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Maintenance / intake

« on: June 07, 2014, 11:08:26 PM »

Also before I put my intake on it has been recommended to put a little silicone around the water jackets. I am using Felpro print-o-seal gaskets with the blue trim around the ports on a black gasket.  It has some of the blue around the water jackets as well.  Is it still ok to put some silicone around the water jackets on this gasket?

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Maintenance / valve adj

« on: June 07, 2014, 09:05:32 PM »

Just got most of my engine put back together and before I put the intake on I want to adjust valves.  I don't have the 30-30, I have a Comp xs282s.  When I degree'd the cam I noticed that the lifter stayed at 0 lift for quite a while.  Can I adjust the valve clearance at any point on this 0 lift?  Also clearance is listed as .016.  I assume this is hot.  If it is, what do I set it to for now?

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Originality / 68 Z Timing Cover

« on: May 19, 2014, 11:07:56 PM »

The one on the right is the repro cover I bought years ago and the one on the left is one I got at a swap meet that was the right date for my engine.  However, the timing tab is welded at the top and not the bottom and it doesn't seem to be for an 8" balancer even though it says it is.  What is the one on the left for?

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Originality / Quanta paint

« on: May 08, 2014, 08:42:11 PM »

How many cans of the Quanta paint are usually needed for a small block Z engine?

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Restoration / 68 Z engine parts

« on: March 14, 2014, 01:19:41 AM »

OK here's my situation:  I have a CE 302 that was rebuilt that came with my car when I purchased it.  I took it to a machine shop to disassemble and check to make sure it was good to go.  I got it back and ran it it for about 4 years.  The only thing I didn't do was check the balance.  Big problem.  Then about a year and a a half ago I pulled some rocker arm studs out when my throttle got stuck to the floor and I had to push the clutch in to get stopped.  So I decided to tear it down and get it balanced as it was winter and I wouldn't be driving anyway.  That was November 2012.  Long story short, I just got my parts back and had to use my spare crank as the one that was in it wasn't properly machined.  So now I need to get new bearings and rings.  So:

What kind and style, brand are you people using or could suggest?  I have gone on Summit but there seem to not be a lot of choices.  My original bearings were Federal Mogul which seem to have been replaced by Sealed Power.  I'm not going to race this thing, but I don't want it to fall apart either.  Middle of the road Sealed Power A series rod bearings?  Clevite?

The other question is rings.  I have the TRW 2210A's.  I was told that the rings that were on them are .062 top and bottom and .124 oil rings.  What style-brand do you suggest?  I was also told to use iron ductile rather than moly because of seating issues.

Input on this would be greatly appreciated as I want to drive my car again someday.

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General Discussion / The gmparts

« on: January 21, 2014, 05:13:38 PM »

Anyone know anything about this guy?  I'm suspicious as this place is in Indiana and sounds like the scammer that was on ebay in the past selling re-stamped blocks as original etc.  I'm not implying that this place is doing that by any means.  I'm just a little suspicious.

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General Discussion / Original wire and connectors

« on: September 15, 2013, 12:18:29 AM »

Haven't been on here for a while.  I have a VW bug project I've been doing lately and I came across some sources for original wire for it and other older cars.  Also some of these places seem to have original connectors and terminals.  FYI

http://www.riwire.com/

http://terminalsupplyco.com/Store/Default.aspx?CATDRILL=DEL010

http://www.repairconnector.com/

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Decoding/Numbers / DZ on Craigslist

« on: February 27, 2013, 08:09:39 PM »

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/3647149205.html

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General Discussion / Astro Ventilation

« on: January 19, 2013, 05:18:20 PM »

I was reading a site that has brochures for older cars and was reading on the 68 Camaro Astro Ventilation.  One states that " Sport coupe models feature special pressure relief  valves to keep air flow constant".  What is that?

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Maintenance / Rear main seal

« on: December 09, 2012, 09:59:39 PM »

On an older thread JohnZ recommended a fel pro 2912 rear main seal.  I noticed there is a 2909 that says its the same seal and is $16 less.  Is there a difference in these two?

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Originality / Under carpet

« on: July 04, 2012, 06:22:01 AM »

I just wanted to start another thread where I wanted to ask a question related to the "brown" primer being under the carpets, doors and rear bulkhead on some 68's.  I think I asked this long ago but didn't get a complete answer?  What type of sound deadener goes under the carpet:  The fiberboard ones with jute or the thin asphalt  mats?

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Maintenance / Felpro head gasket

« on: June 26, 2012, 02:33:02 PM »

Can anyone give me a recommendation for a head gasket for my 68 Z motor?  I am out of town and would like to order it to arrive when I get home.  There are too many choices on Summit to choose from.  The one I took off was a Felpro and I just took off the heads to get my rocker arm studs changed to screw in.

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Maintenance / Oil on intake gasket

« on: June 14, 2012, 05:35:31 AM »

Is this oil at the bottom of my intake gaskets normal?  I had to take the heads off to get the rocker arm studs re-done and I noticed that the bottoms of the intake gaskets seem to have oil on the bottoms like the intake isn't sealing correctly there.  It's the same on both sides.




Also, the ends on just one side of the rubber end gaskets (passenger side) are chewed up.  Any ideas?

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General Discussion / Pioneer RM-348

« on: May 26, 2012, 05:52:59 AM »

I'm having a little trouble finding a place that sells these.  They are the threaded rocker arm studs that don't require machining.  I know others make a similar thing, but I wanted to see what the studs looked like in Pioneer.  Anyone have an idea who sells these either on-line or retail outlets/  I put this in to search and get back generic sites that host and no pictures or prices.

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Maintenance / compression

« on: May 21, 2012, 04:27:47 PM »

I read some threads about what the compression should be on a 302 ,but I don't have the original 30-30 cam.  I have a ccxs282s.  Anyway I did a compression test because I had a full throttle episode and then it ran a little rough.  I freaked out but was relieved when I took off a valve cover and found I pulled two rocker studs and didn't damage anything. However, My compression was 210-230 on every cylinder and I thought that was a little high.