that's brand new and stillin the box - U.S. Radiator part #10690. It'sfor salefor a paltry $400. I can bring it to the show if anyone is interested... cYa- Herb Lumpp1966 El Camino, LS6, 6 spdACES 3509http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/
Re: [Chevelle-List] Northeast Regional in MD
SWEET! I just checked the uhaul website and it looks like they do rent car trailers for $50/ day. Hope I can find one tommorow! Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 11:45 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Northeast Regional in MD joshIt is about a 45-60 minute drive for me and I am in Williamstown, NJ, about 25 miles SE of Philly, so figure about an hour to 1.5 hours maxTom
Re: Re:[Chevelle-List] spedo correction
Thanks Rick, I never thought about changing the drive gear. I'll have to look at it and see what I have to work with and go from there. Also thanks for the links, VERY GOOD INFO you provided that I wouldn't have found myself. I'm still on the fence about using a ratio adapter, seems like it would be easier, we'll see. Thanks again. Bob Bob You may need to change the drive gear which is mounted on the tranny output shaft. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Ed Ford's 64 Malibu
I had a business trip to Philadelphia today, and I stopped by a customer's house on the way back to deliver a large order. This is a story that some of you guys will really appreciate. Ed is the only guy I have ever met who sold his car and managed to get it back many years later (like 10+ by the way he was talking about the age of some of the restifications and when *he* did them). Anyway, Ed has a super cool 64 Malibu. It was taken off the frame years ago, a roll cage was installed, and it was tubbed. The rear was narrowed so that the quarters did not have to be cut at all. He also installed a new tranny tunnel (heavy duty). Ed raced the car back then, until he sold it to another guy who also raced it for many years. Ed recently got the car back (sans drivetrain). Ed still has all the original moldings, including the very elusive non-SS side body moldings. It has recently been repainted white (nice job too) and will soon get a red interior (except the seat, which is black and is set up for a 5-point harness). Ed is doing a complete cosmetic resto on the exterior, including all new and restored trim, and he is making the car street legal this time. As you can imagine, this is a real PITA because so much original stuff is gone (like the entire interior, dash, steering column, wiring, etc). This car is going to be a very mean street car though and I'm sure Ed also plans on taking it down the track a few times. The body paint work are excellent and Ed is saying that the drive train will probably end up including nitrous, because he doesn't want to put a blower on it. I hope some of you guys get to see this car and meet Ed some time. He is a cool guy with a serious 64 Malibu, and you hear so often about guys wishing they could find the car they once had and buy it back, so here's a guy that did and is bringing it back in his own way. John Nasta - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
