Re: [Chevelle-list] 3.73 gear question
I'm running a Motive Gear ring & pinion in my 69. Factory GM would be nice,if you can find them. Careful set-up is more important than brand,IMO. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "J. Brady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > OK folks, > I've finally rounded up the to be able to buy the > 3.73 gears for my '66 rear. Does anyone have any > recommendations as far as brands or parts sources? I > saw a set on eBay but didn't know how reputable they > were- > Thanks, > > Jim > '66 Malibu > http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm > > > > __ > Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs >
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3.73 gear question
Jim, I am running US Gears in the rear in my 70. They are a little bit noisy, but that is common with those gears. If you want it to be quiet, I would go with a set of Richmond Gears. You can get them from Jeg's for less than $200. Tom
RE: [Chevelle-list] 3.73 gear question
RICHARDSON IS THE BEST ON THE MARKET.ANY SPEED SHOP SHOULD BE ABLE TO ORDER THEM. I HAVE A RICHARDSON 308 IN MY 70 SS BIG BLOCK. QUITE AS AS MOUSE...BILL -Original Message- From: J. Brady [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2005 12:09 PM To: Chevelle Group Subject: [Chevelle-list] 3.73 gear question OK folks, I've finally rounded up the to be able to buy the 3.73 gears for my '66 rear. Does anyone have any recommendations as far as brands or parts sources? I saw a set on eBay but didn't know how reputable they were- Thanks, Jim '66 Malibu http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm __ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
RE: [Chevelle-list] Steering column & steering unit!
Thanks! -Original Message- From: Mike Holleman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 7:13 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Steering column & steering unit! Dan, I have a Flaming River polished tilt column in my 64 Tempest. I am completely satisfied with it in everyway. The tilt locks very positive, it has a great feel and looks good. Herb probably just torn his up. He is kinda rough on equipment. Mike - Original Message - From: "Dan Mascheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 7:29 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Steering column & steering unit! > Herb, I wonder if it was just the one steering column which was defective? > Curious! > > Dan > > -Original Message- > From: Herb Lumpp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 8:10 PM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Steering column & steering unit! > > Hi Dan, > > I have a Flaming River in my El and for the most part it's decent. The > thing I don't like about it is the tilt mechanism. Back when I had manual > steering while trying to manuveure at low speed such as parking, the > steering wheel would ocasionally pop out of the tilt position it was in. > I > have power steering now so it doesn't happen as often. I may replace it > down the road with a different brand. > > Herb Lumpp > http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dan Mascheck > Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 6:39 PM > To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net > Subject: [Chevelle-list] Steering column & steering unit! > > > > Question number 5. It looks like I may upgrade my steering column. What > does > everyone recommend? Flaming River, Ididit, something else? > > I plan on upgrading my steering unit to a 12:1. Do you get someone to > rebuild it to spec or buy a new one? Also from whom? > > Dan Mascheck > > > > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.4/175 - Release Date: 11/18/2005 > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3.73 gear question
Actually, the spider gears can allow both tires to rotate. If it's a positraction, both wheels will rotate in the same direction. If it's not, then one wheel will rotate clockwise, the other wheel will rotate counterclockwise. BillL At 12:33 PM 11/19/2005, you wrote: To tell if it's posi, jack up the back of the car so both wheels are off the ground- Spin one and see what the other one does. If it doesn't move when you're spinning yours, it's not a posi. Jim
Re: [Chevelle-list] ID rear end gears WAS: 3.73 gear question
Tequila, This page has a picture that shows the code location, except the arrow should point to the FRONT side of the passenger side axle housing. You will probably need a rag, degreaser, wire brush & good lighting to find the code. It is stamped into the axle housing, letters are only 3/16 inch tall. http://www.chevelles.com/years/70/70rearcodes.html If you don't have a 70, you can find codes for other years here: http://www.chevelles.com/years/ On 11/19/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: on the outside of the housing there are numbers read off those numbers and you can buy a numbers book or i have one and that's how ya tell if it is orig. -- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3.73 gear question
Thanks but I think you misunderstood my question- I was just wondering what brand of gears people on this list prefer- ie Richmond, factory GM, etc. I don't really need any part #s right now. Regards, Jim --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > on the outside of the housing there are numbers read > off those numbers and > you can buy a numbers book or i have one and that's > how ya tell if it is orig. > __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3.73 gear question
To tell if it's posi, jack up the back of the car so both wheels are off the ground- Spin one and see what the other one does. If it doesn't move when you're spinning yours, it's not a posi. As for the gears, you'll have to pull the cover to really know for sure. Some say you can count the # of wheel revolutions in conjunction with the # of yoke revolutions, but it's not always accurate. Regards, Jim --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > no but do you know how i can tellwhat gears are in > my el camino with out > tearing it apart. also if it is pos or not > __ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3.73 gear question
on the outside of the housing there are numbers read off those numbers and you can buy a numbers book or i have one and that's how ya tell if it is orig.
Re: [Chevelle-list] 3.73 gear question
no but do you know how i can tellwhat gears are in my el camino with out tearing it apart. also if it is pos or not
[Chevelle-list] 3.73 gear question
OK folks, I've finally rounded up the to be able to buy the 3.73 gears for my '66 rear. Does anyone have any recommendations as far as brands or parts sources? I saw a set on eBay but didn't know how reputable they were- Thanks, Jim '66 Malibu http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm __ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
