RE: [Chevelle-list] timing
Graham, you can probably start at anywhere from 6-10 degree BTDC. Setting the initial timing at TDC will be a little on the late side. The motor might feel a little sluggish on the bottom end. To measure the total timing, you'll need a timing tap on your balancer, or a dial-back timing light. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Graham Wooden Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 10:51 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] timing Thanks Mike. The motor is running, it's at TDC right now. "Time" to break out the timing light HA HA HA ... Er, ok, that wasn't funny. Thanks again, -Graham. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Holleman Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 8:30 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] timing Graham, When I set timing after having the dist. out I rotate the dist as it requires to get the engine started, set static timing about where the book says, get the engine up to operating temp and then set total timing by running the engine above three grand(or what RPM is needed for total mechanical advance) and adjust to where you hope to run it. Small blocks like around 36 degrees or so, but the key is to run the car and be sure you don't spark knock under load. If you do you are too far advanced. Every engine is different. My Pontiac 421 likes 40 plus degrees. There are many people on this list that know way more than me about tuning. Maybe someone can get you closer than me, but this method will work for most street engines. Mike - Original Message - From: "Graham Wooden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 8:56 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] timing Hi Dale, Yeah, ignition timing. Um, well, I remember the folks who degreed in my cam wrote down what the timing is supposed to be set at ... So much before or after top dead center. I just figured that there was some collation there - and I wish I could find that paper. Oh well. So I guess the timing has be done be feel eh? -Graham. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale McIntosh Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 8:49 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] timing Are you talking ignition timing? Nothing to do with cam specs. Dale McIntosh I've stopped 3,877 spam messages. You can too! One month FREE spam protection at http://www.cloudmark.com/spamnetsig/ > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Graham > Wooden > Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 6:31 PM > To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' > Subject: [Chevelle-list] timing > > Hi Folks, > > I am in need to get my timing done, and for some reason I lost the > sheet of paper that when the cam was degreed in, what was the mark for > the timing. So, with that ... I do have my cam specs. Can the timing > be figured out from it or would I have to go by 'feel' ? > > Intake Exhaust > Duration @ 050 224 224 > Lobe Lift 310 310 > Lobe Separation 104 112 > Seat Duration @ 006 276 276 > Gross valve lift 465 465 > Valve lash (hot) 0 0 > Degree #1 intake lobe to: 104 ATDC > > Any help would be rad, thanks! > > -Graham. > http://www.projectchevelle.com/ > > >
RE: [Chevelle-list] timing
Thanks Mike. The motor is running, it's at TDC right now. "Time" to break out the timing light HA HA HA ... Er, ok, that wasn't funny. Thanks again, -Graham. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Holleman Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 8:30 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] timing Graham, When I set timing after having the dist. out I rotate the dist as it requires to get the engine started, set static timing about where the book says, get the engine up to operating temp and then set total timing by running the engine above three grand(or what RPM is needed for total mechanical advance) and adjust to where you hope to run it. Small blocks like around 36 degrees or so, but the key is to run the car and be sure you don't spark knock under load. If you do you are too far advanced. Every engine is different. My Pontiac 421 likes 40 plus degrees. There are many people on this list that know way more than me about tuning. Maybe someone can get you closer than me, but this method will work for most street engines. Mike - Original Message - From: "Graham Wooden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 8:56 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] timing Hi Dale, Yeah, ignition timing. Um, well, I remember the folks who degreed in my cam wrote down what the timing is supposed to be set at ... So much before or after top dead center. I just figured that there was some collation there - and I wish I could find that paper. Oh well. So I guess the timing has be done be feel eh? -Graham. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale McIntosh Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 8:49 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] timing Are you talking ignition timing? Nothing to do with cam specs. Dale McIntosh I've stopped 3,877 spam messages. You can too! One month FREE spam protection at http://www.cloudmark.com/spamnetsig/ > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Graham > Wooden > Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 6:31 PM > To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' > Subject: [Chevelle-list] timing > > Hi Folks, > > I am in need to get my timing done, and for some reason I lost the > sheet of paper that when the cam was degreed in, what was the mark for > the timing. So, with that ... I do have my cam specs. Can the timing > be figured out from it or would I have to go by 'feel' ? > > Intake Exhaust > Duration @ 050 224 224 > Lobe Lift 310 310 > Lobe Separation 104 112 > Seat Duration @ 006 276 276 > Gross valve lift 465 465 > Valve lash (hot) 0 0 > Degree #1 intake lobe to: 104 ATDC > > Any help would be rad, thanks! > > -Graham. > http://www.projectchevelle.com/ > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] OT: '78 Camaro rear glass
Pete is he hunting for NEW glass only ? might know of a local yard thats has used... Wayne - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 26, 2004 5:13 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] OT: '78 Camaro rear glass > Does anyone know of a vendor that does Englishtown, Carlisle, or Hershey; that carries rear glass for a 78 Camaro and would bring it to one of the above flea markets? > It's for a guy at work and he's leary of trying to have it shipped, but willing to drive a reasonable distance for it. > Must be NOS or new aftermarket. > Thanks. > > > Pete Geurds > Douglassville, PA > > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] 1968 Chevelle / 68-72 Elky window regulators
I know in '64-'67 the power window regulator is the same for passenger cars and El Caminos... Ed in SF John Nasta wrote: > Does anybody happen to know why the power window regulator for 1968 Chevelle > is also listed as fitting 1968-72 Elky, whereas the manual one for 1968 > Chevelle is not listed as fitting Elky at all? Seems like a misprint on the > part of the manufacturer. I was hoping somebody would know. > > Thanks, > John Nasta
Re: [Chevelle-list] timing
Graham, When I set timing after having the dist. out I rotate the dist as it requires to get the engine started, set static timing about where the book says, get the engine up to operating temp and then set total timing by running the engine above three grand(or what RPM is needed for total mechanical advance) and adjust to where you hope to run it. Small blocks like around 36 degrees or so, but the key is to run the car and be sure you don't spark knock under load. If you do you are too far advanced. Every engine is different. My Pontiac 421 likes 40 plus degrees. There are many people on this list that know way more than me about tuning. Maybe someone can get you closer than me, but this method will work for most street engines. Mike - Original Message - From: "Graham Wooden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 8:56 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] timing Hi Dale, Yeah, ignition timing. Um, well, I remember the folks who degreed in my cam wrote down what the timing is supposed to be set at ... So much before or after top dead center. I just figured that there was some collation there - and I wish I could find that paper. Oh well. So I guess the timing has be done be feel eh? -Graham. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale McIntosh Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 8:49 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] timing Are you talking ignition timing? Nothing to do with cam specs. Dale McIntosh I've stopped 3,877 spam messages. You can too! One month FREE spam protection at http://www.cloudmark.com/spamnetsig/ > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Graham Wooden > Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 6:31 PM > To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' > Subject: [Chevelle-list] timing > > Hi Folks, > > I am in need to get my timing done, and for some reason I > lost the sheet of paper that when the cam was degreed in, > what was the mark for the timing. > So, with that ... I do have my cam specs. Can the timing be > figured out from it or would I have to go by 'feel' ? > > Intake Exhaust > Duration @ 050 224 224 > Lobe Lift 310 310 > Lobe Separation 104 112 > Seat Duration @ 006 276 276 > Gross valve lift 465 465 > Valve lash (hot) 0 0 > Degree #1 intake lobe to: 104 ATDC > > Any help would be rad, thanks! > > -Graham. > http://www.projectchevelle.com/ > > >
RE: [Chevelle-list] AC Delco oil filters, any good?
Wix also makes the filters for NAPA. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 8:00 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] AC Delco oil filters, any good? IIRC the CarQuest filters are made by Wix, which is owned by Dana. Herb pointed out the Russ Knize oil filter website and your opinion of Fram seems right in line with his. ;^) I haven't heard anything about ACD filters being made by a 3rd party; would there be anything on the box to indicate this? Something along the lines of "mfd. for ACDelco" instead of "mfd. by ACDelco", perhaps? I haven't bought an ACD filter for awhile (I can get Wix filters through my job) but the next time I'm in the store I'll have to check one out. Brad O. > The Car Quest store has cut aparts for oil filters, Fram, AC, and theirs. > > Fram is Fram and anybody who has cut stuff apart and compared the internals > says they are cheap. I saw that. > > AC Delco has the nice blue finish, but the insides were questionable. The > guy was showing me where the spots were where there is no spring for bypass > or where there is no rubber seal etc. He said three or 4 years ago Delco > was bought or sold out and now the filters are made cheaper. The brand is > so strong that they get away with it and nobody knows or cares. > > The Car Quest filter of course (how else would the story end?) is built the > best. They have a flimsy red stamp on the case so the appearance looks kind > of cheap. The filter had more good parts in it though. > > Has anybody else heard this? > > Mark > 71ss.
Re: [Chevelle-list] AC Delco oil filters, any good?
IIRC the CarQuest filters are made by Wix, which is owned by Dana. Herb pointed out the Russ Knize oil filter website and your opinion of Fram seems right in line with his. ;^) I haven't heard anything about ACD filters being made by a 3rd party; would there be anything on the box to indicate this? Something along the lines of "mfd. for ACDelco" instead of "mfd. by ACDelco", perhaps? I haven't bought an ACD filter for awhile (I can get Wix filters through my job) but the next time I'm in the store I'll have to check one out. Brad O. > The Car Quest store has cut aparts for oil filters, Fram, AC, and theirs. > > Fram is Fram and anybody who has cut stuff apart and compared the internals > says they are cheap. I saw that. > > AC Delco has the nice blue finish, but the insides were questionable. The > guy was showing me where the spots were where there is no spring for bypass > or where there is no rubber seal etc. He said three or 4 years ago Delco > was bought or sold out and now the filters are made cheaper. The brand is > so strong that they get away with it and nobody knows or cares. > > The Car Quest filter of course (how else would the story end?) is built the > best. They have a flimsy red stamp on the case so the appearance looks kind > of cheap. The filter had more good parts in it though. > > Has anybody else heard this? > > Mark > 71ss.
RE: [Chevelle-list] Trunk monkey
Good stuff. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of RMilkiewiczSent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 2:28 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: [Chevelle-list] Trunk monkey Has anyone seen the trunk monkey? Here is all 4 of them in one place. Very funny. http://www.suburban-trunkmonkey.com/
Re: Re: [Chevelle-list] AC Delco oil filters, any good?
I use ACDelco. Sure wish they'd quit with the changing parts numbers though. I'd also use Purolater or WIX if I couldn't get AC. Use to use the PF35, now I use the PF1218. Same filter with an anti-drainback valve. Pete Geurds Douglassville, PA
