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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Harmonic Balancer GM part number....

« on: February 10, 2012, 05:43:00 PM »

John can answer your "why" question better then I can, but you got the jist. The material characteristics of the crank determine the balancer. Cast cranks need a different amount of dampening than forged cranks so different balancers were used.

As for the part numbers, the L48 used the same alternator mounting brackets as the base V8 engine, so all the numbers are in the AIM on UPC 6, sheet A5.

The clip is on UPC 12, sheet A9, number 5 (3857706).

Ed

2957

General Discussion / Re: 1969 Z/28 VIN in Registry??

« on: February 10, 2012, 02:53:44 PM »

Yes, this car is in the database. Please note however, that the CRG DOESN'T "authenticate" cars. That's something you would have to get Jerry to do.

Ed

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Harmonic Balancer GM part number....

« on: February 10, 2012, 02:53:03 AM »

Not sure about new numbers, but this EBAY AUCTION says it's NOT compatable with the 69 Camaro.

As for the timing cover:

Group 0.206
1969 ALL W/4BBL carb (302, 350) - Cover Assy - 3946870

Ed

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Harmonic Balancer GM part number....

« on: February 10, 2012, 12:44:45 AM »

Group 0.659
1969 All w/4BC (350) - Balancer Assy - 3947704

Ed

2960

General Discussion / Re: Correct Heat Riser Part Number?

« on: February 08, 2012, 09:21:26 PM »

Since I live in a moderate to hot zone (Southern California), I just remove the "flapper" from the valve body. That way it appears factory but I don't have to worry about it sticking.

Perform the below modifications at your own risk.

Ed

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1967 - Orphans / Re: 1967 396 T0106M2 7L138166

« on: February 05, 2012, 05:28:45 PM »

Brian, thanks for posting. The car's not in the database, but if it should ever show up, we'll definitely let you know.

Ed

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General Discussion / Re: How do I get in touch with Rich Fields - Might have a 1968 327 SS on my hands

« on: January 31, 2012, 03:11:10 AM »

Ben, prices on these cars have been all over the highway lately so it's almost impossible to put a value on what you have. Especially without seeing the car in person. The best suggestion I can offer is to take a look on ebay and see what comparable cars are going for. That way you can get a rough idea on what yours is worth.

Ed

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General Discussion / Re: How do I get in touch with Rich Fields - Might have a 1968 327 SS on my hands

« on: January 31, 2012, 12:42:28 AM »

Ed, wouldn't the EE code on the block be for a powerglide?

Yep.

Ed

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General Discussion / Re: How do I get in touch with Rich Fields - Might have a 1968 327 SS on my hands

« on: January 31, 2012, 12:24:43 AM »

Well, knowing what we know now, we can rule out the Muncie being original to the car. I enlarged the picture you had of the firewall and you can see below that you have the "Non-Muncie Hole". So the car was either an L30 or an LF7. Either way I doubt the 12 bolt is original to the car, even if it started out as an L30.

Ed

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General Discussion / Re: How do I get in touch with Rich Fields - Might have a 1968 327 SS on my hands

« on: January 30, 2012, 11:05:01 PM »

Ok, so we know the engine isn't original to the car, so that clears up a few things. (A replacement engine wouldn't have a VIN stamped on it. It would have a CE code. More info on these HERE.)

The Muncie "may" be original, but you'll have to check the VIN stamp on that to make sure.

In 68, the 4.10 axle was optionally available on the Z28 and the L48 for small blocks, as was the M20 transmission, so your car (if the VIN on the Muncie matches your VIN), was probably one of those. Also note that if the 10.5" 403 bell housing shown in your pictures is original, your car started life as a Z28. (The L48 used the 11" 621 bell housing.) HOWEVER, the Z28 required power front disc brakes, which it doesn't appear your car has, so that rules the Z28 out. There are a lot of conflicting things on the car, so you'll have to do more research. I would say that IF the VIN on the Muncie matches your car's VIN, then it started life as as L48 (SS 350). If it doesn't match, but the car still has a 12437 V8 VIN, then it started life as either an LF7 (327/210) or an L30/M20 and none of the drive train is original to the car.

I can't tell by the picture of your firewall, but look at THIS PICTURE and tell me where your speedometer hole is. The "Muncie Hole" or the "Non-Muncie Hole"?

By the way, what's your VIN?

Ed

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General Discussion / Re: How do I get in touch with Rich Fields - Might have a 1968 327 SS on my hands

« on: January 30, 2012, 10:12:20 PM »

Ben, Rich is now in the the "Emeritus" status and doesn't reply as much as before, so he may not see your thread. However, I take care of the 68 database so maybe I can help.

The L30 wasn't available with the Muncie transmission so the original Saginaw was probably replaced. My first question would be is the L30 engine original to your car (with the VIN stamped on the pad)? Also check the VIN stamping on the Muncie. A 4.10 rear axle would be almost impossible to get with a Saginaw transmission so there are a few things out of the norm here.

Post a few pictures of the engine pad, the transmission stamping and the axle casting date and stamping so we can see what you have.

Ed

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Engine Stamp

« on: January 30, 2012, 08:34:39 PM »

The CAR IN QUESTION has been on ebay before and it's a nice restoration, but the engine is a restamp.

Ed

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Restoration / Re: 67 Mono leaf springs

« on: January 30, 2012, 07:07:37 PM »

Spring rate wasn't determined strictly by model, but by options installed on the car. As you can see from the chart below (taken from the 67 AIM referenced by Paul above), Convertibles with certain options received the same springs as Coupes with certain options and vise versa. BJ and BB are two examples for 67, but in 68 and especially 69, things got a lot more complicated!

Ed

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General Discussion / Re: 12 bolt rear non posi

« on: January 30, 2012, 07:02:42 PM »

Did non posi's 12 bolts have the traction arm also?

Yes. More info HERE.

Ed

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General Discussion / Re: Fold Down Rear Seat

« on: January 29, 2012, 10:09:50 PM »

He's referring to the Partition Track or "holder" that holds the cardboard partition in place.

Fold down pictures HERE. (The Paritition Track is just above the Floor Brackets in the pictures.)

Ed