Re: [Chevelle-list] SeaFoam

2005-09-19 Thread Ron Malespin
I am an engineer and always question additives and things to add internally.  I always question the secondary affects.  I have been reading all the stories about seafoam and consider the other chemical reactions.  I have no knowledge of this product.  I always looked at a foot to the floor

Re: [Chevelle-list] SeaFoam

2005-09-19 Thread Bill Bradley
i sold auto parts for years and have been a mechanic ever since, to my knowlege there is no "Mechanic in a Can" just my 2 cents Bill Bradley67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/1649723 - Original Message - From: Ron Sparks To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'

RE: [Chevelle-list] SeaFoam

2005-09-19 Thread Ron Sparks
At the risk of getting flamed, it sounds like snake oil to me. I'm real funny about what goes into my cars and that just does not sound like something I'd want... From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mumper, DouglasSent: Monday, September 19, 2005 6:18 AMTo: The

RE: [Chevelle-list] Grille emblem

2005-09-19 Thread Herb Lumpp
Thanks. I forgot all about these guys! Herb -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of D.R. Jones Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 5:02 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Grille emblem Herb, I have found a lot of hard to f

[Chevelle-list] gen light on - also 69 speedo question

2005-09-19 Thread John Nasta
Well, in the spirit of something always having to be broken... I put in the SFE4 fuse today and I now have dash lights. However, about 5 or 10 minutes after getting dash lights, the generator light came on. It goes on and off when I turn the headlights on and off. So, I have to see if A) the alter

Re: [Chevelle-list] Grille emblem

2005-09-19 Thread D.R. Jones
Herb, I have found a lot of hard to find stuff at The El Camino Store, not sure what web site is. Well here is ad in Super Chevy: www.elcaminostore.com or 888 685-5987. D.R. Jones Herb Lumpp wrote: Does anyone have or know where I can get a grille emblem for a 66 El Camino? To my knowlege t

Re: [Chevelle-list] Octane (OT)

2005-09-19 Thread D.R. Jones
Rev engine up, pour slowly while keeping engine running - half pint should be good. D.R. Jones Larry Shouse wrote: How much of it do you but down the carb? - Original Message - From: "D.R. Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "John" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "The Chevelle Mailing List" Sent:

Re: [Chevelle-list] Octane (OT)

2005-09-19 Thread D.R. Jones
Denatured (sp) alcohol works very good with steel brush or scraper, of course this is just on the carbon, be careful not to gouge pistons. Soak tops of pistons with alcohol then brush/scrape. D.R. Jones Brian Knight wrote: I was considering putting some vortec heads on this motor. If I do, wha

Re: [Chevelle-list] SeaFoam

2005-09-19 Thread rmpvsp
Sounds like it worked too good!-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 19, 2005 10:14 AM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] SeaFoam i have had a couple of bad experences with it, i had an 87 new yorker i bought, i put in the sea foam (about 1/4 of a

Re: [Chevelle-list] SeaFoam

2005-09-19 Thread Eddie Bumgarner
Ive heard bad stuff about it.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 9/17/05 2:00:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've heard that Sea Foam does a good job.Rich A second vote for Sea Foam.  The stuff works great at cleaning excess carbon buildup.  I use it from the law

Re: [Chevelle-list] SeaFoam

2005-09-19 Thread HarKemAsso
i have had a couple of bad experences with it, i had an 87 new yorker i bought, i put in the sea foam (about 1/4 of a can) in the oil, let it idle 10 min then drained and changed the oil and filter, i drove it to work the next day (30 miles) by the time i got to work the oil was all gone and the en

RE: [Chevelle-list] SeaFoam

2005-09-19 Thread Timothy deckard
I have used it. Great stuff. My68chevelle   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard M. Pruett Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 7:32 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] SeaFoam   The two stories I have are:  

Re: [Chevelle-list] SeaFoam

2005-09-19 Thread Richard M. Pruett
The two stories I have are:   My mechanic had an old tractor that would not start because of sticky valves and other stuff. Used a can in the oil and cranked to mix it up and within a week was able to get her started.   A friend has an old Chevy van he uses in business. Carb was gummed up and

RE: [Chevelle-list] SeaFoam

2005-09-19 Thread Mumper, Douglas
This sounds good.  Has anyone else tried this with sea foam?   Doug 1966 chevelle 406 SB From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2005 10:04 PMTo: Chevelle-list@chevelles.netSubject: [Chevelle-list] SeaFoam In a message dated 9/17/05 2:00:15 PM