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Mild Modifications / Re: 10 Bolt Posi

« on: April 10, 2013, 04:20:34 PM »

I believe you may have removed the retainer in the bearing itself, as stated earlier, there are no snap rings to hold the bearing into the housing. JMO

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Originality / Re: Dimpled Carb Studs

« on: January 09, 2013, 01:03:41 AM »

I believe Chick is showing the stud at the carb's center, while the other studs are for attaching the carb to the manifold. JMO

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Restoration / Re: 67 327 oil filter bypass valve

« on: January 06, 2013, 08:49:15 PM »

  It simply allows the oil to bypass the filter if it becomes restricted / plugged, in an effort to minimize catastrophic engine damages. There is only a single spring loaded disc that becomes dislodged from excess pressure, allowing the oil to bypass the filter cartridge. I've never seen one go bad, as it's a very simple design, with one moving part. The spin on oil filter adapters usually do not have this valve, as the filter has the bypass incorporated in it, while the old style paper cartridge does not have this provision. Many people use the spin on filter adapters, and plug the port for a check valve, when using a high pressure / high volume oil pump. Hope this helps to explain the function of the check valve.

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Restoration / Re: Rear Wheel Well Plugs - Before or After Undercoating?

« on: December 19, 2012, 08:25:47 PM »

Not sure on the '68s, but my '67 showed no evidence of undercoating at the plugs. That's not to say it didn't come off in the last 40+ years, but I see no indications of having been sprayed. JMO

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Restoration / Re: cruse control on a 68 camaro

« on: December 17, 2012, 02:34:12 AM »

Email sent.

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General Discussion / Re: where can I send my water pump to get rebuilt

« on: December 17, 2012, 02:19:59 AM »

I purchased a rebuild kit from Zip's (corvette repro site), and rebuilt mine. As mentioned, be sure of your dimensions before starting the rebuild, instructions come with the kit, as well as the special arbor for use in the press. Good luck if you go this route.

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Decoding/Numbers / Re: Vin on euro prodused camaros

« on: December 13, 2012, 05:31:26 PM »

Jack,

  I also have an early production convertible (10B), with the custom interior, powerglide, power top, etc., much like yours (different color), but manufactured at LOS, for the US market. You will find this site invaluable when questions arise - feel free to PM myself if I can be of any technical assistance. Enjoy your restoration.

George.

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Restoration / Re: Twisted doors.

« on: November 16, 2012, 04:09:31 PM »

My '67 has the same condition (again with original doors, that have not been removed), and after reading about this condition, I've been led to believe they need to be "adjusted" by removing the interior panels, inserting a suitable piece of wood and "tweaking" them. If you learn of an alternate method, I would be interested, as I haven't been inclined to do this, as of yet.

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Restoration / Re: Trunk sound deadner

« on: November 13, 2012, 06:45:47 PM »

  My early build '67 convertible with DeLuxe trim also has the "insulator" as shown in previous pictures (not like the last post of a '68).

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Restoration / Re: Upper Dash Windshield Bracket - 68 RS Conv

« on: October 04, 2012, 11:22:01 PM »

Sent an email, with some pics, from my 67convert. I am currently not at home to get more exact measurements, but will be reurning by next Thursday, if someone has not chimed in.

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Restoration / Re: Need Powerglide Experts

« on: September 21, 2012, 03:26:00 PM »

My memory may not be 100%, but I remember when I was rebuilding automatics that some of the input shafts had different length splines on the shafts, and if they were installed 180 degrees out (backwards), you could also experience this type of issue - just don't remember if this applies to the Powerglides. Just something to check, if this shaft can be removed while the trans is still assembled. If you want, I can measure the depth the TC mounting ears are below the case mounting flange, when it is fully seated in the rearward position, as my trans is currently "out".

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Restoration / Re: Need Powerglide Experts

« on: September 20, 2012, 02:48:33 AM »

The flex plate shown on the engine is exactly like the one on my 10B '67. I would suggest you be sure the bore in the crankshaft is "round", and the correct size as compared to the nose of the torque converter, as it sounds as though the TC is not going into the end of the crankshaft, and since you have swapped convertors, the problem may be at the CS, as you mentioned you had the engine rebuilt - JMO          If you need, I can take pics and measurements, but again this is a '67 327 with a powerglide, but they should be the same at the area in question.

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General Discussion / Re: 67 Powerglide partial VIN.

« on: August 30, 2012, 03:27:07 PM »

My early '67 with L-30, powerglide has no vin stamp at engine or trans (LOS car), was advised by Kurt that this was a "normal" condition for early cars.

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Originality / Re: 67 Quadrajet base gasket - who sells? It is supposed to be about 5/8" thick

« on: August 03, 2012, 05:32:29 PM »

All the original gaskets I have seen are as Ed described (thin). You may possibly have the wrong coil bracket, as the one for the L30 for example, has more of a rearward angle on it to gain the necessary clearance at the air cleaner - Just my Thoughts.

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Originality / Re: What is the assembly line correct 68 Rochester 4-bbl carburetor choke pull-off?

« on: May 22, 2012, 10:39:21 PM »

I also have a '68 Carter built Quadrajet (7028212 DH, B8) that has no numbers on the pull-off bracket, but, the pull-off itself is the silver and black RP pull-off, with a 52768 on the cover. Again if you need pictures I can supply them. Both carbs appear to have the original pull-offs that they were manufactured with.