Re: [Chevelle-list] Header clearance problem

[Dan Rachlin]

I have Sanderson shorty headers. They fit great.
Dan

On Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 11:22 AM, William Piper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>  All,
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance for your assistance on this one. We are building a 67
> Chevelle and upgrading the engine compartment to a 402 CU IN engine. I have
> attempted to install a set of headers with no luck. The passenger's side
> fits with the exception of one of the tubes rubbing against the rear upper
> A-arm bolt (minor fix- dimple the header tube for clearance).  The real
> problem is the driver's side. One of the primary header tubes makes contact
> with the frame just to the rear of the left motor mount requiring
> significant modification to the headers (to the point that I will certainly
> damage the Ceramic coating on the header) or significant cutting into the
> frame. The header I have purchased is the Patriot mid-length header Model-
> PTE-H8012-1.  I wanted the mid-length header solely to allow ground
> clearance, as I expect the front of the car to be lowered between 2 and 3
> inches.
>
>
>
> Has anyone encountered this and can provide a easy solution. Checking the
> Summit catalog the Patriot Header was the only mid-length available for
> the Chevelle. I'm not opposed to a long tube header as long as they don't
> create a significant ground clearance problem as the Chevelle will be a
> street car.  Thanks, Tom
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
>
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>

Re: [Chevelle-list] Header clearance problem

[William Piper]

Thanks Jim,
 
Yes the car did have 327! Seems like a simple enough fix. 
 
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Thompson
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 5:57 PM
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Header clearance problem
 
Did the car have a small originally if it did you need big block frame
mounts check Year One.
http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?cat=1
 
 
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 11:22 AM
To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Header clearance problem
 
All,
 
Thanks in advance for your assistance on this one. We are building a 67
Chevelle and upgrading the engine compartment to a 402 CU IN engine. I
have attempted to install a set of headers with no luck. The passenger's
side fits with the exception of one of the tubes rubbing against the
rear upper A-arm bolt (minor fix- dimple the header tube for clearance).
The real problem is the driver's side. One of the primary header tubes
makes contact with the frame just to the rear of the left motor mount
requiring significant modification to the headers (to the point that I
will certainly damage the Ceramic coating on the header) or significant
cutting into the frame. The header I have purchased is the Patriot
mid-length header Model- PTE-H8012-1.  I wanted the mid-length header
solely to allow ground clearance, as I expect the front of the car to be
lowered between 2 and 3 inches.
 
Has anyone encountered this and can provide a easy solution. Checking
the Summit catalog the Patriot Header was the only mid-length available
for the Chevelle. I'm not opposed to a long tube header as long as they
don't create a significant ground clearance problem as the Chevelle will
be a street car.  Thanks, Tom
 

 
 
  

Re: [Chevelle-list] 66

[Jim H. Thompson]

I have a 65 steering column and power glide shift that can be converted with
one of these kits.

 

http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?cat=1

 

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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jimmy brown
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 11:45 AM
To: chevellelist
Subject: [Chevelle-list] 66

 


hello list, does anyone know where you can get a  template/pattern or
measurements for the stock location of the hole for a floor shifter for an
automatic i'm trying to convert from the column on a 66,also does anyone
here have a console and shifter for sale as a new is 700.00 to 750.00
complete thanks, jimmy 66 chevelle

 

Re: [Chevelle-list] Header clearance problem

[Jim H. Thompson]

Did the car have a small originally if it did you need big block frame
mounts check Year One.

http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?cat=1

 

 

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Piper
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 11:22 AM
To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Header clearance problem

 

All,

 

Thanks in advance for your assistance on this one. We are building a 67
Chevelle and upgrading the engine compartment to a 402 CU IN engine. I have
attempted to install a set of headers with no luck. The passenger's side
fits with the exception of one of the tubes rubbing against the rear upper
A-arm bolt (minor fix- dimple the header tube for clearance).  The real
problem is the driver's side. One of the primary header tubes makes contact
with the frame just to the rear of the left motor mount requiring
significant modification to the headers (to the point that I will certainly
damage the Ceramic coating on the header) or significant cutting into the
frame. The header I have purchased is the Patriot mid-length header Model-
PTE-H8012-1.  I wanted the mid-length header solely to allow ground
clearance, as I expect the front of the car to be lowered between 2 and 3
inches.

 

Has anyone encountered this and can provide a easy solution. Checking the
Summit catalog the Patriot Header was the only mid-length available for the
Chevelle. I'm not opposed to a long tube header as long as they don't create
a significant ground clearance problem as the Chevelle will be a street car.
Thanks, Tom

 



 

 

  

Re: [Chevelle-list] Oil Pan Gasket Leak

[Jim H. Thompson]

Could be rear main seal or even the intake. Check the intake and valve
covers before you start dropping the pan and trans.

 

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Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:55 PM
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Oil Pan Gasket Leak

 


I noticed a small leak on the bottom of my oil pan this week. Car is a '70
SS 454.  Tightened the bolts but still leaking and I can see parts of the
gasket sticking out suggesting it is broken.  Leak appears to be coming from
the rear of the engine dripping down the flywheel cover plate.

What is the easiest way to replace the gasket?

Any way to fix this without pulling the engine? 

Thanks,
Jerry Wells

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Re: [Chevelle-list] 396 vs 402?

[Jim H. Thompson]

Swap the crank and you can have a 427 to go 454 you use the external
balanced crank. The 396,427,454 all the same block with minor changes.

 

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pelle Andersson
Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:26 AM
To: Chevelle List
Subject: [Chevelle-list] 396 vs 402?

 

Hi!

 

Is the 402 just a 396 with 0,30 over bore or is it a unique block?

The reason I'm asking is because I wonder wether a 396 can be bored more
than a 402

or if they have the same marigins?

 

B.R. Pelle

Re: [Chevelle-list] 1970 402 block

[Jim H. Thompson]

A 396 is a 402 just bore it out 30 over on the rebuild.

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Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 5:50 PM
To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: [Chevelle-list] 1970 402 block

Anybody now the availability of a 1970 402 block and heads. Look to replace
the 1969 396 in my 70 Chevelle SS.

 

thanks

Jimmy

Re: [Chevelle-list] PST Sway Bars

[Jim H. Thompson]

I have looked at them they look the same.

 

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 2:39 PM
To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: [Chevelle-list] PST Sway Bars

 

Anybody use PST Sway Bars on there cars? How do they compare to stock?

 

thanks

Jimmy

[Chevelle-list] 66

[jimmy brown]

hello list, does anyone know where you can get a  template/pattern or 
measurements for the stock location of the hole for a floor shifter for an 
automatic i'm trying to convert from the column on a 66,also does anyone here 
have a console and shifter for sale as a new is 700.00 to 750.00 complete 
thanks, jimmy 66 chevelle


  

[Chevelle-list] Header clearance problem

[William Piper]

All,
 
Thanks in advance for your assistance on this one. We are building a 67
Chevelle and upgrading the engine compartment to a 402 CU IN engine. I
have attempted to install a set of headers with no luck. The passenger's
side fits with the exception of one of the tubes rubbing against the
rear upper A-arm bolt (minor fix- dimple the header tube for clearance).
The real problem is the driver's side. One of the primary header tubes
makes contact with the frame just to the rear of the left motor mount
requiring significant modification to the headers (to the point that I
will certainly damage the Ceramic coating on the header) or significant
cutting into the frame. The header I have purchased is the Patriot
mid-length header Model- PTE-H8012-1.  I wanted the mid-length header
solely to allow ground clearance, as I expect the front of the car to be
lowered between 2 and 3 inches.
 
Has anyone encountered this and can provide a easy solution. Checking
the Summit catalog the Patriot Header was the only mid-length available
for the Chevelle. I'm not opposed to a long tube header as long as they
don't create a significant ground clearance problem as the Chevelle will
be a street car.  Thanks, Tom
 

 
 
  

Re: [Chevelle-list] 1970 402 block

[William Piper]

Jimmy

I'm located in Warner Robins GA. I have a set of heads from a 72 Comaro
if your near by and are interested. I don't have any near term plans for
them. 

I can be reached at 478-218-2234 ask for Tom

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L.
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 5:50 PM
To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: [Chevelle-list] 1970 402 block

Anybody now the availability of a 1970 402 block and heads. Look to
replace the 1969 396 in my 70 Chevelle SS.

 

thanks

Jimmy