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In a message dated 7/13/2010 9:30:57 PM Central Daylight Time,
harkema...@aol.com writes:
heck the ground to the dash for the gauge. Sounds like your
It means yer out of gas Just kidding:-D
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Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 4:11:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brakes/fuel gauge
In a message dated 7/13/2010 9:30:57 PM Central Daylight Time,
harkema
To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brakes/fuel gauge
In a message dated 7/13/2010 9:30:57 PM Central Daylight Time,
harkema...@aol.com writes:
heck the ground to the dash for the gauge. Sounds like your booster has
failed, do you have a check valve in the booster
In a message dated 7/13/2010 9:30:57 PM Central Daylight Time,
harkema...@aol.com writes:
> heck the ground to the dash for the gauge. Sounds like your booster has
> failed, do you have a check valve in the booster? Run the car and pull the
> valve out it should be under vacuum.
>
>
>
> Ji
In a message dated 7/13/2010 6:43:15 PM Central Daylight Time,
jimthompso...@gmail.com writes:
> heck the ground to the dash for the gauge. Sounds like your booster has
> failed, do you have a check valve in the booster? Run the car and pull the
> valve out it should be under vacuum.
>
>
>
harkema...@aol.com
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 10:39 PM
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: [Chevelle-list] brakes/fuel gauge
i put power discs in my 68 from a 1969 pontiac grand prix, and now i have to
use both feet to stop the car and the stopping distance is great, can anyone
help to
sized rods. Your
problem would indicate you have the short rod in and need the long one.
Trooper
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From: harkema...@aol.com
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Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brakes/fuel gauge
ok i checke
ok i checked the inside rod at the pedal, and was going to try it in the
other hole, but i could not get it to move into the other hole because it was
hitting on things, i put the whole booster/rod ass'y from the gran prix into
the car.
i used the booster, spindles, porportioning valve from the
e pin in the
> brake pedal to the other hole. If I remember correctly, move to the top
> hole, but either way, the OTHER hole.
>
> Dan
>
>
>
> --
> From: harkema...@aol.com
> Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:39:04 -0400
> To: Chevelle-list@chev
39:04 -0400
To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Subject: [Chevelle-list] brakes/fuel gauge
i put power discs in my 68 from a 1969 pontiac grand prix, and now i have to
use both feet to stop the car and the stopping distance is great, can anyone
help to what might be the problem? seems like they are wo
i put power discs in my 68 from a 1969 pontiac grand prix, and now i have
to use both feet to stop the car and the stopping distance is great, can
anyone help to what might be the problem? seems like they are working because
the rotors get warm after a drive.
and also the fuel gauge is pegged o
future and maybe once a year give it a good once over.
Devin
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brad Waller
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 5:47 PM
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Subject: [Chevelle-list] Brakes and Suspension
when you
are under it in the future and maybe once a year give it a good once over.
Devin
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I did a lube job this weekend and it looks like the idler arm might be worn.
I have the Global West tall spindle conversion and I think everything has
been on the car for more than 15 years.
I'm thinking that I should just replace everything from the ball joints in
(as well as the ball joints). M
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Have you tried Teflon Tape, or Pipe Dope?
Chuck Speake
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Have you tried Teflon Tape, or Pipe Dope?
Chuck Speake
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Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 3:25 PM
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Subject: [Chevelle-list] Brakes
Just when I thought they were working,
Are the new lines stainless - stainless is sometimes harder to get to seat.
Ran into this with both brakelines and fuel lines.
Krister
'66 #'s L34
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Just when I thought they were working, I found a puddle
where it's
leaking/squirting.
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Sent: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 1:24 pm
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Brakes
Just when I thought they were working, I found a puddle of fluid under the rear
e
Just when I thought they were working, I found a puddle of fluid under the
rear end. It seems it is coming from the tee there. All new lines and the
tee with the block is braided. Any ideas what to do first?? I have tried
loosening the connections and re-tightning them. It leaks while just
sitt
John Nasta was the first to email me...He gets the brakes. I'm sorry I have
no more to give!!
Dan Mascheck
hello, i plan on getting a disc brake conversion kit, the one with the aluminum rotors is a bit more money, is there any advantage to these, or should i stick with the standard kit, thanks ronnie
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I agree!
Dan
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From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 3:06 PM
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Gassing just isn't the problem everyone makes it out to
be,anymore,,especially with today&
Correcto Clint!(GRIN)
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From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 3:03 PM
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Well,if you want to keep the 15" wheels,the problem is solved. 13" rotors
require
Gassing just isn't the problem everyone makes it out to
be,anymore,,especially with today's pad technology. Besides,I doubt you will
drive the car hard enough.
Clint Hooper
H&H Custom,owner
1969 El Camino ProTourer
2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger
http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.ht
ve is I do like my 15" on the car. Oh well!
>
> Dan Mascheck
>
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> From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 4:33 PM
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>
> The larger
magazine!
Dan
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From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 4:33 PM
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The larger diameter rotor you have,the more mechanical advantage it has and
more heat absorbing/rejection
ssage-
From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 4:33 PM
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The larger diameter rotor you have,the more mechanical advantage it has and
more heat absorbing/rejection capability,all else being equal. One o
The larger diameter rotor you have,the more mechanical advantage it has and
more heat absorbing/rejection capability,all else being equal. One of the
big reasons larger diameter wheels came into being was the ability to
utilize larger diameter rotors & bigger calipers. Ever noticed the front
brake
I'm planning on upgrading my brakes. I have the old single piston front disk
and drums in the back!
I run 15" wheels and know it limits me to 11" rotors. I would have to
upgrade to 17" or better wheels to get the larger 13" rotors. The question
is...how much difference do you gain in stopping powe
Is there a better point of vacuum for the
brakes than the
top of the intake manifold? Feels as if I dont get
as much
support from the vacuum as I expect!?
Best regards
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gearheadshttp://hem.bredband.net/chevellegearheads/
d,
and it took me longer than I want to admit to figure it out.
Later
Charles
www.65ss.com
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From:
Larry
Williams
To: Chevelle-list
Cc: David Hillberry
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 6:23
PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Brakes - 65
Chevelle
hey larry the front of the master cylinder goes to front brakes, and the
rear to the rear, booster size is not your culprit, check your lines, if not
new, one might be pinch, or plug up
Where is this restrictor in the
drum/drum?
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Wayne
To: Larry Williams ; The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 5:48
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Brakes - 65
Chevelle
Larry willimas wrote "It all worked b
master cylinder..
Wayne
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From:
Larry
Williams
To: Chevelle-list
Cc: David Hillberry
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 7:23
PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Brakes - 65
Chevelle
Can't figure this out. Have disks on the
front (early camaro) an
I've heard a lot of complaints about those little
power boosters. The fact your brakes worked fine before you installed the
booster tends to incriminate the latter.
Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001
H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_h
: [Chevelle-list] Brakes - 65
Chevelle =2
Real dumb question. I have the rear
reservoir on the master cylinder feeding the front brakes. Is this
wrong?
Larry
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Larry
Williams
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Cc: David Hillberry
-list] Brakes - 65
Chevelle
Can't figure this out. Have disks on the
front (early camaro) and stock drums on the rear. Installed a new
8" brake booster and master cylinder, and a Tilton prop, valve
on the rear brakes. After bleeding the brakes I still can't ge
Can't figure this out. Have disks on the
front (early camaro) and stock drums on the rear. Installed a new 8"
brake booster and master cylinder, and a Tilton prop, valve on the
rear brakes. After bleeding the brakes I still can't get sufficient
pressure to the fronts even with the rears
hey all I was woundering will the dick brakes from a 68- I think 70ish Riviera bolt up to a 64 skylark.I have a chance to get this Riv With a 455/400 for a hundred bucks.
he says it does not run but I think the block and tranny is worth it So I guess I will be going BIG inch buick motor in my sky
Hi
If anybody is interested on the other side of US, I give the same offer but out of a
Elky 1971. Free to pick up in SoCal
Hans
I had to clean out the garage over the weekend. As a result, the front drum
brake parts that were removed from my 1970 Chevelle during the disc
conversion are now o
: [Chevelle-list] Brakes from '85 Caprice (was: Fw: Why
leavethelist?)
Just an FYI on the tall spindle conversion, you need to either have the
spindle reamed out for the chevelle lower ball joint to fit, or have the
caprice lower ball joint machined to fit in the chevelle lower control arm.
Tom
Just an FYI on the tall spindle conversion, you need to either have the spindle reamed
out for the chevelle lower ball joint to fit, or have the caprice lower ball joint
machined to fit in the chevelle lower control arm.
Tom
ya ho thanks Dave for the info much appreaciated Ken D. 72 HeavyChevy
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From: "Dave Studly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 3:38 PM
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Yes, it will fit, but the Caprice is a B-body and the spindle is taller. It
will physically bolt in, but you'll probably have a tough time getting the
alignment right. The aftermarket upper A-arms from Global West, Hotchkis
and others correct this problem. I think you'll need different tie-rod e
Thanks for the info guys. Took the wheel and hub
off this morning and it was dry inside. What I think was when I replaced
the seal last month I didn't get the brakes cleaned off good enough. The
reason I'm using my brakes more is I did quite a few changes to my engine and it
doesn't want to
Usually if the seal is bad, the bearing is bad too.
John Nasta
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Brakes
I'll second that... I just fixed the same
problem on my '96 Camaro. Symptoms were exactly the same.
Galen
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Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 7:46 PM
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Rear axle
seal.
John Nasta
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locking up
I have
a question that I hope someone can
I have a question that I hope someone can help me
with. I took my 64 elky out for a drive a while ago and after running it hard I
stopped at a friends shop about a quarter mile from my home. When I got out I
could smell what I thought was rear end grease burning. Looking under the back
of th
, 2002 1:04 AM
Subject: [Chevelle-List] brakes?
> earlier tonight my brakes worked fine on my 69, when i went to leave my
> brothers house i got in my car and the brake pedal almost went to the
> floor and the brake light lite up on my dash.
> i drove home about ten miles with hardly
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Subject: [Chevelle-List] brakes?
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2002 00:04:58 -0500 (CDT)
earlier tonight my brakes worked fine on my 69, when i went to leave my
brothers house i got in my car and the brake pedal almost went to the
floor and the brake light lite u
sounds like an air pocket in the brake lines. fill up the resavoir, put the cap back on and bleed the wheel cylinders, all 4 of them.
Tom
Correct...any A-body up to and including 72 will bolt on. Just be sure to
get all the pieces.
Dale
> Subject: [Chevelle-List] Breakes
>
>
> I want to pull all the parts i need of a nother car to put on my
> 68 chevelle
> but do not no make or years i can use. Some one once told me i
> chould go
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On Sun, 3 Mar 2002 08:45:04 -0700 "Cutter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Seeing alot of you have done junk yard swaps for disk brake
> conversions. I> was looking at some o
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on 3/3/02 7:45 AM, Cutter at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
hi i done a swap on a 66 using a new booster master and proportioning valve
.then i hit the junkyard for the rest iused
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Seeing alot of you have done junk yard swaps for disk brake conversions. I
was looking at some of the kits on the market (MPB), most are in the
$700-$800 range. What are the
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I forgot who it was but someone said that they had the 13" Baer Track system
on their car. My question is for that person. Did you leave the stock
spindles on your car o
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