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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 124379N590136

« Last post by Jonesy on Today at 03:43:50 PM »

This car just sold at Mecum Indy 2024 for $90,200. It has a Restamped block V0110DZ in it.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/1119871/1969-chevrolet-camaro-z28/?aa_id=588318-0

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Originality / Re: Wiper motor stamping

« Last post by CantRepeat on Today at 08:40:38 AM »

I bought 4 pullman stamps off of ebay so we'll see if they match up.

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Originality / Re: Wiper motor stamping

« Last post by Charley PHX on May 19, 2024, 11:26:38 AM »

Post #38 above (ref. to #18) came in while drafting #39. Photo in #18 above I would say is the same font (though mixed sizes).

Looks like DavidK found a good lead in #19! Hope it plays out...

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Originality / Re: Wiper motor stamping

« Last post by Charley PHX on May 19, 2024, 10:49:39 AM »

I know this will sound strange. There seem to be differences in how the fonts render on my modern computer, compared to the old-school physical stamp font.

I was trying to track these down a couple years ago. This photo shows a sample of what they called 'Roman' although this particular stamp (TX, you may recognize?) is much larger than the wiper stamp.  The other style was called 'Gothic', I think it was mostly used on newer cars?

At the time I was researching this, i ran into a problem. This type of stamp was being discontinued and I was unable to place an order (this was summer 2022). Had an order in progress but it was cancelled/unavailable.

I tried to revisit some of the shopping links I saved in 2022. Not yet found one that works (dead links or moved)...

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Originality / Re: Wiper motor stamping

« Last post by CantRepeat on May 19, 2024, 10:18:06 AM »

Here is what I’ve found, vintage United Delco. Font and technique is about spot on.

Steve

Hey Steve,

I'm not sure how I missed this. The font does look darn near perfect.

Could you do me a favor and post a test stamp of 287 66 for me when you get time.

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Originality / Re: Wiper motor stamping

« Last post by CantRepeat on May 19, 2024, 09:18:13 AM »

Here is a stamp from my 11B Van Nuys car. The font is Roman.

Looks identical to mine. I don't believe the font is roman.

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Restoration / Re: bellhousing alignment-any new info?

« Last post by MO on May 19, 2024, 06:13:02 AM »

Ball bearings on the input shaft are more tolerant to bell housing misalignment. Muncies use that type. 

Factory bell housing alignment are usually good enough for service with the Muncie and with a bronze bushing they are trouble free and easy to service.  Newer reproduction bell housings or aftermarket bell housings are more frequently out of alignment enough to need offset pins to correct it.

The newer design Tremec transmissions use a tapered roller front bearing that is more intolerant of bell housing runout so it needs to be checked and corrected before buttoning it all together.

As for the pilot bearing vs bushing - the bushing works great and is easy to remove and install.  The bearing is more difficult to remove, more intolerant of misalignment and does not bring anything to the table so....Why would anyone prefer a pilot bearing?  JMO.

Friction.

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Originality / Re: Wiper motor stamping

« Last post by txrsss on May 19, 2024, 12:52:47 AM »

Here is a stamp from my 11B Van Nuys car. The font is Roman.

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Restoration / Re: bellhousing alignment-any new info?

« Last post by Sauron327 on May 19, 2024, 12:41:27 AM »

I can send you Jody's PDF files.

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Restoration / Re: bellhousing alignment-any new info?

« Last post by Mike S on May 18, 2024, 06:14:45 PM »

   My transmission went through needle bearing pilot bushings a lot. Here is a past CRG thread. Check out my reply #12. I used a magnetic gauge from Harbor Freight to dial in the bellhousing alignment. http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=16097.0
I stopped using the needle bearing and went back to the bronze bushing now that the alignment is dialed in correctly.

Mike