Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

depends on how much you want to spend.naturally a snap-on or mac light is going to be superior.sears or any reputable auto store will have a decent light;but at lwast not the cheapest one.also,inductive pickup is essential and a light with a dial to set the degrees advance so you just use the

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

Look at the Craftsman. It has good features. Larry wallyhd wrote: depends on how much you want to spend.naturally a snap-on or mac light is going to be superior.sears or any reputable auto store will have a decent light;but at lwast not the cheapest one.also,inductive pickup is essential

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

Love the Equus #5568: http://www.equus.com/product_info.php?product_id=5568category_id=1_20; Quoting Larry Williams larrydwilli...@hughes.net: Look at the Craftsman. It has good features. Larry wallyhd wrote: depends on how much you want to spend.naturally a snap-on or mac light is

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing...

John- Depending on how big you’ve gone on your cam it can help considerably. Advancing your initial timing will also create more vacuum and make your carb more responsive. Time it by ear and see if it doesn’t end up a few degrees more than stock. I wouldn’t be surprised to see 12-14 degrees

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing cover pan gasket

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

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

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...

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing cover pan gasket

John: I just replaced one on a 350 engine we built. I took all the pan bolts out,and it allowed the pan to drop about 1 inch to 1 1/2 in front. I then put the new gasket in and put the bolts back in starting at the front and working to the back. I had a chrome housing the had a small bend in it

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

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

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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

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

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?

: 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?

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?

: 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?

misunderstood the guide? http://www.2quicknovas.com/happytiming.html Pelle Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] För Shawn Price Skickat: den 27 september 2006 14:05 Till: The Chevelle Mailing List Ämne: Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing? Never heard of that guide, and never heard

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

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?

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?

: 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?

, 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

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing

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

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

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

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>

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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

IMO Larry A timing light Should have A: a metal inductive clamp ( read melted plastic ) B: Advance function For mapping timing curve C: Tach ( must be digital to have this function ) I have a Snap on

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

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

I have a craftsman light that lets you set the advance with a knob on the back (at idle you set the advance by adjusting the light instead of revving the engine to 2500 rpm) plus has an inductive pick up. If you put the pick up near the distributor and not the header, it will not get hot.

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

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

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Light

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]

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?*

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

RE: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

The outer ring on your harmonic balancer is more than likely not in the position it used to be in. The rubber gets old and the outer ring moves. After that your timing marks are no longer accurate. I have found that used balancers usually aren't any better than the one you are replacing. Bill

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?

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

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing?*

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...)

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...)

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

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

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

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

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing questions

Dan, Are you blocking off the vacuum while you are setting your timing? Maybe plugging is a better word. If not your timing will change substancially once hooked back to the dist. Just a thought. Mike - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing questions

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

Dan: What carb are you running? My edelbrockhas two vacuum ports, one designed for the older distributors that assume there is no vacuum at idle, and another port that gives a small amount of vacuum even at idle. The port you use depends on how the distributor is set up. Tom Tomlinson '71

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing questions

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

- 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

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

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

If your light is Wright and you have the vacuum plugged / dis-connected to the dist... The eng will run at 7deg ATDC but a Dave said.. you'll have limited power.. I would set it for 4 or 5 deg BTDC and take it for a spin... and edge it up from there if there is no detonation and smooth power band

RE: [Chevelle-list] Timing Question

With the timing set to 7 degrees ATDC, you're not even starting the combustion process until the piston is starting to move down the cylinder. The motor should feel pretty lazy. If you suspect your light is bad, try another light first. Or, try your light on a buddy's motor who knows about where

Re: [Chevelle-list] Timing Question

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. The

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing

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

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

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

. -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

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing

Are you talking ignition timing? Nothing to do with cam specs. Dale McIntosh I've stopped 3,877 spam messages. You can too! One month FREE spam protection at http://www.cloudmark.com/spamnetsig/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing

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

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing chain

I've always been able to get them off using a crow bar and just prying around it on all sides it usually comes loose. Unless your planning todegree in the cam, I'd just put it in straight up. Even if you go to degree in a cam they say you should use a timing set that allows you to adjust

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing chain

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

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

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

RE: [Chevelle-list] timing question

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 to

Re: [Chevelle-list] timing question

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

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location

Title: Message Timing tag should be located in the same spot regardless of what the engine is from. Should be at about the 2:00 position and bolted to the timing cover or part of the cover. Just have to ensure you have the correct tab for the balancer. You can buy them just about anywhere

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location

My 72 is about 1:00. My AC compressor is tightened about 1/2 way and if you draw a line from the AC clutch through the PS swivel bolt 0 TDC is right there. Hope it helps. - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; impala list Sent: Thursday,

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location

Dan, The timing tab can be anywhere you want to put it as long as you then use that position to establish true TDC of piston #1 on the dampener and mark the dampener accordingly. Factory placement for both SB and BB chevys is drivers side of the timing chain cover (about 1:00 or 2:00). If you

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab location

: 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

- 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

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

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

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

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

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

could it be that the tab is for an 8inch balancer and you have a smaller one, I havent gone through your calculations but I know that distance between the balancer and the tab should be much less than 1,25" Ciao!André - Original Message - From: Tom Tomlinson To: [EMAIL

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 or is it welded to the front cover? First, my timing

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question

The farther away from the balancer the timing tab is the larger the error will be. The tab should be close to the balancer. The larger the balancer the farther apart the degree marks will be around the circumference of the balancer. I would get degree tape for the diameter of your

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question

: 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

now. Reading off the timing tab its 4 deg BTDC, but it could be 8 deg, or something else. Tom -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Bill Vander WerfSent: Saturday, June 14, 2003 10:23 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain Help

Charles, If you have an Autozone or similar store nearby, you can rent the tools you need. The last time I rented a puller, I ended up just keeping it because you don't actually "rent" it, you buy it and then they let you return it for a full refund when you're done (at least that's how

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain Help

Charles, you need to pull the balancer off. Theres no way around it. If you dont have the tool, most parts stores these days will loan you the tool. You basically pay for it, keep it while you do the job, and return it for a full refund. I think a balancer puller is only about $20-$30

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain Help

Charles, the only way is with a puller. And if the engine is still in the car, you will need a tool to reinstall it. You can rent them both. I see your in Detroit. Go to Murray's or a NAPA store. Or you can buy one cheap at KITTS. 27600, 8 Mile. (248)476 - 2121. If you plan on working on

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain

Hey Charles,go to your local AUTO ZONE store,they will have the chain and gears if you need them,,,but best of all, they have a loaner tool program there also,,,just for customers such as yourself - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain

check your local auto parts store, some rent or even loan pullers Bill B.67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspicshttp://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain

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

Re: [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 and the accessory drive pulley off, already. I was wonder if there was anyway I

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing chain???

You can borrow one from Autozone. They have a tool loaning program. Rodney. 71 ChevelleEl Mirage, AZ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 8:57 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing chain??? Hello

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain

Oops... didn't see you already replied :) Rodney. 71 ChevelleEl Mirage, AZ - Original Message - From: James Strunk Jr. To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing Chain Hey Charles,go to your local AUTO

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing Help

Around '68 or '69 the damper changed from having the keyway 2 degrees offset from the timing mark to 10 degrees offset but I can't remember which direction. Depending on the originality of your engine the damper could be mismatched to the timing scale; as Keith suggested you definitely want

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing Help

I am not sure if I understood you. Did you check the timing with the weight off?? Anyway here goes 1) The springs and the weights may have been modified. 2) At 2000 the weights could be advancing. If very light springs are being used on the weights 3) Yes the harmonic balancer could be bad. To

Re:[Chevelle-List] Timing/Rear End

-- Michael Ishee [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: Michael Ishee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Timing/Rear End Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2002 10:12:08 -0500 Is it possible for the timing to be thrown off if the serpentine belt slips? R U talking of a chevelle?

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing/Rear End

Michael, A serp belt or belt slip in general will not effect the timing in our type of car. A locker is a rarity in cars, but that doesn't really even sould like a locker problem if someone went that route over a posi. I would drain the fluid and pull out the axle shafts. It sounds like it could

Re: [Chevelle-List] Timing/Rear End

Michael, I just read an article in Super Chevy that stated "if the noise happens while turning left, it is the right wheel bearing, and vice versa". Maybe this will help. Take it easy. Dan McIntosh 65 Malibu