[Chevelle-list] Timing Light

2009-10-09 Thread Jww1945
Need your suggestions. My Timing Light died on me and I need to replace it. This Penske Light served me well for the past 30 years and I have not paid any attention to the new ones in the market. Please give me some suggestions what to buy. Thanks, Jerry Wells

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

2009-10-09 Thread wallyhd
the TDC on your engine is more accurate good luck - Original Message - From: jww1...@aol.com To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 3:39 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light Need your suggestions. My Timing Light died on me and I need to replace

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

2009-10-09 Thread Larry Williams
, October 09, 2009 3:39 PM *Subject:* [Chevelle-list] Timing Light Need your suggestions. My Timing Light died on me and I need to replace it. This Penske Light served me well for the past 30 years and I have not paid any attention to the new ones in the market

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

2009-10-09 Thread dhoeschen
Message - *From:* jww1...@aol.com mailto:jww1...@aol.com *To:* Chevelle-list@chevelles.net mailto:Chevelle-list@chevelles.net *Sent:* Friday, October 09, 2009 3:39 PM *Subject:* [Chevelle-list] Timing Light Need your suggestions. My Timing Light died on me and I need

[Chevelle-list] Timing Question

2007-05-08 Thread Johnny Palmer
Hi Again Guys I was wondering if anybody has had this happen. I wanted to give my timing alittle more adjustment as the advance cannister was hitting the intake manifold at 8 degrees BTDC when you turned the distributor...I made my marks on the distributor and lifted it to turn it one

[Chevelle-list] Timing...

2007-03-29 Thread John
Hi guys...Just wondering hereWhen a guy changes his cam from stock to performance are you suppose to move your initial timing...I'm still running mine at 8 degrees btdc..I haven't seen anything writen that came with the cam so I have just set it where it always was...Any thoughts?? John 66

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing...

2007-03-29 Thread Devin
this helps. Devin _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 3:45 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Timing... Hi guys...Just wondering hereWhen a guy changes his cam from stock to performance are you

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing cover pan gasket

2007-02-04 Thread Johnny Palmer
thanx Mike..I'll try that...I fired the engine up again yesterday to see exactly where the leak was coming from and found that it had slowed down to about 1/4 or even less than it was initially..Hopefully i will get this solved without a major tear down.. John 66 Malibu

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing cover pan gasket

2007-02-03 Thread Michael Pell
John, Sorry, I didn't notice if anyone replied or not, so I'll take a stab at it anyway. Yes, you can replace the TC gasket by lowering the oil pan. It's a pain, but can be done. The hard part is getting the pan gasket to seal properly afterwards. I've done this successfully; one single

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing cover pan gasket

2007-02-01 Thread Johnny Palmer
Great...so you didn't have to remove the timing cover at all even??I just did a cam change and was lucky enough that the leak isn't that bad that I couldn't do the proper breakin time..but I bet I lost a quart in 1/2 an hour..I just kept adding a bit in the vale cover as some leaked out...

[Chevelle-list] Timing cover pan gasket

2007-01-31 Thread Johnny Palmer
Hi guys...Does anyone have any tips on fixing a leak on the timing cover oil pan gasket on a small block???..Can the oil pan be lowered enough with the engine in the car to replace it?? John 66 malibu with a leak

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing cover pan gasket

2007-01-31 Thread bob howard
in it to the outside and caused mine to leak.Hope this helps Bob 64 SS ---Original Message--- From: The Chevelle Mailing List Date: 01/31/07 21:51:50 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Timing cover pan gasket Hi guys...Does anyone have any tips on fixing a leak

[Chevelle-list] Timing?

2006-09-27 Thread Pelle Chevelle
Should I set the timing with the auto in Neutral or drive? Pelle

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

2006-09-27 Thread Shawn Price
You should set initial timing with the car at operating temperature and in park. Make sure you disconnect the distributor and plug the vacuum port on the carb. --Shawn'69 Corvette 427 4-Speed'69 Chevelle SS 396 4-Speed'69 Charger R/T 383 4-Speed'67 Chevy C-10 3-On The Tree'00 Suzuki GSX-R 750

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

2006-09-27 Thread Pelle Chevelle
I read the Watson guide to happy timing and the stated that the timing should be set in Drive!? Pelle Frn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Fr Shawn Price Skickat: den 27 september 2006 13:46 Till: The Chevelle Mailing List mne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing

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2006-09-27 Thread Shawn Price
timing” and the stated that the timing should be set in Drive!? Pelle Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] För Shawn PriceSkickat: den 27 september 2006 13:46Till: The Chevelle Mailing ListÄmne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing? You should set initial timing with the car at operating

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

2006-09-27 Thread Pelle Chevelle
: Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing? Never heard of that guide, and never heard of setting timing in drive. When you set initial timing with the distributor hooked up, it won't make any difference what gear the transmission is in. It is a simple relationship of the firing mark for the #1 cylinder

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

2006-09-27 Thread Shawn Price
PROTECTED]] För Shawn PriceSkickat: den 27 september 2006 14:05Till: The Chevelle Mailing ListÄmne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing? Never heard of that guide, and never heard of setting timing in drive. When you set initial timing with the distributor hooked up, it won't make any difference what gear

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

2006-09-27 Thread Shawn Price
: Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing? Never heard of that guide, and never heard of setting timing in drive. When you set initial timing with the distributor hooked up, it won't make any difference what gear the transmission is in. It is a simple relationship of the firing mark for the #1 cylinder to top

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

2006-09-27 Thread Pelle Chevelle
: [Chevelle-list] Timing? Well, the guide looks good for the most part, but honestly, try this test with the vacuum advance disconnected and plugged... Set your initial timing (around 12* BTDC) with the car in park or neutral. Then have someone sit in the car hold the brake and put it in gear

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

2006-09-27 Thread Matthew Post
september 2006 14:31 Till: The Chevelle Mailing List Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing? Well, the guide looks good for the most part, but honestly, try this test with the vacuum advance disconnected and plugged... Set your initial timing (around 12* BTDC) with the car in park or neutral. Then have

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

2006-09-27 Thread Pelle Andersson
st link", "chain reaction" type scenario!? I'm having a hard time keeping up with her needs (like my GF) ;-) Pelle - Original Message - From: Matthew Post To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 5:24 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

2006-09-27 Thread Jim H. Thompson
: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 1:30 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing? I'll try that! Right now I'm all over the place need to recond my carb first. As my father used to say first things first ;-) There's a lot of stuff that's been unattended since 70's and if I

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

2006-09-27 Thread gm66
, problem gone. gm66 --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Jim H. Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing? Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:41:09 -0400 I have set timing manually by setting the timing marks with the engine off

[Chevelle-list] Timing

2006-06-07 Thread JJFlash67ss
Although I've done this a hundred times, I never really paid attention. After setting the timing gears on a BBC to the 6 (cam) and 12 0'clock (crank) positions, does the cam gear end up at 12 o'clock whenat # 1 firing position? My neighbor asked and I really can't say for sure.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing

2006-06-07 Thread FASTRED68
In a message dated 6/7/2006 12:50:58 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Although I've done this a hundred times, I never really paid attention. After setting the timing gears on a BBC to the 6 (cam) and 12 0'clock (crank) positions, does the cam gear end up at 12 o'clock whenat

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing

2006-06-07 Thread JJFlash67ss
In a message dated 6/7/2006 1:52:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Both at 12 oclock IS TDC on the #1 firing stroke. Thanks Red

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

2006-05-09 Thread Mike Holleman
on the balanceraligns with TDC/ 0 degrees. Mike - Original Message - From: Jim H. Thompson To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light I have a craftsman light that lets you set the advance with a knob

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

2006-05-09 Thread rmpvsp
Whats the model number of this critter? -Original Message- From: "Jim H. Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: May 8, 2006 8:27 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List <CHEVELLE-LIST@CHEVELLES.NET>Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light <ZZZ!--[IF 9] mso gte>

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

2006-05-09 Thread Wayne Kline
deg mark. Wayne From: Mike Holleman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: [EMAIL PROTECTED],The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 07:49:19 -0400 That's one trick

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

2006-05-08 Thread Wayne Kline
] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: Chevelle List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 20:42:22 -0400 I'm getting ready to replace my old timing light. I've seen some pretty fancy ones on some TV shows with digital

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

2006-05-08 Thread Larry Shouse
Thanks for your input guys. Larry - Original Message - From: Wayne Kline [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 7:46 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light IMO Larry A timing light Should have A: a metal inductive clamp ( read melted

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

2006-05-08 Thread Jim H. Thompson
. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Larry Shouse Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 8:42 PM To: Chevelle List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light I'm getting ready to replace my old timing light. I've seen some pretty fancy ones on some TV shows

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

2006-05-08 Thread Larry Shouse
Thanks Jim. - Original Message - From: Jim H. Thompson To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light I have a craftsman light that lets you set the advance with a knob on the back (at idle

[Chevelle-list] Timing Light

2006-05-07 Thread Larry Shouse
I'm getting ready to replace my old timing light. I've seen some pretty fancy ones on some TV shows with digital displays, etc. What would you recommend? Thanks, Larry Shouse

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

2006-05-07 Thread gm66
You get what you pay for. If you buy a good one with a solid metal housing it should last indefinately. The one I have is at least forty years old. gm66 --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Larry Shouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list

[Chevelle-list] Timing Question

2005-08-27 Thread tabius barrett
Does anyone know the correct timing setting for a 71 Chevelle SS 402? Thanks in advance, Tabius Download today's top songs at MSN Music from artists like U2, Eminem, & Kelly Clarkson

[Chevelle-list] timing on 2.2 chevy

2004-07-24 Thread Danny Wilsher
I was wondering if any of you guys have ever changed the timing chain and gears on a 97 2.2 Chevy cavalier. I need to know how to line up the timing marks. Maybe a web page that has this info? But I bet some one here knows off the top of their head... If it was a V8 I could handle it, but

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?*

2004-07-01 Thread mike f
That was going to be my point yesterday but no time to actually send the email. Using a timing light and at the same time, connecting a vacuum guage to the line that was connected to the vacuum advance, I set my timing for the vacuum signal. Rather, the highest or close the the highest vacuum at

[Chevelle-list] Timing?

2004-06-30 Thread Krister Meister
I understand the mechanics on timing (but I'm sure there's more to learn). All printed publications for my car (396 360HP option) says to have timing set at 4 degrees BTDC. I put my light on it for the first time and found the timing mark not even hitting the timing pad. My guess is that

RE: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

2004-06-30 Thread Bill Vander Werf
Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Krister Meister Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 12:40 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Timing? I understand the mechanics on timing (but I'm sure there's more to learn

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

2004-06-30 Thread Bill Lessenberry
Now for the questions: does 10 degrees BTDC seem reasonable? Yep Any pros and cons for running here or perhaps 12 degrees BTDC. Nope-as long as it doesn't ping. Advance the timing 2 degrees at a time test drive it until it pings. Back it down 2~4 degrees and drive it, you won't have a

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2004-06-30 Thread rocky hill
Krister, I run my car at 12BTDC. This is where it likes to run. Just like the book says, unhook the vacuum and plug the line that goes to the carb, set it at 8-10-12 what ever it likes the best. But you need to hook the vacuum back up and test drive it to determine where it likes it the best. If

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing question (yes, another one...)

2004-05-01 Thread TC
nice job BL - Original Message - From: Bill Lessenberry To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] timing question (yes, another one...) I am trying to understand the whole concept of timingin

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing question (yes, another one...)

2004-05-01 Thread Brad Olson
Jim, along with what Bill said you might want to consider an adjustable vacuum advance canister. Before you start changing the timing, disconnect and plug the vacuum advance supply hose and go for a drive. If the pinging is still there you'll want to adjust the mechanical advance (loosen

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing question (yes, another one...) PROBLEM SOLVED

2004-05-01 Thread Herb Lumpp
Lumpp http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/index.htm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 8:26 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] timing question (yes,another one...) PROBLEM SOLVED

[Chevelle-list] timing question (yes, another one...)

2004-04-30 Thread J. Brady
I have been advised by multiple sources that my timing is too far advanced, b/c I am getting a slight knocking when my car is under load- I am trying to understand the whole concept of timing in general, but for now I just want to resolve the immediate problem. I have a timing light but am not

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing question (yes, another one...)

2004-04-30 Thread Bill Lessenberry
I am trying to understand the whole concept of timing in general There are basically two types of timing on motors--1.Cam timing, which is the relationship between the cam lobes' opening and closing points and the crankshaft position. This is set when the motor is built, and cannot be changed

[Chevelle-list] timing questions

2004-04-18 Thread Dan McIntosh
Hi all, I set my timing yesterday on my motor with the vacuum advance disconnected.. I set it at 8° BTDC, and it runs great.until I hook up the vacuum advance again, at which point it starts wanting to stall right off idle, and backfiring out of the exhaust.. any ideas what my problem

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing questions

2004-04-18 Thread Mike Holleman
] Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 3:06 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] timing questions Hi all, I set my timing yesterday on my motor with the vacuum advance disconnected.. I set it at 8° BTDC, and it runs great.until I hook up the vacuum advance again, at which point it starts

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing questions

2004-04-18 Thread Dan McIntosh
Scraping 1964 Impala S.S.http://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: Mike Holleman To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 5:38 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] timing questions Dan, Are you blocking off the vacuum while you

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing questions

2004-04-18 Thread tom
Malibu - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 3:06 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] timing questions Hi all, I set my timing yesterday on my motor with the vacuum advance disconnected.. I set it at 8

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing questions

2004-04-18 Thread Wayne
your RPM range. Wayne - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 6:12 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] timing questions yes, I capped off the vacuum line while setting the timing.. the dist

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing questions

2004-04-18 Thread Dan McIntosh
- Original Message - From: tom To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 6:53 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] timing questions Dan: What carb are you running? My edelbrockhas two vacuum ports, one designed for the older distributors that assume

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing questions

2004-04-18 Thread Danny Wilsher
Also check the timingwith the light after the vacuum is reconnected and let us know what it is .. could be something wrong with the mechanism in the distributor. I saw on one time that would retard the timing when vacuum was hooked up. Seems like I remember that something to do with the

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Question

2004-04-12 Thread bdo_chevelle
As others have said the engine will run but not nearly at its full potential. However, it would be worth the effort to verify that the timing mark on the balancer is at 0 when the engine's at TDC on #1 or #6, especially if the balancer's the 3-piece style. If the outer ring has slipped the 7

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Question

2004-04-10 Thread Wayne
is experienced... Wayne - Original Message - From: 38 Coupe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 4:10 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Timing Question 1969 Chevelle with a 1967, 396 that I recently purchased. The timing calls for 4 degrees BTDC which I

[Chevelle-list] Timing Question

2004-04-09 Thread 38 Coupe
1969 Chevelle with a 1967, 396 that I recently purchased. The timing calls for 4 degrees BTDC which I was going to set to about 10 degrees BTDC. When I went to check, it is set at 7 degrees ATDC. I thought that maybe my timing light is not working right so I left it alone for now. It runs well

RE: [Chevelle-list] Timing Question

2004-04-09 Thread Dave Studly
his timing is. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of 38 Coupe Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 4:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] Timing Question 1969 Chevelle with a 1967, 396 that I recently purchased. The timing

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Question

2004-04-09 Thread James Strunk
Sounds like the distributor has been installed off of top center - Original Message - From: 38 Coupe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 3:10 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Timing Question 1969 Chevelle with a 1967, 396 that I recently purchased

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing

2004-03-30 Thread Graham Wooden
Thanks Dave - I'll keep that in mind this coming weekend. -Graham. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Studly Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 11:09 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] timing Graham, you can

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing

2004-03-29 Thread Mike Holleman
PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] timing Hi Dale, Yeah, ignition timing. Um, well, I remember the folks who degreed in my cam wrote down what the timing is supposed to be set at ... So much before or after top dead center. I just figured that there was some collation there - and I wish I could

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing

2004-03-29 Thread Graham Wooden
8:30 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] timing Graham, When I set timing after having the dist. out I rotate the dist as it requires to get the engine started, set static timing about where the book says, get the engine up to operating temp and then set total timing

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing

2004-03-29 Thread Dave Studly
. -Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Graham Wooden Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 10:51 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] timing Thanks Mike. The motor is running, it's at TDC right now. Time to break out

[Chevelle-list] timing

2004-03-28 Thread Graham Wooden
Hi Folks, I am in need to get my timing done, and for some reason I lost the sheet of paper that when the cam was degreed in, what was the mark for the timing. So, with that ... I do have my cam specs. Can the timing be figured out from it or would I have to go by 'feel' ?

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing

2004-03-28 Thread Dale McIntosh
Of Graham Wooden Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 6:31 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: [Chevelle-list] timing Hi Folks, I am in need to get my timing done, and for some reason I lost the sheet of paper that when the cam was degreed in, what was the mark for the timing. So

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing

2004-03-28 Thread Graham Wooden
the timing has be done be feel eh? -Graham. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale McIntosh Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 8:49 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] timing Are you talking ignition timing? Nothing

[Chevelle-list] timing chain

2004-01-01 Thread Dan McIntosh
Howdy all.. I'm trying to replace the timing chain on my motor.. I have 2 questions. 1. How do I remove the lower sprocket? it wont budge.. 2. I can set the lower gear for straight up, +2°, and -2°. Which way should I set it for a basically stock 1971 350CID motor? Thanks all Dan

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing chain

2004-01-01 Thread Cutter
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dan McIntoshSent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 1:56 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-list] timing chain Howdy all.. I'm trying to replace the timing chain on my motor.. I have 2 questions. 1. How do I

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing chain

2004-01-01 Thread WCross9844
Dan You should use a gear puller. I've also heard that a good tap on a chisel in a few places will break it too. Then on the other side, you should also use a gear pusher to put the gear back on. Heavy pounding on the end of the crank can do damage. Bill Cross

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing chain

2004-01-01 Thread MICRLASER
You really should be using a puller to get the sprocket off, you can get one at just about any auto parts store. For a stock motor, set the lower gear on 0. +2 advances the timing by 2 degrees increasing horsepower, -2 retards it increasing the torque. Even on my high horsepower 454, I have it

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing chain

2004-01-01 Thread Dan McIntosh
McIntoshPavement Scraping 1964 Impala SShttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 7:37 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] timing chain You really should be using a puller to get

[Chevelle-list] timing question

2003-07-19 Thread Dan McIntosh
ok, so I tried to adjust the timing on my car.. here's what I did.. disconnect and plug vacuum advance line connect timing light aim at balancer put mark at 6 degrees BTDC does this sound like the correct way to do this?? oh ya, its a 1971 350 motor. Thanks guys Dan McIntoshPavement

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing question

2003-07-19 Thread John Nasta
Did you remember to start the engine? :) John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Dan McIntosh Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2003 5:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-list] timing question ok, so I tried

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing question

2003-07-19 Thread Dan McIntosh
lol Dan McIntoshPavement Scraping 1964 Impala SShttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: John Nasta To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2003 5:39 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] timing question Did you remember

[Chevelle-List] Timing tab location

2003-07-17 Thread Dan McIntosh
I have a 1971 El Camino engine in my 64 Impala.. any idea where the timing tab is located?? My car is missing this piece, and I'm wondering if advanced timing is contributing to my overheating problem... Thank guys Dan McIntoshPavement Scraping 1964 Impala SShttp://www.lowriderimpala.com

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location

2003-07-17 Thread Dale McIntosh
fo on 64-72 Chevelles Team 67 1967 Chevelle/El Camino Specific Midwest Chevelles Midwest Chevelle Show Information -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan McIntoshSent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 3:15 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; im

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location

2003-07-17 Thread Zieg72
, July 17, 2003 4:14 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location I have a 1971 El Camino engine in my 64 Impala.. any idea where the timing tab is located?? My car is missing this piece, and I'm wondering if advanced timing is contributing to my overheating problem

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location

2003-07-17 Thread Trooper
PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 4:14 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location I have a 1971 El Camino engine in my 64 Impala.. any idea where the timing tab is located?? My car is missing this piece, and I'm wondering if advanced timing is contributing to my overheating problem

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location

2003-07-17 Thread Dan McIntosh
: Thursday, July 17, 2003 6:58 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location Dan, The timing tab can be anywhere you want to put it as long as you then usethat position to establish true TDC of piston #1 on the dampener and markthe dampener accordingly. Factory placement for both SB

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location

2003-07-17 Thread Dan McIntosh
- Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 7:15 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location ok guys... I had a chrome Mr. Gasket version that is supposedly right for my car. I attached it in the position

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location

2003-07-17 Thread Brian Zack
ft above sea level. Good luck. Brian Zack '70 Chevelle Malibu mailto:brianz@dpsabq.com -Original Message- From: Dan McIntosh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 5:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location well, I just

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location

2003-07-17 Thread Brad Waller
Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan McIntoshSent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 4:49 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location well, I just took it for a test run, absolutely no difference in the temp... but now

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question

2003-06-15 Thread RMilkiewicz
your on the compression stroke. RichACES # 05066 - Original Message - From: Tom Tomlinson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2003 10:48 AM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question Bill: I discovered this problem when I was making

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question

2003-06-15 Thread Bill Vander Werf
Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Tomlinson Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2003 10:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question Yes, the tab looks like an aftermarket tab since it's chrome. I didn't install it, I'm just trying

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question

2003-06-14 Thread MACSRUL
Hey Tom, Sounds to me like you either need to get you a hearing aid or a stethoscope so you can get that timing exactly right. LOL Have a good weekend David 67 Chevelle Memphis, TN

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question

2003-06-14 Thread Tigergutt
EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2003 6:32 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question I'm going through the timing on my '71 350 Malibu and have a question on the timing tab. First, my timing tab is located 1.25" from the balancer, which introd

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question

2003-06-14 Thread Colt Seavers
From: Tom Tomlinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2003 00:32:12 -0400 I'm going through the timing on my '71 350 Malibu and have a question on the timing tab. Is it an aftermarket bolt-on tab or is it welded to the front cover? First, my timing

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question

2003-06-14 Thread Bill Vander Werf
balancer and a pointer from one of the mail order companies, find TDC and mark your balancer. Bill Vander Werf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Tomlinson Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2003 12:32 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question

2003-06-14 Thread Tom Tomlinson
: RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question From: Tom Tomlinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2003 00:32:12 -0400 I'm going through the timing on my '71 350 Malibu and have a question on the timing tab. Is it an aftermarket bolt-on tab

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question

2003-06-14 Thread Tom Tomlinson
:32 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question I'm going through the timing on my '71 350 Malibu and have a question on the timing tab. First, my timing tab is located 1.25" from the balancer, which introduces a lot of parallax whe

[Chevelle-List] Timing tab question

2003-06-13 Thread Tom Tomlinson
I'm going through the timing on my '71 350 Malibu and have a question on the timing tab. First, my timing tab is located 1.25" from the balancer, which introduces a lot of parallax when you try to adjust the timing. Second, I measured the distance from the 0 deg mark to the 8 deg mark on

[Chevelle-List] Timing Chain Help

2003-05-29 Thread BM420
Hello Listers... I recently asked any if they know where I might be able to find a new timing chain for my '70 Mali. Actually I'm stuck at the torsional damper. I've taken all bolts out of the engines front cover and the accessory drive pulley off, already. I was wonder if there was anyway I

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain Help

2003-05-29 Thread Herb Lumpp
that's how Autozone did it at the time). Herb Lumpphttp://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 11:16 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] Ti

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain Help

2003-05-29 Thread Dave Studly
11:16 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain Help Hello Listers... I recently asked any if they know where I might be able to find a new timing chain for my '70 Mali. Actually I'm stuck at the torsional damper. I've taken all bolts out of the engines front cover

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain Help

2003-05-29 Thread RMilkiewicz
on motors, it's a good addition to your toolbox. How many members in your club so far? Where in Detroit are you? RichACES # 05066 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 11:16 AM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Timing

[Chevelle-List] Timing Chain

2003-05-27 Thread BM420
Hello Listers... I recently asked any if they know where I might be able to find a new timing chain for my '70 Mali. Actually I'm stuck at the torsional damper. I've taken all bolts out of the engines front cover and the accessory drive pulley off, already. I was wonder if there was anyway I

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain

2003-05-27 Thread James Strunk Jr.
] Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 5:52 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain Hello Listers... I recently asked any if they know where I might be able to find a new timing chain for my '70 Mali. Actually I'm stuck at the torsional damper. I've taken all bolts out of the engines front

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain

2003-05-27 Thread Spiderman86
: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 4:52 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain Hello Listers... I recently asked any if they know where I might be able to find a new timing chain for my '70 Mali. Actually I'm stuck at the torsional damper. I've taken all bolts out of the engines front cover

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain

2003-05-27 Thread Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3CS/SCBS
cost ya a tall one! Kerry A. Fruhauf, SSgt, USAF Unit Security Manager 3 CS/SCBS 552-9751 -Original Message- From: Spiderman86 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 3:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain check your local

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