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Originality / Re: 1968 M-40 Kick down wiring?

« on: April 28, 2020, 02:51:24 PM »

How the wiring/jumper ties into the wiper harness is not really clear in AIM. I could start plugging and unplugging things, but would prefer to get it right and avoid creating another problem. Thanks for the pictures. Paul

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Originality / 1968 M-40 Kick down wiring?

« on: April 27, 2020, 02:22:21 AM »

I'm installing the trans kick down, but can't decipher the AIM illustration. The 2 single leads go to the kick down switch. The other plugs appear to wire into the wiper harness. Unfortunately I can determine how/where via the AIM illustration. Does anybody have a picture or wiring diagram. Thanks

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Mild Modifications / Re: Power Steering 2 turns lock to lock?

« on: April 23, 2020, 03:08:42 AM »

It looks like the positives out way the negatives. I'll leave it as is and if the progress continues at its current pace I'll get some asphalt under it later this summer and see for myself. Thank for all the replies. Paul

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Mild Modifications / Power Steering 2 turns lock to lock?

« on: April 22, 2020, 03:27:47 AM »

I added power steering to my 68 Camaro. This included upgrading a 68 box to 14.1 ratio. I also changed the steering arms to the short ones part#'s ending in 519/520. Additionally I added a 5 3/4" pitman arm and 5 3/8" idler arm and now have 2 turns lock to lock. I can't drive it, it's not together yet, no front clip. Doing a little research I've seen mention of 2.5 lock to lock, but nothing lower. Is this going to be a problem 2 turns is like a 3500lb. go-cart. Now would be a good time to change it if there's going to be a problem. Just looking for advise. Thanks

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Originality / Re: 8701110 Rear SS emblem

« on: April 15, 2020, 10:14:54 PM »

Try some brake clean or lacquer thinner on a Q-tip. I was going to repaint my chrome shifter bezel because the paint was chipped. After sanding I thought I'd use brake clean to remove residual dust off. It took the paint off instantly. I don't know how the factory applied the original, but my paint doesn't adhere as well, even with attempting to scuff the chrome.

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Restoration / Re: Insterment cluster ground wire?

« on: April 12, 2020, 08:29:48 PM »

Just a wealth of knowledge here!!! Thank You

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Restoration / Insterment cluster ground wire?

« on: April 12, 2020, 04:37:24 PM »

Does someone have a picture of the ground wire attachment on the instrument cluster for 68 Camaro? I have 3 clusters and none have clear attachment point. Thanks

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Restoration / Re: 1968 Camaro Brake warning light switch wire.

« on: April 12, 2020, 02:34:16 AM »

My mistake UPC 12 page 158 shows a wire exiting the engine harness and is marked to brake alarm switch. I thought that was the switch on the distribution block. Thanks for the replies Gentlemen.

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Restoration / 1968 Camaro Brake warning light switch wire.

« on: April 11, 2020, 09:33:58 PM »

The Assembly Manual show the wire for the switch in the distribution block originating from the engine harness. The new engine harness has no such wire am I reading the manual wrong or seeing things that aren't there? Thanks

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General Discussion / Re: Drive shaft Orientation?

« on: April 06, 2020, 12:36:58 AM »

It appears I have a bastardized drive shaft. I bought it a number of years ago and took the sellers word it was for a 68 Camaro. It has the 400 yoke with the holes in all the yokes for the plastic injection as 68's were suppose to have. It also has large u-joints 1.125" caps. Unfortunately it's only 48" center to center. I don't know what it fits, but it's not a Camaro. The search is on, although I may have one made. Thanks for the replies

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General Discussion / Re: Drive shaft Orientation?

« on: April 05, 2020, 03:30:26 AM »

I read the report, there's no mention of transmission or differential specific ends. The paint marks are long gone. The shaft has balancing weights on both ends. Thanks

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General Discussion / Drive shaft Orientation?

« on: April 05, 2020, 01:09:06 AM »

This is probably a stupid question, but I'm asking it. I'm assembling my drive shaft that I disassembled a decade ago. Does it matter which end the trans yoke goes on. The ends look the same, but thought I'd double check. Thanks

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Restoration / Re: Introducing.... The Prospector

« on: April 03, 2020, 11:57:31 PM »

Stay tuned. I’ve been collecting parts for over a year and already started the restoration so no one tell me to leave it as is hahaha
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I had to chuckle when I read that. It's your car do it your way. IMO in 20 years the focus on 1st Gens. will be the highly collectible Yenko's, Copo's and other RARE Camaro's. The others will just be old cars. My son (18) likes/wants my car, but he and his friend have no interest in the vehicles of my generation and the preceding generations. I could continue, but you get my point.   I'm off my soap box.

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General Discussion / Re: 1968 396/325 Stock Fuel pump pressure

« on: March 30, 2020, 11:37:51 PM »

Looks like I'm buying a new fuel pump to replace the one that doesn't have any run time on it. Maybe Ethanol impacted it just sitting around. Thanks for your reply Mike

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General Discussion / 1968 396/325 Stock Fuel pump pressure

« on: March 23, 2020, 10:50:01 PM »

Anybody have any real world fuel pump pressure numbers for a stock pump. I had my motor dynoed today and the pump was only carrying 2.5psi. It was a steady 2.5 but only 2.5. We supplemented with the dyno's electric pump and picked up 5-7 hp above 4800rpms. It would indicate they motor wasn't starving, but seems low. Thanks