Re: [Chevelle-List] not really chevelle, but chevy drag power

2002-09-11 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Henri,

I would try another barrel of fuel, anyway you will probably open the 
engine now because its the end of the season (unless you go to 
Gardermoen, Norway this weekend)it would be wise to measure the bores 
for roundess with a micrometer.

André

 Next to restoring my chevelle, I'm also a mecanic in Team ProStreet
 Dragracing. We race a 1999 Chevy Monte Carlo ProMod, with 632 Donovan 
engine
 (built by Pat Musi).
 The last races we did we had a lot of problems with detonation and so 
burned
 a lot of pistons. (burned 8 pistons in 1st elimination round in the Eu
ropean
 Finals at SantaPod, Engeland).
 We have two ideas how this could happen.
 1. Change in fuel. We use C23 VP fuel, but changed to another barrel h
alf
 this season, same time as the problems started. Can I test octane numb
er?
 2. Because the stroke is relatively big, the pistons comes out of the 
boring
 for 1/2 -
 3/4 in most lowest position. The bores are not changed for the
 last two years. Could the bores be oval so the piston play is bigger a
nd it
 takes oil up, which causes detonation?
 
 Any input is appriciated!
 
 Because this is not chevelle related maybe responses offlist.
 
 Thanks
 Henri
 '66 Malibu 230
 The Netherlands
 
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RE: [Chevelle-List] not really chevelle, but chevy drag power

2002-09-11 Thread H. Kwakkel

We are going to open up the engine. We changed two pistons in in Santa Pod
and five at the Nitrolympics Hockenheim (Germany) already.
The problem with the fuel is that we don't just want to change to another
barrel. If the problem is not the fuel, we risk blowing more pistons ($1000)
and a set of springs ($800).
I just hope the measurment of the bores will give more conclusions.

Thanks!

Henri

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Henri,

I would try another barrel of fuel, anyway you will probably open the
engine now because its the end of the season (unless you go to
Gardermoen, Norway this weekend)it would be wise to measure the bores
for roundess with a micrometer.

André

 Next to restoring my chevelle, I'm also a mecanic in Team ProStreet
 Dragracing. We race a 1999 Chevy Monte Carlo ProMod, with 632 Donovan
engine
 (built by Pat Musi).
 The last races we did we had a lot of problems with detonation and so
burned
 a lot of pistons. (burned 8 pistons in 1st elimination round in the Eu
ropean
 Finals at SantaPod, Engeland).
 We have two ideas how this could happen.
 1. Change in fuel. We use C23 VP fuel, but changed to another barrel h
alf
 this season, same time as the problems started. Can I test octane numb
er?
 2. Because the stroke is relatively big, the pistons comes out of the
boring
 for 1/2 -
 3/4 in most lowest position. The bores are not changed for the
 last two years. Could the bores be oval so the piston play is bigger a
nd it
 takes oil up, which causes detonation?

 Any input is appriciated!

 Because this is not chevelle related maybe responses offlist.

 Thanks
 Henri
 '66 Malibu 230
 The Netherlands

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RE: [Chevelle-List] not really chevelle, but chevy drag power

2002-09-11 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Henri,

we were at nitro olympics as well (we have been there for the last 
three years).
We raced a super comp dragster sponsored by Craftsman, SC 446. to bad 
we didnt meet (maybe next year).

I would measure the bores, if they are round put in new rings and make 
a compression test.

André

 We are going to open up the engine. We changed two pistons in in Santa
 Pod
 and five at the Nitrolympics Hockenheim (Germany) already.
 The problem with the fuel is that we don't just want to change to anot
her
 barrel. If the problem is not the fuel, we risk blowing more pistons (
$1000)
 and a set of springs ($800).
 I just hope the measurment of the bores will give more conclusions.
 
 Thanks!
 
 Henri
 
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 Henri,
 
 I would try another barrel of fuel, anyway you will probably open the
 engine now because its the end of the season (unless you go to
 Gardermoen, Norway this weekend)it would be wise to measure the bores
 for roundess with a micrometer.
 
 André
 
  Next to restoring my chevelle, I'm also a mecanic in Team ProStreet
  Dragracing. We race a 1999 Chevy Monte Carlo ProMod, with 632 Donova
n
 engine
  (built by Pat Musi).
  The last races we did we had a lot of problems with detonation and s
o
 burned
  a lot of pistons. (burned 8 pistons in 1st elimination round in the 
Eu
 ropean
  Finals at SantaPod, Engeland).
  We have two ideas how this could happen.
  1. Change in fuel. We use C23 VP fuel, but changed to another barrel
 h
 alf
  this season, same time as the problems started. Can I test octane nu
mb
 er?
  2. Because the stroke is relatively big, the pistons comes out of th
e
 boring
  for 1/2 -
  3/4 in most lowest position. The bores are not changed for the
  last two years. Could the bores be oval so the piston play is bigger
 a
 nd it
  takes oil up, which causes detonation?
 
  Any input is appriciated!
 
  Because this is not chevelle related maybe responses offlist.
 
  Thanks
  Henri
  '66 Malibu 230
  The Netherlands
 
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RE: [Chevelle-List] not really chevelle, but chevy drag power

2002-09-11 Thread H. Kwakkel

We will definately be there next year. Our team has been going to Hockenheim
for 6 years competing in SuperGas till 2000. In 2001 and this year we drove
ProMod. In 2000 we where SuperGas champion. I saw that you went out in Round
1 by 4 hunderds under! Sorry, to see that.

I keep you posted on the progress on the Monte Carlo.

Henri

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Henri,

we were at nitro olympics as well (we have been there for the last
three years).
We raced a super comp dragster sponsored by Craftsman, SC 446. to bad
we didnt meet (maybe next year).

I would measure the bores, if they are round put in new rings and make
a compression test.

André

 We are going to open up the engine. We changed two pistons in in Santa
 Pod
 and five at the Nitrolympics Hockenheim (Germany) already.
 The problem with the fuel is that we don't just want to change to anot
her
 barrel. If the problem is not the fuel, we risk blowing more pistons (
$1000)
 and a set of springs ($800).
 I just hope the measurment of the bores will give more conclusions.

 Thanks!

 Henri

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 Henri,

 I would try another barrel of fuel, anyway you will probably open the
 engine now because its the end of the season (unless you go to
 Gardermoen, Norway this weekend)it would be wise to measure the bores
 for roundess with a micrometer.

 André

  Next to restoring my chevelle, I'm also a mecanic in Team ProStreet
  Dragracing. We race a 1999 Chevy Monte Carlo ProMod, with 632 Donova
n
 engine
  (built by Pat Musi).
  The last races we did we had a lot of problems with detonation and s
o
 burned
  a lot of pistons. (burned 8 pistons in 1st elimination round in the
Eu
 ropean
  Finals at SantaPod, Engeland).
  We have two ideas how this could happen.
  1. Change in fuel. We use C23 VP fuel, but changed to another barrel
 h
 alf
  this season, same time as the problems started. Can I test octane nu
mb
 er?
  2. Because the stroke is relatively big, the pistons comes out of th
e
 boring
  for 1/2 -
  3/4 in most lowest position. The bores are not changed for the
  last two years. Could the bores be oval so the piston play is bigger
 a
 nd it
  takes oil up, which causes detonation?
 
  Any input is appriciated!
 
  Because this is not chevelle related maybe responses offlist.
 
  Thanks
  Henri
  '66 Malibu 230
  The Netherlands
 
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Re: [Chevelle-List] dif oil

2002-09-11 Thread Tim Krell

It prob. will not help but, I would say use something thicker than 80w90 if
you are trying to hide diff.noise.
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 My diff is making noise. I like to change it for a 12 bolt, but in the
mean
 time I like to change oil to see if it helps. What oil should I use?

 Henri
 '66 Malibu 230
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Re: [Chevelle-List] not really chevelle, but chevy drag power

2002-09-11 Thread ChevelleYenko

Henri,
  The modern drag car is so expensive that you need a computer control 
with all the sensors to monitor the air fuel ratios and temps, etc.? Are you 
using a computer system where you can download the engine parameters? These 
systems can help with trouble shooting and prevent expensive repairs. 

 We will definately be there next year. Our team has been going to 
Hockenheim
 for 6 years competing in SuperGas till 2000. In 2001 and this year we drove
 ProMod. In 2000 we where SuperGas champion. I saw that you went out in Round
 1 by 4 hunderds under! Sorry, to see that.
 
 I keep you posted on the progress on the Monte Carlo.
 
 Henri 

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Re: [Chevelle-List] Body Lift

2002-09-11 Thread WCross9844

well I did my 70 LS6 by using 3 come-a-longs...one at each body mount at the 
fire wall and one in the center of the rear...there are large access holes 
that when you remove the access covers, I was able to catch the frame on each 
side and used a chair from one side to the other (thru the access holes ) and 
used the come-a-long in the center of the chain...

The come-a-longs were hung from the ceiling thru a hole up thru a 6' long 
piece of 4x4 that was laid across my 2x8 ceiling rafters.

I jacked each come-a-long a little at a time and I only lifted about a foot.  
I then pulled the frame out from under the body ( I had already removed all 
weels and suspension )  You could probably leave all suspension parts in 
place and just roll it out of the way.

I then lowered the body on 8 cement blocks that were 3 high...one at each 
front body mount and at the rear used another 4x4 from one side to another on 
top of cement blocks. 

I would probably suggest solid cement blocks or good heavy duty floor jacks.

I DO NOT WORK UNDER THE CAR AS IS'T NOT THAT SAFE ON CEMENT BLOCKS.

I just bought a body rotisoiry? to mount the body safely to. 

Don't forget to disconnect the emergency brake cable...ask me why

Just another way to do the body lift...hope this gives you an idea.

Bill Cross
70 LS6 in a zillon pieces
in Ct

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[Chevelle-List] Parting out a '67 El Camino

2002-09-11 Thread DonnieG67

A friend of mine is parting out a '67 El Camino.  I already bought the hood, 
complete Power Steering unit (pump, box, brackets, etc...) and the drive 
shaft.

Please email me off list and I'll send you the parts list and prices (MSExcel 
File).

Donnie

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RE: [Chevelle-List] dif oil

2002-09-11 Thread Craig A. Ellis

In my experience, nothing helps but new gears  bearings...

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My diff is making noise. I like to change it for a 12 bolt, but in the mean
time I like to change oil to see if it helps. What oil should I use?

Henri
'66 Malibu 230
The Netherlands
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RE: [Chevelle-List] not really chevelle, but chevy drag power

2002-09-11 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Henri,

yep, we went out by 4/100, that meant barbecue and beer for the rest of 
the weekend.

Its the third year for us now.

André

 We will definately be there next year. Our team has been going to Hock
enheim
 for 6 years competing in SuperGas till 2000. In 2001 and this year we 
drove
 ProMod. In 2000 we where SuperGas champion. I saw that you went out in
 Round
 1 by 4 hunderds under! Sorry, to see that.
 
 I keep you posted on the progress on the Monte Carlo.
 
 Henri
 
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 Henri,
 
 we were at nitro olympics as well (we have been there for the last
 three years).
 We raced a super comp dragster sponsored by Craftsman, SC 446. to bad
 we didnt meet (maybe next year).
 
 I would measure the bores, if they are round put in new rings and make
 a compression test.
 
 André
 
  We are going to open up the engine. We changed two pistons in in San
ta
  Pod
  and five at the Nitrolympics Hockenheim (Germany) already.
  The problem with the fuel is that we don't just want to change to an
ot
 her
  barrel. If the problem is not the fuel, we risk blowing more pistons
 (
 $1000)
  and a set of springs ($800).
  I just hope the measurment of the bores will give more conclusions.
 
  Thanks!
 
  Henri
 
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  Henri,
 
  I would try another barrel of fuel, anyway you will probably open th
e
  engine now because its the end of the season (unless you go to
  Gardermoen, Norway this weekend)
it would be wise to measure the bores
  for roundess with a micrometer.
 
  André
 
   Next to restoring my chevelle, I'm also a mecanic in Team ProStree
t
   Dragracing. We race a 1999 Chevy Monte Carlo ProMod, with 632 Dono
va
 n
  engine
   (built by Pat Musi).
   The last races we did we had a lot of problems with detonation and
 s
 o
  burned
   a lot of pistons. (burned 8 pistons in 1st elimination round in th
e
 Eu
  ropean
   Finals at SantaPod, Engeland).
   We have two ideas how this could happen.
   1. Change in fuel. We use C23 VP fuel, but changed to another barr
el
  h
  alf
   this season, same time as the problems started. Can I test octane 
nu
 mb
  er?
   2. Because the stroke is relatively big, the pistons comes out of 
th
 e
  boring
   for 1/2 -
   3/4 in most lowest position. The bores are not changed for the
   last two years. Could the bores be oval so the piston play is bigg
er
  a
  nd it
   takes oil up, which causes detonation?
  
   Any input is appriciated!
  
   Because this is not chevelle related maybe responses offlist.
  
   Thanks
   Henri
   '66 Malibu 230
   The Netherlands
  
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[Chevelle-List] Outside Door Mirror Adhesive/Glue??

2002-09-11 Thread DonnieG67

The mirror on my drivers door exterior rear view mirror fell out at a show 
over the weekend but it didnt break!!

What would be a good glue or adhesive to put it back on?  

Looks like there are 3 attachment points with some sort of black rubbery like 
glue that was used previously.

Thanks

Donnie

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RE: [Chevelle-List] Outside Door Mirror Adhesive/Glue??

2002-09-11 Thread Craig A. Ellis

I'd use ordinary silicome adhesive. Seal out water too boot. Continuous bead
around the perimeter?

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The mirror on my drivers door exterior rear view mirror fell out at a show 
over the weekend but it didnt break!!

What would be a good glue or adhesive to put it back on?  

Looks like there are 3 attachment points with some sort of black rubbery
like 
glue that was used previously.

Thanks

Donnie

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RE: [Chevelle-List] not really chevelle, but chevy drag power

2002-09-11 Thread Youngblood, Skip (TK at Alcoa)

Are you spraying this motor with nitrous? 632 need a lower timing than say a
500.
pictures of pistons. 
Take barrel back, ask vendor to test. At an Nhra meet they can test for you,
But I think you are a little to far away. 
Sounds like a cool operation. 
I help a friend with his promod he runs a 63 vette w/ a Troy Buff 432 blown
alky motor. 6.20@225 
I didn't understand stroke question #2.

Skip 

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Next to restoring my chevelle, I'm also a mecanic in Team ProStreet
Dragracing. We race a 1999 Chevy Monte Carlo ProMod, with 632 Donovan engine
(built by Pat Musi).
The last races we did we had a lot of problems with detonation and so burned
a lot of pistons. (burned 8 pistons in 1st elimination round in the European
Finals at SantaPod, Engeland).
We have two ideas how this could happen.
1. Change in fuel. We use C23 VP fuel, but changed to another barrel half
this season, same time as the problems started. Can I test octane number?
2. Because the stroke is relatively big, the pistons comes out of the boring
for 1/2 - 3/4 in most lowest position. The bores are not changed for the
last two years. Could the bores be oval so the piston play is bigger and it
takes oil up, which causes detonation?

Any input is appriciated!

Because this is not chevelle related maybe responses offlist.

Thanks
Henri
'66 Malibu 230
The Netherlands

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Re: [Chevelle-List] dif oil

2002-09-11 Thread Capt Crunch
If it is shot... use the cheapest 80/90 weight you can find cause who cares if it is shot. You can also try the old tale of shoving sawdust in there to quiet it down if it is that bad (although I have never tried this) or there are other addiatives out there for singing gears and what not.  Mikey  My diff is making noise. I like to change it for a 12 bolt, but in the meantime I like to change oil to see if it helps. What oil should I use?Henri'66 Malibu 230The Netherlands


RE: [Chevelle-List] Outside Door Mirror Adhesive/Glue??

2002-09-11 Thread John Nasta

I've never heard of glue under a mirror. There is usually a black rubber
gasket though.

John Nasta



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I'd use ordinary silicome adhesive. Seal out water too boot. Continuous bead
around the perimeter?

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The mirror on my drivers door exterior rear view mirror fell out at a show
over the weekend but it didnt break!!

What would be a good glue or adhesive to put it back on?

Looks like there are 3 attachment points with some sort of black rubbery
like
glue that was used previously.

Thanks

Donnie

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Re: [Chevelle-List] speedometer cable

2002-09-11 Thread crobertson1

I've been told that there is a plastic gear in the transmission, at least on
manual, that sometimes goes bad.  My speedometer doesn't work and I think
this is the problem.

Craig
69SS
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] speedometer cable


 Usually when a speedo cable starts to go bad you will get alot of needle
 wave. The needle will flucuate as much as 15mph.
 But yes they will squeal also...probably needs lubed ( use graphite
powder)
 You can get it at about anywhere...its the same stuff that people use to
 lube door locks with.
 Later,
 Jim
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  Guys, If your speedometer cable is going, does it squeak, or just break?
 
  I've never replaced one, but something is squeaking when I'm rollin,
  rollin, rollin.
  Is there any way to check or repair the one on here before it goes bad?
 
 
  Paul O'Brien
  84 El Camino SS
  NECOA #125
 
 
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[Chevelle-List] driveline center

2002-09-11 Thread Craig A. Ellis



My driveshaft is offset a bit left of center 
when viewed from the back of the car. A driveline buddy of mine says this is 
deliberate in order to make sure the driveshaft never arrives at zero degrees of 
offset through the suspension travel. Could you guys please tell me if the 
driveshafts in YOUR cars are offset at all? By offset I mean laterally. So if 
you were looking at a "plan view" of the chassis (that is, a bird's eye view), 
the driveshaft would be slightly left of center at the transmission tail shaft 
so a slight angle would be present between the trans and the differential. Or 
maybe the differential would be slightly offset.
BTW, this would NOT generally be evident in 
assembly manual drawings, etc. You'd sure enough see it if the car was on a 
hoist and viewed from the rear, however. This is important to me in my quest to debug my 
driveshaft. Also, not all platforms has this offset - only those the engineers 
determined could arrive at zero at some point in the travel of the suspension. 
We're only talking about a 1/2 inch or an inch, by the way. Nothing dramatic but 
you can see it readily.
Craig E.



Re: [Chevelle-List] speedometer cable

2002-09-11 Thread PLGChevelle65

There is a plastic gear in a manual trans. They are color coded as well as differ in 
the number of teeth as they correspond to the rearend gear ratio to provide accurate 
speed readings.  They wear out in these old cars we have causing the speedometer to 
stop working.  Sometimes it's a trial  error approach to find out why the speedo 
quit, the cable, the gear, the unit, etc.  Maybe some of you real mechanical wizards, 
and I say that with the utmost of admiration, can provide more technical info and 
pinpoint causes for current  future references and saving alot of time and trouble 
for us less knowledgeable types.   Thanks.   PHIL G.  65 SS





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 I've been told that there is a plastic gear in the transmission, at least on
 manual, that sometimes goes bad.  My speedometer doesn't work and I think
 this is the problem.
 
 Craig
 69SS
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 Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 2:44 PM
 Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] speedometer cable
 
 
  Usually when a speedo cable starts to go bad you will get alot of needle
  wave. The needle will flucuate as much as 15mph.
  But yes they will squeal also...probably needs lubed ( use graphite
 powder)
  You can get it at about anywhere...its the same stuff that people use to
  lube door locks with.
  Later,
  Jim
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  Subject: [Chevelle-List] speedometer cable
 
 
   Guys, If your speedometer cable is going, does it squeak, or just break?
  
   I've never replaced one, but something is squeaking when I'm rollin,
   rollin, rollin.
   Is there any way to check or repair the one on here before it goes bad?
  
  
   Paul O'Brien
   84 El Camino SS
   NECOA #125
  
  
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[Chevelle-List] crate motor question

2002-09-11 Thread Mitch Barrie

I am looking at getting a 383 stroker crate motor for my 66 El Camino.  I 
saw these guys in the latest Hot Rod and asked them about this motor:

   http://www.coasthigh.com/Crate_Motors/c383_sf.htm

Here was their first reply to my query:

We offer a balanced assembly for you for apprpx.  999.00-1100.00 dollars, 
and depends on the cylinder heads you are going to use. They are based on a 
4.030 overbore, but we also have others available. With decent heads and 
cam should be able to make 450 horsepower or more while still running on 
pump gas!!! If you have any other questions just call.

That sounds way too cheap to me, especially since it's supposed to be a new 
block.  Has anyone here ever heard of Coast High Performance, or their 
parent  Probe Racing Components?


Mitch


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Re: [Chevelle-List] driveline center

2002-09-11 Thread Wayne Kline



Like they say, you learn something new every day. 
But from a birds eye view, looking down the Centerline of the transmission to 
the yoke then to the rear end yoke. and from my limited knowledge a 10 and 12 
bolt rear rear end pinion/yoke is centered in the housing,( I just 
confirmed that on a 64 ten bolt and a 66 12 bolt housing)
I can't understand the laterial deviaion in you 
car.
The notion of zero degreepinion 
angle in relationship to the, drive shaft and transmission, 
Isa well documented.
But the concentric deviaion of drive train,drive 
shaft and rear end is a new one to me.

Wayne

Ps will put my 64 ans 65 on the lift to nite 
!


  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Craig A. 
  Ellis 
  To: Chevelle (E-mail) 
  Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 3:34 
  PM
  Subject: [Chevelle-List] driveline 
  center
  
  My driveshaft is offset a bit left of center 
  when viewed from the back of the car. A driveline buddy of mine says this is 
  deliberate in order to make sure the driveshaft never arrives at zero degrees 
  of offset through the suspension travel. Could you guys please tell me if the 
  driveshafts in YOUR cars are offset at all? By offset I mean laterally. So if 
  you were looking at a "plan view" of the chassis (that is, a bird's eye view), 
  the driveshaft would be slightly left of center at the transmission tail shaft 
  so a slight angle would be present between the trans and the differential. Or 
  maybe the differential would be slightly offset.
  BTW, this would NOT generally be evident in 
  assembly manual drawings, etc. You'd sure enough see it if the car was on a 
  hoist and viewed from the rear, however. This is important to me in my quest to debug my 
  driveshaft. Also, not all platforms has this offset - only those the engineers 
  determined could arrive at zero at some point in the travel of the suspension. 
  We're only talking about a 1/2 inch or an inch, by the way. Nothing dramatic 
  but you can see it readily.
  Craig E.
  


Re: [Chevelle-List] crate motor question

2002-09-11 Thread Dave Corgill

At 01:07 PM 09/11/2002 -0700, you wrote:
I am looking at getting a 383 stroker crate motor for my 66 El Camino.  I 
saw these guys in the latest Hot Rod and asked them about this motor:

   http://www.coasthigh.com/Crate_Motors/c383_sf.htm

Here was their first reply to my query:

We offer a balanced assembly for you for apprpx.  999.00-1100.00 dollars, 
and depends on the cylinder heads you are going to use. They are based on 
a 4.030 overbore, but we also have others available. With decent heads and 
cam should be able to make 450 horsepower or more while still running on 
pump gas!!! If you have any other questions just call.

That sounds way too cheap to me, especially since it's supposed to be a 
new block.  Has anyone here ever heard of Coast High Performance, or their 
parent  Probe Racing Components?


Mitch

Go here buy a NEW one from GM: http://goautocenter.com/383_small_blk.htm

Or here: http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?action=catalog_startcatid=120


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[Chevelle-List] tail light sockets

2002-09-11 Thread Dan McIntosh



Howdy, 
I'm trying to find replacement tail light sockets 
for my 65 Malibu. The old ones are a little loose, and from time to time one 
brake light doesn't work. I don't really want to spend the $100.00 I've seen the 
complete harness listed for. I looked at Advanced Auto Parts, and found a close, 
but not perfect, match. Any ideas anyone? Thanks.
Dan McIntosh65 
Malibu


Re: [Chevelle-List] crate motor question

2002-09-11 Thread Mitch Barrie

At 03:21 PM 9/11/2002 -0500, Dave Corgill wrote:
 
 Go here buy a NEW one from GM: http://goautocenter.com/383_small_blk.htm

Thanks.  I am already aware of the GM motors (I have a ZZ4).

This motor is also supposed to be new.

Does the price make sense?


Mitch


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RE: [Chevelle-List] driveline center

2002-09-11 Thread Craig A. Ellis



Wayne, 

I should have 
noted it's a 1970 SS. The word I got was from a driveshaft manufacturer client 
of ours (American Axle). They build a zillion driveshafts for GM (pickups, SUVs, 
etc.). He told me not all vehicles require it - it might even be exclusive to 
some applications within a specific platform (an "A-Body" is a "platform" in the 
industry). I never noticed it on mine until I looked and, lo' and behold, there 
it was.

On the other 
hand, I also have it on pretty good authority that ANY lateral deviation is bad. 
Not only am I confused, now I'm worried about how I GOT the deviation! It must 
be a virus or something...

Moreover, when I 
look over the whole assembly, I can't see how a deviation could even be 
introduced. The axle is fixed in position by the controls arms, my chassis is 
straight and square, the engine  trans appear to be installed perfectly. I 
am truly mystified. I really need some eyeball input on this. 


C

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  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Wayne 
  KlineSent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 4:13 PMTo: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] driveline 
  center
  Like they say, you learn something new every day. 
  But from a birds eye view, looking down the Centerline of the transmission to 
  the yoke then to the rear end yoke. and from my limited knowledge a 10 and 12 
  bolt rear rear end pinion/yoke is centered in the housing,( I just 
  confirmed that on a 64 ten bolt and a 66 12 bolt housing)
  I can't understand the laterial deviaion in you 
  car.
  The notion of zero degreepinion 
  angle in relationship to the, drive shaft and transmission, 
  Isa well documented.
  But the concentric deviaion of drive train,drive 
  shaft and rear end is a new one to me.
  
  Wayne
  
  Ps will put my 64 ans 65 on the lift to nite 
  !
  
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
Craig A. 
Ellis 
To: Chevelle (E-mail) 
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 
3:34 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-List] driveline 
center

My driveshaft is offset a bit left of 
center when viewed from the back of the car. A driveline buddy of mine says 
this is deliberate in order to make sure the driveshaft never arrives at 
zero degrees of offset through the suspension travel. Could you guys please 
tell me if the driveshafts in YOUR cars are offset at all? By offset I mean 
laterally. So if you were looking at a "plan view" of the chassis (that is, 
a bird's eye view), the driveshaft would be slightly left of center at the 
transmission tail shaft so a slight angle would be present between the trans 
and the differential. Or maybe the differential would be slightly 
offset.
BTW, this would NOT generally be evident 
in assembly manual drawings, etc. You'd sure enough see it if the car was on 
a hoist and viewed from the rear, however. This is important to me in my quest to debug my 
driveshaft. Also, not all platforms has this offset - only those the 
engineers determined could arrive at zero at some point in the travel of the 
suspension. We're only talking about a 1/2 inch or an inch, by the way. 
Nothing dramatic but you can see it readily.
Craig E.



RE: [Chevelle-List] crate motor question

2002-09-11 Thread Craig A. Ellis

Shoot, why not go down the the Chevy dealer and order one over the counter?
I've heard they are a super deal and come with a GM warranty for a year.
Amazing. Or what about that Edelbrock one in the Summit catalog? 420 HP,
they say, and a reputable company. At least, they sure appear to be.

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Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 4:21 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] crate motor question


At 01:07 PM 09/11/2002 -0700, you wrote:
I am looking at getting a 383 stroker crate motor for my 66 El Camino.  I 
saw these guys in the latest Hot Rod and asked them about this motor:

   http://www.coasthigh.com/Crate_Motors/c383_sf.htm

Here was their first reply to my query:

We offer a balanced assembly for you for apprpx.  999.00-1100.00 dollars, 
and depends on the cylinder heads you are going to use. They are based on 
a 4.030 overbore, but we also have others available. With decent heads and 
cam should be able to make 450 horsepower or more while still running on 
pump gas!!! If you have any other questions just call.

That sounds way too cheap to me, especially since it's supposed to be a 
new block.  Has anyone here ever heard of Coast High Performance, or their 
parent  Probe Racing Components?


Mitch

Go here buy a NEW one from GM: http://goautocenter.com/383_small_blk.htm

Or here: http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?action=catalog_startcatid=120


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RE: [Chevelle-List] crate motor question

2002-09-11 Thread Mitch Barrie

At 04:55 PM 9/11/2002 -0400, Craig A. Ellis wrote:
 Shoot, why not go down the the Chevy dealer and order one over the counter?
 I've heard they are a super deal and come with a GM warranty for a year.

I have already done that before.  Cheapest GM long block is around 
$3,000.  I am wondering if the low price of the Coast High Performance can 
be be justified.


Mitch


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Re: [Chevelle-List] driveline center

2002-09-11 Thread MICRLASER
In a message dated 9/11/2002 4:51:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:


now I'm worried about how I GOT the deviation!


Has the car ever been in an accident? If it at one time was T-boned by the rear half of the frame, that would bend the frame and cause the lateral deviation. I looked at all 4 of my Chevelles and all of them are straight back.

Tom


RE: [Chevelle-List] crate motor question

2002-09-11 Thread jay116

mitch

This all boils down to what is in a name.
Look at the parts break downs for the different shops.
They all seem to use good quality parts. So do you want 
to spend 3 grand for the name Edelbrock or 1100 for an 
engine with an Edelbrock intake on it. 
If the cheaper guys will give a warranty of any kind I 
say buy it and put the other 2 grand into something else 
for the car.

Jason


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Re: [Chevelle-List] speedometer cable

2002-09-11 Thread Tim Krell

Could even be beauty rings or u joints. Do you here it from cluster?
KrusherKrell
1968 SS 396
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Subject: [Chevelle-List] speedometer cable


 Guys, If your speedometer cable is going, does it squeak, or just break?

 I've never replaced one, but something is squeaking when I'm rollin,
 rollin, rollin.
 Is there any way to check or repair the one on here before it goes bad?


 Paul O'Brien
 84 El Camino SS
 NECOA #125


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Re: [Chevelle-List] speedometer cable

2002-09-11 Thread Tim Krell

I use  a cordless drill to run speedo and there by checking cluster. A
pocket screw driver in at trans.where speedo cable goes should not turn if
wheels are not.
KrusherKrell
1968 SS 396
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Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 6:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] speedometer cable


 I've been told that there is a plastic gear in the transmission, at least
on
 manual, that sometimes goes bad.  My speedometer doesn't work and I think
 this is the problem.

 Craig
 69SS
 - Original Message -
 From: Jim Weimer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 2:44 PM
 Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] speedometer cable


  Usually when a speedo cable starts to go bad you will get alot of
needle
  wave. The needle will flucuate as much as 15mph.
  But yes they will squeal also...probably needs lubed ( use graphite
 powder)
  You can get it at about anywhere...its the same stuff that people use to
  lube door locks with.
  Later,
  Jim
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  Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 2:17 PM
  Subject: [Chevelle-List] speedometer cable
 
 
   Guys, If your speedometer cable is going, does it squeak, or just
break?
  
   I've never replaced one, but something is squeaking when I'm rollin,
   rollin, rollin.
   Is there any way to check or repair the one on here before it goes
bad?
  
  
   Paul O'Brien
   84 El Camino SS
   NECOA #125
  
  
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RE: [Chevelle-List] speedometer cable

2002-09-11 Thread John Nasta

Ditto on the beauty rings. That was happening on my 68 Olds and when I
removed the SSIVs and put steel wheels w/ covers on it, the squeaking went
away. I still have a speedometer cable that I never installed sitting in a
box.

John Nasta



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Could even be beauty rings or u joints. Do you here it from cluster?
KrusherKrell
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Re: [Chevelle-List] driveline center

2002-09-11 Thread Tim Krell



Are you seeing this with the wheels hanging? Could 
just be normal control arm bushing wear.I had it until new poly 
bushings.
 ps.love them and can feel them
KrusherKrell1968 SS 396

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  Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 9:02 
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  In a message dated 9/11/2002 
  4:51:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  writes:
  now I'm worried about how I GOT the deviation!Has the car ever been in an accident? If 
  it at one time was T-boned by the rear half of the frame, that would bend the 
  frame and cause the lateral deviation. I looked at all 4 of my Chevelles 
  and all of them are straight back.Tom 



Re: [Chevelle-List] crate motor question

2002-09-11 Thread KEhrhardt

In a message dated 09/11/2002 4:11:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

 We offer a balanced assembly for you for apprpx.  999.00-1100.00 dollars, 
  and depends on the cylinder heads you are going to use. They are based on 
a 
  4.030 overbore, but we also have others available. With decent heads and 
  cam should be able to make 450 horsepower or more while still running on 
  pump gas!!! If you have any other questions just call.
  
  That sounds way too cheap to me, especially since it's supposed to be a 
new 
  block.  Has anyone here ever heard of Coast High Performance, or their 
  parent  Probe Racing Components?

Hey Mitcho,
  Sorry, can't say that I've heard of them, maybe another 
lister can help out there.  For that price though, its gotta be a short 
block.  For comparison, check out SpeedOMotive (www.speedomotive.com), they 
are supposed to be the stroker kings out on the left coast.  I bought my 383 
crate from Joe at All Chevy (www.allchevyengines.com).  He builds a good 
engine.  Maybe someone else has dealt with Coast, but reading their web site, 
it sounds like they are more into the F*ord stuff.  Good Luck. 

Here is the link to the specs on my stroker

http://www.allchevyengines.com/383-400.htm
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ACES #1280
66 Malibu
66 SuperSport
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RE: [Chevelle-List] crate motor question

2002-09-11 Thread Brad Waller

 From: Mitch Barrie
 Subject: [Chevelle-List] crate motor question
 
 I am looking at getting a 383 stroker crate motor for my 66 El Camino.
I 
 saw these guys in the latest Hot Rod and asked them about this motor:
 
   http://www.coasthigh.com/Crate_Motors/c383_sf.htm

 Here was their first reply to my query:

 We offer a balanced assembly for you for apprpx.  999.00-1100.00
dollars, 
 and depends on the cylinder heads you are going to use. They are based
on a 
 4.030 overbore, but we also have others available. With decent heads
and 
 cam should be able to make 450 horsepower or more while still running
on 
 pump gas!!! If you have any other questions just call.

 That sounds way too cheap to me, especially since it's supposed to be
a new 
 block.  Has anyone here ever heard of Coast High Performance, or their

 parent  Probe Racing Components?

Mitch,

Where are you now?  If you want, I can stop by the shop for a tour on
your behalf as it is only a few miles from me.  The name Coast High
Performance seems familiar, but probably because I've driven past them
or seen them around locally.

I would also verify that you were quoted the price for the long block
and not the short block.  That price is impossible for the long block
they specify on that page.  No way do you get a short block plus
Performer RPM heads and intake, distributor, roller rockers, etc.  If
that is their price, you can buy them in bulk and sell the parts for
twice the price if not more!  I paid about $1100 years ago for a short
block from my local speed shop, and quite a bit more than that for a
complete engine with forged everything just this month...

Also, be aware that Chevrolet is planning a big sale on performance
parts, including motors starting October 1st, so you should wait until
then before making any decision.

A post from the VetteNet list:

There was a previous thread about the up and coming GMPP parts sale. I
got
the low down from my GM buddies, and yes there will be a large sale that
will
start this coming October 1. However they were tight lipped about what
was
going to be on sale but I was promised to get a price list just before
it
starts!

So just to let everyone know, it is coming soon and there will be
substantial
savings to be had on a lot of hard parts including engines. That's all
he
would tell me.

Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
'66 Corvette | 352/???  | 4-speed   | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs
'67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes



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Re: [Chevelle-List] crate motor question

2002-09-11 Thread TRAMARJ
Mitch, My experience is "you get what you pay for". I work for Jasper Engines and we're the forth largest customer of Fed. Mogul only behind the BIG 3 and we can't come close to those dollars. I've looked at alot of crates and I agree, that has to be a short block. If you're interested, you may want to look at Jasperengines.com and look at ours. No sales pitchjust my .02. Good Luck. Remember-the bitterness of poor quality last long after sweetness of a good deal. 

Mark


Re: [Chevelle-List] crate motor question

2002-09-11 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
six words to the wise. "you pay for what you get" end of story
 Larry (Z)


Re: [Chevelle-List] crate motor question

2002-09-11 Thread 71ElCamino



Speed cost money... How fast do you want to 
go?
Be well!...art

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  six words to the wise. 
  "you pay for what you get" end of story 
  Larry 
  (Z) 


RE: [Chevelle-List] welders?

2002-09-11 Thread Mark Weber

I have a 110 volt Century.  I hate it.  It does not weld very good at all.
My brother has a 110 volt Lincoln and it works pretty good.
My 2 cents.
Mark

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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] welders?


At 10:41 PM 09/03/2002 -0400, you wrote:
Wow  there sure are allot of choices out there. Allot of different
prices as well. Can anyone explain the advantages of going with a 220 unit
as opposed to 110. I see allot of very low priced units as well in the $150
to $300 hundred range. Are these even worth a look?

Thanks,
JD
  Don't go with the cheaper ones, I bought a 110V 90 amp HF one new
for $190 and I bought it to see if I would really have a use for
a Mig welder (I already had stick  gas). All it did was show me
how handy a mig would be, it was a PIA to weld anywhere good with
it (I still have it packed away). So I bought the Miller XP135
110V  it works so good I handed it to my Wife  told her to weld
this  She put down a perfect bead with flux core wire (The XP
has a built it gas solenoid but never have needed to try it.


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Re: [Chevelle-List] dif oil

2002-09-11 Thread Doug



grandfather found hamburger in rear ends to quiet them 
down, what an awful smell when workin on one.Sawdust works best in 
transmissions. lol

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  Capt 
  Crunch 
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  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] dif 
oil
  
  If it is shot... use the cheapest 80/90 weight you can find cause who 
  cares if it is shot. You can also try the old tale of shoving sawdust in there 
  to quiet it down if it is that bad (although I have never tried this) or there 
  are other addiatives out there for singing gears and what not.
  
  Mikey
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  My diff is making noise. I like to change it for a 12 bolt, but in 
  the meantime I like to change oil to see if it helps. What oil should I 
  use?Henri'66 Malibu 230The 
Netherlands


Re: [Chevelle-List] Outside Door Mirror Adhesive/Glue??

2002-09-11 Thread Doug

silly cone . lol. regular silicone adhesive will be fine , unless you are
anal retentive .
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Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Outside Door Mirror Adhesive/Glue??


 I've never heard of glue under a mirror. There is usually a black rubber
 gasket though.

 John Nasta



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 I'd use ordinary silicome adhesive. Seal out water too boot. Continuous
bead
 around the perimeter?

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 Subject: [Chevelle-List] Outside Door Mirror Adhesive/Glue??


 The mirror on my drivers door exterior rear view mirror fell out at a show
 over the weekend but it didnt break!!

 What would be a good glue or adhesive to put it back on?

 Looks like there are 3 attachment points with some sort of black rubbery
 like
 glue that was used previously.

 Thanks

 Donnie

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Re: [Chevelle-List] Transmission Conversion

2002-09-11 Thread Doug

turned my 69 elcy back to orig . previous owner had a 4 speed in it and i
put a t 400 into it ,so answer to first question , yes get a diff drive
line.
get a new steering column , unless you want the column lever in the way .
we had to change out the pedals and such for the change be prepared for
that.
previous owner went through floor board for the 4 speed change ,( flinstone
feet work well in this matter)
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Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 2:19 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-List] Transmission Conversion


 Hi Folks.

 I have a 69 SS 396 that is currently an automatic with a T400.  I am
 planning to convert it to a 4-speed and am in the fact finding and parts
 finding process.  I have a couple of key questions.
 * First, will the drive shaft that is in the car be the right length
 for the 4 speed (Muncie).
 * Secondly, do I have to change the steering column because of the
 reverse lock out requirements.
 * Finally, as I have never done this before, is there such a thing as
 a conversion guide listing all the parts requirements (example: clutch
 linkage assembly) and the how to?

 Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

 Carl Farnand
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Re: [Chevelle-List] crate motor question

2002-09-11 Thread Capt Crunch
 Speed-o-motive is very hit or miss, like a lot of race engine shops. I have heard of quite a few complaints and problems with ASSEMBLED motors. I do know one guy with a BBC that was partially done by speed-o and he is happy.  I would check out Beck Racing engines, Fast Times Motorsports, Sonny's Engines, or ASR. They aren't necessarily the cheapest, but they are among the best IMO.  Mikey  - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 6:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] crate motor question In a message dated 09/11/2002 4:11:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "We offer a balanced assembly for you for apprpx. 999.00-1100.00 dollars,  and depends on the cylinder heads you are going to use. They are based on a  4.030 overbore, but we also have others available. With decent heads and  cam should be able to make 450 horsepower or more while still running on  pump gas!!! If you have any other questions just call."  That sounds way too cheap to me, especially since it's supposed to be a new  block. Has anyone here ever heard of Coast High Performance, or their  parent Probe Racing Components?Hey Mitcho, Sorry, can't say that I've heard of them, maybe another lister can help out there. For that price though, its gotta be a short block. For comparison, check out SpeedOMotive (www.speedomotive.com), they are supposed to be the stroker kings out on the left coast. I bought my 383 crate from Joe at All Chevy (www.allchevyengines.com). He builds a good engine. Maybe someone else has dealt with Coast, but reading their web site, it sounds like they are more into the F*ord stuff. Good Luck. Here is the link to the specs on my strokerhttp://www.allchevyengines.com/383-400.htm-Kurt EhrhardtACES #128066 Malibu66 SuperSportEnfield, CT-To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.htmlTo start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]