Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires
Thanks Herb. You're right, I go to Old Town about once a month and see maybe 300 cars each visit, and have only seen one other big block with that style. The one I saw looked chrome instead of polished aluminum.. I'm happy with the way the engine turned out. Larry - Original Message - From: Herb Lumpp To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 6:52 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires Sweet! I like those valve covers but your engine is the first I've seen wearing them. Herb Lumpphttp://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Larry ShouseSent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:04 AMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires Ditto. I also bought the MSD p/n 35379 for the big blocks which are 8.5mm spiral wound 50 ohm wires with the bendable ends. They are red with gray boots. As a sidenote about MSD as a company, when I assembled my engine, I took it in to have it dyno'ed. In the process, I lost my coil wire. Not being able to find a suitable replacement at Summit, I called MSD. They sent one out at no charge. Way to go MSD! Here's a picture of my engine with the wires. www.fuglybrothers.com/images/engine5-16-06.jpg Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: Devin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 12:57 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires I found that MSD Multi-angle ends worked best with my BB and Hooker headers. They can each be bent to fit their particular location. Devin - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 8:33 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires I've been meaning to ask for a recomendation on wires as well. I have a 69 396SS with Hooker Comp headers and I'm needing to replace the plug wires. Any brands to avoid? 45 degree boots? 135 degree boots? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: May 23, 2006 9:05 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] (no subject) I bought some of the Taylor 8MM spiral wound wires. Just plain black, with the 45 degree boots. You can get them straight, or 90 degree also. They appear stock, only giveaway is some white writing on them.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires
Sweet! I like those valve covers but your engine is the first I've seen wearing them. Herb Lumpphttp://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Larry ShouseSent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:04 AMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires Ditto. I also bought the MSD p/n 35379 for the big blocks which are 8.5mm spiral wound 50 ohm wires with the bendable ends. They are red with gray boots. As a sidenote about MSD as a company, when I assembled my engine, I took it in to have it dyno'ed. In the process, I lost my coil wire. Not being able to find a suitable replacement at Summit, I called MSD. They sent one out at no charge. Way to go MSD! Here's a picture of my engine with the wires. www.fuglybrothers.com/images/engine5-16-06.jpg Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: Devin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 12:57 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires I found that MSD Multi-angle ends worked best with my BB and Hooker headers. They can each be bent to fit their particular location. Devin - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 8:33 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires I've been meaning to ask for a recomendation on wires as well. I have a 69 396SS with Hooker Comp headers and I'm needing to replace the plug wires. Any brands to avoid? 45 degree boots? 135 degree boots? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: May 23, 2006 9:05 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] (no subject) I bought some of the Taylor 8MM spiral wound wires. Just plain black, with the 45 degree boots. You can get them straight, or 90 degree also. They appear stock, only giveaway is some white writing on them.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Package Tray - 66 Chevelle
Thanks for sharing the link Dave. Some nice cars too! Larry - Original Message - From: Dave Benjamin To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 11:38 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Package Tray - 66 Chevelle I have a picture of one on my web site. It shows the difference between carpet I do and the PUI replacement for the 1966/1967 Chevelle, GTO, Tempest,Lemans and Beaumont. http://members.tripod.com/benj30/DavesClassifieds/id1027.htm Dave Ingersoll,Ontario My web site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 10:45 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Package Tray - 66 Chevelle Its a package tray. Its a piece of colored cardboard more or less. It also has a piece of foam, with a piece of material on the edge, to match your interior. Any Chevelle parts store should have these
[Chevelle-list] Fw: Package Tray - 66 Chevelle
I have a picture of one on my web site. It shows the difference between carpet I do and the PUI replacement for the 1966/1967 Chevelle, GTO, Tempest,Lemans and Beaumont. http://members.tripod.com/benj30/DavesClassifieds/id1027.htm Dave Ingersoll,Ontario My web site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 10:45 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Package Tray - 66 Chevelle Its a package tray. Its a piece of colored cardboard more or less. It also has a piece of foam, with a piece of material on the edge, to match your interior. Any Chevelle parts store should have these
Re: [Chevelle-list] Package Tray - 66 Chevelle
I have a picture of one on my web site. It shows the difference between carpet I do and the PUI replacement for the 1966/1967 Chevelle, GTO, Tempest,Lemans and Beaumont. Dave Ingersoll,Ontario My web site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 10:45 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Package Tray - 66 Chevelle Its a package tray. Its a piece of colored cardboard more or less. It also has a piece of foam, with a piece of material on the edge, to match your interior. Any Chevelle parts store should have these
Re: [Chevelle-list] Package Tray - 66 Chevelle
Its a package tray. Its a piece of colored cardboard more or less. It also has a piece of foam, with a piece of material on the edge, to match your interior. Any Chevelle parts store should have these
Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil Pan removal on a 69
My Chilton's repair manual says it can be done. - With trans out some steps may not apply. 1. Disconnect battery ground 2. Remove - air cleaner, dipstick, distributor cap, radiator shroud & upper mounting panel. 3. Place heavy cardboard between radiator and fan. 4. Disconnect engine ground straps. 5. Disconnect accelerator control cable. 6. Drain oil. 7. Remove driveshaft and plug rear of trans. 8. Remove starter 9. Disconnect trans linkage 10. Disconnect speedometer cable and back-up switch 11. Manual trans - disconnect clutch cordon shaft at frame. Auto trans - disconnect cooler lines, detent cable, rod or switch wire, and modulator pipe. 12. Remove crossmember bolts. Jack up engine and move crossmember rearward. 13. Remove crossover or dual exhaust pipes. 14. Remove: flywheel housing cover, transmission, flywheel housing and throw-out bearing, front engine mounts through bolts. 15. Raise rear of engine approximated 4 inches. Support engine by hoist. 16. Raise front of engine approximately 4 inches and insert 2 in. blocks under front engine mounts. 17. Rotate crankshaft until timing mark on torsional damper is at 6:00 o'clock position. 18. Unbolt and remove pan. Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 Chevelle Reference CD http://www.chevellecd.com ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Mascheck Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:25 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil Pan removal on a 69 I have a 454, that has a rear seal leak, and I was told by a local mechanic it was too hard to drop the pan without lifting the engine, so...we're going to pull mine, and I have new ceramic coated headers and I pray I don't nick them! Oh boy! Dan Mascheck -Original Message- From: Trooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 8:20 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil Pan removal on a 69 I don't think you can without lifting the engine, even with the trans out. Trooper - Original Message - From: "Michael Pell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 7:43 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil Pan removal on a 69 > That's what I'm thinking also. And boy, would it ever be annoying to get > the pan loose, the gasket broke, then not be able to get the pan out! > DOH!!! > > -- > 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. -author unknown > Ten Commandments -- The real reason that we can't have the Ten > Commandments in a Courthouse is that you cannot post "Thou Shalt Not > Steal", Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery" and "Thou Shall Not Lie" in a > building full > of lawyers, judges and politicians! It creates a hostile work > environment. > > 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 > > > > Bill Lessenberry wrote: > >> I don't think there's enough clearance between the pan & crossmember to >> do get it off, but I've never tried it with the trans out. >> BillL >> >> At 07:25 PM 5/25/2006, you wrote: >> >>> Is it possible to get the stock oil pan off my 454 without hoisting the >>> engine up? >>> I have the trans out for a clutch replacement, and now might be the time >>> to replace that pesky pan gasket that weeps a bit. >>> >>> thanks >>> Mike >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > -- > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.7.1/347 - Release Date: 5/24/2006 > >
[Chevelle-list] Package Tray - 66 Chevelle
Can someone tell me what the proper "look and feel" is for the area behind the rear seat back, where the speaker holes are? If I'm not mistaken, that area is covered by cardboard, or some other compressed paper or sawdust kind of thing right? What I'd like to do is make it look original, but use better materials. Any thoughts? Thanks, Larry Shouse
Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil Pan removal on a 69
Folks, I have replaced the pan gasket on a '68/454 with a 1 piece gasket without even loosening the motor mounts, and with the Turbo 400 in place. As I recall, I did remove the flex plate dust cover. I was able to drop the pan enough (1/2" or 1"?) to remove the old gasket, being careful not to drop any of it in the pan. I then worked the 1-piece over the crossmember, around the pan and up into place. Hope this helps, Fred On May, 25 2006, at 10:24 PM, Dan Mascheck wrote: I have a 454, that has a rear seal leak, and I was told by a local mechanic it was too hard to drop the pan without lifting the engine, so...we're going to pull mine, and I have new ceramic coated headers and I pray I don't nick them! Oh boy! Dan Mascheck -Original Message- From: Trooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 8:20 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil Pan removal on a 69 I don't think you can without lifting the engine, even with the trans out. Trooper - Original Message - From: "Michael Pell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 7:43 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil Pan removal on a 69 That's what I'm thinking also. And boy, would it ever be annoying to get the pan loose, the gasket broke, then not be able to get the pan out! DOH!!! -- 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. -author unknown Ten Commandments -- The real reason that we can't have the Ten Commandments in a Courthouse is that you cannot post "Thou Shalt Not Steal", Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery" and "Thou Shall Not Lie" in a building full of lawyers, judges and politicians! It creates a hostile work environment. 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 Bill Lessenberry wrote: I don't think there's enough clearance between the pan & crossmember to do get it off, but I've never tried it with the trans out. BillL At 07:25 PM 5/25/2006, you wrote: Is it possible to get the stock oil pan off my 454 without hoisting the engine up? I have the trans out for a clutch replacement, and now might be the time to replace that pesky pan gasket that weeps a bit. thanks Mike -- Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.7.1/347 - Release Date: 5/24/2006
Re: [Chevelle-list] Musclepalooza
Thanks Mark :O)Jimmy C. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chevelle list Post" Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 9:43 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Musclepalooza Hi Jimmy, Musclepalooza is being held at Lebanon Valley Dragway in Lebanon New York which is up by Albany. Basically you can race your car, show your car or both. I've never been so I don't know if there are any parts vendors. Weather looks good. I'm planning to go. Mark - Original Message - From: "Jimmy C." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [ Save Address ] Reply-to: The Chevelle Mailing List To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] (no subject) Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 06:05:10 -0400 Hi Mark, where is Hemmings Musclepalooza ? I am in Orange County , N.Y and I try and pay attention to whats going on and never heard of it. is it a swap ? does it have a good amount of venders ? can you tell me where it is being held. thank you, Jimmy C. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chevelle list Post" Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 8:47 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] (no subject) I'm confused. I need to replace the spark plug wires on my 1966 396. The spark plug boots on the wires which are on the car are angled. It seems that in all of the replacement wires that I can find, the boots are straight. The angled boots make the wires fit much better. What's correct? I'd like to keep the appearance essentially stock. Suggestions? On another note, is anyone going to the Hemming's Musclepalooza in NY this weekend? Thanks for the help. Mark. On Digest.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires
Rich, Be sure to take pictures and share them when done. I love looking at other people's engines and cars for ideas. Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 6:56 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires Larry, That is one good looking engine!! I really like the plug wire guides as well. I'll be replacing the valve covers when I get all of my parts, and ducks in a row, and will add those to the mix. Thanks for the picture; very motivating. Rich -Original Message- From: "Lynch, Charles Edward LT NETC, N7" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: May 25, 2006 11:45 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Larry ShouseSent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:04To: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires Ditto. I also bought the MSD p/n 35379 for the big blocks which are 8.5mm spiral wound 50 ohm wires with the bendable ends. They are red with gray boots. As a sidenote about MSD as a company, when I assembled my engine, I took it in to have it dyno'ed. In the process, I lost my coil wire. Not being able to find a suitable replacement at Summit, I called MSD. They sent one out at no charge. Way to go MSD! Here's a picture of my engine with the wires. www.fuglybrothers.com/images/engine5-16-06.jpg Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: Devin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 12:57 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires I found that MSD Multi-angle ends worked best with my BB and Hooker headers. They can each be bent to fit their particular location. Devin - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 8:33 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires I've been meaning to ask for a recomendation on wires as well. I have a 69 396SS with Hooker Comp headers and I'm needing to replace the plug wires. Any brands to avoid? 45 degree boots? 135 degree boots? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: May 23, 2006 9:05 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] (no subject) I bought some of the Taylor 8MM spiral wound wires. Just plain black, with the 45 degree boots. You can get them straight, or 90 degree also. They appear stock, only giveaway is some white writing on them.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil Pan removal on a 69
No, It is not possible to get the pan out with the motor bolted in place..even w/o a trans and flexplate attached. You can however unbolt the motor mounts and lift th eengine a few inches to get it done. You will not need to remove radiator hoses etc...but depending on exhaust you may bhave to loosen that. Good luck and be careful Walt http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm Is it possible to get the stock oil pan off my 454 without hoisting the engine up? I have the trans out for a clutch replacement, and now might be the time to replace that pesky pan gasket that weeps a bit. thanks Mike -- 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. -author unknown Ten Commandments -- The real reason that we can't have the Ten Commandments in a Courthouse is that you cannot post "Thou Shalt Not Steal", Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery" and "Thou Shall Not Lie" in a building full of lawyers, judges and politicians! It creates a hostile work environment. 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 Larry Shouse wrote: Hmm.. I didn't know that about late model small block valve covers... I should pay more attention when I'm looking around under the hood of my Avalanche... That's too bad Dennis. Just keep looking. I'm sure you will find something you like. Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires Thanks Larry, my late model small block has valve cover bolts in the center rather than the edge. Summit shows them for center bolt valve covers but it would not look nearly as clean as yours. Thanks, Dennis McGillis '65 Malibu SS-350 - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:35 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires Dennis, I bought those at www.summitracing.com The part number for mine is RNM-1102P. If you do a search with just RNM- in the search box, you will see them all. They come in polished, red or blue for all kinds of applications. To install, you just back out two of your valve cover bolts, match up the holes and put the bolts back in. It costs around $40. Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 11:41 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires Hi Larry, Your big block does look great. Please tell me about your plug wire guides. Do you know if there is something similar for late model small blocks? Do they screw onto the side of the head? Thanks, Dennis McGillis '65 Malibu SS-350 - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 6:27 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires Jim, Thanks for the kudos. The air cleaner is a combination of a drop down base, a 14x2.5 inch K&N Filtercharger, and the top is a K&N X-stream filter top that is supposed to add 500+ cfm of airflow. I had to go with this combination to overcome my clearance issue in my 66 brought on by the use of the Edelbrock Performer RPM Airgap intake. Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: Jim Sullivan To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires Larry, That is beautiful. I will use it as a guide for mine. Interesting air cleaner. What is it?? Jim S. - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:03 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires Ditto. I also bought the MSD p/n 35379 for the big blocks which are 8.5mm spiral wound 50 ohm wires with the bendable ends. They are red with gray boots. As a
Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires
Larry, That is one good looking engine!! I really like the plug wire guides as well. I'll be replacing the valve covers when I get all of my parts, and ducks in a row, and will add those to the mix. Thanks for the picture; very motivating. Rich -Original Message- From: "Lynch, Charles Edward LT NETC, N7" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: May 25, 2006 11:45 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Larry ShouseSent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:04To: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires Ditto. I also bought the MSD p/n 35379 for the big blocks which are 8.5mm spiral wound 50 ohm wires with the bendable ends. They are red with gray boots. As a sidenote about MSD as a company, when I assembled my engine, I took it in to have it dyno'ed. In the process, I lost my coil wire. Not being able to find a suitable replacement at Summit, I called MSD. They sent one out at no charge. Way to go MSD! Here's a picture of my engine with the wires. www.fuglybrothers.com/images/engine5-16-06.jpg Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: Devin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 12:57 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires I found that MSD Multi-angle ends worked best with my BB and Hooker headers. They can each be bent to fit their particular location. Devin - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 8:33 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Spark plug wires I've been meaning to ask for a recomendation on wires as well. I have a 69 396SS with Hooker Comp headers and I'm needing to replace the plug wires. Any brands to avoid? 45 degree boots? 135 degree boots? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: May 23, 2006 9:05 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] (no subject) I bought some of the Taylor 8MM spiral wound wires. Just plain black, with the 45 degree boots. You can get them straight, or 90 degree also. They appear stock, only giveaway is some white writing on them.
