Re: [Chevelle-list] spark plugs
John- The question is, what year are your heads? Chevy went to the small
"peanut" plugs in about 1970. I would suggest you buy the plugs appropriate
for your heads and them gap them for the HEI, being about .050.
Devin
- Original Message -
From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "The Chevelle Mailing List"
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:09 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] spark plugs
> Anybody know if Delco 41-932 ("Professional Platinum") plugs would be good
> for my 1958 283 w/ HEI? I currently have Champion RV15YC4 plugs and the
> Delcos are supposed to cross-reference, but the guy at the store was
clearly
> very aggravated by my asking for a plug by number instead of him being
able
> to look it up by year, make, and model of the vehicle. When I told him
that
> it's a 1958 block with a 1980-something HEI distributor, he said "well
> somebody f-d up your car". I'm so glad he told me that because I had no
> idea. Needless to say I don't necessarily trust his judgment.
>
> Thanks,
> John Nasta
>
>
>
>
[Chevelle-list] Door weatherstrip
I put new door weatherstrip on my '68 El Camino. I bought it from Year One. This 'Camino has been in my family since it was brand new, so I know the history behind the door adjustments, etc. At any rate, with the old weatherstrip (originals) the doors sealed fine. Now with the new weatherstrip, water leaks inside in fair quantities when washing the car, and there is a LOT of wind noise when going down the road. I was able to move the striker posts in a bit, and that helped, but I can still see day light when I look up between the doors and the roof. I know I installed them correctly. Has anyone else had this problem, and are there any fixes? Something to expand the weatherstrip to make it seal tighter? Thanks in advance. Kevin Riel
Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame
Got it. Thanks Rick. - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame Jim its here: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/detail?.dir=eb45&.dnm=1dd4scd.jpg&.src="" On 7/25/06, Jim Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Rick, Could you send me a copy of that also. I'm not sure which one you have but if it mentions the different bushings by location, I'm sure I can use it. Thanks in advance. Jim - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:53 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame John I scanned a copy of the bushing location. Would you like a copy? I can email it to you. I'm surprised that you didn't get one with the bushing kit. There are specific locations for particular bushings. On 7/25/06, John Nasta < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ah yes, the steering. Forgot about that. I guess I could separate it at therag joint.Interesting to know that it is light enough for two guys to lift. Did youhave the interior out?I need to have some welding done on the left frame rail right at the rear body mount location, and also on the body mount tower on the front left corner. I really don't want to put this car back together with rot problemsat 2 body mount locations.John Nasta-Original Message- From: Larry Shouse [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:20 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame John,The last time I did it, we had three guys including me. With the front end clip removed, I made two stacks of cement blocks just behind the firewall,one on either side of the car, then had the two guys lift the front of the body high enough for me to put an 8 ft long piece of 4x4 across under the body on top of the two stacks of blocks. I then repeated the process on theback side of the body. After that, I just rolled the chassis forward out of the way.The steering column, wiring harness, linkages, etc. will have to be cleared out of the way first.Larry Shouse-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John NastaSent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:07 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] off-frameHi guys,Anybody know what the procedure is for lifting the body off the frame? I just want to lift it high enough to swap out the body mounts and get awelder into a couple of places, and paint it with Corroseal and some kind of top coat. The engine, transmission, driveshaft, fuel tank, and exhaust are all out, and the whole nose is off. What else would I need to take out ordisconnect aside from the body mounts? Also, is there a chart anywhere that shows the locations of the body mounts in a 1970 Malibu coupe? If anybody knows of a good deal on a solid frame that I wouldn't have to paya fortune to transport (i.e. not far from southern NJ), I'd consider that too.Thanks,John Nasta-- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino -- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] Another Off Topic
That is so cool. Anyone else look further: http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheFifties.htm Don't get me to remeniscing (sp??) On 7/25/06, John Nasta < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: But in '69 you were 21 and you called the road your own. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ]Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 1:52 PMTo: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Another Off Topic Been there. Done that. And remember it well. Y'all remember the Jackson Browne song "Running on empty"? Well, in '65 I was 17!!! Thanks for the memories. Phil G. 65 SS -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 10:24 AMSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Another Off Topic For those of you who made it thru the 60's, will appreciate this . Others can learn more about simpler, good times and music. Not too much about cars. Enjoy!! http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheSixties.htm Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. -- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame
Jim its here: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/detail?.dir=eb45&.dnm=1dd4scd.jpg&.src="" On 7/25/06, Jim Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Rick, Could you send me a copy of that also. I'm not sure which one you have but if it mentions the different bushings by location, I'm sure I can use it. Thanks in advance. Jim - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:53 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame John I scanned a copy of the bushing location. Would you like a copy? I can email it to you. I'm surprised that you didn't get one with the bushing kit. There are specific locations for particular bushings. On 7/25/06, John Nasta < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ah yes, the steering. Forgot about that. I guess I could separate it at therag joint. Interesting to know that it is light enough for two guys to lift. Did youhave the interior out?I need to have some welding done on the left frame rail right at the rear body mount location, and also on the body mount tower on the front left corner. I really don't want to put this car back together with rot problemsat 2 body mount locations.John Nasta-Original Message- From: Larry Shouse [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:20 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame John,The last time I did it, we had three guys including me. With the front end clip removed, I made two stacks of cement blocks just behind the firewall,one on either side of the car, then had the two guys lift the front of the body high enough for me to put an 8 ft long piece of 4x4 across under the body on top of the two stacks of blocks. I then repeated the process on theback side of the body. After that, I just rolled the chassis forward out of the way.The steering column, wiring harness, linkages, etc. will have to be cleared out of the way first.Larry Shouse-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John NastaSent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:07 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] off-frameHi guys,Anybody know what the procedure is for lifting the body off the frame? I just want to lift it high enough to swap out the body mounts and get awelder into a couple of places, and paint it with Corroseal and some kind of top coat. The engine, transmission, driveshaft, fuel tank, and exhaust are all out, and the whole nose is off. What else would I need to take out ordisconnect aside from the body mounts? Also, is there a chart anywhere that shows the locations of the body mounts in a 1970 Malibu coupe? If anybody knows of a good deal on a solid frame that I wouldn't have to paya fortune to transport (i.e. not far from southern NJ), I'd consider that too.Thanks,John Nasta -- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino -- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame
Rick, Could you send me a copy of that also. I'm not sure which one you have but if it mentions the different bushings by location, I'm sure I can use it. Thanks in advance. Jim - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:53 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame John I scanned a copy of the bushing location. Would you like a copy? I can email it to you. I'm surprised that you didn't get one with the bushing kit. There are specific locations for particular bushings. On 7/25/06, John Nasta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ah yes, the steering. Forgot about that. I guess I could separate it at therag joint.Interesting to know that it is light enough for two guys to lift. Did youhave the interior out?I need to have some welding done on the left frame rail right at the rear body mount location, and also on the body mount tower on the front leftcorner. I really don't want to put this car back together with rot problemsat 2 body mount locations.John Nasta-Original Message- From: Larry Shouse [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:20 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame John,The last time I did it, we had three guys including me. With the front endclip removed, I made two stacks of cement blocks just behind the firewall,one on either side of the car, then had the two guys lift the front of the body high enough for me to put an 8 ft long piece of 4x4 across under thebody on top of the two stacks of blocks. I then repeated the process on theback side of the body. After that, I just rolled the chassis forward out of the way.The steering column, wiring harness, linkages, etc. will have to be clearedout of the way first.Larry Shouse-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John NastaSent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:07 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] off-frameHi guys,Anybody know what the procedure is for lifting the body off the frame? Ijust want to lift it high enough to swap out the body mounts and get awelder into a couple of places, and paint it with Corroseal and some kind of top coat. The engine, transmission, driveshaft, fuel tank, and exhaust areall out, and the whole nose is off. What else would I need to take out ordisconnect aside from the body mounts? Also, is there a chart anywhere that shows the locations of the body mounts in a 1970 Malibu coupe?If anybody knows of a good deal on a solid frame that I wouldn't have to paya fortune to transport (i.e. not far from southern NJ), I'd consider that too.Thanks,John Nasta-- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
[Chevelle-list] spark plugs
Anybody know if Delco 41-932 ("Professional Platinum") plugs would be good
for my 1958 283 w/ HEI? I currently have Champion RV15YC4 plugs and the
Delcos are supposed to cross-reference, but the guy at the store was clearly
very aggravated by my asking for a plug by number instead of him being able
to look it up by year, make, and model of the vehicle. When I told him that
it's a 1958 block with a 1980-something HEI distributor, he said "well
somebody f-d up your car". I'm so glad he told me that because I had no
idea. Needless to say I don't necessarily trust his judgment.
Thanks,
John Nasta
Re: [Chevelle-list] Pertonix EI
I have had one for 3 yrs. and it is great. You only need to pull the dist. if you can not get the proper clearance and you have to shim the gear. MIKE. 69 SS396 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle List Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 12:27 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Pertonix EI Has anyone installed a Pertonix Ignitor II Electronic Ingnition on their cars. I read in one place that the Distributor needs to be removed on a Big Block. Pros / Cons and what to look for? I like the idea of keeping a stock look with the benefits of electronic ingnition. Krister Meister '66 SS #'s
Re: [Chevelle-list] Radio Antenna
Brad, I bought it off eBay for around $25 bucks. It wasn't a brand I recognized. I figured what the hell, I'd try it before having to drill a hole in my rear fender where my body guy so carefully patched for me, LOL. Larry Shouse -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brad Waller Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 4:06 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Radio Antenna What antenna did you use? My Chevelle is OK, but my Corvette does not have the hole for one any more and if I ever do want to use a radio, I would need some sort of internal antenna. 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 > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry Shouse > Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 10:06 AM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Radio Antenna > > I installed an under dash powered antenna. It is stuck under > the dash just above the glove box area in my 66. My 66 is not > on the road yet so I can't comment on reception driving down > the road. I can tell you that with the car parked inside a > metal building 20 miles west of Orlando, I can pick up > Orlando stations just fine on FM, and I can even get Tampa > stations too, which are 80 to 90 miles away. In this > building, AM reception is marginal. > > Larry Shouse > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave Benjamin > Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 12:51 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Radio Antenna > > I did something different with my car. I have the CD player > hid under front > seat and a rubber Arial up inside the seat. This way the > original is still > in the dash for looks. Up in the bucket seat It still pulls > in the radio > excellent. > > Something different. > > > - Original Message - > From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 11:43 PM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] Radio Antenna > > > > Some punks bend my automatic antenna and I am considering installing > > the same or one of the hidden type under the dash. Have > you guys "pic > > and pulled" a decent one from the wrecking yard? I've > heard Cad is a > > good choice. Have any of you tried the hidden type? > > > > Larry Williams > > > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame
I think you're all set. The only problem I had was the nut welded into the cross brace in the body by the back edge of the door broke loose inside as I was tightening the bolt from underneath. I had to cut a square shaped opening in the floor over the nut location so I could weld the nut back down, then close the hoe and weld it closed. I had to do that to both sides. It really sucked having to do that on the pristine freshly reworked and painted floor... Larry Shouse -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:47 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame p.s. I have a 150psi pancake compressor and I'm assuming it would be much easier to get the body mount bolts out with an impact gun. I know that my compressor is probably not high enough cfm (I think it's 3.0 or 3.3) but would it deliver enough of an initial shot of torque to at least break the bolt? I also have a 1/2" breaker bar that has never let me down. Thanks, John Nasta
Re: [Chevelle-list] Radio Antenna
What antenna did you use? My Chevelle is OK, but my Corvette does not have the hole for one any more and if I ever do want to use a radio, I would need some sort of internal antenna. 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 > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry Shouse > Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 10:06 AM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Radio Antenna > > I installed an under dash powered antenna. It is stuck under > the dash just above the glove box area in my 66. My 66 is not > on the road yet so I can't comment on reception driving down > the road. I can tell you that with the car parked inside a > metal building 20 miles west of Orlando, I can pick up > Orlando stations just fine on FM, and I can even get Tampa > stations too, which are 80 to 90 miles away. In this > building, AM reception is marginal. > > Larry Shouse > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave Benjamin > Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 12:51 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Radio Antenna > > I did something different with my car. I have the CD player > hid under front > seat and a rubber Arial up inside the seat. This way the > original is still > in the dash for looks. Up in the bucket seat It still pulls > in the radio > excellent. > > Something different. > > > - Original Message - > From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 11:43 PM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] Radio Antenna > > > > Some punks bend my automatic antenna and I am considering installing > > the same or one of the hidden type under the dash. Have > you guys "pic > > and pulled" a decent one from the wrecking yard? I've > heard Cad is a > > good choice. Have any of you tried the hidden type? > > > > Larry Williams > > > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame
That worked fine when I clicked "download" and printed the pics from another program but I had trouble printing them straight out of the web browser. Thanks, John Nasta Quoting Rick Schaefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: Try this: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/detail?.dir=eb45&.dnm=1dd4scd.jpg&.src=ph Its for my elcamino but should be the same or close.
Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame
p.s. I have a 150psi pancake compressor and I'm assuming it would be much easier to get the body mount bolts out with an impact gun. I know that my compressor is probably not high enough cfm (I think it's 3.0 or 3.3) but would it deliver enough of an initial shot of torque to at least break the bolt? I also have a 1/2" breaker bar that has never let me down. Thanks, John Nasta
Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame
I do need to have some welding done on the body. There is a body mount tower on the front left corner that is rotted around the bottom where the mount bolts to it. I also need to have a crack in the left rear frame rail welded. It cracked at the body mount location. Somebody welded a piece of heavy band iron to the bottom and it is holding it from falling off, but the crack goes all the way to the top and it is not fixed properly. There is also a lot of rust on the frame back there, so I would like to be able to wire wheel & Corroseal it. I painted the trunk pans above and below this past weekend and the stuff was extremely easy to use. I also chose Corroseal over the others because it is water based and non-toxic. John Nasta Quoting Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: John, In my case, the doors were on but the interior was completely out. In hindsight, taking the doors off would have made it much easier. If you can take the body off in the garage or someplace like that where you can leave it on blocks while you work on the chassis, you can take your time and do it right. I would suggest though that if you are considering doing bodywork under the car while the chassis is out of the way, I would make sure whatever you use to support the 4x4s are solid and stable. Larry Shouse -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:35 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame Ah yes, the steering. Forgot about that. I guess I could separate it at the rag joint. Interesting to know that it is light enough for two guys to lift. Did you have the interior out? I need to have some welding done on the left frame rail right at the rear body mount location, and also on the body mount tower on the front left corner. I really don't want to put this car back together with rot problems at 2 body mount locations. John Nasta -Original Message- From: Larry Shouse [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:20 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame John, The last time I did it, we had three guys including me. With the front end clip removed, I made two stacks of cement blocks just behind the firewall, one on either side of the car, then had the two guys lift the front of the body high enough for me to put an 8 ft long piece of 4x4 across under the body on top of the two stacks of blocks. I then repeated the process on the back side of the body. After that, I just rolled the chassis forward out of the way. The steering column, wiring harness, linkages, etc. will have to be cleared out of the way first. Larry Shouse -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:07 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] off-frame Hi guys, Anybody know what the procedure is for lifting the body off the frame? I just want to lift it high enough to swap out the body mounts and get a welder into a couple of places, and paint it with Corroseal and some kind of top coat. The engine, transmission, driveshaft, fuel tank, and exhaust are all out, and the whole nose is off. What else would I need to take out or disconnect aside from the body mounts? Also, is there a chart anywhere that shows the locations of the body mounts in a 1970 Malibu coupe? If anybody knows of a good deal on a solid frame that I wouldn't have to pay a fortune to transport (i.e. not far from southern NJ), I'd consider that too. Thanks, John Nasta
Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame
Try this: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/detail?.dir=eb45&.dnm=1dd4scd.jpg&.src="" Its for my elcamino but should be the same or close. On 7/25/06, Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: As to being light enough for two guys to lift, it wasn't a problem for twoguys to lift ONE END AT A TIME. I was quite surprised how easy the job was. Good luck John.Larry Shouse-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John NastaSent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:35 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frameAh yes, the steering. Forgot about that. I guess I could separate it at the rag joint.Interesting to know that it is light enough for two guys to lift. Did youhave the interior out?I need to have some welding done on the left frame rail right at the rearbody mount location, and also on the body mount tower on the front left corner. I really don't want to put this car back together with rot problemsat 2 body mount locations.John Nasta-Original Message-From: Larry Shouse [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:20 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frameJohn,The last time I did it, we had three guys including me. With the front end clip removed, I made two stacks of cement blocks just behind the firewall,one on either side of the car, then had the two guys lift the front of thebody high enough for me to put an 8 ft long piece of 4x4 across under the body on top of the two stacks of blocks. I then repeated the process on theback side of the body. After that, I just rolled the chassis forward out ofthe way.The steering column, wiring harness, linkages, etc. will have to be cleared out of the way first.Larry Shouse-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John NastaSent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:07 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: [Chevelle-list] off-frameHi guys,Anybody know what the procedure is for lifting the body off the frame? I just want to lift it high enough to swap out the body mounts and get awelder into a couple of places, and paint it with Corroseal and some kind oftop coat. The engine, transmission, driveshaft, fuel tank, and exhaust are all out, and the whole nose is off. What else would I need to take out ordisconnect aside from the body mounts? Also, is there a chart anywhere thatshows the locations of the body mounts in a 1970 Malibu coupe? If anybody knows of a good deal on a solid frame that I wouldn't have to paya fortune to transport (i.e. not far from southern NJ), I'd consider thattoo.Thanks,John Nasta -- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame
As to being light enough for two guys to lift, it wasn't a problem for two guys to lift ONE END AT A TIME. I was quite surprised how easy the job was. Good luck John. Larry Shouse -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:35 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame Ah yes, the steering. Forgot about that. I guess I could separate it at the rag joint. Interesting to know that it is light enough for two guys to lift. Did you have the interior out? I need to have some welding done on the left frame rail right at the rear body mount location, and also on the body mount tower on the front left corner. I really don't want to put this car back together with rot problems at 2 body mount locations. John Nasta -Original Message- From: Larry Shouse [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:20 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame John, The last time I did it, we had three guys including me. With the front end clip removed, I made two stacks of cement blocks just behind the firewall, one on either side of the car, then had the two guys lift the front of the body high enough for me to put an 8 ft long piece of 4x4 across under the body on top of the two stacks of blocks. I then repeated the process on the back side of the body. After that, I just rolled the chassis forward out of the way. The steering column, wiring harness, linkages, etc. will have to be cleared out of the way first. Larry Shouse -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:07 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] off-frame Hi guys, Anybody know what the procedure is for lifting the body off the frame? I just want to lift it high enough to swap out the body mounts and get a welder into a couple of places, and paint it with Corroseal and some kind of top coat. The engine, transmission, driveshaft, fuel tank, and exhaust are all out, and the whole nose is off. What else would I need to take out or disconnect aside from the body mounts? Also, is there a chart anywhere that shows the locations of the body mounts in a 1970 Malibu coupe? If anybody knows of a good deal on a solid frame that I wouldn't have to pay a fortune to transport (i.e. not far from southern NJ), I'd consider that too. Thanks, John Nasta
Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame
John, In my case, the doors were on but the interior was completely out. In hindsight, taking the doors off would have made it much easier. If you can take the body off in the garage or someplace like that where you can leave it on blocks while you work on the chassis, you can take your time and do it right. I would suggest though that if you are considering doing bodywork under the car while the chassis is out of the way, I would make sure whatever you use to support the 4x4s are solid and stable. Larry Shouse -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:35 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame Ah yes, the steering. Forgot about that. I guess I could separate it at the rag joint. Interesting to know that it is light enough for two guys to lift. Did you have the interior out? I need to have some welding done on the left frame rail right at the rear body mount location, and also on the body mount tower on the front left corner. I really don't want to put this car back together with rot problems at 2 body mount locations. John Nasta -Original Message- From: Larry Shouse [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:20 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame John, The last time I did it, we had three guys including me. With the front end clip removed, I made two stacks of cement blocks just behind the firewall, one on either side of the car, then had the two guys lift the front of the body high enough for me to put an 8 ft long piece of 4x4 across under the body on top of the two stacks of blocks. I then repeated the process on the back side of the body. After that, I just rolled the chassis forward out of the way. The steering column, wiring harness, linkages, etc. will have to be cleared out of the way first. Larry Shouse -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:07 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] off-frame Hi guys, Anybody know what the procedure is for lifting the body off the frame? I just want to lift it high enough to swap out the body mounts and get a welder into a couple of places, and paint it with Corroseal and some kind of top coat. The engine, transmission, driveshaft, fuel tank, and exhaust are all out, and the whole nose is off. What else would I need to take out or disconnect aside from the body mounts? Also, is there a chart anywhere that shows the locations of the body mounts in a 1970 Malibu coupe? If anybody knows of a good deal on a solid frame that I wouldn't have to pay a fortune to transport (i.e. not far from southern NJ), I'd consider that too. Thanks, John Nasta
Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame
I forgot that the come with the bushing kit. I haven't bought one for myself yet. It would be great if you could email it anyway. Thanks, John Nasta -Original Message- From: Rick Schaefer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:54 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame John I scanned a copy of the bushing location. Would you like a copy? I can email it to you. I'm surprised that you didn't get one with the bushing kit. There are specific locations for particular bushings.
Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame
John I scanned a copy of the bushing location. Would you like a copy? I can email it to you. I'm surprised that you didn't get one with the bushing kit. There are specific locations for particular bushings. On 7/25/06, John Nasta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ah yes, the steering. Forgot about that. I guess I could separate it at therag joint.Interesting to know that it is light enough for two guys to lift. Did youhave the interior out?I need to have some welding done on the left frame rail right at the rear body mount location, and also on the body mount tower on the front leftcorner. I really don't want to put this car back together with rot problemsat 2 body mount locations.John Nasta-Original Message- From: Larry Shouse [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:20 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame John,The last time I did it, we had three guys including me. With the front endclip removed, I made two stacks of cement blocks just behind the firewall,one on either side of the car, then had the two guys lift the front of the body high enough for me to put an 8 ft long piece of 4x4 across under thebody on top of the two stacks of blocks. I then repeated the process on theback side of the body. After that, I just rolled the chassis forward out of the way.The steering column, wiring harness, linkages, etc. will have to be clearedout of the way first.Larry Shouse-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED][mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of John NastaSent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:07 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] off-frameHi guys,Anybody know what the procedure is for lifting the body off the frame? Ijust want to lift it high enough to swap out the body mounts and get awelder into a couple of places, and paint it with Corroseal and some kind of top coat. The engine, transmission, driveshaft, fuel tank, and exhaust areall out, and the whole nose is off. What else would I need to take out ordisconnect aside from the body mounts? Also, is there a chart anywhere that shows the locations of the body mounts in a 1970 Malibu coupe?If anybody knows of a good deal on a solid frame that I wouldn't have to paya fortune to transport (i.e. not far from southern NJ), I'd consider that too.Thanks,John Nasta-- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] Another Off Topic
But in '69 you were 21 and you called the road your own. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 1:52 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Another Off Topic Been there. Done that. And remember it well. Y'all remember the Jackson Browne song "Running on empty"? Well, in '65 I was 17!!! Thanks for the memories. Phil G. 65 SS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Another Off Topic For those of you who made it thru the 60's, will appreciate this . Others can learn more about simpler, good times and music. Not too much about cars. Enjoy!! http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheSixties.htm Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free.
Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame
Ah yes, the steering. Forgot about that. I guess I could separate it at the rag joint. Interesting to know that it is light enough for two guys to lift. Did you have the interior out? I need to have some welding done on the left frame rail right at the rear body mount location, and also on the body mount tower on the front left corner. I really don't want to put this car back together with rot problems at 2 body mount locations. John Nasta -Original Message- From: Larry Shouse [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:20 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame John, The last time I did it, we had three guys including me. With the front end clip removed, I made two stacks of cement blocks just behind the firewall, one on either side of the car, then had the two guys lift the front of the body high enough for me to put an 8 ft long piece of 4x4 across under the body on top of the two stacks of blocks. I then repeated the process on the back side of the body. After that, I just rolled the chassis forward out of the way. The steering column, wiring harness, linkages, etc. will have to be cleared out of the way first. Larry Shouse -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:07 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] off-frame Hi guys, Anybody know what the procedure is for lifting the body off the frame? I just want to lift it high enough to swap out the body mounts and get a welder into a couple of places, and paint it with Corroseal and some kind of top coat. The engine, transmission, driveshaft, fuel tank, and exhaust are all out, and the whole nose is off. What else would I need to take out or disconnect aside from the body mounts? Also, is there a chart anywhere that shows the locations of the body mounts in a 1970 Malibu coupe? If anybody knows of a good deal on a solid frame that I wouldn't have to pay a fortune to transport (i.e. not far from southern NJ), I'd consider that too. Thanks, John Nasta
Re: [Chevelle-list] Pertonix EI
I installed one on a '61 Buick Invicta, and the distributor did need to be removed. You have to install the unit and then shim it to an optimal distance. Make sure you get a full 12v to it so that you get the benefit of the extra power. But it ran great as soon as it was installed. On Jul 25, 2006, at 1:27 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone installed a Pertonix Ignitor II Electronic Ingnition on their cars. I read in one place that the Distributor needs to be removed on a Big Block. Pros / Cons and what to look for? I like the idea of keeping a stock look with the benefits of electronic ingnition. Krister Meister '66 SS #'s smime.p7s Description: S/MIME cryptographic signature
Re: [Chevelle-list] Ignition Kill Switch Techniques
I have one on the 72 ElC that is a microswitch above the accelerator, activate by putting foot under accel pedal and lifting up slightly, have another one hooked up to the horn - turn key to start and push horn - once started then the horn will activate, uses 2 double throw relays for the circuit. Course one can always use the old standby - turn park lites on and step on brake pedal. Brad Waller wrote: Grounding out the ignition is a great technique. You can use the cigarette lighter as a hidden switch, or a switch under the carpet in a place you can find unobtrusively and easily. Also, a great idea is to fake wire up a kill switch in plain sight to throw any joy rider off the track. If you have an electric fuel pump you can put in a switch for that (as well). The great thing about an electric fuel pump kill is that they can go a few blocks before the car dies. At that point they will likely just abandon the car as it will be too visible in the middle of the road. 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 5:00 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] Ignition Kill Switch Techniques I use the 6A MSD box wire. I ground it with a switch by the steering column. My buddy uses a microswitch attached to the emergency brake foot pedal mechanism, and another person installed a switch that takes the place of the glove box key lock. Do you guys have any great ideas for kill switches? Larry Williams
Re: [Chevelle-list] off-frame
John, The last time I did it, we had three guys including me. With the front end clip removed, I made two stacks of cement blocks just behind the firewall, one on either side of the car, then had the two guys lift the front of the body high enough for me to put an 8 ft long piece of 4x4 across under the body on top of the two stacks of blocks. I then repeated the process on the back side of the body. After that, I just rolled the chassis forward out of the way. The steering column, wiring harness, linkages, etc. will have to be cleared out of the way first. Larry Shouse -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 2:07 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] off-frame Hi guys, Anybody know what the procedure is for lifting the body off the frame? I just want to lift it high enough to swap out the body mounts and get a welder into a couple of places, and paint it with Corroseal and some kind of top coat. The engine, transmission, driveshaft, fuel tank, and exhaust are all out, and the whole nose is off. What else would I need to take out or disconnect aside from the body mounts? Also, is there a chart anywhere that shows the locations of the body mounts in a 1970 Malibu coupe? If anybody knows of a good deal on a solid frame that I wouldn't have to pay a fortune to transport (i.e. not far from southern NJ), I'd consider that too. Thanks, John Nasta
[Chevelle-list] off-frame
Hi guys, Anybody know what the procedure is for lifting the body off the frame? I just want to lift it high enough to swap out the body mounts and get a welder into a couple of places, and paint it with Corroseal and some kind of top coat. The engine, transmission, driveshaft, fuel tank, and exhaust are all out, and the whole nose is off. What else would I need to take out or disconnect aside from the body mounts? Also, is there a chart anywhere that shows the locations of the body mounts in a 1970 Malibu coupe? If anybody knows of a good deal on a solid frame that I wouldn't have to pay a fortune to transport (i.e. not far from southern NJ), I'd consider that too. Thanks, John Nasta
Re: [Chevelle-list] Another Off Topic
Been there. Done that. And remember it well. Y'all remember the Jackson Browne song "Running on empty"? Well, in '65 I was 17!!! Thanks for the memories. Phil G. 65 SS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Another Off Topic For those of you who made it thru the 60's, will appreciate this . Others can learn more about simpler, good times and music. Not too much about cars. Enjoy!! http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheSixties.htm Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Pertonix EI
I have a 62 F**d pickup with a later 302. Put a Pertronix in the dist and it works fine. Even for a F**d.Larry Williams
Re: [Chevelle-list] Another Off Topic
Enjoyed the ride very much! E-mailed it to one person in the shop and now it is making the rounds in the shop and office Pete Hnat From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim SullivanSent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 10:24 AMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Another Off Topic For those of you who made it thru the 60's, will appreciate this . Others can learn more about simpler, good times and music. Not too much about cars. Enjoy!! http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheSixties.htm
[Chevelle-list] Pertonix EI
Has anyone installed a Pertonix Ignitor II Electronic Ingnition on their cars. I read in one place that the Distributor needs to be removed on a Big Block. Pros / Cons and what to look for? I like the idea of keeping a stock look with the benefits of electronic ingnition. Krister Meister '66 SS #'s
Re: [Chevelle-list] Ignition Kill Switch Techniques
I put a on/off toggle on the coil wire on the interior side of the wiring harness. Switch is completely out of site and requires the right arm/hand contortion to reach it. Allows the car to crank over, but will never start. Use it only when leaving the car in a restruant lot or large shows where I can't keep an eye on it. Krister Meister '66 SS #'s -- Original message -- From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I use the 6A MSD box wire. I ground it with a switch by the steering column. My buddy uses a microswitch attached to the emergency brake foot pedal mechanism, and another person installed a switch that takes the place of the glove box key lock.Do you guys have any great ideas for kill switches?Larry Williams
Re: [Chevelle-list] Radio Antenna
I installed an under dash powered antenna. It is stuck under the dash just above the glove box area in my 66. My 66 is not on the road yet so I can't comment on reception driving down the road. I can tell you that with the car parked inside a metal building 20 miles west of Orlando, I can pick up Orlando stations just fine on FM, and I can even get Tampa stations too, which are 80 to 90 miles away. In this building, AM reception is marginal. Larry Shouse -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave Benjamin Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 12:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Radio Antenna I did something different with my car. I have the CD player hid under front seat and a rubber Arial up inside the seat. This way the original is still in the dash for looks. Up in the bucket seat It still pulls in the radio excellent. Something different. - Original Message - From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 11:43 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Radio Antenna > Some punks bend my automatic antenna and I am considering installing > the same or one of the hidden type under the dash. Have you guys "pic > and pulled" a decent one from the wrecking yard? I've heard Cad is a > good choice. Have any of you tried the hidden type? > > Larry Williams >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Radio Antenna
I did something different with my car. I have the CD player hid under front seat and a rubber Arial up inside the seat. This way the original is still in the dash for looks. Up in the bucket seat It still pulls in the radio excellent. Something different. - Original Message - From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 11:43 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Radio Antenna > Some punks bend my automatic antenna and I am considering installing > the same or one of the hidden type under the dash. Have you guys "pic > and pulled" a decent one from the wrecking yard? I've heard Cad is a > good choice. Have any of you tried the hidden type? > > Larry Williams >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Another Off Topic
I enjoyed that as well. Thanks! Larry Shouse -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 12:19 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Another Off Topic Thanks for the trip; that was fun for this child of the sixties! -Original Message- From: Jim Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Jul 25, 2006 10:24 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Another Off Topic For those of you who made it thru the 60's, will appreciate this . Others can learn more about simpler, good times and music. Not too much about cars. Enjoy!! http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheSixties.htm
Re: [Chevelle-list] Another Off Topic
Thanks for the trip; that was fun for this child of the sixties! -Original Message- From: Jim Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Jul 25, 2006 10:24 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Another Off Topic For those of you who made it thru the 60's, will appreciate this . Others can learn more about simpler, good times and music. Not too much about cars. Enjoy!! http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheSixties.htm
Re: [Chevelle-list] Another Off Topic
For those of you who made it thru the 60's, will appreciate this . Others can learn more about simpler, good times and music. Not too much about cars. Enjoy!! http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheSixties.htm
Re: [Chevelle-list] Hesitates!
Thanks! Pelle - Original Message - From: Shawn Price To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 12:17 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hesitates! Pelle, Check out this website for a list of really great tuning articles for both Holley and Qjet. The Author of the carb tuning papers, Lars Grimsrud is a regular on corvetteforum.com. Most of the articles are relevant to C2 and C3 corvettes, but the ones on tuning, timing, and vacuum are some of the best I've ever seen. He really knows how to troubleshoot and explain the technical stuff. http://69.253.166197/page1/page65/page65.html Hope this helps. -- Shawn On Jul 25, 2006, at 3:52 AM, Pelle Andersson wrote: Good idea! (doh! why didn't I think of this?) I'll disconnect the pumps to see what happens! I'll buy an assortment of acc pump nozzles too. I've got a feeling that it's running a bit too lean!? No black smoke puffs! Pelle - Original Message - From: Shawn Price To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 11:04 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hesitates! Pelle, The problem could be the acc pump is making it too rich (too big a shot) or too lean (not enough). Does the exhaust shoot a puff of black smoke when you nail the throttle? The easiest way to test this is to disable the pump and see if the hesitation get better or worse. I've only been studying up on QJets, so I don't know how to tell you to do this, but if the car runs better without the pump, then it's too much of a shot, and you should go down a shooter size and test it again. -- Shawn On Jul 24, 2006, at 2:15 PM, Pelle Andersson wrote: The primary acc pump's (30cc) been disassembled & checked & everything's ok as far as I can see!? No dirt, no corrosion, no dried out old rubber! Pelle - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hesitates! Accelerator pump?
Re: [Chevelle-list] Hesitates!
Pelle, Check out this website for a list of really great tuning articles for both Holley and Qjet. The Author of the carb tuning papers, Lars Grimsrud is a regular on corvetteforum.com. Most of the articles are relevant to C2 and C3 corvettes, but the ones on tuning, timing, and vacuum are some of the best I've ever seen. He really knows how to troubleshoot and explain the technical stuff.http://69.253.166.197/page1/page65/page65.htmlHope this helps.--ShawnOn Jul 25, 2006, at 3:52 AM, Pelle Andersson wrote:Good idea! (doh! why didn't I think of this?)I'll disconnect the pumps to see what happens!I'll buy an assortment of acc pump nozzles too.I've got a feeling that it's running a bit too lean!?No black smoke puffs! Pelle - Original Message -From: Shawn PriceTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSent: Monday, July 24, 2006 11:04 PMSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hesitates!Pelle, The problem could be the acc pump is making it too rich (too big a shot) or too lean (not enough). Does the exhaust shoot a puff of black smoke when you nail the throttle? The easiest way to test this is to disable the pump and see if the hesitation get better or worse. I've only been studying up on QJets, so I don't know how to tell you to do this, but if the car runs better without the pump, then it's too much of a shot, and you should go down a shooter size and test it again.--ShawnOn Jul 24, 2006, at 2:15 PM, Pelle Andersson wrote:The primary acc pump's (30cc) been disassembled & checked & everything's okas far as I can see!? No dirt, no corrosion, no dried out old rubber! Pelle- Original Message -From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.netSent: Monday, July 24, 2006 8:08 PMSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hesitates!Accelerator pump? smime.p7s Description: S/MIME cryptographic signature
Re: [Chevelle-list] Hesitates!
Good idea! (doh! why didn't I think of this?) I'll disconnect the pumps to see what happens! I'll buy an assortment of acc pump nozzles too. I've got a feeling that it's running a bit too lean!? No black smoke puffs! Pelle - Original Message - From: Shawn Price To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 11:04 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hesitates! Pelle, The problem could be the acc pump is making it too rich (too big a shot) or too lean (not enough). Does the exhaust shoot a puff of black smoke when you nail the throttle? The easiest way to test this is to disable the pump and see if the hesitation get better or worse. I've only been studying up on QJets, so I don't know how to tell you to do this, but if the car runs better without the pump, then it's too much of a shot, and you should go down a shooter size and test it again. -- Shawn On Jul 24, 2006, at 2:15 PM, Pelle Andersson wrote: The primary acc pump's (30cc) been disassembled & checked & everything's ok as far as I can see!? No dirt, no corrosion, no dried out old rubber! Pelle - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hesitates! Accelerator pump?
Re: [Chevelle-list] Hesitates!
The distiributor is a Mallory 8548201. The carb is a Holley 6213 (4165) 800 CFM DP with vacuum primary. The shooters got 37 stamped on them so I assume they are 0.037? The acc pump diaphragms are 30cc. Pelle - Original Message - From: John Biddle To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 10:39 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hesitates! What distributer do you have? Is the vacuum hooked up direct full time or ported? Also, what type carb; is it double pump or vacuum secondary? Another possible concern may be the size of the pump "shooter" in the primary side of carb. John - Original Message - From: Pelle Andersson To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 7:00 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hesitates! Hi again! I turned the distr 180 degrees & installed i by the book! I've adjusted the ignition back & forth & finally decided that 10 degrees was best! The hesitation is much shorter now & the engine comes with full power after it picks up again, but it still hesitates :-/ Pelle - Original Message - From: Pelle Andersson To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2006 5:53 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hesitates! I tried that & it got marginally better! I have adjusted the fuel bowl level "by the book" Since my dist is 180 degrees "off" I have to fix that first so I can use a lamp to adjust the ignition! I'll be back Pelle - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2006 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hesitates! Try advancing the timing about 4 degrees. Tom
