Re: [Chevelle-list] Let's try again....
For the vacuum advance, you may have a bad vacuum can. You can check this with a pump like the Matyvac. http://www.toolsource.com/vacuum-pump-auto-tune-brake-bleeding-p-65755.html These are great for one man brake bleeding also. At idle you won't have hardly any vacuum so the advance may not move much, if at all. But it should at higher rpm. Is the breaker plate stuck? It sat for several years. As for the water leak, I would take it to a radiator shop and have them pressurize the system to try and find the leak. I think some auto stores will let you borrow one also. You could have a leak anywhere. Just because you see water at the bellhousing doesn't mean it's a freeze plug. Maybe the intake. Heater hose, water pump seal, head gasket. Any water in the oil? In that environment, blowing from the fan, wind coming in at speed, vibration, it could be anywhere. Goode luck. Hope this helps you out. - Original Message - From: Mark Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 9:43 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Let's try again OK - let's try this again(second time to post my questions...) I've recently gotten around to working on my '67 Chevelle after ignoring for it several years (I know... bad bad bad) I did a LOT of pre-start work on the motor to ensure I didn't cause any damage - which seemed to pay off as it started right up the first time. (changed oil, drained all the fuel, pre-lubed extensively etc etc) The motor (built 350) is running pretty good except for two issues that I'd like help with; 1. I 'think' the vacuum advance isn't working - when I put the timing light on the engine, the timing doesn't change at all with or without the vacuum advance connected... shouldn't it change? Would this cause 'popping' through the exhaust at higher RPMs? (~4000rpm) - i.e. no advance for higher rpms? and 2. At sustained higher rpm (say 3000rpm+) - there is coolant dripping from the bellhousing - I'm assuming this means I've got a bad freeze plug on the back of the motor - anyone else ever had this? It doesn't drip unless the motor is running up - i.e. no drips at idle. I've verified there are no leaks anywhere else on the motor. Thanks everyone - I hope to have the rust-bucket running and driving good enough for next year's Chevelle-a-bration. How about some responses? Mark
Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelle-list Digest, Vol 60, Issue 15
Try your ins company, I have State Farm and the did 'Stated amount' on my Chevelle. Dan
Re: [Chevelle-list] O/T oil additive
thank you, I know there are still oils out there that have the zinc, i think penzoil racing has it too but before i knew about the zinc i had been buying oil on sale and i have about 30 cases. so i need to use this up before i start buying anymore so i thought the additive would be a good idea? i heard the diesel oils were going to eliminate the zinc soon too. Harlan In a message dated 7/11/2008 7:07:19 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Harlan, I just got through reading the thread that Bill sent. I work for Chevron Oronite Company, we are a Petrochemical part of Chevron. That is the part of Chevron that manufactures the additives that go into lubricating oils. Many other companies use our additives in their engine oils. I use the DELO, D-iesel E-ngine L-ubricating O-il, because it still contains the sufficient amount of Zinc and Phosphorous to protect our flat tappet engines. Along with the Zinc and Phosphorous there is also a small amount of Moly in this oil. Reading the thread just reaffirmed my belief in the products that we make and sell at COC. John L **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112)
Re: [Chevelle-list] O/T oil additive
also is this true?;; Diesel engine requirements are much different that those of gasoline engines. The higher speeds and lower bearing surface-to-power ratios of gasoline engines require oil with higher shear ratings than most diesel oils. Diesels also have higher bearing clearances and that calls for higher viscosity oils. The additional detergents required for soot control actually reduce the effectiveness of added levels of ZDDP found in diesel oils. Also, newer diesel oils beginning in 2007 have greatly reduced their content of ZDDP In a message dated 7/12/2008 8:37:19 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Harlan, I just got through reading the thread that Bill sent. I work for Chevron Oronite Company, we are a Petrochemical part of Chevron. That is the part of Chevron that manufactures the additives that go into lubricating oils. Many other companies use our additives in their engine oils. I use the DELO, D-iesel E-ngine L-ubricating O-il, because it still contains the sufficient amount of Zinc and Phosphorous to protect our flat tappet engines. Along with the Zinc and Phosphorous there is also a small amount of Moly in this oil. Reading the thread just reaffirmed my belief in the products that we make and sell at COC. John L **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112)
Re: [Chevelle-list] O/T oil additive
I am not sure of their requirements but the labeling on the bottle states it meets or exceeds requirements of both gasoline and diesel engines. I am not involved with the actual bottling of the oils just the manufacture and blending of different components in their full strength form before they are added to the base oils that is then botled. Hope this helps. John L. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: also is this true?;; Diesel engine requirements are much different that those of gasoline engines. The higher speeds and lower bearing surface-to-power ratios of gasoline engines require oil with higher shear ratings than most diesel oils. Diesels also have higher bearing clearances and that calls for higher viscosity oils. The additional detergents required for soot control actually reduce the effectiveness of added levels of ZDDP found in diesel oils. Also, newer diesel oils beginning in 2007 have greatly reduced their content of ZDDP In a message dated 7/12/2008 8:37:19 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Harlan, I just got through reading the thread that Bill sent. I work for Chevron Oronite Company, we are a Petrochemical part of Chevron. That is the part of Chevron that manufactures the additives that go into lubricating oils. Many other companies use our additives in their engine oils. I use the DELO, D-iesel E-ngine L-ubricating O-il, because it still contains the sufficient amount of Zinc and Phosphorous to protect our flat tappet engines. Along with the Zinc and Phosphorous there is also a small amount of Moly in this oil. Reading the thread just reaffirmed my belief in the products that we make and sell at COC. John L **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112)
