Re: [Chevelle-list] Cleaning spark plug wires

2004-03-28 Thread Leo John Costigan
Use silicone spray. It will clean the wires and leave them resistant to moisture. Take a shop rag and lay the wire in the rag, spray both and pull the wire back and forth through the wet rag. You can also spay the inside of the distributor cap to clear moisture and water. Good after cleaning eng

Re: [Chevelle-list] Cleaning spark plug wires

2004-03-28 Thread ANNEARTIE
does the gojo take off the lettering ?

Re: [Chevelle-list] Cleaning spark plug wires

2004-03-28 Thread Dennis Kiernan
> I didn't think of hand cleaner and I don't have any carb cleaner. I ended > up using a bucket of water with some castrol super clean and a small scrub > brush. It was pretty easy and the wires came out looking like new - and the > lettering on the wires is still there. > I've used Fast Oran

RE: [Chevelle-list] Cleaning spark plug wires

2004-03-28 Thread Dave Studly
If you use carb cleaner, I think it will take the lettering right off. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Herb Lumpp Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 9:25 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Cleaning spark plug wires

Re: [Chevelle-list] Cleaning spark plug wires

2004-03-28 Thread D.R. Jones
Go Jo hand cleaner works great. D.R. Jones

RE: [Chevelle-list] AC Delco oil filters, any good?

2004-03-28 Thread Herb Lumpp
Hi Mark, Check out this web page, though not an official study, it should answer most of your oil filter questions... http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PR

Re: [Chevelle-list] Crank machining

2004-03-28 Thread Pjboxwood2
Dave, That crank is ready to be a boat anchor.   The most I would go is 30   Ken

RE: [Chevelle-list] Cleaning spark plug wires

2004-03-28 Thread Herb Lumpp
I didn't think of hand cleaner and I don't have any carb cleaner. I ended up using a bucket of water with some castrol super clean and a small scrub brush. It was pretty easy and the wires came out looking like new - and the lettering on the wires is still there. Herb Lumpp http://users.adelphia

Re: [Chevelle-list] Trunk monkey

2004-03-28 Thread Dave Benjamin
Now that was good.   DaveIngersoll,OntarioMy web site:   http://members.tripod.com/benj30/     - Original Message - From: RMilkiewicz To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 2:28 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Trunk monkey Has anyone seen the tr

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing

2004-03-28 Thread Graham Wooden
Hi Dale, Yeah, ignition timing. Um, well, I remember the folks who degreed in my cam wrote down what the timing is supposed to be set at ... So much before or after top dead center. I just figured that there was some collation there - and I wish I could find that paper. Oh well. So I guess th

RE: [Chevelle-list] AC Delco oil filters, any good?

2004-03-28 Thread Dale McIntosh
I haven't heard of GM selling off the AC/Delco line.  AC makes filters both with and without the bypass for our cars.    Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709/NECOA #41 67SS/67 Elky DalesPlace  My 67 SS and 67 El Camino ChevelleStuff  Decoding info on 64-72 Chevelles MidwestChevelles  Midwest

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing

2004-03-28 Thread Dale McIntosh
Are you talking ignition timing? Nothing to do with cam specs. Dale McIntosh I've stopped 3,877 spam messages. You can too! One month FREE spam protection at http://www.cloudmark.com/spamnetsig/ > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

[Chevelle-list] 1968 Chevelle / 68-72 Elky window regulators

2004-03-28 Thread John Nasta
Does anybody happen to know why the power window regulator for 1968 Chevelle is also listed as fitting 1968-72 Elky, whereas the manual one for 1968 Chevelle is not listed as fitting Elky at all? Seems like a misprint on the part of the manufacturer. I was hoping somebody would know. Thanks, John

Re: [Chevelle-list] AC Delco oil filters, any good?

2004-03-28 Thread MICRLASER
I use AC filters on all my cars.  I have never had any issues with them.   Tom

Re: [Chevelle-list] Cleaning spark plug wires

2004-03-28 Thread MICRLASER
I used some Carb Cleaner on mine.  It took the lettering off, but they came up nice.   Tom

[Chevelle-list] timing

2004-03-28 Thread Graham Wooden
Hi Folks, I am in need to get my timing done, and for some reason I lost the sheet of paper that when the cam was degreed in, what was the mark for the timing. So, with that ... I do have my cam specs. Can the timing be figured out from it or would I have to go by 'feel' ?

[Chevelle-list] AC Delco oil filters, any good?

2004-03-28 Thread Mark Weber
I am a firm believer in believing my own eyes. The Car Quest store has cut aparts for oil filters, Fram, AC, and theirs. Fram is Fram and anybody who has cut stuff apart and compared the internals says they are cheap. I saw that. AC Delco has the nice blue finish, but the insides were questiona

Re: [Chevelle-list] Crank machining

2004-03-28 Thread Clint Hooper
IMO,that crank is toast. .040 is about the most material most machine shops will take off. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hey g

[Chevelle-list] Crank machining

2004-03-28 Thread the . cat
Hey guys, I just pulled a crank out of a junkyard motor, and one of the rod journals has been machined about 50 thousandths down from the stock spec. All the other journals show a bit of wear, one or two thou at most. Is this crank usable for a street rebuild, or should I be looking for a rep

Re: [Chevelle-list] Cleaning spark plug wires

2004-03-28 Thread the . cat
Herb, I've used Fast Orange handcleaner, and it takes off all kinds of baked-on crap. Just put a bit of it on a rag and wipe them down. Use a wet cloth to wipe them again to make sure you have all the cleaner off, as it smells foul when heated. :-) Dave. Ok, I know this is probably going to

[Chevelle-list] Cleaning spark plug wires

2004-03-28 Thread Herb Lumpp
Ok, I know this is probably going to sound dumb, but has anyone cleaned their plug wires before? What did you use? I was going to wipe them down with WD40 but figured the oil residue would attract more dirt. Since they're off the engine (I had to replace a burnt boot) I'm now thinking bucket of

[Chevelle-list] Trunk monkey

2004-03-28 Thread RMilkiewicz
Has anyone seen the trunk monkey? Here is all 4 of them in one place. Very funny.   http://www.suburban-trunkmonkey.com/

RE: [Chevelle-list] Calling out to the Kansas City Listers!

2004-03-28 Thread rmpvsp
So, what do you need? -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of lisa lSent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 5:46 AMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: [Chevelle-list] Calling out to the Kansas City Listers! Guy's and Gal's   I'm