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Restoration / Re: water pump question
« on: Today at 03:59:16 PM »
I have read that Corvette owners have had good experiences using the water pump rebuilding service below:

https://chevycool.com/

I like that the service posts the cost to rebuild your water pump on their website.  Good luck! - Mark

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Restoration / Re: water pump question
« on: Today at 04:25:02 AM »
According to CRG, the water pump used on the 1969 302 engine was the same as used on other small blocks for 1969:

http://www.camaros.org/waterpumps.shtml

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Garage Talk / Re: 1968 Chevy CamaroZ28 for sale
« on: March 27, 2024, 04:39:50 PM »
There was a previous CRG posting that 697 1968 Z28s had power steering:

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=16195.0




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Maintenance / Re: Oil Level
« on: March 25, 2024, 04:01:08 PM »
Below is a prior CRG discussion on dipsticks:

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=5107.0


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Maintenance / Re: 1969 Z28 spark plugs
« on: March 18, 2024, 06:59:31 PM »
A light gray/brown electrode is usual for a spark plug that is functioning properly on older high performance engines and your 1969 Z28 plug looks good to me. 

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 R89 side post battery
« on: March 10, 2024, 04:42:39 PM »
The Braille batteries are great, but unless you buy the lithium battery which has a five year warranty, the other batteries I believe only have a three year warranty.  I have three cars that I don't drive much and have found that even though I maintain the batteries, they don't seem to last as long as they used to and most manufacturers only have a three year warranty.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: - - Special paint 69
« on: March 10, 2024, 04:30:51 PM »
The previous owner of my Mustang had the Marti Report and Ford Invoice for the car, and it was originally ordered by someone who had the dealer install a trunk-mounted battery.  4.30 axle, Detroit Locker, Shaker Hood and manual steering was great for going down the 1/4 mile, but few were ordered as who would want such a Mustang for driving on the street.  Only my brother has taken the BOSS 302 for a spin and he said it was the worst driving car he has ever driven!  I think the only person who would buy my Mustang is someone who could drive it away or bring a trailer.

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I have a 1976 thru 1981 Pontiac Chassis and Body Parts Catalog that I bought from a local shop that was closing years ago, along with the shop manual for the 1978 Firebird, with the supplement for 1979.


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Maintenance / Re: Adjust Steering
« on: February 29, 2024, 01:15:43 AM »
A Saginaw manual steering box is also used in early Mustangs and in the Hot Rod article below, it is noted that you can adjust the box by loosening the nut on the box and tightening the bolt (sector screw) until it is snug as R68GTO described:

https://www.motortrend.com/features/steerage-class-september-1987-982-1300-86-1/

If there is no change as a result of the adjustment, it is recommended that the steering box needs to be rebuilt.

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Maintenance / Re: Adjust Steering
« on: February 26, 2024, 08:05:34 PM »
Section 9-37 of the GM chassis manual says it is not recommended to try and adjust the steering box when it is installed in the vehicle:

https://www.midweststeering.com/wp-content/uploads/Saginaw-800-PS-Comp.pdf

JohnZ made a prior comment about adjusting the steering box:

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=3881.0

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General Discussion / Re: 69 SS BB Manual Steering "downgrade"
« on: February 23, 2024, 05:16:25 PM »
You might consider buying a Borgeson power steering box 800130 from Classic Industries:

https://www.classicindustries.com/product/1969/chevrolet/camaro/parts/800130.html

Anyone using a Borgeson steering box that can comment on the installation and steering feel? 

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Originality / Re: 69 Z power steering boxes
« on: February 13, 2024, 06:22:25 PM »
According to this article in Hemmings, the power steering boxes used in 1969 Camaros used 4 bolts:

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/quick-ratio-steering-boxes

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Originality / Re: 69 Z power steering boxes
« on: February 13, 2024, 03:51:55 PM »
CRG information on power steering boxes:

http://www.camaros.org/suspen.shtml#steer

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General Discussion / Re: 69 ZL1 engine for sale
« on: February 11, 2024, 09:16:54 PM »
I found an ad in the March 1971 Hi-Performance Cars magazine where Motion Performance was selling a "complete 427-inch ZL-X engine for $1,395, with a "complete 454-inch ZL-X for $1,995.

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Maintenance / Re: 302 Z28 Divorced Choke Rod Adjustment
« on: February 07, 2024, 10:58:52 PM »
Chuck - I found this information on adjusting the divorced choke rod on a Holley 4150 carburetor:

https://books.google.com/books?id=_fTHcnYMyywC&pg=PA76&lpg=PA76&dq=adjust+the+divorced+choke+rod+on+holley+4150+carburetor&source=bl&ots=XIvAO1nn5m&sig=ACfU3U1UwnGZbSdSAebvVwdZPv4yrBAOsQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiWuuymopqEAxXPI0QIHT4mBaE4ChDoAXoECAMQAw#v=onepage&q=adjust%20the%20divorced%20choke%20rod%20on%20holley%204150%20carburetor&f=false

In the Ford 1970 Car Shop Manual, there is a procedure for the Holley Model 4150-C 4-V Carburetor on page 23-06-02 "Choke plate clearance and fast idle cam adjustment."
1.  Remove the choke thermostatic housing cap.
2.  Place the choke plate in the fully closed position by opening the throttle level to about 1/3 throttle, and press down on the front side of the choke plate.  While holding the choke plate closed, release the throttle lever.
3.  With the choke plate in the closed position, measure the distance between the flat of the fast idle cam and the choke housing mounting post.  If the setting is not to specification, straighten or bend the choke rod to obtain the specified clearance.
4.  Bend a 0.036 wire at a 90 degree angle approximately 1/16 to 1/8 inch from one end.  Insert the bent end between the lower edge of the piston slot and the upper edge of the slot in the choke housing.  Open the throttle lever to about 1/3 throttle and rotate the choke lever counter-clockwise so the bent end of the wire is held in the housing slot by the piston slot with light pressure applied to the choke lever.  Measure the distance between the air horn and the down side of the choke plate.  If the setting is not to specification, bend the choke lever to obtain the specified clearance.

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