Re: [Chevelle-List] best fit headers for '69 BB

I want to correct myself a bit: I would suggest you avoid the Dynomax headers for te 68-72 Chevelles with BBC. I called the manufacturer, and they told me not to buy it. According to rep, they have clearance issues, especially on the passenger side. Further, he said they are discontinuing that

Fwd: [Chevelle-List] Chevelle List *admin notice*

thanks al, hats, er --- air claners off to you! ---BeginMessage--- YES thanks Al ! I am sure many of us had chevelle list withdrawal symptoms Bob Kelly C. Hanna wrote: Thanks, Al, we appreciate all your time and work. Anybody that can this type work has got to be smartthanks Al, we

Re: [Chevelle-List] Chevelle List *admin notice*

I would like to add my note of thanks to the list. Thank you Al McKenzie ! pem - Original Message - From: Al McKenzie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 2:38 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Chevelle List *admin notice* Could it be? I *think* we

RE: [Chevelle-List] Richmond 6 speed?

I just talked with a guy from Auto Gear and he said their M-22s run 1000HP pretty successfully. Maybe thats what I need to look into. Anyone need a fresh M-21 that I just got rebuilt? Im asking $700 or so (I want to get the rebuild paid for). I have the receipt for it! Christian

Fwd: [Chevelle-List] best fit headers for '69 BB

have you tried headers by ed-nice stuff! 612-729-2802 ---BeginMessage--- I put Hooker Super Comp headers on my 71. I had to grind a tiny bit off the inside radius of the left lower control arm but I didn't have to put any dimples in my headers. I looked at a lot of Big Block Chevelles

RE: [Chevelle-List] Tips on intake manifold gasket

Use a silicon sealant acrossed the front rear of the block, instead of the included rubber or caulk gasket. If there is a one piece gasket, still put a daub of sealant at the corners where the head/block/manifold come together. Why instead? I use both. I'm not a big silicone-only fan. Also

Re: [Chevelle-List] Tips on intake manifold gasket

OK: What is the best way to determine TDC for Cylinder 1 if the distributor was pulled prior to marking or if you are putting in a new one? Do you pull the head and manually crank it? Tony Gray - To Unsubscribe please visit

Fwd: [Chevelle-List] Richmond 6 speed?

could some one listt the max hp/torque atings for the muncies, the ichmonds, etc?? thanks ---BeginMessage--- I guess maybe my engine plans should be changed. Many people have had the same sentiments. Doesnt sound like Im going to be able to drive the car I was planning on building.

[Chevelle-List] new el camino pics are up

I just posted a few new pics of the 69 El Camino project. The new quarter panel is on and the rear window sill floor pans will be next. It's actually starting to look like a vehicle again... http://johnnasta.com/elcamino/ I also want to thank Al for getting the list going again. Great work!

Re: [Chevelle-List] Manual Trans torque ratings, was Richmond 6 speed?

Clarification: >I've heard 250 lb/ft, and 350 lb/ft for the M20-M21, but I don't have any facts for these. I mean that they are rated at either 250 or 350, not 250 and 350 respectively Michael Pell wrote: The new Richmond 5 and 6sp are rated at 425-450 lb/ft. 2 years ago, the same trans

RE: [Chevelle-List] Tips on intake manifold gasket

Pull the #1 spark plug and put a cork in the hole. Manually turn the engine until the cork pops out (indicating that you are on the compression stroke and not the exhaust stroke). Then you can stick a plastic straw in the hole and stop at it's highest point. You may pass it the first time, but as

[Chevelle-List] Finding #1 TDC

Buy or make a piston stop and screw it into the #1 plug hole. Rotate the crankshaft CW until the stop contacts the piston. Mark the position of the damper timing mark on the block. Now rotate the crank CCW until the stop hits the piston and again mark the position of the timing mark. The

Re: [Chevelle-List] Tips on intake manifold gasket

Tony. What you do is pull the valve cover on the 1,3,5,7 side ( driver) look at you rocker arms. From the front to the rear the frist rocker is #1 Exhaust and the 2nd rockere is #1 Intake Tap you engine around with the starter . The #1 Exhaust will open close then the will open and close.As it's

Re: [Chevelle-List] Tips on intake manifold gasket

Great idea John, I hadn't heard this trick before (about the cork). If you don't have a cork handy, you can put your thumb over the spark plug hole. You'll feel the pressure on the compression stroke. Of course, this requires someone to help and share the beer with . :-) John Nasta wrote:

RE: [Chevelle-List] Tips on intake manifold gasket

Good point. I forgot about watching the timing mark on the vibration damper, which is why I recommended the straw technique. However the vibration damper method does not work if the damper is slipping, so keep that in mind. If the straw reached the top when the damper is not pointed at TDC, then

RE: [Chevelle-List] Finding #1 TDC

I'm not a big fan of the piston stop. What happens if it is too long? Well, you don't want to find out. I'm also not getting the idea about TDC being between the top of the combustion stroke and the top of the exhaust stroke. If that is what you're saying, it's not true. Maybe I am

Re: [Chevelle-List] Finding #1 TDC

it does not really matter how long the stop is. You also want to member DO NOT TURN LIKE CRAZY AND RAM THE PISTON AGAINST THE STOP. Use common sense. As you get close, slow down and ease the piston against your stop. The TDC as far as the pointer goes will work on exhaust or combustion stoke.

RE: [Chevelle-List] Finding #1 TDC

Oops, I forgot to mention that the engine is turned over by hand with this method. You're right, using the starter could result in something unpleasant! It's also tough to make the crank turn backward, too... ;^) Basically the method involves reversing the crank rotation after the stop

Re: [Chevelle-List] Finding #1 TDC

Sorry about my spelling but my right hand middle finger is injured. I was holding the starter with my left hand while on my back about 2 feet in the air when I dropped in on my right hand middle finger on Sunday. This put a week delay on completing the motor swap. Serious injury. Keith -

Re: [Chevelle-List] Finding #1 TDC

OUCH! Years ago (1968 or so) I did something similar with a 3 speed tranny. Trying to slide it in my 58 pontiac I slipped. It landed on my hand. Fortunately I was working in the mud of my grandmothers driveway. Cushioned the impact and all I got was a sore hand for a week or so. I hope

Re: [Chevelle-List] Finding #1 TDC

another way is to take out the number one spark plug, have someone hold there finger over the hole and have someone else bump the engine to get #1 up at the top of the compression stroke. I have done this on more than one occasion and it works out great everytime. Tom

[Chevelle-List] need help pulling an engine

Before I run can someone quickly tell me the best place to get hold of a straight 6. Hoist points, eh? overday pem

RE: [Chevelle-List] need help pulling an engine

Title: Message I have never pulled an I6, but I assume it would be similar to the V8. I assume the intake bolts onto one side and the exhaust to the other side of the head. You should be able to remove the intake and exhaust manifolds and bolt the chain to the block through one point on

[Chevelle-List] Carb success..

Received the new Edelbrock carb this morning and installed it. Car started instantly after only two pumps on the gas and ran like a million bucks! I think the carb still needs to be adjusted since it is running just our of the box for now. I can't tell you what a relief it was to make the

Re: [Chevelle-List] Chevelle List *admin notice*

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Re: [Chevelle-List] need help pulling an engine

Title: Message Perfect timing Brad just headed out the door. Thanks alot ! overday pem - Original Message - From: Brad Waller To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 1:31 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] need help pulling an engine I have never

Re: [Chevelle-List] Finding #1 TDC

ouch!! been there sorry ta hear that Keith Rob Means be good,if not,be good at it [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Keith Cooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 8:10 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Finding #1 TDC

RE: [Chevelle-List] Finding #1 TDC

Interesting. I have never actually seen or used a piston stop because I have heard too many stories (one is too many really) about people forgetting that the thing is in there and starting the engine, or meaning to tap or bump it w/ the starter, and starting the engine, etc. That's why the

Fwd: [Chevelle-List] Manual Trans torque ratings, was Richmond 6 speed?

thanks, this helps me out alot!!! the t-10 and super t10 are much lower i take it?? ---BeginMessage--- The new Richmond 5 and 6sp are rated at 425-450 lb/ft. 2 years ago, the same trans was rated at 425, now they advertise at 450. Tremec 3550 5sp, 425 lb/ft Tremec 3550 5sp TKO, 525 lb/ft

Fwd: [Chevelle-List] Tips on intake manifold gasket

i vote for johns way ---BeginMessage--- Good point. I forgot about watching the timing mark on the vibration damper, which is why I recommended the straw technique. However the vibration damper method does not work if the damper is slipping, so keep that in mind. If the straw reached the top

Fwd: [Chevelle-List] Tips on intake manifold gasket

east wood also sells a whistle to put in ---in place of the spark plug ---BeginMessage--- Great idea John, I hadn't heard this trick before (about the cork). If you don't have a cork handy, you can put your thumb over the spark plug hole. You'll feel the pressure on the compression stroke. Of

[Chevelle-List] Fwd: keiths finger

its ok keith, but are you sure you wern't doing something else with that finger? ---BeginMessage--- Sorry about my spelling but my right hand middle finger is injured. I was holding the starter with my left hand while on my back about 2 feet in the air when I dropped in on my right hand middle

RE: [Chevelle-List] Finding #1 TDC

Imagining that 12:00 is TDC, 1 revolution of the crank from TDC to TDC is a symmetric operation. With the piston at BDC (6:00) and the piston stop in place, the piston will encounter the stop at the same height in the bore (distance from TDC) whether the crank is turned CW or CCW. For

Re: Fwd: [Chevelle-List] Manual Trans torque ratings,was Richmond 6 speed?

I didn't know, but according to Richmond They range from 286 ft lb to 375 ft lb. See http://www.richmondgear.com/cat/supert10.html Also according to Richmond: "The Richmond Super T-10 is the NASCAR standard." hmmm do the NASCAR engines only produce 375 ft lbs? I wouldv'e guessed higher, but

Fwd: [Chevelle-List] Manual Trans torque ratings, was Richmond 6 speed?

thanks again mike, thanks for the link also. love your site! ---BeginMessage--- I didn't know, but according to Richmond They range from 286 ft lb to 375 ft lb. See http://www.richmondgear.com/cat/supert10.html Also according to Richmond: "The Richmond Super T-10 is the NASCAR standard."

Re: [Chevelle-List] Tips on intake manifold gasket

I'm a big silicone-only fan. I've used silicone only for years. Any time I've ever used the rubber end gaskets I've had leaks. I tried silicone on the rubber gaskets once.when I torqued the manifold down the rubber gaskets squirted out from under it like they had been greasedhad to take

[Chevelle-List] Bumpers

Anyone use a Goodmark bumper (rear) for a 67 Chevelle? I've seen them on eBay frequently starting at $169 from Southern Motor Sports in Louisiana. Dale McIntosh ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold 67 SS/67 Elky http://www.dalesplace.com http://www.team67.com http://www.midwestchevelles.com

Re: [Chevelle-List] new el camino pics are up

looking good JohnThings are comming together well!.. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Chevelle-List] Tips on intake manifold gasket

Here is something else to thing about. When installing new bolts for your intake, make sure the the fourth bolt on the passenger side and the third bolt on the driver side is not so long that it hits the pushrod.These are the only two that can hit the pushrod. Keith - Original Message -

Re: [Chevelle-List] rear diff bushing install question

Just took a look at the 2 rearends in the garage. They both have a 3/8 gap, so it sounds like you have it correct. Also, I did notice that the bushing flanges should be installed from the outside (each end) towards the center. Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 :) ACES #5102

Re: [Chevelle-List] rear diff bushing install question

thanks for all the help, now does anyone have any idea where I can get a replacement bolt that sticks out parallel to the ground towards the out side of theaxle shaftson the housing. (its not really a bolt, it has a nut on both ends, one to hold it on and I believe the other one is to hold the

RE: [Chevelle-List] new el camino pics are up

Title: RE: [Chevelle-List] new el camino pics are up Thanks guys. I'm sure you can imagine how much I'm looking forward to the first time I sit down and turn the key (which I have never done with this car since I bought it w/ no engine transmission, and have only run the engine with a

Re: [Chevelle-List] Chevelle List *admin notice*

yes Al thanks a million! the list was missed:) Larry (z)

Re: [Chevelle-List] rear diff bushing install question

i just did my rear bushings and the flange stuck out from the diff. ear about 1/4". good luck

Re: [Chevelle-List] Tips on intake manifold gasket

I have shoved a clean rag in the hole before. Works for me. Larry (z)

[Chevelle-List] Another Update on my 69

Well since we are talking about updates, i might as well add mine :). The engine Tranny are done and in the car. The body has been dropped back on and bolted down. The fenders doors have been sanded, blasted, fixed and are back on. I will be attempting to fire her up real soon (I could have done

Re: [Chevelle-List] Another Update on my 69

Hey Tom. Sounds super. Hope to see you there! Josh Gin (NoNeck) Visit my Chevelle website www.NoNecksChevelle.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 11:46 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Another Update on

Re: [Chevelle-List] Another Update on my 69

Hey Josh, Thanks!! I'll be in Maryland on that friday to help setup, I'll be there all day Sat Sun. By the way, are you going to Englishtown on April 27th?, I'll be there all day Saturday and so will my 70. Tom

[Chevelle-List] pic of new gto

would you have a link to this site please?? ---BeginMessage--- The original message was received at Sat, 6 Apr 2002 02:09:01 -0500 (EST) from root@localhost - The following addresses had permanent fatal errors - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Transcript of session follows - ...