[Chevelle-List] Bellhousing bolt question

2003-02-01 Thread Cutter169
Anyone happen to know what the size/length the four bolts are that go into a bellhousing from a muncie 4 speed? thanks Ron My '66 http://home.attbi.com/~cutter169/chevelle_page.htm Team Chevelle #1668 ACES #5205 - To Unsubscribe please vi

Re: [Chevelle-List] Roller Rocker Suggestions?

2003-02-01 Thread Herbert Lumpp
Jim, If you're not getting crazy with the engine mods, I would highly recommend the Comp Cams Magnum Roller Tip rockers. I had a set on one of my previous cars and when I sold it I swapped the Magnums to the next car. I used that set on four consecutive cars until I finally let them go when a fr

Re: [Chevelle-List] Carb Float Question

2003-02-01 Thread Herbert Lumpp
Both floats should be able to move freely. If the front does and the rear doesn't, it sounds to me like something in the rear is binding. You may want to remove the needle assemble and make sure it's not full of crud or something and then reinstall it and try adjusting it. It could be that it's

[Chevelle-List] Roller Rocker Suggestions?

2003-02-01 Thread J. Brady
Well gang, Again I come looking to extract some of your expertise 8^] It has been recommended to me by the shop guy who just redid my heads (WAHOOO!) to pick up a set of roller rockers for them. I was looking at the Crane Aluminum ones that are sold at Jegs, but didn't know if anyone had an

Re: [Chevelle-List] Holley parts

2003-02-01 Thread Kent Lewis
Vernon,     Do you need a metering block, or the thin flat plate that screws into the body ?  I may just have the thin flat plate in my box of Holley carb parts.  You are welcome to it if that is what you need.   Kent '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 :) ACES #5102 - Original Message - From

Re: [Chevelle-List] Bad News On Heads... HELP.

2003-02-01 Thread J. Brady
Thanks all for your feedback on my issue with the heads- I took all of your advice and had the existing ones re-worked. The guy who did it was very knowledgeable and told me that these heads were in great shape, and it was a good move to rework them- He even admitted as many of you have this wee

RE: [Chevelle-List] Finally got some track time

2003-02-01 Thread Bill Vander Werf
I bought a Moser setup. They call it a bolt-in but it comes to you in bare steel. I cleaned the housing up (some weld spatter and surface rust) and sprayed it with PPG DP90LF. I like the look of the DP. In reality, if you didn’t worry about how pretty it is, you could actually clean everyth

[Chevelle-List] clean/clear firewall

2003-02-01 Thread Jason Boivin
Herb, I was looking at the pictures of your elky. I noticed the shot of your firewall and the lack of anything on it and the fact that it is smooth. Can you tell and or show how you did this. I really like the look nd want to do it to mine. Jason Boivin http://home.wizard.org/twchevelle/ -

Re: [Chevelle-List] Auto Movers - Sacramento, CA to San Antonio, TX

2003-02-01 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
What ever you do not use E & J. TRANSPORTATION from Sacramento I would personally haul your car for free before I would recommend them. They messed my car up pretty good ($2000.00 from their insurance company) and tried everything they could to get out of paying. I wouldn't let them haul a car to t

Re: [Chevelle-List] Finally got some track time

2003-02-01 Thread Capt Crunch
Nice combo Bill... did you go with an aftermarket fitted ford nine?   You definitely have the potential to get that car in the elevens. In fact by getting some weight off her your could be quite a bit faster... especially on the nose. It always amazes me how heavy our chevelles are.   Mikey   ---

Re: [Chevelle-List] GM Strike

2003-02-01 Thread Doug Hart
Title: GM Strike The strike was during summer and early fall as I remember. I had a new vette ordered which was supposed to arrive before I reported to the air force on Sept 26, 1969. It didn't arrive until Nov 69.   Doug Hart - Original Message - From: Dale McIntosh To:

Re: [Chevelle-List] GM Strike

2003-02-01 Thread Doug Hart
I believe that was 1969 Doug - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 6:57 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] GM Strike > The strike started 9/14/70 and lasted for 67 days. Some > factories did not resume work due to lack of

Re: [Chevelle-List] Finally got some track time

2003-02-01 Thread jason pollock
Bill, Glad to see a happy ending to your engine woes Jason Pollock On Saturday, February 1, 2003, at 07:40 AM, Bill Vander Werf wrote: The car is a 71 that I bought as a project 2 years ago. I built a .030 over 454 (460) with Speed Pro 2465 forged pistons. With my combination I have a 10 to 1 c

RE: [Chevelle-List] Finally got some track time

2003-02-01 Thread Bill Vander Werf
The car is a 71 that I bought as a project 2 years ago. I built a .030 over 454 (460) with Speed Pro 2465 forged pistons. With my combination I have a 10 to 1 compression ratio. It has a balanced rotating assembly, ported oval port heads, a complete Crane (139731) roller cam setup with thei

Re: [Chevelle-List] Unsubscribing

2003-02-01 Thread Dan McIntosh
Yep, that's it. I'll save it this time!!! Thanks...   Dan McIntosh64 Impala SSwww.alloldchevy.com - Original Message - From: Bill Vander Werf To: 'Chevelle list' Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 1:59 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Unsubscribing ---

Re: [Chevelle-List] Another fan/water pump question

2003-02-01 Thread Herbert Lumpp
Brian,   Check out Stewart Components... http://www.stewartcomponents.com/html/products/waterpumps.asp   I have a Stewart hi-flow pump on the Elky and Vette and they work great. cYa-   Herb Lumpp1966 El CaminoACES 3509, MCC 528http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ - Original Message -

[Chevelle-List] Dale - upper rad hose

2003-02-01 Thread Herbert Lumpp
Title: Message Dale,   I was looking at the pic below and was wondering if you have a part number for the upper rad hose.  The one I have is the correct hose for a big block Elky but I don't like the way it goes straight to the rad.  I'd prefer a little bit of curve like yours has.  Thanks. c

Re: [Chevelle-List] Finally got some track time

2003-02-01 Thread Capt Crunch
GReat job Bill... I honestly can't remember your combo you are running (eng, trans, gears, tires) you are running but I'd say you must be going pretty good to pull low 12's w/ 110. But really nice times for the first time out... keep picking away and get in the 11's. What are your 60 ft's looking l