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Re: [Chevelle-list] Hot Restart
hope so--did say this was the perfect time to put in 6al box as well. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 10:04 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hot Restart We will keep our fingers crossed for you. I did have a simular problem with a 66 which drove me amost to drink until I found he problem. gm66 --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Subject: [Chevelle-list] Hot Restart Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 18:40:04 -0700 Hi Guys, My hot restart problem happened again Saturday while on a VCCA club tour. Needless to say I was not pleased when my 2005 crate 350 with HEI cranked strongly but refused to start. In two previous episodes it started 20 minutes after opening the hood. This time I waited 30 minutes and when it still wouldn't start called the Hagerty service folks and had it flatbedded the 13 miles to home. Naturally it started instantly after being deposited in my garage. Today I replaced the HEI module and coil for the awesome total of $38 from my local Kragen/Shucks/Checker store, drove it 30 minutes, shut it off 30 minutes and it started just fine. Cured? Maybe. Thanks for the help. Dennis McGillis 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS-350 _ Netscape. Just the Net You Need.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water?
does it look like oil?? then again from sitting and a fresh we.p you've got some crap moving round the flush idea and refill is a great place to start--did you change thermostat-with flush would be a smart thing to do. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 1:52 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Black Radiator Water? Hey All, A few months back I bought this 62 Cadillac. It had been sitting, not running for roughly 7 years. Just about two weeks ago I got it driving. I rebuilt the carb and water pump on it, and did a general tune it. It runs like new, and I've driven it about 100 miles or so this past week. Well this weekend I was checking the fluids on it...I pulled the radiator cap, and the water was black. I stuck my finger in there, and it looked like I stuck my finger in black grease. The water was barely down. It doesn't run hot, on the gauge, from C to H, its only about a quarter of the way up. When I rebuild the water pump and all that, it wasn't black water. What could cause that? The oil is nice and clean, no water in it. The engine doesn't smoke. Could it be the old radiator hoses or something? The heater isn't hooked up either. Any ideas? I figure I'll flush it out, drive it some, then see if it happens again. Thanks, -Tim -- Stay informed, get connected and more with AOL on your phone.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Is there really a "high flow water pump?"
how old is rad.?? could be clogged,?? when car is at eng. temp. feel around the rad. any cold spots mean there is no flow there, then don't trust your gauge get another to be sure,and yes there are high pumps [eldebrock] has them-how old is your clutch fan when motor is at eng. temp see if fan is spinning well producing alot of air clutches go bad. and a 160 stat is good to make sure you have no air in system before you cap up. vin - Original Message - From: Trooper To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 9:01 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Is there really a "high flow water pump?" Dropping the temp of your thermostat will not affect an overheating problem. - Original Message - From: Jim H. Thompson To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 6:53 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Is there really a "high flow water pump?" Test show that if you have the proper capacity radiator that copper vs aluminum is a break even. Go to a 160 thermostat, flush the block, make sure your hoses are not collapsing inside (do not take out that bottom spring). Test the pressure of your radiator cap that's important for your over flow system. If you have a clutch fan replace with an aluminum flex fan. Make sure your fan blades come to the back lip of your shroud. Jim From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tabius barrett Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 2:42 PM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Is there really a "high flow water pump?" Hello all...I have a 71 SS 402 and I am still fighting the summer time over-heat monster. I plan to order an aluminum radiator soon but I remember someone telling me that the so-called "high flow" water pumps are no better than a standard water pump. My overheating seems to really occur at idle (stop light, traffic, etc.). So here is the question: Has anyone really found a high-flow water pump for my car and if so, where can i get it and how much? Also, do you think the aluminum radiator will help? Thanks, tbDallas Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. Help protect your kids.
Re: [Chevelle-list] help needed with replacement HEI coil
when you changed the coil did you make sure the ground strap was left in. - Original Message - From: "J. Brady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 3:46 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] help needed with replacement HEI coil Thanks guys- I got the right part but believe it or not, it wasn't the coil... the ignition wire in the harness had made its way down by the header and melted.. I swapped the coil anyway regardless, because knowing its age and NOT knowing its origin, I'm sure it was one of the next items on the upgrade list! Regards, Jim '66 Malibu http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jbiii/my66.htm --- Brad Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm not positive, but I thought that all HEI caps were the same, and any coil made to fit the cap will work. I've used Delco and other manufacturer caps, and I never even thought about fit. I just bought the HEI cap. If the car is pretty much stock, the GM coil is fine. You don't need to pay more for a hotter spark if your old spark was good enough. Brad Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] On May 26, 2008, at 6:48 PM, J. Brady wrote: > Hi all, > > Well, for the past 5 years I've been enjoying my 327 > which has been running flawlessly off of a Delco Remy > distributor with HEI. However, it picked today of all > times to quit (now currently stranded at my sister's > place). > > The problem is, I don't know what model distributor > and cap it is, and am wondering if there is a > universal replacement from an auto parts store I can > get ASAP. The distributor is a Delco Remy, and was in > a 283 at the time that I got it (around 2001-2002). I > have never had to change the coil out of the cap, and > actually dropped that distributor right into the 327 I > have in the car now w/no issues whatsoever. It's been > 100% all the way. Looking at the cap tonight (just > before the sun went down), I found the #9598 on the > cap, and the coil is 3.5" x 3.5" in the top. The > distributor cap is tan in color with the top being > black. Wondering if anyone can point me in the > direction of what HEI coil I need from the parts store > in the AM, going off of what I've mentioned here. > Thanks in advance for any help! > > Jim B. > '66 Malibu > > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question
first of all don't remove shocks--leave in loosen up ball joint nuts leave on then break free the ball joints then you remove shocks and can slowly remove nuts you'll be safe from the first break. - Original Message - From: Dale To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 5:21 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question Unless one puts the jack stands under the lower control arm (no mention of the location in the instructions) and/or does something with the springs it's a disaster waiting to happen. When you break the tension on the upper ball joint the kinetic energy stored in those springs could easily cause it slip off the stands if they're placed under the lower control arm. Personally, I'd remove the front shocks and use a spring compressor. Dale McIntosh ChevelleCD.com ChevelleStuff.com -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 1:29 PM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question Mark, Here's how I do it. 1: Disconnect battery! 2: Put the front of the car up on jackstands, and remove front wheels. 3: Disconnect tie rods, and disconnect the brake hoses(watch out for fluid!) 4: Using a pickle fork, pop off the top control arm, at the ball joint. 5: Using the pickle fork, pop the spindle off the lower control arm(easier said than done). 6: Inspect your ball joints and anything else. 7: Put new disc brake spindle on the lower ball joint/control arm. 8. Connect the upper ball joint/control arm to the spindle. Note: You may have to put a floor jack under the bottom control arm to push it up a bit, so the top ball joint will reach the lower one. 9: Reconnect tie rod, tighten all castle nuts and insert cotter pins. 10: Do the other side 11: Remove old master cylinder, proportioning valve, and front brake lines. 12: Install new front hard lines, the ones to the brakes and the ones from the new master. install new porportioning valve, hook up hoses to calipers. 13: Mount new booster, make sure there is a little play with your pedal before it engages the booster, 1/16"-1/8"! This is very important. Install booster vacuum hose. 14: Bench bleed the new master cylinder. 15: Install new master cylinder. 16: Bleed brakes(front and rear) 17: Reinstall front wheels. 18: Reconnect battery 19: Go for a test drive. 20: Have a cold beer! If you have any other questions, as in exactly HOW to do some of this stuff, please ask. This is just the order in which I would do itor did do it. It's a fairly straight forward type of job. Good luck, and let us know how you like it! -Tim -Original Message- From: Rick Schaefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sat, 17 May 2008 9:08 am Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question SAFETY first. The most significant danger will come when removing the springs.There are spring compressors available to borrow from your local big box parts store (IE Autozone of Oreilly or Pep Boys). You give them a deposit & have the tool to use. Once you start, the list is here to help. Don't be afraid to ask "Whats Next?" questions.There are plenty of people on the list who have been there & done that & have the T-shirt to prove it. Its certainly a doable home project. Also now may be a good time to inspect & replace the ball joints (especially), tie rod ends and anything else that looks suspect. On 5/17/08, Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Rick I have not not had the front suspension of a car apart before, so I'm looking for basic how to. I have not started the conversion yet. Thanks Mark Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 20:17:58 -0500 >http://www.allchevynova.com/nova/discbrake.html shows the conversion >on a >Nova. Your chevelle will be very similar. You can probably find >a page >specific to chevelles with a google search. > >On 5/16/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >wrote: >> >> Mark, >> >> I actually installed the same exact kit on my car. I bought the 12" >disc, >> 2" drop from True Connections. It's pretty much a straight forward >type of >> deal. What are you having problems with, or are you just looking >for a basic >> how to? Have you ever had the front suspension on a car apart >before? >> >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net >> Sent: Fri, 16 May 2008 10:34 am >> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake question >> >> >> >> I bought a f
Re: [Chevelle-list] MSD question O/T
correct 50 to 60 thousands - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 1:44 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] MSD question O/T Hi wondering if it is true, i was told to open my spark plug gap to .050 (fifty thousandths) when using a MSD unit thanks Harlan ** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489
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where is there a place for parts and acc. for 1970 Malibu chevelle 4 dr thanks. Only two defining forces have ever suffered for you --Jesus Christ-- and the American soldier,one died for your soul,and the other for your freedom.
