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General Discussion / 350 Thermostat

« on: November 24, 2009, 02:55:16 AM »

Hey everyone i just have a simple (somewhat stupid) question for you. Ive owned my car for about 6 months now (69 SS) and this past weekend it started to overheat on me about 10 minutes into my cruise. I am going to start simple and replace the thermostat and see if that cant take care of the problem. My question regards the thermostats... after doing a little research i am assuming i should go with a 180 degree thermo instead of a lower one such as a 160 degree. Although logic would dictate that if i went with the thermo that opens at 160 it would help keep my engine running cooler?? If someone could clarify this for me i would appreciate it. Just a new guy trying to learn as much as i can.

Also, if the thermostat doesnt take care of the overheating issue, are there any other obvious causes for this problem?

Thanks

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Maintenance / Oil For 1969 350

« on: July 07, 2009, 08:28:29 PM »

I just picked up my 1969 Camaro with a modified 350 in it ( badged as 350). I have some mechanical experience with cars, but not so much classics. The question i have is what oil should i be running in this car? From what i can see it has an Edelbrock air cleaner, edelbrock carb, edelbrock intake manifold, full exhaust, and what sounds like a mild cam. I want to due an oil change before i do too much driving and want to be running the right stuff. Also, does anyone recommend a particular ZDDP additive? A particular oil weight/viscosity for the modifications? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

PS- If anyone knows of a tag/badge on the block that will identify the engine as an actual 350 would be a great help as i am not positive it is a 350, and i will try and get some pictures up within the next week of my car!

Sorry for all the questions lol. I just want to learn as much as i can so i do this right!

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General Discussion / Starting Camaro For First Time

« on: July 03, 2009, 02:09:54 AM »

Hey everyone i am new here and just wanted to say hi. I do have a question, hopefully this sunday i am going to pick my 69 Camaro up from another state. I plan on trailering it home due to a 100 mile journey. My concern is that the car hasnt been started in awhile and i was wondering what i might need/want to bring in order to start her up to drive onto the trailer... Possibly fresh gasoline? Any help would be greatly appreciated!