RE: [Chevelle-List] 400 Engines
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 22:52:43 EDT Subject: [Chevelle-List] 400 Engines i am going to have to disagree with the fact that small block 400 did not come in Chevelles. i have seen several that have. They were available in 70-73 Chevelles. The casting number is 3951511, the same engine was also in I have a mid '80s book called 1953-1975 Chevrolet A Book of Numbers and it was part of The Ridgecrest Series sold by Crank'en Hope of Blairsville PA. According to this book (which is by no means the be-all end-all of documentation): CZX 1970 Chevelle 400/265, 2-bbl, MT. CRH 1970 Chevelle 400/265, 2-bbl, TH350. CLK 1971 Chevelle 400/255, TH350, no carburetor given. CAJ 1971 Chevelle 400/255, MT, no carburetor given. Codes for 1972+ don't list the HP or carburetion so I've not listed them here as I can't tell if it's the SBC 400 or BBC 396/402. It's an interesting question. Wasn't the Chevelle 400 an actual submodel or model sometime in the early '70s? Brad O. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Howling Edelbrocks
From: Kelly C. Hanna [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2002 17:02:59 -0500 Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Get a howl from a Holley? and see what he says (my Edelbrock 1406 is the howliest I've ever heard since it doesn't have the flapper that the other carbs do). Did you remove it? My 1406s (1 on the truck, 1 parts carb) have counterweighted secondary air valves that sit above the secondary throttle blades. The valve is apparently sensitive to engine vacuum but non-tuneable unless grinding metal off the weights is an option. Brad O. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] 396 engine in 71 72?
From: 396guy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] 396 engine in 71 72? Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2002 21:40:44 -0500 The engines actually displaced 402 cubic inches but the SS396 was such a recognizable name, GM kept it. The 402 came in to being in late '69 I think replacing the ~real~ 396 cubic inch engine. -Original Message- [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chad Playso Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2002 5:32 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] 396 engine in 71 72? was there a 396 produced in 71 and 72? i just passed a 72 chevelle that looked like a SS and it said SS 396? i thought the only things they Question...was the displacement shown on the SS badges in '71-72? I know by '72 the SS package could be had on any Chevelle regardless of engine displacement; did only the big-block SSs get the displacement call-outs? Brad O. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] Holley carburetor Question
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2002 23:57:18 EDT Subject: [Chevelle-List] Holley carburetor Question was told today I needed a new carburetor for 70 Chevelle, (396 Big Block) guys did not want to rebuild stock one. Recommended a Holley 450, need to replace fuel line with flex line. 450? Or did you miss the 7 on the keypad? ;^) What's wrong with the existing carb that it requires a rebuild? How important is it to keep it stock? Any thoughts would be appreciated! The nice thing about carbs is that most of the time the swap can be easily reversed in the future if necessary. Save the original line from the pump to the carb along with the carb and any other related pieces. If a stock appearance is needed in the future you'll have all the stuff needed to do it. Brad O. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] 66-67 wheel opening moldings
From: John Nasta [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] 66-67 wheel opening moldings Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 19:01:30 -0400 $245 is WAY high. -Original Message- hh..well...when I order mine I will need all four so I'll make sure they're for a 66. Where can a person get them fromI live in southern Alberta..Canada...I can get them from Winipeg for about $245..I'll have to look around and see if I can get them from the US WAY high US or WAY high Canadian? ;^) Brad - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] re: Engine Identification
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 25 May 2002 14:14:47 EDT Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] re: Engine Identification Anyone know how or why the transmission linkage in this 64 Malibu SS, with what appears to be a 75-77 350 Truck engine, has the Park all the way to the back instead of to the front? Was this some kind of set up for racing? Reverse valve body? I'm not familiar with them but have heard that they're used in racing applications... Brad - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] re: Engine Identification
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 25 May 2002 23:20:21 EDT Subject: [Chevelle-List] re: Engine Identification If the engine came out of a 75-77 Truck as you say, then this engine has been doing some car hoping over the year. The guy I bought the car off of pulled the engine from a 74 Nova. So lets see, the engine started out in a 75-77 Truck, and sometime there after was placed into a 74 Nova...and now in the 64 Malibu SS Conv. Well, it's consistent, it likes the 4's...and looks like it prefers the classic muscle cars. Rare is the older smallblock that's spent its life in only 1 or 2 vehicles. ;^) Since this one's a truck engine perhaps it'll turn out to be a 4-bolt block; if you decide to sell it it'd certainly work in your favor. Brad - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] Plugs for 454
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 00:01:39 EDT Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Plugs for 454 Its a 454 out of a 1985 light duty truck. Its not a wild 454, rather mild. I would think that the factory-spec'd AC plugs or a set 1 step colder should be OK. Are you having fouling problems? Or just trouble finding a set? Brad - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] engine decoding
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 19 May 2002 07:53:59 EDT Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] engine decoding The engine casting number is 3970010, it should be a 350. I will get the engine id code later. Thanks Unless it's a '69 302, in which case your friend should take his luck and go buy a bunch of lottery tickets! ;^) Brad - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Plugs for 454
Date: Sun, 19 May 2002 15:36:27 -0600 From: Rick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] New guy here 454, what plugs do you use on that engine??? I have a 454 and cannt find good ones to use?? Thanks Is it a stock 454 from a given year? If not, what type of mods have been done? The usual approach is to start with the factory recommendation and work colder Brad - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Bumpers: Chrome vs. fiberglass
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 18:22:14 EDT Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] New guy here Need to know your views on replacing chrome bumpers with fiberglass bumpers. Was thinking of replacing the bumpers on my 66 Chevelle with fiberglass bumpers from Unlimited Products. The bumpers I have some dings and saw a Chevelle with fiberglass bumpers. Thought it looked good and matches the car Are they solid fiberglass or fiberglass-over-steel? Will they perform their duties as well as the standard chrome-over-steel bumpers? If you're not sacrificing protection and it's a street-driven car then it sounds like an interesting approach. But if safety and protection would be compromised then I'd stick with the chrome... Brad O. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] 462624 heads
From: Rob [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] 462624 heads Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 16:09:16 -0700 are they straightcut across the bottom bolts or are they cut in between each pair of bolt holes? if they are cut in then they are light weight casting and are prone to warpage and cracks Thanks, Rob. The engine they're on is 53 miles away so I can't check them just now, but I will next weekend. It's just an ordinary 350 for my truck but before it goes in I'd like to make a few mild improvements. Brad - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Chevelle-List] Measuring a coil's resistance
From: Michael Ishee [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 18:05:30 -0500 again here is an update. I finally got an ohm meter and measured the coil resistance the best i could with the lack of knowledge i had about the machine and the process in conjunction with the horrible instructions. All Uh, *whose* horrible instructions? Since I believe I might've been the only one who offered any instructions, is this directed at me? I really hope you're referring to the instructions that came with the meter...ever heard the old saw about flies, honey, and vinegar? Don't try to start the car when measuring the resistance. Leave the ignition off. Take 1 ohmmeter lead and touch it to the + terminal. Take the other ohmmeter lead and touch it to the - terminal. Now each lead is in contact with a coil terminal at the same time. Look at the ohmmeter and note the readout. I just measured my Accel Supercoil and came up with almost 0 resistance. Unfortunately I don't have a stock coil on hand to compare it to. If Pertronix has a website they might have some further information about measuring a coil's resistance. IIRC when I tried their Ignitor ignition a few years back a coil that measured less than something like 1.2 ohms needed a ballast resistor installed in the ignition circuit. BTW, you can get a decent multimeter at Radio Shack for under $30. It's a handy thing to have and a worthwhile investment. Brad - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
