Re: [Chevelle-list] Value of a 454?

2007-04-29 Thread gm66
If it's a 454 built 1972 or eariler, not bad price if rebuildable/good condition. gm66 --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Daniel Solomon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Value of a 454? Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:02:16 -0400 Have a chance to pickup a l

Re: [Chevelle-list] Value of a 454?

2007-04-29 Thread Z16CHEVELLEGUY
What has been done to the motor? Rebuilt could mean a set of rings and bearings. Unless he can provide papers I say its high.Is it a performance 454 or just a late 70's smog motor? i can pickup 454 around here (Oregon- Washington) for 1000-1500 all day. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1965 Chevelle Mali

[Chevelle-list] Value of a 454?

2007-04-29 Thread Daniel Solomon
Have a chance to pickup a late 70's vintage 454. The owner wrecked the vehicle it was in and says that the engine was just rebuilt. Its complete less the carb. A quick inspection under the valve covers indicates that it is extremely clean. The owner wants $2000 for the engine. Do you guys think

Re: [Chevelle-list] Carb leak

2007-04-29 Thread SS427C4
NOT SURE IF YOU CAN FIND THIS BUT I HAVE SEE AN EXPANDABLE FITTING ON A CARB BEFORE, LOOKED LIKE THE ONES FOR A FREEZE PLUG, TIGHTEN THE FITTING AND THE RUBBER EXPANDED FOR A TIGHT FIT. I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY AROUND BUT SOMEONE MAKES IT.NOT MUCH BUT IT IS A THOUGHT.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Carb leak

2007-04-29 Thread Bill Lessenberry
That's not an option. I paid big $$$ for this carb, it's going on an original restored numbers matching car. The seller is offering my money back, but these carbs are hard to find and I really want to make this one work. I don't believe the teflon tape will work either, since the leak appear

Re: [Chevelle-list] Brake fluid distributor block?

2007-04-29 Thread Rick Schaefer
Included with hose: : http://www.autozone.com/images/hard_parts/bx3/bx388376003.jpg On 4/29/07, Pelle Andersson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi! The rear brass Brake fluid distributor block on top of the rear axle! Is it a part of the hose it's connected to or a separate piece? It's a 1971 Chev

Re: [Chevelle-list] Carb leak

2007-04-29 Thread Tony Gavel
Bill, I had the same problem with the treads being stripped. What I did was to take out the filter in the carb, cut the line back to where I could add an inline fuel filter and then JB Weld the treaded line into the carb. Had no leaks since. tony - Original Message - From: <[EMA

Re: [Chevelle-list] Carb leak

2007-04-29 Thread rmpvsp
I would try teflon tape on the treads of the fitting. -Original Message- >From: Bill Lessenberry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Apr 29, 2007 11:23 AM >To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net >Subject: [Chevelle-list] Carb leak > >I bought a Quadrajet from a guy, the fuel inlet threads had been >helic

[Chevelle-list] Carb leak

2007-04-29 Thread Bill Lessenberry
I bought a Quadrajet from a guy, the fuel inlet threads had been helicoiled. I installed it on the car yesterday and it's leaking fuel from the inlet. I've tightened the 1" nut as tight as I dare, and it still leaks. It has a nylon seal washer on it and the end of the helicoil may be stickin

[Chevelle-list] Brake fluid distributor block?

2007-04-29 Thread Pelle Andersson
Hi! The rear brass Brake fluid distributor block on top of the rear axle! Is it a part of the hose it's connected to or a separate piece? It's a 1971 Chevelle Best regards Pelle __ Chevelle gearheads http://hem.bredband.net/chevellegearheads/ http://groups.msn.com/chev

Re: [Chevelle-list] 70 SS GRILLE/and grill paint in general

2007-04-29 Thread Pelle Andersson
To prepair it for painting I first used de-greaser, sanded it with the finest paper I could find & then plastic primer before painting it. The primer I used was slightly "sticky" & works like a "bridge" between the plastic & the paint. Pelle - Original Message - From: "Tom Tomlinson" <

Re: [Chevelle-list] OT - Master Cylinder Question

2007-04-29 Thread Pelle Andersson
I guess you could use a proportioning valve to level out the brakes!? http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/techarticles/71398_install_brake_proportioning_valve/ Pelle - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: Larry Shouse ; The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007