Re: [Chevelle-list] New Ford Plant
Toyota's are built in Georgetown Ky Nissan's are built in Smyrna Tn On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 6:38 PM, Dan Rachlin wrote: > Strange how "Buy American" now means Toyota's that are built in > Tennessee.?? > > > On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 5:09 PM, Rich Pruett > wrote: > >> >> This is fascinating. If you watch, listen to the very last couple of >> sentences. >> >> This is a short video of a new Ford plant in Brazil . One look at this >> and you will be able to understand why there will probably never be >> another >> assembly plant built in the USA. >> It will also point out why more assembly plants will go offshore. >> You won't doubt that Ford, GM, and Chrysler are destined to go under, >> after watching this video. >> They will survive, but their assembly operations in the U.S. likely >> won't, whether we have provided a bailout or not >> >> >> >> (listen closely at the end for the reason why ). >> >> >> http://apps.detnews.com/apps/multimedia/player/index.php?id=1189 >> >> And we wonder where the jobs go. This should help with the >> explanation! >> >> The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are >> willing to work and give to those who would not. >> --- Thomas Jefferson >> >> "You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out >> of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person >> must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody >> anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When >> half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the >> other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the >> idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what >> they work for, that my dear friend, is about the end of any nation. >> >> You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it." >> >> ~ The late Dr. Adrian Rogers, 1931 - 2005 ~ >> > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Steering Box Adjustment
http://www.stangerssite.com/adjustment.html On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 1:26 AM, Brad Waller wrote: > From years ago memory you loosen the locknut and hold it in place and then > tighten the central screw a tiny bit at a time until the free play is > reduced. Then tighten the outer nut when done. > > Brad > > On Apr 16, 2010, at 4:16 PM, Larry Williams > wrote: > >> What is the best way to adjust the steering Box? Does the screw go in >> or out to tighten/loosen the adjustment and the play? It seem too hard to >> turn the steering wheel? >> Dennis - did you get yours fixed? >> >> Larry >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Wandering Malibu
Insufficient caster causes wander, road shock, and a light feeling in the steering. Excessive positive caster can cause hard steering, shimmy, and tire wear in extreme cases. Unequal caster causes the vehicle to pull or lead toward the side having the least positive caster. A small amount of toe-in is required for optimum vehicle handling and to prevent steering "wander". On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 4:58 PM, wrote: > Hi Bad66, > > The box wasn't touched in the past five years. It handled > okay before the front end rebuild and new wheels. > > Thanks, > Dennis > > > - Original Message - From: > To: ; "The Chevelle Mailing List" > > Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 9:14 AM > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Wandering Malibu > > >> Dennis, >> >> What if the gearbox had been tightened before to compensate for the worn >> out steering, then when you put on nice new stuff the gearbox is too >> tight??? Just thinking out loud here. >> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry >> >> -Original Message- >> From: >> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 09:10:12 >> To: The Chevelle Mailing List >> Subject: [Chevelle-list] Wandering Malibu >> >> The alignment guy has more than 25 years experience and >> seems to know his stuff. No work was done on the column or >> box and it handled fine before. >> >> We did space original size 14x5 wheels out an inch. >> >> Thanks, >> Dennis >> >> >> - Original Message - From: "Johann Grobler" >> >> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" >> Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 4:42 AM >> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Wandering Malibu >> >> >> Before I forget! Did they adjust the play in the steering box with the >> suspension in the air? If not then you will also have the centering >> problem >> and the steering will be stickey! >> >> - Original Message - From: "Johann Grobler" >> >> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" >> Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 7:43 AM >> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Wandering Malibu >> >>> My 65 Malibu also wandered and found that the top end of the coupling >>> that >>> fits onto the steering shaft had come loose over the years and caused >>> play >>> on the steering. >>> Remember it is pressed on and then flanged. I welded mine to the >>> steering >>> shaft, end of problem! >>> Johann >>> - Original Message - From: "Larry Williams" >>> >>> To: ; "The Chevelle Mailing List" >>> >>> Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 6:32 AM >>> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Wandering Malibu >>> >>> Did you check that coupling at the bottom of the steering column shaft? Larry dennis.mcgil...@mcgilliscompany.com wrote: > > Is there a front-end expert in the house? > > My ’65 Malibu with power steering wanders, the steering wheel does not > return to center after turning, and it is unstable on curves. > > This is right after a front end rebuild (Moog parts) and disc brake > installation (from True Connections) and new 14x5 steel wheels (Wheel > Smith) with one inch less backspace than stock to clear the new brakes. > Before all this, it was 100,000 mile loose, but normal. > > I figured the alignment guy used too much negative caster but that > turned out not to be the case. 1964 to 1967 Chevelle caster specs are > zero to minus 1.5 degrees with minus .5 recommended for mine. It is now > at positive .7 and still wanders. > > Does anyone know what I am missing? Can two inch wider track cause this > problem? > > Thanks, > > Dennis McGillis > 1965 Malibu SS-350 > >>> >> > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Cross Country Purchase
There are plenty of Independent Adjusters and firms out there that specialize in Classic Cars. I would google I/A Firms+the state in which your looking, and you should find someone to go out and look at your car. Terry S Hodges, AIC, CPCU AMD Specialist Grange Insurance. Lic. KY FLA On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 12:13 PM, Larry Hickman wrote: > > >Dan, I had a proffesional inspector look at a Camaro I was interested in > a while back because I did not have the time to make the 6 hr drive. I am so > glad I did. For less than $200, I got a full and thoroug inspection. Many, > many things that the owner or pictures did not reveal. That saved me $1000's > in the long run. > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] Hot Restart
I was told by Mark Hamilton of MAD-ELECTRIC that the resistor wire is hot enough to file my MSD 6al box. I ordered a bunch of items from him.I do know that you cannot NOT install the diode because your car will keep running ! Terry S Hodges ACES 05982
Re: [Chevelle-list] Hot Restart
Hey Dennis, A friend of mine had the same problem with his 66 Malibu after we left the Nashville Speedway last year at Chevellabration. We stopped and ate at the Sonic, thirty minutes later, the car wouldn't start. He believes now he has located the problem with it being the resistor wire that he is using to fire his HEI coil. He isn't sure yet, but before he heads out Thursday from Louisville, he is going to replace this wire. Just my two cents. Terry S Hodges ACES 05982
Re: [Chevelle-list] O/T crazy
I would contact YEARONE. Since they just recently put out the "BURT REYNOLDS" Edition Trans Am..They just migt be the one's to buy something like this to. Send an EMAIL to a Trans AM of America Club. There has to be someone out there to buy it. If you had a GM box that once contained a Stripe kit for a Chevelle, don't you think someone here on the list would like it to put it in their trunk for part of their display? Just my two cents !
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel gauge
Here is a pic of a Temp Gauge from lectric limited Faq pagesI couldn't find a fuel gauge. I usually do my searches by Googling IMAGES instead of web searches. That way you can see what your looking for ! Below is a diagram of how a typical temperature gauge should be wired.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Electric fans
Thanks Mike, I was wondering how accurate the temp sensor from the manifold would be versus the temp sensor in the head. Then I read the article on Ron Francis's Wiring webpage and it made me wonder what kind of variance there would be from advertised verses actual. I know I could have call each and every dealer out there, but getting "RETAIL" info versus "REAL-TIME" info helps me out a lot. Thanks again for those who responded. I think there was one response where one individual uses a sensor probe in the radiator. Is there any variance between when your fans click on based on your temp gauges verses the advertised kickon/kickoff temp of the probe ?? Just curious. I hate doing things twice. I know when I get to Nashville and start looking around, I am going to see something I had wished I had done. Terry
Re: [Chevelle-list] Electric fans
Thanks Herb, What temp sensor do you have installed in the manifold ? On at 195, off 175 etc ? Did you have to compensate the 15 degrees variance as stated on the Ron Francis Wiring webpage ? I tried to look at your photos but you have to log in to view. Thanks again Terry Hodges
Re: [Chevelle-list] Electric fans
I appreciate your response. What I am looking for what other people are doing that do have electric fans. Sensor probe in Radiator VS Temp. Sensor in Manifold VS Temp Sensor in Heads (working around headers) also if anyone uses the Variable Speed Controllers offered by SPAL and other companies that would control the seperately Dual Fan setups based on Temp. What I would really like to know if anyone has the Temp gauge in the manifold if they experience the 15 degree variance that Ron Francis Wiring states on their webpage. I know if you wrap the sending unit in teflon tape you will get a soft reading. Just wanted to know of everyone's setup. Thanks again
[Chevelle-list] Electric fans
I need some advice on choosing an electric fan. I am still running the old style Clutch set up. I have 1968 Chevelle with 454\425 GM Crate 4 speed. No accessories to drain my Powermaster Alternator #8002 Idle 75 amps, output Hwy speed 102 amps. I am updating the Forward lamp harness and engine harness so I can switch from the 1 wire setup to a 12CSI hook up that the new harness incorporates. I have also ordered a bunch of stuff from MadElectrical to assist in getting things hooked up with new headlights and other parts.(relays, headlight relays etc) My questions is this. I want to install a Dual 13-inch fan setup. What I have been reading is that these fans draw about 40 amps idling. Does anyone on the list use any of the Variable speed Controllers that are offered. If you use a temp sensor, is it plugged into your cylinder head, or the intake manifold. I was reading on Ron Francis's webpage that if you use the Intake Manifold fitting, you have to allow for a 15 degree difference. I really don't want to change the upper radiator hose outlet from the Intake, and the only other option is to use the probes that slide between the fins. I will be running 235\60r15 tires, with 3:55 gears., I usually drive my car to Chevellabration from Louisville Ky with no problems of overheating while driving or sitting still.(not even during the country cruises)...I just feel like making a change. If any of you guys use the various setups, I would appreciate your input. Thanks in advance Terry S Hodges
Re: [Chevelle-list] chevelle for sale-- scam???
Here is the ad listed in the Columbus area...the last one was from a Las Vegas ad $4,500, Chevy !!! 1970 chevrolet chevelle ss 454, coupe, $4500, clear... posted: December 17, 2007, 07:09 AM Chevy !!! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454, coupe, $4500, clear title, black, 89010mi. manual e-mail me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call me (434)336-4416 WebAD 4704562
Re: [Chevelle-list] chevelle for sale-- scam???
I think I found the ad See for yourself. It wasn't hard to find with google...Plug and play...Plug and play.. CHEVELLE '70 SS 454 Coupe, $4500 clear title, black, 89010 mi, manual. Call 434-336-4416 or email me [EMAIL PROTECTED] The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: Shortcut to: http://secure.adpay.com/ClicknBuy.aspx?pid=397939676A44576148436E39644763686731477457513D3D&adid=3329314 Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Small block lifting points
I need to do the same on my 68. I am a one man operation as well. What if one were to leave the front wheels on the ground and jack the back wheels up on jack stands when re-installing the engine/trans combo ? I can see the advantage when installing, but thinking about this when pulling the engine..not too sure...
Re: [Chevelle-list] First time selling on chevelle forum and a scam?
Just make sure you wait for their check to clear, it doesn't matter if it is a cashiers check or not. Still takes three days to clear If the routing numbers are legit, then your bank will notify you.. A US postal order is better. Then you can go to the post office and see if it is legitimate or not when they run the numbers.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Chevelles in nascar in 68-72?
>From what I could find by GOOGLING...It seems that the 1966 Chevelle body was >still being used, at least at the 1968 Daytona 500 http://www.racing-reference.info/race?id=1968-04&series=W
Re: [Chevelle-list] Bike for sale
This might explain why they are so popular. I tried to buy one several years ago restored...Wished I had tried harder.. 1979 Honda CBX A 1000cc 6 cylinder motorcycle which was the first over 100 HP production motorcycle. It had to be detuned in Europe to be legal. One of Hondas engineering exercises. As one journalist put it, "6 cylinders, 24 valves and no common sense". Production lasted only from 1979 to 1982 because they were not popular. Oddly enough, good ones are now in high demand.
