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Carburetor rebuild
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Soon I’ll be rebuilding my Quick Fuel 750. It’s a 4150 type with mechanical secondaries and no choke. It’s been 20 years since I’ve done this. Any tips/tricks or anyone willing to sacrifice a weekend afternoon to help out? I’ll buy beverages and whip up something on the grill if it comes to an in per...
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'Jr.'s Garage' Man Cave Project
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Thought I'd start a thread here in the projects section for what I'm calling 'Jr.'s Garage' since my Dad was referred to by his siblings as 'Jr' as he had the same name as his Dad, and for some reason I tended to think about him when I was out in the shop I had built in Rosemount. Anyway, dirt has been broken to...
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LT1 Water Pump Replacement
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We picked up a '97 Trans Am last Fall with 89K miles on it, and it was a 3 owner all original car other than the Corvette ZR1 rims. I discovered on the first cold day that the heat didn't work. So of course I did a simple heater core flush and walla heat works! Then I noticed on the next drive the water pump was...
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1966 Chevelle saga
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Some of you know, I hauled my Chevelle all the way to Virginia last March 1 to have the interior re-painted the correct color and gloss. I had a whole "punch" list of other things for the guy to do too, if I had funding left after the paint. I brought the car home last July 11th in almost the same condition as...
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Starter outside block mounting hole, part of casting broken off, problem?
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I should have a photo; but not home to take a shot. I should have checked before. The outside block hole for the starter mounting bolt has a little part broken off, not into any of the threads, just a little part that the knurl extends into. Should a lock washer be used on this bolt? Or is a bigger problem?...
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Looks like i’am all in on engine rebuild
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Well cold weather and snow has given me the push needed. Just finished preparing everything to pull the engine except hood and carb need to be removed. Just need to find or buy a lift. 2004r is at rebuilders. Will not finalize the plan until what is discovered when engine is disassembled. Much more...
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What to use for installing 350 with aluminum heads, aluminum intake, & 2004r safely?
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Looking for safe & problem free way to install. Trying to research best way while I am tied up with back issues. One problem is that heads don’t have accessories holes. I don’t think a carb bracket is a good idea with trans is on engine. I Wonder about water pump holes ( maybe two weak) if I remove t...
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'71 Chevelle Potential Project-What to look for
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As y'all know me, I've been through my fair share of '69-72 Chevelles and know my way around them pretty good. But, I'm looking at this roller as a project car and what concerns me is that it's all in primer and appears to look fairly decent in the pics so there is probably some rust hiding, but one can neve...
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Thermostat housing bolts for aluminum intake?
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Anyone know the type of bolts used with winters aluminum intake and the cast iron thermostat hosing in 66 for the L79.
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jim larson
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New Shop toys I mean Tools
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So I stumbled across an ad Manual Precision Mill, made offer and got it. Rent a trailer have big forklift set in trailer. Get home and the Bobcat tips over trying to pick it off the trailer. Scramble the next day nobody close with a tractor or other equipment near to lift it off. Get lucky and Excavator Com...
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My new wagon
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Bought a 1964 Rambler American 330. I need another project like a hole in the head, but I thought this was to cool to pass up. In fact I tried buying this car two other times and the seller backed out both times. As they say the third time is the charm and it came home with me. Luckily the guys brother in law dri...
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Am I capable of trying this or do I need to have experienced help or hire someone?
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I have been fighting a issue with the SS since I got it in 2004, pretty much eliminated, fuel, carb, distributor, and most other issues. Contemplating a cam change. Currently a Crane 284HE with operating range of 2400-6400. Should have changed when Mitch and I had the engine apart in around 2008. Af...
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Anyone boxed Lower Front CA?
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Does anyone have experience with this? I replace my front lower CA on the red chevelle because it had cracked and been welded. I know I read somewhere that guys boxed there lower front CA to prevent such a crack and for safety. I am boxing my rear CR and putting in new bushings as there is a sway bar in The r...
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X pipe vs H pipe vs?
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I am thinking about changing mufflers on my exhaust system. I have been reading a lot about the difference and advantages/disadvantages of an X vs H crossover pipe. When the guy who buillt my system 10+ years ago did mine he put in a bent H pipe. I am wondering if this is an acceptable design of an H pipe or i...
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Removing engine with trans with aluminum intake?
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Is there anything special you must do to removing and engine with the trans if it has an aluminum intake. Should you use something like a carb bracket for lifting from Jegs or are there other brackets to install that you should use.
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Running OEM KK tack in a 66 with a HEI
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Is there something you have to do to be able to run a OEM Tack like the KK tack used in the 66 chevelle If you have a HEI ignition system? I currently have a SunPro tack from 1997 that a PO installed in the Blue Chevelle. I have an extra original KK tack in the drawer. I would like to use the KK tack if possible....
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Need help on re-installing my 66 tilt column ASAP
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Tilt is now working fine except I must have made a mistake on re-installing the column. Shift lever is fine. But the Tilt and Blinker levers are rotated down counterclockwise about 30*. And tilt rotates up an down from around 11 to 5 instead of 12 to 6. This is getting to be a pain along MC being the wron...
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Chevelle paint
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I had Steven delete the previous thread with the HUGE pics from the painters cell phone. I will just post thumbnails. If you click on them, it will take you to my Photobucket album to view a larger copy. Pics of the progress. Work started with the VERY, screwed up hood surgery. He's still refining it. [UR...
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Allis Chalmers WD
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Thought I would just start a new thread to document my fun adventures of owning a 70 year old tractor. I drained the oil the other day and stuck my finger in the pan and could feel some sludge. I decided to drop the pan and found a couple cups of heavy sludge in the pan. The inside of the block though was actual...
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How to check that disc brake swap was done correctly?
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Someone added power disc brakes tp my 66. Not sure if it came with manual or power drum. It is not stoping like I think it should. I might add I have no experience in this area. But brakes don’t lock up an don’t feel as good at stoping as my SS with power drum brakes. How do I begin checking things were done...
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Maybe I'm becoming a "Stanitizer"
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Installed a new fuel line from the pump to the carb, should be a bit more reliable than the PO owners clever contraption of odd parts. Currently not aware of the next thing that needs to replaced (Stanitized), hopefully its all good for now
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Broken Gears on PTO
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As some of you may of heard, I was recently given an Allis Chalmers WD from my father in law. The thing runs pretty well and does what we will need (mow the pastures, scoop poop and move round bales). I noticed some oil dripping out from the PTO seal when I first got it, and then after running the belly mower (...
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Can these rotors be turned?
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More odd things, there rotors are different per side. I have no experience with these type of rotors, Does the whole hub and rotor have to be removed together? How difficult to get rotor and hub separated? Is it worthwhile to just replace one caliper and both sets of pads? From looking at the interne...
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66 A/C hoses
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Thoughts on best source for A/C hoses for 66 ElCamino? these are the clamped, not crimped style. Ron is running out of mechanical things to do on White Elcamino. Some of you are really "clued" in on a/c stuff. Would like to save my parts guy some time trying to chase something down. Thanks in advance, Kar...
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The Prodigal Son returns to the Chevelle Family
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Well, now that I have the Olds 442 running/driving great guess what...I got bored! Lol So started checking out the ads for Chevelle's again, as the 442 is a great car and has lots of cool stuff about it, and I had my fun, but it's not a Chevelle. I put the 442 on FB Market place and CL, and had a...
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Silverado Tail light ?
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Not a chevelle question, I might be able to figure that out. No help at the dealership, Oh they offered to do it at accessories rate, But couldn't tell me which colors were for the brake light. Here it situation, I bought a used topper for my 2017 silverado, it has a 3rd brake light and a dome light. So I...
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72 Resto
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A buddy just finished this resto, one owner, bone stock including the shopping cart bumper side trim. 402, 4 speed car.
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Test Drive by Grand son
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Camden has helped me with the Chevelle build and today was his chance to drive it. Hey he is 15 and tells me has never been an accident Hopefully this will open. -- Edited by BLyke on Tuesday 9th of June 2020 07:02:41 PM
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3000-ish mile Once-Over
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Most of us around here aren't hesitant to tear something down, upgrade/rebuild, and press it back into service. Today was the 3000-ish mile "get under the car and check things" day. I've been chasing an annoying rattle in the Roadster, and today bit the bullet, got it in the air, and started from the no...
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Idle too high when slowing down and assorted issues
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My car seems want to get the choke or something else stuck much of the time when slowing down. A tap of the gas pedal will drop it back down. Nothing is obviously sticking, the choke opens all the way when warm. I put a little oil on the shafts and seemed to be a bit better. Any suggestions?? -- Edited by BLyke...
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