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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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General Discussion / Re: Pretty nice 69 Z going for sale Feb 17

« on: February 05, 2024, 10:25:15 PM »

More photos of 124379N666123:

https://dadsclassiccars.com/used-1969-chevrolet-camaro-for-sale-in-winter-garden-fl-124379n666123-2573130

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General Discussion / Re: 1969 Z-28 Leaf Spring Help

« on: February 02, 2024, 07:35:54 PM »

Previous CRG discussion on 1969 Z28 leaf springs:

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=9626.0

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Maintenance / Re: 302 Z28 Divorced Choke Rod Adjustment

« on: January 29, 2024, 05:40:38 PM »

Information on Holley 4150 carburetor, choke adjustment on page 7:

http://www.chicagocarburetor.com/pdf/Instructions-Holley_4150.pdf

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General Discussion / Re: On the hunt

« on: January 23, 2024, 09:49:36 PM »

I just talked to my friend who owned a 1968 Z28 in 1970.  I told him that I had asked someone in law enforcement if they could find out if his old Camaro was still around.  The individual said that they had access to the database, but there would need to be a valid reason to search for the data and any inquiry could be traced back to the requestor.  I doubt if the Z28 is still around as my friend sold it to a dealer for $1200 when he ordered a new 1973 Z28.  My friend did say that his 1968 Z28 has a M-21 transmission and had the standard distributor.

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General Discussion / Re: On the hunt

« on: January 22, 2024, 12:21:03 AM »

There is a 1969 Z28 in the February 2024 Hemmings Muscle Machines magazine that is similar to the one once owned by your dad, but the white stripes on the rear of the Z28 are different.  The owner, Rich Fairservis of Chandler, AZ, also owns a 1967 & 1968 Z28 featured in the article.  Nice read, although it says that in 1968, the 302 engine had "four-bolt mains in the middle three bearings."

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General Discussion / Re: On the hunt

« on: January 14, 2024, 07:52:30 PM »

My dad took me to Downey Ford to look at the new 1970 BOSS 302 Mustang and we went out for a test drive in a car that only had two options, power steering and an AM radio.  Although we did not buy the car, I did buy a BOSS 302 that came from the same dealer in 2010.  Someone on a website commented that they remembered seeing the car in the showroom at Downey Ford and wondered why the highly optioned BOSS 302 had steel wheels and not Magnum 500s!  As you have posted a lot of information about your dad's 1969 Z28 on CRG, perhaps someone will know where the car is today and contact you.  Good luck! - Mark
 

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General Discussion / Re: COPO for sale in CT.

« on: January 11, 2024, 06:24:38 PM »

Owners of 1969 - 1970 Mustangs have been putting the "Caution Fan" decal on the fan shroud, even though they were not used by the factory:

https://www.deadnutson.com/caution-fan-decal/

The decals were later put on by dealers when these Mustangs came in for service and on replacement shrouds when Ford realized there was a safety issue.

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Originality / Re: Original Brown Tail Light Outer Sockets for 1968 Camaro

« on: January 09, 2024, 07:43:10 PM »

https://www.autopart3.com/products/68-chevrolet-camaro-oem-tail-light-brake-light-bulb-socket?variant=39290183188529&currency=USD