Re: [Chevelle-list] Hard to start!

2006-08-16 Thread Pelle Andersson
Thanks for all the input! No pools of fuel. There's still fuel in the bowls. The acc squirters works just fine. The carb is a divorced choke carb but it's never been this hard to start before. It all began sometime during my tuning to get rid of my hesitation problem. (which got better)

Re: [Chevelle-list] Converting to a 4 speed.

2006-08-16 Thread Jim Buckingham
I got one of the KITS, have to watch the pedals, the one I got were a little misaligned and the bushing did not really fit. Jim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Nasta Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 10:35 PM To:

Re: [Chevelle-list] Converting to a 4 speed.

2006-08-16 Thread Carl Ziegler
If you have not decided on what 4 speed to get, ask many questions. The rear end gear dictates your choices unless your wanting to change that as well. Many auto cars have highway gears and are not friendly to M21 style gearing. I've been down that road with a 3.08 and it is not an enjoyable start

Re: [Chevelle-list] Converting to a 4 speed.

2006-08-16 Thread william yetman
I did the swap on my 72 ss you can get all the parts from Ground Up Restorations... great prices and fast shipping http://www.ss396.com/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 9:31 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list]

[Chevelle-list] Carrier Rebuild?

2006-08-16 Thread Ryan Langstraat
I recently purchased a used posi carrier. It seems that all the guts are in good shape. However, before I install it in the rearend I was wondering if there was some sort of a test I could do on it to check the clutches etc right now it is just the carrier no ring gear or anything on

Re: [Chevelle-list] Carrier Rebuild?

2006-08-16 Thread Devin
Ryan- Mine is a bit worn and I did some checking into it recently and found that no parts were available. I had several places tell me that my only option is to replace the unit. I may shim mine up and calling it good enough. There's really no way to tell if it's any good while it's on the

Re: [Chevelle-list] Carrier Rebuild?

2006-08-16 Thread Jim H. Thompson
What brand? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Devin Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 8:51 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Carrier Rebuild? Ryan- Mine is a bit worn and I did some checking into it

Re: [Chevelle-list] Converting to a 4 speed.

2006-08-16 Thread Jim H. Thompson
Year One has everything you need. If you have a floor shifter now you may not need a hump. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 9:32 PM To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list]

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hard to start!

2006-08-16 Thread Jim H. Thompson
This time of year, the choke should be wide open. I like to use an electric fuel pump by the tank to feed the mechanical pump. The mechanical pump acts like a regulator. I turn on the electric pump first before I start the engine. Tip; run the electric pump with the engine off and adjust your