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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 1967 partial VIN opinion

« on: June 19, 2025, 02:38:35 PM »

Neither of those 2 possible V8 VINs come up in the NICB database as stolen or as a total loss vehicle, per insurance company records.  Not saying you are out of the woods but at least you know that. 

Removing the VIN tag is trouble. It would not be wise to put a lot of money into that car.

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General Discussion / Re: DZ block 0425DZ - NJ FB marketplace

« on: June 06, 2025, 12:52:13 PM »

No corrosion stains anywhere.  How does that happen?

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Maintenance / Re: Tach repair

« on: March 15, 2025, 12:53:55 PM »

Gary the Tachman did mine decades ago.  Still working great.
H&H Auto
Call: 1-864-895-4404
www.tachman.com

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: 1968 Z28 intake

« on: February 24, 2025, 01:59:18 PM »

I think that manifold is much later.  Could have come from a GM crate motor.  The squared off port exits give it away at a glance. Assy line intakes were plain.

 It has the centraly located thermostat housing so it would work for a '69.  Earlier Z/28 manifolds had an offset thermostat location that would not line of with the long water pump style '69 alternator bracket.

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Maintenance / Re: Reverse lockout and reverse lights issue

« on: October 01, 2024, 12:58:16 PM »

If you have a modified car you could add a switch to the transmission.  Either the GM switch to the reverse lever or a Hurst switch on the shifter.  Run the pink and green wires to it if I remember the colors right.

If you remove the lock plate from the column, the locking effect goes away.


Some people have modified the lockout linkage to keep it all functioning.   

Hope this helps.

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General Discussion / Re: 69 AC Remanufacrured compressor

« on: August 16, 2024, 03:51:31 PM »

Might be worth it to get the compressor and entire system flushed out before you install it.  Start fresh.

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General Discussion / Re: Question for Dave69x33

« on: June 21, 2024, 11:51:53 AM »

Idle vacuum was ?

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General Discussion / Re: Question for Dave69x33

« on: June 19, 2024, 05:58:10 PM »

I think he has a Comp 12-770-8, 274/280, 564/570, 110 LSA   

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Originality / Re: 1969 Camaro Z28 shifter knob or ball options

« on: June 15, 2024, 02:31:54 PM »

Or a Hurst locknut.  ;~D

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Restoration / Re: Over the counter replacement m-22

« on: June 15, 2024, 11:09:53 AM »

Yes it is possible.  Either a warranty replacement or a parts department over the counter purchase.

They would have a "CT" stamping. 

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Originality / Re: 1969 Camaro Z28 shifter knob or ball options

« on: May 30, 2024, 10:47:54 PM »

I know they never came with a jam nut BUT...
Chevrolet discontinued the Chrome Ball very early as I tried to get one in the early '80's and they were already discontinued by then.  The last iteration they sold was a crappy black plastic version smaller than the original and they looked like they belonged on a kids toy.  The repro looks pretty  good but the threads are no way as good as GM.  You need the lock nut just to keep it screwed on.

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Restoration / Re: bellhousing alignment-any new info?

« on: May 18, 2024, 02:39:49 PM »

Ball bearings on the input shaft are more tolerant to bell housing misalignment. Muncies use that type. 

Factory bell housing alignment are usually good enough for service with the Muncie and with a bronze bushing they are trouble free and easy to service.  Newer reproduction bell housings or aftermarket bell housings are more frequently out of alignment enough to need offset pins to correct it.

The newer design Tremec transmissions use a tapered roller front bearing that is more intolerant of bell housing runout so it needs to be checked and corrected before buttoning it all together.

As for the pilot bearing vs bushing - the bushing works great and is easy to remove and install.  The bearing is more difficult to remove, more intolerant of misalignment and does not bring anything to the table so....Why would anyone prefer a pilot bearing?  JMO.

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General Discussion / Re: Holley 4053 Substitute

« on: May 10, 2024, 04:00:02 PM »

"3310" 750 CFM vacuum secondary is a close match.  It comes as a manual choke but they do offer a different version with a built in electric choke. 

The 1810 is more of a universal economy carb model.

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General Discussion / Re: Excessive Oil usage on 302's

« on: March 19, 2024, 02:05:30 PM »

The Chevy Power Manual has pictures of these lifters. The standard solid lifter was the "piddle valve" and it has a hole for oil feed in the machined down waist area (typical of the hydraulic and sold flat tappet lifters you see today). The "Edge Orifice" reduced oil feed solid lifters have the oil feed hole on the large diameter of the lifter body so it gets a lot less oil feed.

The Power Manual also shows the "Mushroom" solid lifter which has a larger foot that rides on the lobe and must be installed in the block from the bottom of the lifter bore.  The mushroom lifter can move the valve faster due to the larger foot at the cam. More agressive cam profiles are possible.

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General Discussion / Re: Prepping the 302 for heavy-duty service

« on: February 11, 2024, 09:29:24 PM »

Just a thought - Might be good to post the "Green Sheets" car prep details, if you have them.