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Restoration / Re: Plating for power brake booster tube and fitting

« on: December 10, 2021, 06:04:44 AM »

Bump

Anyone restore one?

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Restoration / Re: Plating for power brake booster tube and fitting

« on: October 22, 2021, 03:26:41 AM »

I did not do the chromate conversion. I do have the clear/blue chromate concentrate. I thought it would make it look to shinny like my alternator fan. I was under the impression it should be more dull like cadmium plating so that why I choose not to do the blue chromate. I figured with the white zinc rust it would look more correct after it aged but I'm second guessing my decision. Should it be more of a bright zinc like my alt fan or a dull cadmium? I can make it just like my alt fan if that is correct.

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Restoration / Plating for power brake booster tube and fitting

« on: October 21, 2021, 06:20:02 AM »

When you guys restore your power brake booster tubes and fittings what finish did you use? I blasted and zinc plated mine with my Caswell kit. I decided not to do the chromate conversion coating because I thought it looked correct. Only draw back is it has no protection and the typical zinc white rust is setting in. The haze you see on the bracket is the white rust and it polishes away very easy. What is considered the correct finish? Please take a look at the pic below and give me your opinion. Any and all feed back is greatly appreciated.

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Originality / Re: 1968 Camaro 396 L78 Block drains

« on: May 25, 2021, 12:56:37 AM »

Thank you Gentleman! Now I have to locate the square plugs.

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Originality / Re: 1968 Camaro 396 L78 Block drains

« on: May 24, 2021, 05:28:52 AM »

Understood. I was asking about both. Can you confirm what oil galley plugs? Square? I was told square but can't find any pictures or reference material.

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Originality / Re: 1968 Camaro 396 L78 Block drains

« on: May 22, 2021, 07:38:46 PM »

Here is a better picture of the coolant drain plugs. They are NOS. 69Z28-RS are you saying the oil plugs are hex also like the coolant plugs?

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Originality / Re: 1968 Camaro 396 L78 Block drains

« on: May 20, 2021, 02:43:26 AM »

The plugs in the picture are steel and are zinc plated. The picture is poor and makes them look brass.

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Originality / Re: 1968 Camaro 396 L78 Block drains

« on: May 19, 2021, 01:18:32 AM »

Thank you! So lastly are the oil galley plugs square drive?

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Originality / Re: 1968 Camaro 396 L78 Block drains

« on: May 16, 2021, 04:45:00 PM »

I believe the coolant drains should be the hex head style. Can anyone confirm? See pic Thank you

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Originality / 1968 Camaro 396 L78 Block drains

« on: May 15, 2021, 01:30:13 AM »

Quick question,
What are the correct oil galley plugs and coolant drain plugs in the block? Does any one have pictures of the correct oil galley and coolant block drain plugs?
Thank you

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Rear Brake Proportioning Valve Under Door - Date Code Question

« on: March 11, 2021, 05:31:03 AM »

07E, NCRS production date is August 3, 1968 and proportioning valve is dated 157-8.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 68 L78 deck stamp

« on: November 03, 2020, 03:12:34 AM »

Here is one I have on file around the same date.

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General Discussion / Re: 69/302 idle problem

« on: April 25, 2020, 01:09:44 AM »

Do a cylinder leak down test to make sure you don't have any cylinder charge issues. You may need to check the valve clearance if you have solid lifters. It might be a good idea to take it to someone who is proficient with an ignition scope. A good tech with a scope should be able to get to the bottom of it quickly.

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General Discussion / Re: Help with Identifying 1969 Hugger Orange SS 396 Poss. L78 Camaro with L89 option

« on: March 08, 2020, 06:06:15 AM »

I was asking if it was a real L89 car because of the board displayed with the vehicle when it is being shown. The authenticity of it being a 396 car was not much of a concern because Jerry said it was a SS 396.