[Chevelle-list] Wahoo! I got a posi! Now help please 8^]
I just picked up a 10-bolt posi for my Chevelle that's out of a '67 El Camino. The rear is super clean, but I want to make sure I get everything checked as best as possible before I load this thing up in the car and find out a problem. Is there anything I can check myself, rather than having to take it to a shop? If that's what I have to do, then so be it- But I really am trying to learn more on this topic, as I don't have much experience in rear differentials. Also, if the ring/pinion gear are Eaton or any other brand, where would I find that info? The carrier has a CB coding on it, which means it was originally a 3.36 open for '67. However it definitely is a posi now. Thanks in advance, Jim Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Chevelle-list] BATTERY DRAIN
I have a '70 LS5 and am having battery problems. I will drive the car on weekends and put it under cover Sunday night and then the next Saturday morning the battery is dead. This past week I started it up on Wednesday without a problem. Went out this Saturday afternoon and their was not enough battery strength to turn the engine. Clock was still running and the dome light was very weak. Over the past month I have installed a new battery, alternator and voltage regular. Put new correct cables on it two years ago. Any thoughts what is causing this battery drain? Thanks, Jerry Wells ACES 5923
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Jerry, Here's where the fun begins... Are you sure the battery is charging? After you jump-start it, does show that you've got positive amps, or more than 13 volts?(assuming you have guages) Sometimes you need to charge the battery on low amperage for over 24 hours to really deeply recharge the battery. The alternator can really only keep up with normal accessory load and isn't made to re-charge a nearly dead battery. If you're sure the charging system is ok, then try this test. Disconnect the negative battery cable and put a test light in series with it and the battery. If the light comes on, you know for sure you've got a drain somewhere. To find out where the drain is you need to look at it circuit-by-circuit. So you can remove fuses and run the 'drain test' until you find it. You might want to look at things like the glove box light, and the ignition system, horn relays (if your horns aren't working) those would be the kinds of things that you wouldn't see as being active when the car is off. Also anything that "isn' t working' electrically should be suspect. Another thought that might help find the area of the problem a bit quicker, remove the bulkhead connector at the firewall and do the 'test light load test' again and if there is no light, then you know that the problem is somewhere on the backside of the firewall. Hope this helps. -- Shawn Price Network Team Lead Technology Solutions Morrison Homes 404-427-8229 On Aug 20, 2005, at 5:06 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a '70 LS5 and am having battery problems. I will drive the car on weekends and put it under cover Sunday night and then the next Saturday morning the battery is dead. This past week I started it up on Wednesday without a problem. Went out this Saturday afternoon and their was not enough battery strength to turn the engine. Clock was still running and the dome light was very weak. Over the past month I have installed a new battery, alternator and voltage regular. Put new correct cables on it two years ago. Any thoughts what is causing this battery drain? Thanks, Jerry Wells ACES 5923
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Wow, this must be the cleanest technique I've ever seen Very good! Hopefully I can tuck this away in my brain in case I ever need it. -- I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't, Than live my life as if there isn't, And die to find out there is. http://www.christianet.com Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377 Hoosier State Chevelle Assoc (http://www.IndianaChevelles.com) #6 Shawn Price wrote: Jerry, Here's where the fun begins... Are you sure the battery is charging? After you jump-start it, does show that you've got positive amps, or more than 13 volts?(assuming you have guages) Sometimes you need to charge the battery on low amperage for over 24 hours to really deeply recharge the battery. The alternator can really only keep up with normal accessory load and isn't made to re-charge a nearly dead battery. If you're sure the charging system is ok, then try this test. Disconnect the negative battery cable and put a test light in series with it and the battery. If the light comes on, you know for sure you've got a drain somewhere. To find out where the drain is you need to look at it circuit-by-circuit. So you can remove fuses and run the 'drain test' until you find it. You might want to look at things like the glove box light, and the ignition system, horn relays (if your horns aren't working) those would be the kinds of things that you wouldn't see as being active when the car is off. Also anything that "isn' t working' electrically should be suspect. Another thought that might help find the area of the problem a bit quicker, remove the bulkhead connector at the firewall and do the 'test light load test' again and if there is no light, then you know that the problem is somewhere on the backside of the firewall. Hope this helps. -- Shawn Price Network Team Lead Technology Solutions Morrison Homes 404-427-8229 On Aug 20, 2005, at 5:06 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a '70 LS5 and am having battery problems. I will drive the car on weekends and put it under cover Sunday night and then the next Saturday morning the battery is dead. This past week I started it up on Wednesday without a problem. Went out this Saturday afternoon and their was not enough battery strength to turn the engine. Clock was still running and the dome light was very weak. Over the past month I have installed a new battery, alternator and voltage regular. Put new correct cables on it two years ago. Any thoughts what is causing this battery drain? Thanks, Jerry Wells ACES 5923 Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.13/78 - Release Date: 8/19/2005 Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.13/78 - Release Date: 8/19/2005
[Chevelle-list] Starter problems!
I shimmed the starter and it got better for a while but now it's hitting the flexplate again when I try to start. It is as if the starters teeth are hitting the flexplates teeth. The starter is quite new, a year or so. It's a Powermaster "mini starter" Any ideas? Best regardsPelle__Chevelle gearheadshttp://hem.bredband.net/chevellegearheads/
[Chevelle-list] ID #s
I need some help guys. A divorced friend gave me the small block that her ex was starting to build. I could use some help identifying it. It has a four bolt main crank installed and that's it. Unfortunately, anything she could lift or drag went to the curb. Things like jet coated headers, silver heads and alot of parts that were in unopened boxes. My guess is that they were the internal parts. She is not very knowledgeable in the garage area. The numbers on the block pad are: VO528TYU C54171180 Casting # 3970010 Any help is appreciated. BobA.C.E.S. #1164T.C. #37565 Malibu85 El Camino00 Monte Carlo
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V = Flint Engine Plant 05 = May 28 = 28th TYU = 1975 350cid 165hp 4bbl from a van or bus. Dan McIntosh1960 Impala Sport CoupeStreet Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 7:30 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] ID #s I need some help guys. A divorced friend gave me the small block that her ex was starting to build. I could use some help identifying it. It has a four bolt main crank installed and that's it. Unfortunately, anything she could lift or drag went to the curb. Things like jet coated headers, silver heads and alot of parts that were in unopened boxes. My guess is that they were the internal parts. She is not very knowledgeable in the garage area. The numbers on the block pad are: VO528TYU C54171180 Casting # 3970010 Any help is appreciated. BobA.C.E.S. #1164T.C. #37565 Malibu85 El Camino00 Monte Carlo
[Chevelle-list] Starter shim technique
Can someone walk me through the process of shimming the starter? I know that the solenoid needs to be removed but then,,,? Thanx mike __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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Thanks Dan
