Re: [Chevelle-list] Decoding the engine

Hope this helps you. The block # you have is wrong. This info is from MORTEC and nastyz28. BLOCK CASTING NUMBER The block casting number on smallblock and big block Chevy V-8 motors is located on a ledge found at the rear of the block, most often on the driver's side. This ledge is below th

Re: [Chevelle-list] 72 Chevelle 307 Rebuild

-- Original message -- From: Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I recently sold a SBC 307 engine out of a 72 Chevelle to a friend. We are > just > starting on a rebuild project so he can install it into his 71 C10 pick-up.. > I've built a few BBC engines before, b

Re: [Chevelle-list] 72 Chevelle 307 Rebuild

Thanks Brad. Probably not a bad idea. I just found a couple on ebay... - Original Message From: Brad Olson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 10:07:28 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 72 Chevelle 307 Rebuild -- Original mess

Re: [Chevelle-list] OT - GMC TRUCK HELP

No Brad, I didn't get a chance to mess with it this past weekend. I did get a complete United Delco service manual on the Monojet at www.carburetor-manual.com which is very thorough. I need to sit down and read it. I will let you know what I find. If you guys are ever in need of service manuals

Re: [Chevelle-list] OT - GMC TRUCK HELP

-- Original message -- From: Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > As a youth, I was taught black smoke means to much fuel, which > means not enough air or too much fuel at those RPMs Is there > an adjustment for the fuel/air mixture off idle on these carbs? Have y

Re: [Chevelle-list] OT - GMC TRUCK HELP

Thanks, Larry. You're right, that's a very good resource. -- Original message -- From: Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> No Brad, I didn't get a chance to mess with it this past weekend. I did get a complete United Delco service manual on the Monojet at www.carburetor-m

[Chevelle-list] Bike for sale

Hi guys:? I realize this is off topic & I appologize but I also respect the knowledge & integrity of the people on the list so I wanted to start here.?? I have a friend with a 1979 Honda CBX SS for sale.? I know virtually nothing about bikes but I know many of you guys do,? The details are as f

Re: [Chevelle-list] Bike for sale

Hi Phil, Sounds like a lot for a bike that old that doesn't even run. I got my 1981 Yamaha for $700 in running condition. I have since put some work into it, but I'd say I've spent less than $200 in repairs (I do the work myself) and it runs & rides great. Of course maybe you'll find some

[Chevelle-list] Antifreeze question

Greetings, Ever since I bought my 69SS396 in 1997, every autumn I use a "hand pump siphon" to manually suck out a couple gallons of antifreeze from my radiator & overflow tank and replace it with a couple gallons of fresh 50-50 (with the 50% of antifreeze always having been the old-fashioned GREE

Re: [Chevelle-list] Antifreeze question

You are not supposed to mix them. Believe me, green is out there. Don't use orange.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Antifreeze question

At 10:07 PM 9/17/2007, you wrote: > >You are not supposed to mix them. Believe me, green is out there. >Don't use orange. > > > Yep, I just bought a bunch of green last week.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Antifreeze question

I'm having trouble sending attachments... Here's a matrix showing coolant types and compatibility. I unlocked the section on the website, let me know if you have any trouble downloading the file (click the pdf icon). http://www.granitecityperformance.com/content/view/81/35/ Thank you, Don Hoes