Re: [Chevelle-list] At last NOT having starter problems (Knock onwood):-)
I had a relay and I put it as close to the starter as possible. It works! The starter problem have plagued me for over a year now but it seems to be gone now :-) Thanks for all input ;-) Pelle -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] För John Nasta Skickat: den 4 juli 2006 21:13 Till: The Chevelle Mailing List Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] At last NOT having starter problems (Knock onwood):-) You can just run a wire with an inline fuse from the battery or junction block into the cabin, and another wire from there to the starter, with a simple switch in between. You'll have to have your key in the run position and then hit the switch for power to the solenoid. I actually have my El Camino set up that way. A hidden switch also makes the car a little bit harder to steal, especially since the ignition lock cylinders in the 1969-72 cars are so easy to beat. -Original Message- From: Pelle Andersson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 2:53 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] At last NOT having starter problems (Knock on wood):-) At last (knock on wood) It is somwhere in the path to the ignition key the weak link is. If I bypass the ignition key go directly to the battery it starts every time now! So I'll simply connect the ignition circuit to a relay instead. Will a 30Amp relay do? Pelle
[Chevelle-list] Wanted Carb Parts!
Hi! I have a Holley 4165 (list-6213) double pumper with dual inlets Center floats but the threads on top of the primary fuel bowl are damaged leaks fuel all over the engine. Anyone of you that know which bowl that will fit the 4165? Or, anyone of you guys that are willing to ship to Sweden if you have one laying around? This happened just when I solved the starter prob L Doh! Pelle
Re: [Chevelle-list] At last NOT having starter problems (Knockonwood):-)
Glad you got it licked. Mike - Original Message - From: Pelle Andersson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 5:15 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] At last NOT having starter problems (Knockonwood):-) I had a relay and I put it as close to the starter as possible. It works! The starter problem have plagued me for over a year now but it seems to be gone now :-) Thanks for all input ;-) Pelle -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] För John Nasta Skickat: den 4 juli 2006 21:13 Till: The Chevelle Mailing List Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] At last NOT having starter problems (Knock onwood):-) You can just run a wire with an inline fuse from the battery or junction block into the cabin, and another wire from there to the starter, with a simple switch in between. You'll have to have your key in the run position and then hit the switch for power to the solenoid. I actually have my El Camino set up that way. A hidden switch also makes the car a little bit harder to steal, especially since the ignition lock cylinders in the 1969-72 cars are so easy to beat. -Original Message- From: Pelle Andersson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 2:53 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] At last NOT having starter problems (Knock on wood):-) At last (knock on wood) It is somwhere in the path to the ignition key the weak link is. If I bypass the ignition key go directly to the battery it starts every time now! So I'll simply connect the ignition circuit to a relay instead. Will a 30Amp relay do? Pelle -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.8/381 - Release Date: 7/3/2006
Re: [Chevelle-list] Wanted Carb Parts!
Holley double-pumpers are list 4776 through 4781. The confusion comes from many dual-feed Holleys being referred to as double-pumpers. A double pumper has mechanical secondaries and dual accelerator pumps, where others have vacuum secondaries and a single accelerator pump. Might also be cautious of what primary bowl you might use as the Holley sheet I have carb numbers and parts lists both the primary and secondary fuel bowls as NS or not serviced as opposed to part numbers for other models meaning other fuel bowls might not fit or perform properly. I know I got the sheet on the Holley site early last year but dont know if its still there (CarbList.PDF) but Id be happy to send you a copy of the .PDF file for future reference. Dale McIntosh 1967 ChevelleReference CD! http://www.chevellecd.com ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 4:49 AM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: [Chevelle-list] Wanted Carb Parts! Hi! I have a Holley 4165 (list-6213) double pumper with dual inlets Center floats but the threads on top of the primary fuel bowl are damaged leaks fuel all over the engine. Anyone of you that know which bowl that will fit the 4165? Or, anyone of you guys that are willing to ship to Sweden if you have one laying around? This happened just when I solved the starter prob L Doh! Pelle
[Chevelle-list] redline waterwetter
Mike Have you ever used this stuff. Does it work? Thanks Jack's 66 ---Original Message--- From: Mike Holleman Date: 07/05/06 07:57:39 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] At last NOT having starter problems(Knockonwood):-) Glad you got it licked. Mike - Original Message - From: "Pelle Andersson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 5:15 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] At last NOT having starter problems (Knockonwood):-) I had a relay and I put it as close to the starter as possible. It works! The starter problem have plagued me for over a year now but it seems to be gone now :-) Thanks for all input ;-) Pelle -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] För John Nasta Skickat: den 4 juli 2006 21:13 Till: The Chevelle Mailing List Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] At last NOT having starter problems (Knock onwood):-) You can just run a wire with an inline fuse from the battery or junction block into the cabin, and another wire from there to the starter, with a simple switch in between. You'll have to have your key in the run position and then hit the switch for power to the solenoid. I actually have my El Camino set up that way. A hidden switch also makes the car a little bit harder to steal, especially since the ignition lock cylinders in the 1969-72 cars are so easy to beat. -Original Message- From: Pelle Andersson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 2:53 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] At last NOT having starter problems (Knock on wood):-) At last (knock on wood) It is somwhere in the path to the ignition key the "weak link" is. If I bypass the ignition key go directly to the battery it starts every time now! So I'll simply connect the ignition circuit to a relay instead. Will a 30Amp relay do? Pelle -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.8/381 - Release Date: 7/3/2006 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.8/381 - Release Date: 7/3/2006 .
Re: [Chevelle-list] redline waterwetter
Not Mike but I used it in both my ZR-1 Corvettes. Good stuff. If used according to directions,you can plan on a 10-20 degree drop in temps. During the summer,I ran 100% distilled water with one or two bottle of Waterwetter. There's a bottle of it in my El Camino's radiator now,too. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino protourerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htmhttp://www.lateral-g.net/members/hooper/"You may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a pile of brass." - Original Message - From: Jack Thorpe Mike Have you ever used this stuff. Does it work? Thanks Jack's 66
[Chevelle-list] Aluminum Valve Covers
My Aluminum Valve Covers have been in place for 4 years now and they are starting tolook a little tacky. They got hit with engine cleaner somewhere along the line. I am going to pull and polish them. What is the best way to protect them before putting them back on? Seem to recollect a discussion on intake manifolds turning yellow, but these do not get as hot, so would clear coat hold up? SBC, no racing, occasionally driven. Thanks, Denny
[Chevelle-list] Charging System Question
As I posted last week, I bought a GMC truck last weekend. It had a weak battery so I replaced it. I put my DMM on the posts and discovered 15.2vdc with the old and the new battery. Since it was cheap, I went ahead and replaced the external voltage regulator and I still have the same reading. Any ideas? Thanks, Larry
Re: [Chevelle-list] redline waterwetter
Out here in California where it never gets close to freezing, I also use 100% distilled with a bottle of WaterWetter. My Chevelle pretty much always runs at thermostat temperature, so I can't say I saw a drop in max temperatures. The biggest help is that water is a better conductor of heat than antifreeze, and the less antifreeze you have the better your cooling system will work. Antifreeze does two things that you need. One is freeze protection, and the other is lubrication of your water pump. You need something to lubricate, so you can't use pure water. Use as little antifreeze as you can (based on their mix ratios), or use an additive that has lubricants, such as WaterWetter. Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFG R1'67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | F-Body Brakes| 275/40/17 Kumho MX From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clint HooperSent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 12:25 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] redline waterwetter Not Mike but I used it in both my ZR-1 Corvettes. Good stuff. If used according to directions,you can plan on a 10-20 degree drop in temps. During the summer,I ran 100% distilled water with one or two bottle of Waterwetter. There's a bottle of it in my El Camino's radiator now,too. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino protourerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htmhttp://www.lateral-g.net/members/hooper/"You may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a pile of brass." - Original Message - From: Jack Thorpe Mike Have you ever used this stuff. Does it work? Thanks Jack's 66
Re: [Chevelle-list] redline waterwetter
Jack, I have no experience with Water wetter, but Clint makes it sound like a good product. I do know that one other important feature of antifreeze is corrosion protection. Especially in older engines, there are lots of metal parts just waitingto rust. Mike - Original Message - From: Jack Thorpe To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 2:54 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] redline waterwetter Mike Have you ever used this stuff. Does it work? Thanks Jack's 66 ---Original Message--- From: Mike Holleman Date: 07/05/06 07:57:39 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] At last NOT having starter problems(Knockonwood):-) Glad you got it licked. Mike - Original Message - From: "Pelle Andersson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "'The Chevelle Mailing List'" Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 5:15 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] At last NOT having starter problems (Knockonwood):-) I had a relay and I put it as close to the starter as possible. It works! The starter problem have plagued me for over a year now but it seems to be gone now :-) Thanks for all input ;-) Pelle -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] För John Nasta Skickat: den 4 juli 2006 21:13 Till: The Chevelle Mailing List Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] At last NOT having starter problems (Knock onwood):-) You can just run a wire with an inline fuse from the battery or junction block into the cabin, and another wire from there to the starter, with a simple switch in between. You'll have to have your key in the run position and then hit the switch for power to the solenoid. I actually have my El Camino set up that way. A hidden switch also makes the car a little bit harder to steal, especially since the ignition lock cylinders in the 1969-72 cars are so easy to beat. -Original Message- From: Pelle Andersson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 2:53 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] At last NOT having starter problems (Knock on wood):-) At last (knock on wood) It is somwhere in the path to the ignition key the "weak link" is. If I bypass the ignition key go directly to the battery it starts every time now! So I'll simply connect the ignition circuit to a relay instead. Will a 30Amp relay do? Pelle -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.8/381 - Release Date: 7/3/2006 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.8/381 - Release Date: 7/3/2006 . No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 7/4/2006
[Chevelle-list] header problems
Just installed Hedman 2" headers on my '67 396 and while they fit a lot better than the Hookers I took off, the z bar is hitting them and not allowing enough clutch adjustment. Anyone have this problem? The warranty is void if I dent the tube so I'm at a loss.
Re: [Chevelle-list] header problems
I ran into this same issue with the custom Stahl headers I had made for my Elky. Fortunately, the # 7 tube is removable from the rest of the header and I was able to send it back to Stahl and they redid that tube. Unfortunately, even after the tube was modified, I still had a clearance issue with the clutch linkage and I ended up relocating the Z bar closer to the firewall by way of a bracket I fabricated on the engine side, along with asmall bracket on the frame side. It was a pita but now that it's done it works very good and there are no clearance issues. Also, while I was at it, I made heim jointed rods for the linkage to ensure proper adjustment that wouldn't change over time. Herb -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 8:33 PMTo: Chevelle-list@chevelles.netSubject: [Chevelle-list] header problems Just installed Hedman 2" headers on my '67 396 and while they fit a lot better than the Hookers I took off, the z bar is hitting them and not allowing enough clutch adjustment. Anyone have this problem? The warranty is void if I dent the tube so I'm at a loss.
[Chevelle-list] SEAT BELT
can someone with some extra seat belt buckles (black webbing) please e-mail me off list, i need 2 mine fell apart, and i could send you a picture of the belt i need. i do not think it is original for the car (72 elcamino) it is black plastic with a gm logo on the push button part.the back part is chrome steel ( i think the originals were all chrome steel??) thanks much appreciated - Harlan
Re: [Chevelle-list] SEAT BELT
Dont have any but the black plastic are standard belts where the chrome were Deluxe if Im not mistaken. Shouldnt make any difference though safety wise. Dale From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 8:46 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] SEAT BELT can someone with some extra seat belt buckles (black webbing) please e-mail me off list, i need 2 mine fell apart, and i could send you a picture of the belt i need. i do not think it is original for the car (72 elcamino) it is black plastic with a gm logo on the push button part.the back part is chrome steel ( i think the originals were all chrome steel??) thanks much appreciated - Harlan
Re: [Chevelle-list] SEAT BELT
The A-body cars got plastic standard. The B C body cars got metal standard. -Original Message- From: Dale [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 9:58 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] SEAT BELT Dont have any but the black plastic are standard belts where the chrome were Deluxe if Im not mistaken. Shouldnt make any difference though safety wise. Dale From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 8:46 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] SEAT BELT can someone with some extra seat belt buckles (black webbing) please e-mail me off list, i need 2 mine fell apart, and i could send you a picture of the belt i need. i do not think it is original for the car (72 elcamino) it is black plastic with a gm logo on the push button part.the back part is chrome steel ( i think the originals were all chrome steel??) thanks much appreciated - Harlan
Re: [Chevelle-list] The death of my 454
Thanks Mike, Is a scatter shield the same as a SFI bellhousing or is it an additional piece of metal that is welded on top of the bellhousing? Also, What do you mean by Dialing it in? I would hope the garage doing the install already knows this, but I am curious and would like to have some background before I ask them. Thanks, Steve Michael Pell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Absolutely yes, buy a scattershield. Your feet are far more expensive than a scattershield. I've seen pics of cars pretty much torn in 1/2 from an exploding flywheel and/or clutch. Not good, and definately not worth the risk. Either a Lakewood or a McLeod. In either case, you need to dial it in to ensure proper alignment. The McLeod's tend be a bit better on alignment right out of the box. And either will work with a GM TREMEC TKO-600. It's designed to be a direct bolt in replacement for a Muncie (utilizing a 26 spline clutch disc). Here's some swap details if you want/need more info: http://www.5speedtransmissions.com/3550_68-72abody.html 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Happy Independence Day! I was driving hame from work in the Chevelle a few months ago and noticed I didn't have any oil pressure. I checked the gauges, dipstick, etc. I noticed that my billet distributor was raised about 1/4 from the intake and figured that it just wasn't spinning the oil pump shaft. I flipped the cheesy dress-up distributor bracket over and bolted it back down (since it bent up during the event) and turned the engine over again. It started right up.with no oil pressure and no funny sounds. I shut it back off and looked under the hood again. The distributor was raised up again. Well, I called my wife and had her bring my truck and the tow rope to get me. I hooked up the mess and pulled it home. On the bright side, the wife FINALLY got to drive the Chevelle.at least steer. Many tests later I discovered that the splash shield in the stock oil pan broke loose from the spot welds and wrapped around my crank, dimpled 2 pistons, scratched up at least 1 cylinder wall, shaved off the bottom of the oil pump (that would explain things), and filled up the bottom end with little shiny metal shavings. My mechanic/ mistake corrector said it would cost about $6000.00 to get the 454 back to working order and suggested I look at crate motors as a cheaper/better option. My rebuild on the 454 was done in 1986. I selected Basko Performance Engines to build a new motor for me as they have a good reputation and are close to me here in the Phoenix AZ area. They are also putting a lot of work into my Edelbrock square-port closed-chamber heads. They are in the process of building me a Merlin Big M 565 ci cast iron engine with a solid roller cam, steel crank and JE pistons. I picked up a new Proform 950cfm carb and am anxious to get everything back together. I am currently running a Muncie M-21 but have been looking at the Tremec TKO-600 5-speeds for a while and am contemplating a swap. My question of the day is: Should I invest in a good blow-proof bell housing while everthing is apart, and if so, which brand is recommended? Will the same bell housing fit both the Muncie and the Tremec? Thanks for the help and have a safe holiday, Steve -- Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 7/4/2006
Re: [Chevelle-list] The death of my 454
All I gotta say isYou didn't fool around when it came to a new engine...Im jealous. Now all I have is a wimpy 454. I wanna 565!!! hahaha
Re: [Chevelle-list] The death of my 454
Not to butt in on Mike's deal here, but he may be in bed. G SFI once stood for SEMA Foundation, Inc. (SEMA is now not involved but SFI kept the name) and does the standards for racing equipment - bellhousings being one of those pieces. A scatter shield is basically a term for a bellhousing that's not suppose to explode but rather contain a clutch/flywheel explosion. A scatter shield must meet SFI Specs to be accepted by and X-HRA body. What Mike meant was that due to manufacturing tolerances, the critical alignment of bolting the unit to a block may not be exactly aligned due to the dowel pins in the block not being exact. Most mfgs have offset dowel pins available that you can use to align the bellhousing perpendicular to the block insuring the transmission input shaft is dead-on straight with the crankshaft. Good article at http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/clutches_etc.htm Dale -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 11:29 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Cc: Michael Pell Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] The death of my 454 Thanks Mike, Is a scatter shield the same as a SFI bellhousing or is it an additional piece of metal that is welded on top of the bellhousing? Also, What do you mean by Dialing it in? I would hope the garage doing the install already knows this, but I am curious and would like to have some background before I ask them. Thanks, Steve Michael Pell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Absolutely yes, buy a scattershield. Your feet are far more expensive than a scattershield. I've seen pics of cars pretty much torn in 1/2 from an exploding flywheel and/or clutch. Not good, and definately not worth the risk. Either a Lakewood or a McLeod. In either case, you need to dial it in to ensure proper alignment. The McLeod's tend be a bit better on alignment right out of the box. And either will work with a GM TREMEC TKO-600. It's designed to be a direct bolt in replacement for a Muncie (utilizing a 26 spline clutch disc). Here's some swap details if you want/need more info: http://www.5speedtransmissions.com/3550_68-72abody.html Mike
[Chevelle-list] Shifter Boot
Been about 40 years since I replaced a lower boot on 64 Chevelle 4 spd. Shifter (console). Can't remember how to take reverse lockoutapart to get new boot in place. Any help appreciated. John 64 Chevelle SS Work in Progress
