[Chevelle-list] Loose pilot bearing
anyone every have trouble installing a pilot bearing? I can seem to get it to seat rightin the crank. It is loose going in, which I don't ever remember it being like that. I've alread messed up one roller bearing trying to get it in. thoughts?
Re: [Chevelle-list] Loose pilot bearing
you may want to try installing it with a clutch alignment tool, just my 2 cents worth - Original Message - From: Ron Sparks To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 10:32 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Loose pilot bearing anyone every have trouble installing a pilot bearing? I can seem to get it to seat rightin the crank. It is loose going in, which I don't ever remember it being like that. I've alread messed up one roller bearing trying to get it in. thoughts?
Re: [Chevelle-list] Loose pilot bearing
I agree with the alignment tool but also suggest you put the bearing in the freezer awhile to shrink it.It'll expand after it warms. John 67SS396
Re: [Chevelle-list] Loose pilot bearing
I just had a hell of a time getting my old one out...The Hyd. method worked great...Finally...The new one I put in was a rather tight fit..I had to press it in..Not a loose fit at all..!! JOhn
[Chevelle-list] BBC intake casting decode needed
Does anyone know the original application for a bigblock intake manifold with casting# 3836403? Thanks! Brad
Re: [Chevelle-list] Rookie question Mallory HEI
Bill Lessenberry wrote: At 12:14 PM 6/28/2005, you wrote: I ordered a Mallory distributor (MAA-8548201) it was supposed to be bolt on (I can bolt on a banana too but...) Where on earth am I supposed to connect the Ignition coil? There's only 8 Connections for the plugs some sort of triple-connector which I don't know where to put (no scheme in the box)! Can any of you guys give me a hint here? Best regards Pelle Se if this will help--it's a list of Mallory instruction sheets http://go.mrgasket.com/InstructionSheetsList.aspx?BrandID=6 BillL Also, isn't there a series resistor in the ignition wire of a non-HEI Chevelle that should be removed when you upgrade to an HEI distributor? Tom Tomlinson
Re: [Chevelle-list] BBC intake casting decode needed
Brad: I sent an email to www.mortec.com and asked them to research your intake. They are pretty good about that kind of stuff. check it out might find some neat info there. glad I could help. everyone has helped me here, my turn!!! Bob 65 SS Chevelle (just got out of the shop today runs great,with you guys help!!) ---Original Message--- From: The Chevelle Mailing List Date: 07/01/05 13:30:25 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] BBC intake casting decode needed Does anyone know the original application for a bigblock intake manifold with casting# 3836403?Thanks! Brad
Re: [Chevelle-list] BBC intake casting decode needed
-- Original message -- From: bob howard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brad: I sent an email to www.mortec.com and asked them to research your intake. They are pretty good about that kind of stuff. check it out might Thanks! I checked the Mortec site earlier and if they have intake casting info it doesn't seem to be online, but maybe they have it in another format. Brad
[Chevelle-list] How's Your Chevelle coming along Steve?
For those that don't know Steve (chevl_69), he's the former President Founder of Tri-State Chevelles in Southwestern Ohio. He is well schooled in electronics/electrical can solder to NASA specs! He is also a great all around guy! He's in the middle of a frame off restoration of his 69 Malibu. Last I heard he had his completely rebuilt 396 installed in the completely rebuilt frame running. So how about it Steve How's it going? Sarge :-) --- Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2005 19:10:25 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mallory HEI - Plug Wires Here's some good ones: If you can believe these stats, they are incredible and among the best stats I have seen. http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=partdetail.aspautofilter=1Ntt=msd+super+conductorN=301082part=MSD%2D31359autoview=skuNtk=KeywordSearch These look fantastic as well in the ohms per foot category and also have a good center conductor wire. http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=partdetail.aspautofilter=1Ntt=spark+plug+wiresN=4294864973part=MOR%2D73800autoview=skuNtk=KeywordSearch These have 500 ohms per foot, which isn't fantastic, but probably better than most. Notice the silver plated copper wire conductor http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=partdetail.aspautofilter=1Ntt=copper+wireN=0part=ACC%2D8848autoview=skuNtk=KeywordSearch These don't look bad, but I couldn't find the ohms per foot stat even on their web site:: http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=partdetail.aspautofilter=1Ntt=taylor+wiresN=301881Nao=20part=TAY%2D70654autoview=skuNtk=KeywordSearch I am sure there are more if you research it. While those Mallory MAA-938 look excellent in the ohms per foot category, I don't see what material they use for a conductor. The carbon coated fiberglass conductors are pretty fragile and can't take much abuse. So I'd do more research there if it were me. Things to look for when ordering wires: HEI sets do not have a coil wire so if you don't have HEI make sure you are buying a set that includes a coil wire. Boot angles are critical in some cases. Make sure you know what works for your engine-exhaust combination. You don't want a wire to rest on headers or exhaust manifolds. I like buying a set made to length for the engine to save time and trouble, but if you take the time with a universal kit you could probably save some length and therefore resistance in the wire by making it as short as possible. Use the grease when sliding on boots and inside of boots for sliding on plugs so you don't pull the wire apart when removing it from the plug. Also, use a small amount of anti-sieze compound (available at most auto parts stores and hardware stores) on the spark plug threads and don't over torque. Steve Thanks for posting that,Steve. I think I'm going to buy that first set of MSD wires for $68. Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
RE: [Chevelle-list] Crank pulley issue
Quite welcome! Dale McIntosh -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Schaefer Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 7:36 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Crank pulley issue Thank Dale for this pictorial on short vs long water pump : http://www.dalesplace.com/htm/information/water_pumps.htm On 6/30/05, Brian Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Krister, can't help with the pulley, but the long/short pump is the length of the snout where the bearing is. There is a noticeable difference, but I can't quote the numbers. A long pump sticks out about 1 and a half inches farther than a short pump, not farther from the block, they would both have the same distance from the block. Brian From: Krister Meister [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Crank pulley issue Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2005 11:12:34 -0500 I threw a belt the other day. Replaced it with a new one and checked that the alt, fan/water pump and crank pulley were on in the same plane - they are. Ran the engine and noticed a slight wobble in the crank pulley - acceptable or unacceptable? It is bolted on tight to the harmonic balancer and the balancer spins true without any wobble.Don't know how the crank pulley could or got distorted. Does anyone have a stock crank pulley for a '66 396 single grove (no AC, no PS, no PB) or know of a source that carries one? - would like to keep it stock. The difference between a short and long water pump is the distance from the front of the block - right?. My water pump is right up against the front of the block (a 1/4 space at the most) so I imagine mine is a short? Thanks for the help! Krister Meister Bloomingdale, IL '66 SS #'s _ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
