Re: [Chevelle-List] NEED HELP
In a message dated 5/5/02 3:47:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: are you getting power to the coil? sounds like you don't have something hooked up right Larry (z) agree Larry,,sounds like it to me as wellOne thing that I've tried and worked is to run a straight wire (speaker wire at the time) from the hot post of the battery to the ignition side of the coil, hit the switch and see if it firesof course it'll burn up the coil if it ain't a HEI and it isn't shut off immediately (by removing the wire!),,but quick enough it let me know I had a wiring problemas they say,,,when all else fails...Having a voltmeter at the time would've helped too
Re: [Chevelle-List] Re: Chevelle-List PASS THIS ON
absodanglutely > ONLY IN FLORIDA --- LAND OF TERRORIST 'S > > > After hearing that the state of Florida changed its opinion and let a > Muslim woman have her picture on > her drivers license with her face covered, I believe this is even more > appropriate. \ > > Read on, please! ...This is an Editorial written by an American > citizen, published in a Tampa Newspaper. > He did quite a job; didn't he?? > > > > > IMMIGRANTS, NOT AMERICANS, MUST ADAPT. > > I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some > individual or their culture. Since > the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, we have experienced a surge in > patriotism by the majority of Americans. > However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the > "politically correct" crowd began complaining > about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others. > > I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who > is seeking a better life by coming > to America. Our population is almost entirely composed of descendants of > immigrants. However, there are a few > things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently > some born here, need to understand. This > idea of America being a multicultural community has served only to > dilute our sovereignty and our national > identity. As Americans, we have our own culture, our own society, our > own language and our own lifestyle. > > This culture has been developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and > victories by millions of men and > women who have sought freedom. We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Arabic, > Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or > any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our > society, learn the language! > > "In God We Trust" is our national motto. This is not some Christian, > right wing, political slogan. We > adopted this motto because Christian men and women, on Christian > principles, founded this nation, > and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it > on the walls of our schools. > If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world > as your new home, > because God is part of our culture. > > If Stars and Stripes offend you, or you don't like Uncle Sam, then you > should seriously consider a > move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and > have no desire to change, > and we really don't care how you did things where you came from. > > This is OUR COUNTRY, our land, and our lifestyle. Our First Amendment > gives every citizen the right > to express his opinion and we will allow you every opportunity to do so > ONLY after you become a citizen. > But, once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about our flag, > our pledge, our national motto, > or our way of life, I highly encourage you to take advantage of one > other great American freedom, > THE RIGHT TO LEAVE. > > > > Please pass this along if you agree. > >
Re: [Chevelle-List] Trans.???
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Something I just got feegured out ( I think) was that the 400 was "renamed" a 3L80 in the early 90'spredecessor to the 4L80 which included OD,,,same gear ratio with the exeption of the .75 OD ratio..Happy find for me seeing the guy I got it from thought it was a 350 and "had" to get rid of it due to relocation (hmmm,,50 bux??,,,glad I could help 8^) mike - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] BBC smokes badly :-(
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List michael,,,thats what it sounds like to me,,stuck ring(s),,,woulda guessed that they hadnt seated yet, but, if it didnt do it at firstWhere the rings already "fitted"?,,,wondering if the end gaps where too tight.. g'luck mike - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List]O/T Paypal
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Hey Kelly,, did you know that Paypal just went public??,,trades under the symbol PYPL on the Nasdaq...Maybe after all the hooplah dies down I'll buy a few shares,,after the shops done,,and the chevelle,,,hmmm,,then its fishing season,,need a boat,,,ohhh brudder 8^) mike - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Popping Noise/Keith
I'll get a check in the mail first thing in the morn'inThrough personal experience of helping some friends and family remodeling/building houses (which is not my 'riginal occupation by Nooo means) I've recently been putting the finishing touches on a garage that I'd all but given up hope on having any time soon,,,as John said,,"what comes around goes around",,I've definetly learned to count my blessings and truly hope that things turn around for you soon...Keep on smiling bro' mike p/s,,,I've got a 396 that was similar and it did turn out to be ying-yanged lifter bores that resulted in the bottoms of the lifters getting mushroomed and eventually causing the lobes to fail..G'luck!
Re: [Chevelle-List] BROKEN ROCKER ARM STUD
possibly also check the run out of the stud when screwing it in/out,,,if the clearence is already tight it'll compound the problem...I was suprised at the amount of the ones in my heads when I bought them(Manley I believe,,probably over torqued,aka impact wrench quicky)something written by ARP brought it up... g'luck.. mike
Re: [Chevelle-List] Proposed federal scrappage legislation
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Too many pencil pushers sitting in air conditioned/heated offices wondering
how to justify their jobs and keep the misses in a new Jag,,not only
detrimental to our hobby but to the aftermarket parts providers as
well...Seems that in order to gain a position in a political office one must
not have a solitary lick of common sense...As one who pays taxes and
registration/license/insurance("lawful thievery") on several cars,,well,,it
just plain bites.Inspections?? Aint even gonna get started...
But whoa is me too complain about the industry across the street that has
contaminated numerous wells,,etc.,,etc.,,...
And to recall a quote in the front page of a Summit mag a while back,,from
one Al Gore,,"If I had my way I'd do away with the internal combustion engine
all together"..
bunch of nambytamby idiotsbeam me up scotty,,aint no intelligence here,,,
rant over.. 8^)
mikeyc
69' chevelle SS
57' chebby pickem up
74' camaro
72' olds cutlass
67' fowd van (well,,it was cheap)
85' beamer 325e
74' vw "jedi",,,diesel,,,shake,,rattle,,n' roll
76' gmc 4wd,,,with a wooden 2x10 boom,,affectionately known as "the redneck
wrecker",,,boom-boom for short
p/s,,,Yappity Hew Nearhiccup*
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Re: [Chevelle-List]Cracked Dash Pad
thanks Kelly,, I've been contemplating getting them to do mine for the Beamer,,after I sell an arm or leg,,, mike
Re: [Chevelle-List] Air Compressors
agreed on the oiless 'pressorsnoisy as all get out,,and generate alot of heatalso condensation in the air lines from the heated air is pretty bad in mine,,especially when its humid,,I've got the 6 hp/30sumptin tankused those water separators from Sears,,,really didnt work very well...my next one will be a two-stage,,lube type,,and give this one to Pop's. Anyone have an automatic drain trick on theirs? We've got a nice one at work but cant find any info/brand on it,,,... TIA mike
Re: [Chevelle-List] Anyone ever Clear coat aluminum?
Eastwood has an item called "Diamond Clear" thats supposed to work on several different types of metals..Fuel resistant and withstands temps to 300 degrees F.,, "Ideal for underhood applications except exaust manifolds"... 10200Z : 12 oz. aerosol $9.99 ( 3 or more $8.99) 10189Z : 1 pint brush-on $11.99 (3 or more $9.99) USA 1-800-345-1178 Canada 1-800-820-9042 g'luck, mike
Re: [Chevelle-List] phone #'s
In a message dated 10/30/2001 11:06:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone have the tech line numbers for Hotchkiss and Global West? Thanks Hotchkis Performance 12035 Burke St., Suite 13 Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Toll Free: (877) 4NO-ROLL (466-7655) Phone: (562) 907-7757 Fax: (562) 907-7765 Global West FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND ORDERING CALL TOLL FREE 1-877-470-2975
Re: [Chevelle-List] Big block building questions?
Josh, Might want to check these guys out too on a crank..starting at 279.00?,,,I'm building a sorta stock 454 for a 57' chebby truck,,,and looking into a fewhttp://www.northernautoparts.com/ProductDetail.cfm?ProductId=342 g'luck! mike ps,,,another one to peek at,,,although starting about 800.00 bux.. http://www.scatcrankshafts.com/
Re: [Chevelle-List] Two Barrel vs. Four Barrel carbs...
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List I'd stick with a 2-barrel,,especially on a stock 307..Granted a 4-barrel with smaller primaries will not be as much,,"usually",,as a 2-barrels.I'd look up the CFM numbers on your 2-barrel too before buying a 4-barrel,,,which I'm not absolutely sure what the lowest CFM rating is out there regarding 4-barrels,,600 cfm comes to mind,,,but I'm not sure...I'd be suprised if the 307's carb flows more than 400 cfm,,guessing Not too mention changing the intake manifold,,,possibly reconfiguring the linkage,,automatic tranny??,,then the kickdown if connected,,,fuel line,,breather,,etc.,,etc... g'luck! mike - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Online petition-Resignation of Barbara Lee (coward)
In a message dated 9/16/01 5:07:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Who is this lady? Gene Gene, she is the one vote AGAINST giving the president/government the "ok" to use force against those who attacked the WTC and the fight against terrorism in general... take care, mike
Re: [Chevelle-List] Re: Nostradamus
Didnt it take 7/8 months to co-ordinate the effort for Desert Storm?,,,the only problem I would have if it does go down is that we pull out before the job is "done"support article 12,,,and get it done!...
Re: [Chevelle-List] Gas prices
Boycott the criminals that continue to benefit from our tragedy..There is absolutely no reason that prices should increase as they are / have...Call your local officials and raise hell.. I would rather walk to work than to think that I'm playing into their game by paying 5.00 a gallon..Crooks,,plain and simple...It IS illegal damn it... mike madder than hell,,and walking if I have too...
Re: [Chevelle-List] Sand Blasting....
John,, Very sound advice,,,and thnx for the info on dry ice blasting,,never heard of that,,,definetly look into that in the futureCorroless does not contain any isocyanates...Runs about 27$ a quart Have a good one, mike
Re: [Chevelle-List] Sand Blasting....
JM, I'd say go for getting a 'blaster and do it yourself,,after you get most the rust off,,look into a good rust convertor/stabilizer,worked fer me,,,Ospho is a good one,,and my nephew just tried some in a spray can from Advance auto that worked pretty well(Mar-Hyde I think the brand was),,,Eastwood carries one "Corroless" that I'm very pleased with,,,pricey,,,and no laquer topcoat,,,...Used the convertors in the past with just a wire wheel/brush to loosen up/ remove the scale,,,no 'blasting,,,but I'm a "little" lazier these days! 8^) g'luck mike
Re: [Chevelle-List] testing alternator question, please help-
Hey Jim,,, It'll put out both,,,to check amps you'd have to basically use the meter inline with the hot out of the alternator,,,sorta like you'd put in an inline fuse per say...To check the volts,,as in checking alternator charging just put the meter leads on the battery terminals with the motor off,,then running,,running should be around 13.5 to 14.5 volts...you can have someone vary the engine speed and see what happens,,should be fairly steady if the regulator is working okcheck it with all acess.,headlights,etc. on too.Set the meter for the next highest level above 12 volts DC G'luck mike psI am in no ways a "lecktrishun"
Re: [Chevelle-List] 300
hey trevor,, glad to meet ya,,,'fraid I cant help you on the 300 thoughI'm sure that someone on the list canI gotta 69 SS 396/400 that I'm redoin'...Good luck to you! mike
Re: [Chevelle-List] Alternator woes (long)
yep,,been there..even made a heat shield,,wrapped,,,nothing worked,,(396cid),,,new 950 amp battery(I think,,been a while,,cars "resting" know),,,an internal regulatin' alt. for a 75ish camaro(not sure of the watts),,,but the biggest thing I noticed was when redoing the grounds after switching to an hei ignition,,,heavier gauge wire mainlyalso timing could be a factor..aggravated the heck out of me,,,but I agree,,new battery,,,internal reg'd alt,,and redo the battery ground,,etc..to a heavier gauge wire... If running a high output amp/stereo,,,e-mail me off list and I'll get some info from a guru I knowthis guy knows his stuff and has won competitions,,SERIOUS wattage,,welding even... g'luck...
Re: [Chevelle-List] The viking is back !
In a message dated 6/29/2001 3:10:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: André In Italy your ears musta been burnin' fierce... 8^)
Re: [Chevelle-List] Got the itch
In a message dated 6/29/2001 1:15:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey Darrel---Dont go telling them all that stuff, before you know it, they'll all want to move here and go buying up all our unrusted classic's still feel sorry for only giving that kid 500 bucks for my 71. ohyeah,,wahwahwahwahwah.. 8^)
Re: [Chevelle-List] Horse Power
In a message dated 6/28/2001 11:41:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You should use 3" only if you have 400+hp according to the experts. 2 1/4" will get you more low end and better response than 2.5" off the line, but not as much top end... tell ya when I had some 1 5/8 headers put on the cheeevelle,,originally 1 3/4, I couldn't believe the amount it took out of the top-end,,bu'granted,,them's big blocks,,for a 350ish I would agree,,2 1/2 would be a-plenty unless you're getting on the ragged edge...
Re: [Chevelle-List] 69 Chevelle Parts
In a message dated 6/28/2001 11:10:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Send me a list of what you have and I will see what I can take from you. Tom Whut Tom don't want,let me know 8^) mikeyc
Re: [Chevelle-List] Color of TH400 transmission from the factory.
In a message dated 6/28/2001 10:07:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Interesting question. This is non-Chevelle, sorta, but for all you guys out there with the '73-'77 Chevelles, what was the factory color for the TH-350 for those years. I've got the stock unit behind the 400ci SBC in my '76 Monte and the engine compartment and tranny tunnel is fixin' to get a MAJOR overhaul. Any ideas on this one, fellas? Thanks in advance. Matt Daniels, Travelers Rest SC. Yeah, My '76 can beat your'n "76hehehehhe ackuamaly my nephews,,but we all know how volunteerin' can go.. 8^) mike
Re: [Chevelle-List] unsubscribe me
In a message dated 6/28/2001 6:55:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I used the links at the end of a message to unsub for a week in June when I was off camping, and used the same links to re-sub when I got back. The process worked just fine! In fact, I'll be doing it again tonight in prep for 10 days out of town. So save up all the real important Chevelle stuff for the middle of July, ok? hehehe Jim central WI ACES #2020 2 '66 SS's - Original Message - From: Kelly Hanna To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 1:07 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] unsubscribe me where do these guys come from? Did anyone ever talk or hear him say anything? click heels together? How about bend over and stick your head up yer a## and breathe in deeply buddy? I bet the unsubscribe issue is brought up at least once every three weeks. I say we make the statement right now in big words > TO UNSUBSCRIBE GO TO BOTTOM OF PAGE? ANYONE ASKING IN THE FUTURE WILL GET ALL MY PORNO EMAIL FORWARDED TO THEM AND WILL BE SEND A F##D LINK THAT IS NOT REMOVABLE! I think these are lurkers that want to gleam info without interacting...they don't read any of the fine print that states how many emails they'll get...then they freak out when they get 100 or so in a day. Most of them seem to let it get so bad that they freak out on the list. If they would just take the time to read a little before they sign up for things, it wouldn't happen nearly as much. These people rarely contribute or they'd know about how things are done. They also don't think to just ask one person what's up...thereby concealing their ignorance and idiocy. They have to get really riled up and show everyone their wadded panties. It will never get any better as there will always be stupid people who don't read things through or think them through before acting. You see it every day now. It used to really bother me greatly, now I just laugh and write something equally stupid to the idiots. Funny you should mention the porno and F*&d stuff, you forgot GAY newsletters...a friend of mine on another list did just that to a guy that was a complete asshole on the list...shoulda heard him bitch as he rode into the sunset!!! Kelly & Jana Hanna Red Rocks! http://www.hannasupersports.com LMAO,,,ya'll got me for lifenever a dull moment,,,and stuff I'd never even thought of.Ya'll keep it coming,..
Re: [Chevelle-List] Color of TH400 transmission from the factory.
In a message dated 6/28/2001 7:07:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What color from the factory was the TH400 that came in a 71 Chevelle SS? The TH400 I took out of my car is blue. I do not know if it is the original TH400 or not, there is a good chance it is not. Thanks, Mark Nope Mark,,,they where unfinished grey,aluminuminum casing. Could be the original,,but somebody has played with it
Re: [Chevelle-List] unsubscribe me
In a message dated 6/28/2001 9:52:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: No, no, no... That's all wrong! What you really have to do is: Hold your breath, make a wish, count to three. - Gene Wilder from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Bob "what we have here,is failure, to communicate"
Re: [Chevelle-List] boring big blocks
In a message dated 6/27/2001 5:44:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >As I see it, the main problem with a ten foot overbore would be fitting >that 516,000 CID engine under the hood. Whut?,,,ya'll can't do it?? 8^)
Re: [Chevelle-List] Watch out boys and girls(changin' subject)
Looking into maybe getting some new front wheel wells for my 69'has anyone got a line on where to get steel ones? I've got a plastic left and a steel right,,,I've seen the plastic ones around here and there,,but I ain't crazy 'bout the plastic.Thanks.. mike
Re: [Chevelle-List] Watch out boys and girls
Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List Bill Werf, Well said..Sometimes when I and the misses visit the graveplot of a loved one,,I'll take a moment to wander by a few others and recall a few class mates and young adults I knew..From cars,bars and other illicit behavior..Sometimes the final result may be just that, final.. Being "only about" half-way to retirement, I can only hope that my "end result" is quite some time away.. A favorite quote of mine is,"don't ask me for the correct answer,I don't even know the correct question." best wishes, mike - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Alignment Woes- Bright side
just to share a little,,i went into the local goodyear here a while back to get a couple front tires and an alignment,,and they told me that my front-end was toast,,after 2 weeks,,boo-koos bux,,i get it back to find that it still pulls to one side,,the lower ball joints had not been replaced,and I find that the headers I agreed to purchase on the side where over 500.oo dollars(69'/396/auto),,several other "little" descrepencies,,,but rest assured,,if'n I have 4 flat tires, in front of the store, and they're giving away tires, I'll run the rims to the spindles before ever giving another dime to that shop... Check,,double check,,keep on file,,and buyer beware.. (upper,lower ball joints,,a-arm bushings,,complete tie rods,pitman arm,etc..I did the works,,and got the "royal" treatment)
Re: [Chevelle-List] ATTN: Kelly Hanna
heheh,,,ya'll just bring yer own beer a'ight?
