Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil

[Tom Rightler]

After cutting one apart and seeing the element inside.nope.   It's one
step above a POS Fram filter.  Wix or NAPA Gold only for me.
 
Tom Rightler
MCC Newsletter Editor
http://www.mdchevelleclub.com
-Original Message-
From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net
[mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of
harkema...@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 12:28 PM
To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil
 
In a message dated 3/13/2010 10:17:13 AM Central Standard Time,
johnlonad...@cmaaccess.com writes:




As for oil filters, WIX or NAPA GOLD is the ONLY way to go.  


How about A/C ?

Harlan

Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil

[HarKemAsso]

In a message dated 3/13/2010 6:59:10 AM Central Standard Time, 
rodi...@gmail.com writes:


> I was going to post kinda the same question. I have a rebuilt 66 396 and 
> need to use oil with a zink additive. I would like to go with synthetic. 
> What synthetic with zink are you guys using? Also what filter brand?
> Dan
> 

I just use the additive with my oil -- ZDD plus, my engine builder did not 
recommend using the synthethics

Harlan
http://www.hkaa.webs.com

Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil

[HarKemAsso]

In a message dated 3/13/2010 10:17:13 AM Central Standard Time, 
johnlonad...@cmaaccess.com writes:


> As for oil filters, WIX or NAPA GOLD is the ONLY way to go.  

How about A/C ?

Harlan

Re: [Chevelle-list] Steering Column Rebuild?

[Dan Rachlin]

That's what I thought.

On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 10:22 AM, Leonard P Sanders  wrote:

> No bearing is inside turn signal switch , cam rides against bearing.There
> is a drawing in assm. manual If you have one.
>
>
>  On Sat 13/03/10 10:15 AM , Larry Williams larrydwilli...@hughes.net sent:
> > Having not disassembled the column I am making some uninformed
> > assumptions.  Is the turn signal cam the upper bearing also?
> >
> > Larry
> >
> > Dan Rachlin wrote:
> > > I thought the bearing inside the turn signal was a
> > part of the turn > signal mech.? Can you get just the
> > bearing?> Dan
> > >
> > > On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 9:26 AM, Larry Williams
> > > lar
> > rydwilli...@hughes.net>> wrote:>
> > > Thanks.  Where did you get the top bearing by
> > the turn signal?>
> > > Larry
> > >
> > > Leonard P Sanders wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a 66 chevelle SS I am doing same
> > thing. It started> making squeaking noises.To make long story
> > short,bearing in> turn signal
> > > switch you can get (make sure you get right
> > one there is> two)and a lower bearing on the outside of
> > firewall close to> steering box above rag joint
> > > The lower bearing is hard to find.I got a
> > new version from NPD> (National Parts Depot) in Florida thats
> > were i'm at.Thay sent> me a bushing instead of a bearing.So i
> call
> > them back,thay> were very helpful about the bushing.Thay
> > check with there " GM> " tech and said that is what you get now.
> A
> > better piece> instead of the bearing.So thats what I'm
> > doinig this weekend.>
> > >  On Fri 12/03/10  9:15 AM , Dan Solomon dansolomon
> > @msn.com> dansolomon
> > @msn.com> sent:>
> > >
> > > There are bushings/bearings inside the
> > column but the> problem is
> > > going to be finding the components.
> > Classic Muscle shows a few> components still available but
> most say
> > "call" or> discontinued. Guess
> > > its possible that once you have the
> > unit apart, you could> match the
> > > components to an off the shelf item.
> > Good luck!> Dan
> > > "It is a mistake to allow any
> > mechanical object to realize> you are in
> > > a hurry."
> > >
> > http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/
> > [1]>
> > >
> > > Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:20:51
> > -0800> From: lar
> > rydwilli...@hughes.net> lar
> > rydwilli...@hughes.net>> To: c
> > hevelle-l...@chevelles.net> c
> > hevelle-l...@chevelles.net>> Subject: [Chevelle-list]
> Steering
> > Column Rebuild?>
> > > Is there any way to rebuild a 65
> > chevelle steering> column? There
> > >
> > >
> > > must
> > >
> > > be bushings inside that wear. My
> > column moves> laterally way too
> > >
> > >
> > > much.
> > >
> > > Larry
> > >
> > >
> > > Links:
> > > --
> > > [1]
> > http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil

[John Lonadier]

Sorry, that should have MOLYBDENUM. I am just an operator not a chemist. J

 

From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net
[mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Tom Rightler
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 8:53 AM
To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil

 

Some oils that have the appropriate amount of ZDDP in them would be the Brad
Penn oil, Royal Purple, Valvoline VR-1, and Joe Gibbs line.  You can still
run conventional oil, you just need to put in some additive with it such as
Crane Suberlube break in concentrate, or a bottle of ZDDP Plus.  I've been
running Chevron Delo 400 15W-40 in mine but from what I have been reading,
the ZDDP levels are dropping in that as well.  I'm going to be switching to
the Brad Penn 10W-30 when I do all my oil changes this spring.  As for oil
filters, WIX or NAPA GOLD is the ONLY way to go.  The Wix part number for
V-8 Chevy engines is 51069 and the NAPA Gold number is 1069.  They are the
same filter, just relabeled for NAPA distribution.

 

Tom Rightler

MCC Newsletter Editor

http://www.mdchevelleclub.com

-Original Message-
From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net
[mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Dan Rachlin
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 7:59 AM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil

 

I was going to post kinda the same question. I have a rebuilt 66 396 and
need to use oil with a zink additive. I would like to go with synthetic.
What synthetic with zink are you guys using? Also what filter brand?
Dan

On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 6:28 AM,  wrote:

Iam pretty sure this topic has already been discussed however, Iam not sure
whats best for my car. My 70ss 396/350 looks and runs like its been rebuilt.
I have no idea what cam is in it or whats been done to the inside of the
engine. I wish there was some way to find out. It does not smoke or leak oil
and the engine paint looks great. I'd like to know what yall think is the
best engine oil for me to use. It only gets driven on the weekends when the
weather is nice. Thank you. Bob
 

 

Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil

[John Lonadier]

Tom & Dan, I am also running the Chevron DELO 400 15W-40 in my '70. You are
correct about the amount of ZDDP levels dropping in it. I have been working
for Chevron Oronite Company, we manufacture the additives that go into
engine oils, for 33 years and have been seeing the amount of ZDDP in the
packages of additives that we have been shipping to our customers drop over
the last couple of years. I will be staying with the DELO 400 for the reason
that not only does it contain ZDDP but it also contains MOLYBDEMUN. Combined
with the ZDDP that remains in it this works very well. I am not a chemist
just an operator that makes the additives and sees the combinations of
products that are blended together that our customers are asking for. Hope
this helps.

 

John L

 

From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net
[mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Tom Rightler
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 8:53 AM
To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil

 

Some oils that have the appropriate amount of ZDDP in them would be the Brad
Penn oil, Royal Purple, Valvoline VR-1, and Joe Gibbs line.  You can still
run conventional oil, you just need to put in some additive with it such as
Crane Suberlube break in concentrate, or a bottle of ZDDP Plus.  I've been
running Chevron Delo 400 15W-40 in mine but from what I have been reading,
the ZDDP levels are dropping in that as well.  I'm going to be switching to
the Brad Penn 10W-30 when I do all my oil changes this spring.  As for oil
filters, WIX or NAPA GOLD is the ONLY way to go.  The Wix part number for
V-8 Chevy engines is 51069 and the NAPA Gold number is 1069.  They are the
same filter, just relabeled for NAPA distribution.

 

Tom Rightler

MCC Newsletter Editor

http://www.mdchevelleclub.com

-Original Message-
From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net
[mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Dan Rachlin
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 7:59 AM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil

 

I was going to post kinda the same question. I have a rebuilt 66 396 and
need to use oil with a zink additive. I would like to go with synthetic.
What synthetic with zink are you guys using? Also what filter brand?
Dan

On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 6:28 AM,  wrote:

Iam pretty sure this topic has already been discussed however, Iam not sure
whats best for my car. My 70ss 396/350 looks and runs like its been rebuilt.
I have no idea what cam is in it or whats been done to the inside of the
engine. I wish there was some way to find out. It does not smoke or leak oil
and the engine paint looks great. I'd like to know what yall think is the
best engine oil for me to use. It only gets driven on the weekends when the
weather is nice. Thank you. Bob
 

 

Re: [Chevelle-list] Steering Column Rebuild?

[Leonard P Sanders]

No bearing is inside turn signal switch , cam rides against bearing.There is a 
drawing in assm. manual If you have one.


 On Sat 13/03/10 10:15 AM , Larry Williams larrydwilli...@hughes.net sent:
> Having not disassembled the column I am making some uninformed 
> assumptions.  Is the turn signal cam the upper bearing also?
> 
> Larry
> 
> Dan Rachlin wrote:
> > I thought the bearing inside the turn signal was a
> part of the turn > signal mech.? Can you get just the
> bearing?> Dan
> >
> > On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 9:26 AM, Larry Williams
> > lar
> rydwilli...@hughes.net>> wrote:>
> > Thanks.  Where did you get the top bearing by
> the turn signal?>
> > Larry
> >
> > Leonard P Sanders wrote:
> >
> > I have a 66 chevelle SS I am doing same
> thing. It started> making squeaking noises.To make long story
> short,bearing in> turn signal
> > switch you can get (make sure you get right
> one there is> two)and a lower bearing on the outside of
> firewall close to> steering box above rag joint
> > The lower bearing is hard to find.I got a
> new version from NPD> (National Parts Depot) in Florida thats
> were i'm at.Thay sent> me a bushing instead of a bearing.So i call
> them back,thay> were very helpful about the bushing.Thay
> check with there " GM> " tech and said that is what you get now. A
> better piece> instead of the bearing.So thats what I'm
> doinig this weekend.>
> >  On Fri 12/03/10  9:15 AM , Dan Solomon dansolomon
> @msn.com> dansolomon
> @msn.com> sent:>  
> >
> > There are bushings/bearings inside the
> column but the> problem is
> > going to be finding the components.
> Classic Muscle shows a few> components still available but most 
> say
> "call" or> discontinued. Guess
> > its possible that once you have the
> unit apart, you could> match the
> > components to an off the shelf item.
> Good luck!> Dan
> > "It is a mistake to allow any
> mechanical object to realize> you are in
> > a hurry."
> > 
> http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/
> [1]>
> >
> > Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:20:51
> -0800> From: lar
> rydwilli...@hughes.net> lar
> rydwilli...@hughes.net>> To: c
> hevelle-l...@chevelles.net> c
> hevelle-l...@chevelles.net>> Subject: [Chevelle-list] Steering
> Column Rebuild?>
> > Is there any way to rebuild a 65
> chevelle steering> column? There
> >  
> >
> > must
> >
> > be bushings inside that wear. My
> column moves> laterally way too
> >  
> >
> > much.
> >
> > Larry
> >  
> >
> > Links:
> > --
> > [1] 
> http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >  
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 
> 
> 

Re: [Chevelle-list] Steering Column Rebuild?

[Larry Williams]

Having not disassembled the column I am making some uninformed 
assumptions.  Is the turn signal cam the upper bearing also?


Larry

Dan Rachlin wrote:
I thought the bearing inside the turn signal was a part of the turn 
signal mech.? Can you get just the bearing?

Dan

On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 9:26 AM, Larry Williams 
mailto:larrydwilli...@hughes.net>> wrote:


Thanks.  Where did you get the top bearing by the turn signal?

Larry

Leonard P Sanders wrote:

I have a 66 chevelle SS I am doing same thing. It started
making squeaking noises.To make long story short,bearing in
turn signal
switch you can get (make sure you get right one there is
two)and a lower bearing on the outside of firewall close to
steering box above rag joint
The lower bearing is hard to find.I got a new version from NPD
(National Parts Depot) in Florida thats were i'm at.Thay sent
me a bushing instead of a bearing.So i call them back,thay
were very helpful about the bushing.Thay check with there " GM
" tech and said that is what you get now. A better piece
instead of the bearing.So thats what I'm doinig this weekend.

 On Fri 12/03/10  9:15 AM , Dan Solomon dansolo...@msn.com
 sent:
 


There are bushings/bearings inside the column but the
problem is
going to be finding the components. Classic Muscle shows a few
components still available but most say "call" or
discontinued. Guess
its possible that once you have the unit apart, you could
match the
components to an off the shelf item. Good luck!
Dan
"It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object to realize
you are in
a hurry."
http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/ [1]
   


Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:20:51 -0800
From: larrydwilli...@hughes.net

To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net

Subject: [Chevelle-list] Steering Column Rebuild?

Is there any way to rebuild a 65 chevelle steering
column? There
 

must


be bushings inside that wear. My column moves
laterally way too
 

much.


Larry
 


Links:
--
[1] http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/


   




 

Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil

[Tom Rightler]

Some oils that have the appropriate amount of ZDDP in them would be the
Brad Penn oil, Royal Purple, Valvoline VR-1, and Joe Gibbs line.  You
can still run conventional oil, you just need to put in some additive
with it such as Crane Suberlube break in concentrate, or a bottle of
ZDDP Plus.  I've been running Chevron Delo 400 15W-40 in mine but from
what I have been reading, the ZDDP levels are dropping in that as well.
I'm going to be switching to the Brad Penn 10W-30 when I do all my oil
changes this spring.  As for oil filters, WIX or NAPA GOLD is the ONLY
way to go.  The Wix part number for V-8 Chevy engines is 51069 and the
NAPA Gold number is 1069.  They are the same filter, just relabeled for
NAPA distribution.
 
Tom Rightler
MCC Newsletter Editor
http://www.mdchevelleclub.com
-Original Message-
From: chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net
[mailto:chevelle-list-boun...@chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Dan Rachlin
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 7:59 AM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil
 
I was going to post kinda the same question. I have a rebuilt 66 396 and
need to use oil with a zink additive. I would like to go with synthetic.
What synthetic with zink are you guys using? Also what filter brand?
Dan
On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 6:28 AM,  wrote:
Iam pretty sure this topic has already been discussed however, Iam not
sure whats best for my car. My 70ss 396/350 looks and runs like its been
rebuilt. I have no idea what cam is in it or whats been done to the
inside of the engine. I wish there was some way to find out. It does not
smoke or leak oil and the engine paint looks great. I'd like to know
what yall think is the best engine oil for me to use. It only gets
driven on the weekends when the weather is nice. Thank you. Bob
 
 

Re: [Chevelle-list] Steering Column Rebuild?

[Dan Rachlin]

I thought the bearing inside the turn signal was a part of the turn signal
mech.? Can you get just the bearing?
Dan

On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 9:26 AM, Larry Williams
wrote:

> Thanks.  Where did you get the top bearing by the turn signal?
>
> Larry
>
> Leonard P Sanders wrote:
>
>> I have a 66 chevelle SS I am doing same thing. It started making squeaking
>> noises.To make long story short,bearing in turn signal
>> switch you can get (make sure you get right one there is two)and a lower
>> bearing on the outside of firewall close to steering box above rag joint
>> The lower bearing is hard to find.I got a new version from NPD (National
>> Parts Depot) in Florida thats were i'm at.Thay sent me a bushing instead of
>> a bearing.So i call them back,thay were very helpful about the bushing.Thay
>> check with there " GM " tech and said that is what you get now. A better
>> piece instead of the bearing.So thats what I'm doinig this weekend.
>>
>>  On Fri 12/03/10  9:15 AM , Dan Solomon dansolo...@msn.com sent:
>>
>>
>>> There are bushings/bearings inside the column but the problem is
>>> going to be finding the components. Classic Muscle shows a few
>>> components still available but most say "call" or discontinued. Guess
>>> its possible that once you have the unit apart, you could match the
>>> components to an off the shelf item. Good luck!
>>> Dan
>>> "It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object to realize you are in
>>> a hurry."
>>> http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/ [1]
>>>
>>>
 Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:20:51 -0800
 From: larrydwilli...@hughes.net
 To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net
 Subject: [Chevelle-list] Steering Column Rebuild?

 Is there any way to rebuild a 65 chevelle steering column? There


>>> must
>>>
 be bushings inside that wear. My column moves laterally way too


>>> much.
>>>
 Larry


>>> Links:
>>> --
>>> [1] http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: [Chevelle-list] Steering Column Rebuild?

[Larry Williams]

Thanks.  Where did you get the top bearing by the turn signal?

Larry

Leonard P Sanders wrote:

I have a 66 chevelle SS I am doing same thing. It started making squeaking 
noises.To make long story short,bearing in turn signal
switch you can get (make sure you get right one there is two)and a lower 
bearing on the outside of firewall close to steering box above rag joint
The lower bearing is hard to find.I got a new version from NPD (National Parts Depot) in Florida thats were i'm at.Thay sent me a bushing instead 
of a bearing.So i call them back,thay were very helpful about the bushing.Thay check with there " GM " tech and said that is what you get now. A 
better piece instead of the bearing.So thats what I'm doinig this weekend.


 On Fri 12/03/10  9:15 AM , Dan Solomon dansolo...@msn.com sent:
  

There are bushings/bearings inside the column but the problem is
going to be finding the components. Classic Muscle shows a few
components still available but most say "call" or discontinued. Guess
its possible that once you have the unit apart, you could match the
components to an off the shelf item. Good luck!
Dan
"It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object to realize you are in
a hurry."
http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/ [1]


Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:20:51 -0800
From: larrydwilli...@hughes.net
To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Steering Column Rebuild?

Is there any way to rebuild a 65 chevelle steering column? There
  
must 


be bushings inside that wear. My column moves laterally way too
  
much. 


Larry
  

Links:
--
[1] http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/






  

Re: [Chevelle-list] engine oil

[Dan Rachlin]

I was going to post kinda the same question. I have a rebuilt 66 396 and
need to use oil with a zink additive. I would like to go with synthetic.
What synthetic with zink are you guys using? Also what filter brand?
Dan

On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 6:28 AM,  wrote:

> Iam pretty sure this topic has already been discussed however, Iam not sure
> whats best for my car. My 70ss 396/350 looks and runs like its been rebuilt.
> I have no idea what cam is in it or whats been done to the inside of the
> engine. I wish there was some way to find out. It does not smoke or leak oil
> and the engine paint looks great. I'd like to know what yall think is the
> best engine oil for me to use. It only gets driven on the weekends when the
> weather is nice. Thank you. Bob
>
>

[Chevelle-list] engine oil

[rml438]

Iam pretty sure this topic has already been discussed however, Iam not sure 
whats best for my car. My 70ss 396/350 looks and runs like its been rebuilt. I 
have no idea what cam is in it or whats been done to the inside of the engine. 
I wish there was some way to find out. It does not smoke or leak oil and the 
engine paint looks great. I'd like to know what yall think is the best engine 
oil for me to use. It only gets driven on the weekends when the weather is 
nice. Thank you. Bob