Re: [Chevelle-list] drive shaft

2004-08-13 Thread Bill Bruyn
You should really measure it, IMO...  it isn't difficult and you'll want to make sure you've got it right.   http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/html/how_to_measure.html     HTH,   Bill - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, Augus

Re: [Chevelle-list] IS this enuf COOLING for AZ

2004-06-22 Thread Bill Bruyn
Is that radiator aluminum?  Do you have a quality pump?  You could always try what you've got and see how it goes...    Meanwhile, a little light reading:  http://www.inccn.net/jscooling.htm     Enjoy,   Bill   - Original Message - From: BIG_DOGG To: chevelle list ; NOVA MAI

Re: [Chevelle-list] Hard to start when warm!

2004-06-17 Thread Bill Bruyn
Details, please. What do you mean, "hard to start"? Is it trying to turn over? - Original Message - From: "Pelle Andersson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 3:14 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Hard to start when warm! > The

Re: [Chevelle-list] distributor from points to electronic

2004-06-08 Thread Bill Bruyn
You might also try:  http://www.davessmallbodyheis.com/   This one has been passed around many times on this list, but I think it's a great resource for electrical theory and how-to - real nice guy too, if you need to buy parts, or just ask a question:    http://www.madelectrical.com/index.

Fw: [Chevelle-list] Shops in AZ

2004-05-24 Thread Bill Bruyn
Sorry if this gets posted twice... Waited all day and didn't see it. Never saw the last one I posted either... - Original Message - From: "Bill Bruyn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 20

Re: [Chevelle-list] Shops in AZ

2004-05-20 Thread Bill Bruyn
I was rear-ended on the freeway the other morning, and remembered this post. I forgot that there weren't a lot of responses though... My car is a work-in-progress, so it's not as bad as it would have been if I were 'finished' with it, but still... Ticks me off. Anyway, I just want it back to the

Re: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust/Header Tape Question

2004-05-01 Thread Bill Bruyn
http://www.centuryperformance.com/heatwraps.asp - Original Message - From: "J. Brady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 5:24 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Exhaust/Header Tape Question > Does anyone currently have their headers wrapped > w/that heat/

Re: [Chevelle-list] 10 bolt rear - determining 8.2 vs 8.5

2004-04-30 Thread Bill Bruyn
See also, http://www.prestage.com/Tech+Info/Rear+Axles/Identifying+GM+10-Bolt+Rear+Ends/default.aspx - Original Message - From: "James Mountjoy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 8:38 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] 10 bol

Re: [Chevelle-List] SBC distributors

2003-06-14 Thread Bill Bruyn
The others are all fine suggestions - I'm eventually going this route, myself:   http://www.davessmallbodyheis.com/     Enjoy,     Bill   - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; impala list Sent: Friday, June 13, 2003 7:46 PM Subject: [Chev

Re: [Chevelle-List] HEI conversion for 67 Chevelle Malibu

2003-03-10 Thread Bill Bruyn
ll.org/HEI.html - Original Message ----- From: Bill Bruyn To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 1:44 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] HEI conversion for 67 Chevelle Malibu You need a distributor, a piece of 12 ga. wire, and plug wires.  Don't forget

Re: [Chevelle-List] HEI conversion for 67 Chevelle Malibu

2003-03-10 Thread Bill Bruyn
You need a distributor, a piece of 12 ga. wire, and plug wires.  Don't forget to regap your plugs.   http://www.boyleworks.com/ta400/psp/HEIconversion.html http://www.oldengine.org/unfaq/hei.htm     FWIW, I got a free GM unit from a friend of mine, but Dave (Dave's Smallbody HEIs) knows his

Re: [Chevelle-List] Electric Fan set up versus Clutch Fan set up=response to Bill and more input needed

2003-01-29 Thread Bill Bruyn
Well, it wouldn't be the first time I was wrong, nor will it be the last.  Still, I don't think I am in this case.  As I mentioned in my first reply, I have just gone through this.  On a SBC 67 Malibu.  With a PRC aluminum crossflow.  Including an AT cooler.  With plans for an electric fan.

Re: [Chevelle-List] Yet another question: Electric Fan set up versus Clutch Fan set up

2003-01-28 Thread Bill Bruyn
I'm going through this right now on my 67.  Here's what I decided.   A quality electric fan will not be outperformed by any mechanical fan at idle / low RPMs, and that's where we run into trouble, in my experience.  The Spals are good units, but I don't think that dual 11" setup is going to

[Chevelle-List] Your old parts

2003-01-24 Thread Bill Bruyn
Hey, List.   My goal has never been to "restore" this 67 of mine.  I'm more into what they call a "restification", I guess.  As luck would have it, though, the car was mostly original when I bought it.  I've been hanging onto these parts as I swap them out, mostly because I just think it's c

[Chevelle-List] Can I use this Camaro rear?

2003-01-22 Thread Bill Bruyn
I'm toying with the idea of a gear swap on my '67.  I'm still in 'planning mode', and someone pointed out to me yesterday that maybe I should install a limited slip differential while I'm at it.   Interestingly enough, I found out this morning that a friend of mine has a complete 10-bolt si

[Chevelle-List] sbc radiator size / mounting

2003-01-10 Thread Bill Bruyn
ly) with a larger radiator.   Hope this is making sense so far, because I can't seem to get a very good picture of it:   http://members.cox.net/bbruyn/chevelle/images/radiator/P652.JPG http://members.cox.net/bbruyn/chevelle/images/radiator/P661.JPG     TIA,   Bill Bruyn

[Chevelle-List] Crate engine sale

2003-01-03 Thread Bill Bruyn
Hey, Gang.   Just ordered my new 350 from Scoggin-Dickey, and thought I'd let you all know that they just went on sale.  $1279.99 + shipping.  Pretty sweet deal, since I was going to buy it today anyway for $1479.95.  :o]   http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?action="">#   Enjoy,     Bill Bruyn  

Re: [Chevelle-List] Redline - the max?

2002-09-20 Thread Bill Bruyn
An interesting thread at ChevyTalk:  http://www.chevytalk.org/forums/Forum64/HTML/007561.html - Original Message - From: Chad P. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 20, 2002 11:59 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Redline - the max? what should

Re: [Chevelle-List] advice on exhaust

2002-09-18 Thread Bill Bruyn
These guys are in Chandler. I haven't used them myself yet, but they're supposed to be pretty good. ADS (Automotive Diagnostic Specialties) (480) 961-8704 - Original Message - From: "Rodney." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 10:20 PM Subject:

Re: [Chevelle-List] Opinions= Powerglide or 350 Turbo for 67 Chevelle Malibu

2002-08-26 Thread Bill Bruyn
You're not going to see any difference at cruise speeds because both transmissions end up with a 1.00 ratio.  I'd probably keep the 'glide in your situation.   If you haven't already been through it, here's a little light reading:  http://www.chevelles.com/techref/ftecref22.html   - Or

[Chevelle-List] Re: water pump fasteners

2002-08-09 Thread Bill Bruyn
Well, now my brother's coming over tonight, so I guess I can disassemble first and make him drive on the parts run. :o] Nevermind then. - Original Message - From: "Bill Bruyn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002

[Chevelle-List] water pump fasteners

2002-08-09 Thread Bill Bruyn
en to know the size/length of those? I think one is longer than the rest, right? I hate to run out again in the middle of this just for those fasteners... TIA, Bill Bruyn - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start

Re: [Chevelle-List] Sometimes thing

2002-08-03 Thread Bill Bruyn
I'm not convinced yours is an ignition / timing issue, but here's one site that I like a lot. BTW, you might be happier with a vacuum advance unit if yours is a street application. http://www.centuryperformance.com/timing.htm HTH, Bill - Original Message - From: "pablo" <[EMAIL PROTE

Re: [Chevelle-List] Engine problem

2002-08-02 Thread Bill Bruyn
I was just going to ask what your initial, advance and total timing was. For what it's worth, I'd start there. - Original Message - From: "Michael Ishee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Engine problem > I ca

[Chevelle-List] More nonsense for the 'Chevelle list'

2002-07-18 Thread Bill Bruyn
I like soda. My socks are a little loose. Woo hoo! I cut my grass today. I think human feces smells bad. Seriously. Of the 115 messages I got from this list today, I count 26 that might be in scope. 23%. :o[ A suggestion: Maybe we should create a seperate list for chit-chat. Who adminis

Re: [Chevelle-List] Listen up folks...MUST READ,Virus

2002-05-13 Thread Bill Bruyn
Ignore those instructions. This one's a hoax. http://www.newsbytes.com/news/02/176442.html - Original Message - From: "Jack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 11:02 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Listen up folks...MUST READ,Virus > Listen,I didn't rea

Re: [Chevelle-List] A little help, please...

2002-05-11 Thread Bill Bruyn
As stated in the original email, compression readings are ~140, 142, 145, 140, 150, 150, ~148, ~148 on numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, 2, 4, 6, 8, respectively. I have not done a leakdown test. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 1:24 A

Re: [Chevelle-List] A little help, please...

2002-05-11 Thread Bill Bruyn
Yes, steady vacuum at idle except when missing / surging (variation of ~.5 inches). - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 6:37 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] A little help, please... > Have you tried putting a vacuum gage on

Re: [Chevelle-List] A little help, please...

2002-05-10 Thread Bill Bruyn
Gee whiz.  Nobody? - Original Message - From: Bill Bruyn To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 11:03 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] A little help, please... Update:   Got tbe #8 cylinder to respond to removal of the plug wire.  In

Re: [Chevelle-List] A little help, please...

2002-05-04 Thread Bill Bruyn
8, respectively Steady vacuum at idle except when missing / surging (variation of ~.5 inches)     I could use some help here, gang.  Running out of ideas.   Thanks,   Bill   ----- Original Message - From: Bill Bruyn To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 9:46

Re: [Chevelle-List] E-Brake cable

2002-05-04 Thread Bill Bruyn
It mounted passenger side on my 67.  I used a new crossmember during a tranny swap, and now I don't know how I'm going to mount that hook, either.  Guess I'll jave to weld something together...  Good luck. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Chevelle-List] Self Service?

2002-05-04 Thread Bill Bruyn
A LIST of mechanic shops??? Must be nice. No offense to you pros out there, but I can't find a single one that can be trusted. Like many of us, this was one of the reasons I wanted a car that I could work on myself. I finally had to give up on trying to find this problem I'm having w/ my 67 th

[Chevelle-List] Virus warning

2002-04-22 Thread Bill Bruyn
All,   I've seen several of these kinds of email over the last two days.  I believe they were sent to me through an email virus which had infected another user's computer.  I have a hunch that the user or users are from this list.   Please refer to http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_99367.htm f

Re: [Chevelle-List] A little help, please...

2002-04-14 Thread Bill Bruyn
ve never done a leakdown test.  I don't have a tester or a compressor (but> I guess those are my next steps, eh?)> > This is really not what I was hoping to find. What are the best case / worst> case scenarios you guys, and what's it gonna cost me?  Could it be something> simple?> > I left the details on my application out for brevity's sake, but I'm happy> to supply them if it helps.> > TIA,> > Bill Bruyn> > > -> To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html> To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[Chevelle-List] A little help, please...

2002-04-13 Thread Bill Bruyn
se / worst case scenarios you guys, and what's it gonna cost me? Could it be something simple? I left the details on my application out for brevity's sake, but I'm happy to supply them if it helps. TIA, Bill Bruyn - To Unsubscri