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Originality / Re: 69 Cowl Induction Question

« on: March 24, 2008, 12:59:52 AM »

Big blocks do not use the "riser ring"; that's why the flange has the bent lip.

I just got the Classic Headquarters kit and because I have a Z I am trying to use the "riser ring."  Problem is that even if I line up the bent lip I can't get the gosh darn thing ring to seat on the air cleaner.  Any help or tricks to getting to seat properly will be appreciated.

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Restoration / Re: Pulley Alignment (help)

« on: March 18, 2008, 07:19:47 PM »

**Correction we compaired the two water pumps, not the pulleys. The water pumps bolt holes and other demisions were the same.

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Restoration / Re: Pulley Alignment (help)

« on: March 18, 2008, 07:16:49 PM »

I ended up buying an NOS (reman) water pump from HB city.  I removed the repo pullys and alt bracket before installing the new w/p.  Everything was going fine, until I was tightening the fitting on the w/p and noticed that it was cracked.  Although it was cracked, and unuseable we still needed to see if the pulleys would line up.  We installed the w/p pulley hand tighning the bolts and installed the crank pulley just using the center balancer bolt (also hand tight).  After the rest was bolted on everything seemed to line up.  When we then compaired the mesurements of the NOS pulley and the old one.  Although visually different they seem to match.  I concluded that the crankshaft pulley was somehow installed incorrectly the first go around.  Is there a specific way that pulley is supposed to be installed?  That seems to be the only logical explanition.  FYI, HB City said to send the w/p back and they will inspect it for a refund (didn't want to say anything neg about them).

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Restoration / Fuel Filter Location

« on: March 11, 2008, 12:05:42 AM »

Where is the proper location for the fuel filter on a 69 Z28.  I haven't been able to find it anywhere.  The filter is currently attached on the fule line and into the pump

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Restoration / Pulley Alignment (help)

« on: March 07, 2008, 04:18:25 AM »

I had to replace the following parts with repo’s: water pump and crank shaft pulleys, and the alternator bracket.  Now the pulleys don’t line up and the alternator won’t fit on the bracket.  I either got the wrong parts or I have the wrong water pump

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Originality / Re: 69 Washer Reservoir

« on: March 04, 2008, 09:21:27 PM »

The wire harness goes above the braket... there is a clip that pushes into the rad support... you can see it as the light colored clip just to the left of the Voltage Regulator...

I saw that clip you were mentioning and it is attached in a way that is blocking the bracket.  Should I remove it and move the wires?

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Originality / Re: 69 Washer Reservoir

« on: March 04, 2008, 03:03:46 AM »

Ok, I'm having trouble mounting the bracket due to the wires.  The wiring harness in the <above>picture goes above the bracket, on mine that harness is fastened into the core support.  Do I just kind smash it in there trying no to bind the wires or what?

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Originality / Re: 69 Washer Reservoir

« on: March 01, 2008, 08:22:43 PM »

Hey - thanks so much John, a picture is worth a thousand words.  I was wondering how it fit around the relay switch, now I have to deal with the 3 holes in the passenger side fender skirt.

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Originality / 69 Washer Reservoir

« on: March 01, 2008, 01:09:33 AM »

Could someone please post a photo of the correct location for a non-RS windshield washer reservoir.   Someone mounted the reservoir on my 69 Z28 similar to an RS.  I have the assembly manual, but I couldn’t find the non-RS location. Is there a chance it could have left the Van Nuys plant that way.

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General Discussion / Re: Repro Delco R-59 Battery - Best Place to Buy??

« on: February 27, 2008, 11:57:20 PM »

Thanks Jeff, I'll check with NAPA

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General Discussion / Re: Repro Delco R-59 Battery - Best Place to Buy??

« on: February 27, 2008, 11:16:30 PM »

The current Delco model #24-7YR replacement accepts the "topper" that makes it look like an R-59; I wouldn't waste my money on any of the "reproduction" batteries.

I realize this is an old POST, but I've been told that the 24-7YR has been discontinued.  So which one do I get for my LA 04B Z28.  According to CRG the LA cars still used the top post until after 05 and the positive was on the side closest to the fender.

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Maintenance / Re: best spark plug for a 68 z

« on: February 27, 2008, 02:37:58 AM »

Mine is driven normally around town and on the highway (not raced) with Jerry's distributor setup and 72/76 jetting, and I run AC R45S plugs (also run them in my small-block '67 Corvette), and I have no fouling issues at all (did have some fouling with 44's, and 43's are WAY too cold for normal street use).

It's the same for the 69 302..correct?

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General Discussion / Re: The Definitive 1969 Camaro Fact Book (Revised 4th Edition)

« on: February 25, 2008, 03:47:11 AM »

I red it quick but the web site says the books are ready for may 2007.  Reading the posts here sounds like they are ready now?

I'm such a rookie, I thought my 2nd edition was the latest.  I'm going to place my order.

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1969 - Orphans / Block V1204DZ 19N561457

« on: February 24, 2008, 04:23:21 PM »

This motor is being sold on eBay

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: DZ motor VIN stamp

« on: February 06, 2008, 07:25:53 PM »

Thanks for the info. That explains the current intake set up.  I have been getting parts (correct manifold, alt brackets etc) in an effort to make it original.  Would you mind emailing me offline?  Just some quick questions. You can go to my profile for my personal email.