Re: [Chevelle-list] Thermostat ?'s

2007-04-26 Thread HarKemAsso 
In a message dated 4/26/2007 4:32:42 PM Central Daylight Time, 
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> I’ve heard of drilling a hole in the stat,  1/16"

yes i have done this!! sure can't hurt!!

Harlan


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Re: [Chevelle-list] Thermostat ?'s

2007-04-26 Thread SS427C4 
HELLO, my 427 likes it around 165-180. As for drilling a pin hole (unsure) I 
have never had any problems with air pockets 67ss. Perry

Re: [Chevelle-list] Thermostat ?'s

2007-04-26 Thread Dale 
All 66 V8s w/o A.I.R. came with 180 degree stats, those with A.I.R. came
with 195 degree stats.  Cylinder wear can occur with too cool an engine as
well as too hot an engine.  Published optimum performance figures I've seen
for water temp is between 170 and 185 or so and optimum overall operating
water temp is about 180 to 200.  If it runs fine now and doesn't overheat
with the 195, I'd use the same. With summer coming on, the 180 may give you
a little more buffer zone against overheating when caught in traffic if
that's a concern.

 

I've heard of drilling a hole in the stat, either 1/16" or 1/8", especially
on a big block when the bypass hose is removed. Many new cars come with a
bleed hole (or holes) in the stat to avoid trapping air. Drilling a hole is
free and couldn't hurt if your replacement doesn't have one. You can do some
research on the web and, for the price of a gasket, remove the stat and
drill a hole in it.  People will say they've run stats for years with no
stinking hole in them and never had a problem.  People used to drive on
2-ply/4-ply rating bias tires too but technology moves on.  :*)

 

Dale McIntosh

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ACES #1709/TC GOLD #92  

 

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I am replacing a leaking thermostat gasket and will replace thermostat while
apart.  Currently it has a 195* and works fine holding temp a 195*.
Autoparts store suggested to put a 180* to run it a little cooler.  Good,
Bad or Indifferent? 

 

Secondly:  I have read in the past about drilling an 1/8" hole in the
thermostat flange to relieve an air bubble if it forms at the thermostat.
Anyone do this? Autoparts store said many already come with a hole.  The
Stant I bought did not.

 

Thank you,

 

Krister Meister

'66 SS #'s



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[Chevelle-list] Pertronix / Plugs, Gap

2007-04-26 Thread 66chevelless396 
I installed a Pertronix Ignitor II.  Can a hotter plug be used and or the gap 
changed – benefits to this?  Currently using stock plugs per manual at 35 gap.  
No racing just cruise driving.

Thank you,

Krister Meister
'66 SS #'s

[Chevelle-list] Thermostat ?'s

2007-04-26 Thread 66chevelless396 
I am replacing a leaking thermostat gasket and will replace thermostat while 
apart.  Currently it has a 195* and works fine holding temp a 195*.  Autoparts 
store suggested to put a 180* to run it a little cooler.  Good, Bad or 
Indifferent? 
 
Secondly:  I have read in the past about drilling an 1/8” hole in the 
thermostat flange to relieve an air bubble if it forms at the thermostat.  
Anyone do this? Autoparts store said many already come with a hole.  The Stant 
I bought did not.

Thank you,

Krister Meister
'66 SS #'s

[Chevelle-list] Want a ride in a Cobra?

2007-04-26 Thread rmpvsp 


My bubby sent theses vids to me. Very fast car. Over 600 hp in a 1600 lb car.
 
 Thought you guys might enjoy a look see. 

Here are a few low quality vids from Saturday.  I was 2nd fastest out of about 100 cars.  The first two are from in the car.  I had a friend ride along with melisten for his short "commentary" at the end of the first one.  hahaha  The last one was shot by some random dude.   As usual, turn the sound up! 
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzSYTFTCH0M
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx8w1Jqb6xk
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-cyK2dc1O8&mode=related&search=