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General Discussion / Fluid change M22 and 373 posi

« on: March 04, 2024, 02:02:51 AM »

Any advice would be appreciated as to brand and weight oil to use in my '69 Z28. The car has an M22 trans and posi 3:73 rear. Looking to change both.

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General Discussion / Power Steering fluid or ATF

« on: December 02, 2023, 01:58:55 AM »

I added power steering to my `69 Z28. I'm reading mixed opinions as to use regular power steering fluid or ATF fluid. Which is preferred and what is the capacity. This is a unit sold by one of the reproduction suppliers and fit as OEM without issues

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General Discussion / M22 vin number

« on: October 07, 2023, 03:43:57 AM »

Should a M22 trans in a 69 Z28 have a vin number on it? If so, where do I look? The date code is there and corresponds with production. If no vin number does it indicate replacement trans?

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General Discussion / M22 in a Z28

« on: October 02, 2023, 01:31:23 AM »

Can someone tell me if the '69 Z28 ever had the M22 transmission as an option. I'm new to Camaro's and discovered my recently purchased Z28 has one. The car was a LA build in early March 1969. It has been verified as a original real Z

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General Discussion / In line fuel filter 69 Z28

« on: June 06, 2023, 07:28:06 PM »

Was there ever a in line fuel filter on the '69 Z28?  Just acquired my first Z and surprised that I can find no evidence that one never existed on the car. I am putting on a new gas tank and rebuilt the Holley. Car will not be judged, so I am considering adding one in to the new fuel line.

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General Discussion / 110 octane fuel

« on: May 04, 2023, 04:01:32 PM »

Recently acquired a '69 Z28 with the original engine. Considering running VP 110 octane or also have access to 100 octane aviation at my local airport. Any thoughts on this appreciated as well as changes I need to make to timing? I believe the car has been running on 93 pump Sunoco.

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General Discussion / '69 Z28 warning idiot light

« on: April 22, 2023, 06:16:59 PM »

Have a recently purchased '69 Z28 that has the factory console and gauges. Console gauges work as they should. However when I turn the ignition switch on, the gen, temp, fuel lights etc. don't light up. Are they supposed to with the factory console/gauge option?? If so, what should I be looking for to cure the problem. Just put new carrier surround and lens in for both the tach and speedo. They didn't work prior to the new parts either.

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General Discussion / 69 Z28 Rally wheel

« on: April 15, 2023, 12:37:01 AM »

I need a rally wheel for my trunk. Just want to check if I need a 5X 4.75 bolt  and 4.5" back space. Also a recommended seller. Just want a new one in the trunk of a driver that will not see any judging. I do know it needs to be 15X7.

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General Discussion / '69 Z28 Crank shaft pulley

« on: April 07, 2023, 05:53:16 PM »

Did a '69 Z28 without power steering come with a single deep groove pulley? Car has no A/C and smog has been removed. I am removing a cobbled together power steering system in favor of manual steering which I believe the car came with. The car currently has a 2 deep groove pulley and I'm unable to find a single deep groove for it. Concern is whether everything will line up using the existing 2 deep groove pulley.

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Restoration / Power steering belt configuration '69 Z28

« on: April 01, 2023, 02:51:17 PM »

Newbie with first post. Recently acquired a '69 Z28. Verified real car but has some cobbled together repairs from the past. Can somebody please post a correct picture of a '69 Z28 power steering system with belts aligned and brackets in place? My car had headers which I removed. Put original manifolds back on but the prior incorrect install had a incorrect bracket holding the power steering reservoir in place and keeping me from putting on the driver side manifold. Removed the bracket and can't get the belt and pulley to line up  What is my system missing?