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Maintenance / Re: Amp Meter Resistance, my gauge moves very little

« on: April 09, 2023, 06:57:34 PM »

As Hawk suggests, the GM OE designed ammeter is actually a millivolt meter and indicates the voltage drop between the horn relay buss bar and battery junction block of the red wire installed.

One would need an aftermarket ammeter and #8 AWG wire and install ammeter between the disconnected red OE wire and the relay buss bar.

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Maintenance / Re: Coil and battery voltage measurements to determine if a resistor is installed

« on: April 09, 2023, 06:37:45 PM »

The wire from the firewall connector to ign coil is a resistive wire - cloth covered by GM design.

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General Discussion / Re: Voltage Regulator Missing?

« on: July 04, 2022, 08:12:02 PM »

You are correct, Chuck.  OE design has the VR next to the washer fluid bottle. and driver side headlamp.

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Test Drive / Re: Test Drive?

« on: June 18, 2022, 08:30:42 PM »

Test Drive?

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Test Drive / Test Drive?

« on: June 16, 2022, 09:24:07 PM »

test drive deleted

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Site Comments/Discussion / Re: Deleting old posts

« on: June 16, 2022, 09:17:23 PM »

I believe a moderator is the only member for deleting a post.

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Maintenance / Re: Voltage Regulator Bench Testing?

« on: June 16, 2022, 09:14:20 PM »

Yes they do

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Originality / Re: 1969 z28 emblem question

« on: February 26, 2021, 09:49:57 PM »

Finger nail polish works great, even comes with brush.

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Originality / Re: Headliner Insulation Query

« on: February 26, 2021, 09:48:36 PM »

When removing bows:
1. Label bows front-to-back in keeping order of OE install.
2. Mark each hole bow is installed, both sides, as they can be different per side for the same bow.
3. Stock frig with adult refreshment before the job and check refreshment temperature after finishing ensuring frig is doing its job.

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Maintenance / Re: Removing Bolts from Leaf Spring Cup

« on: February 26, 2021, 09:43:21 PM »

Yes, the holes have to be large enough for an assembled clip install.
I bought a couple flea market 9/16 box end wrenches and heated and bent them to fit into hole and place box end over nut to hold.
You will need two different lengths of bending, but worked great for removing/installing bolts.
Coat threads with anti-seize for later in life usage.

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Maintenance / Re: Head Gasket Steel Shim Style

« on: February 26, 2021, 09:40:01 PM »

Apparently, my mistake on GM (Chev) engines). Some manf's are a blind hole for releasing air when driving dowel in place.

Certainly the person is going to check the hole configuration for a relief flat needed or not.
Put dowel pins in freezer for easier insertion.

Let me get the next round of ice cream.

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Maintenance / Re: Head Gasket Steel Shim Style

« on: February 26, 2021, 12:20:16 AM »

I always used steel shim gaskets and I would prepare the head surface and block deck with a new honing stone and WD40 to lube.
Remove dowel pins and hone away until surface scratches are gone all most a mirror finish - very smooooth.
Then file a flat on dowel pins the length as this action lets air escape when installing pin.
Honing stone is the same stone used to sharpen/hone your pocket knife, use the light colored side.
Wipe off WD40 on all surfaces and cylinder bores.

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General Discussion / Re: Powerglide Installation Question

« on: October 04, 2020, 05:31:05 PM »

As suggested, use washers  as spacers between the T/conv & plate.

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General Discussion / Re: caliper rebuild and sleeve job.

« on: October 04, 2020, 05:28:10 PM »

Whitepost Restorations - been doing this for 100 years, or so ...

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General Discussion / Re: what's happened to Team Camaro???

« on: July 08, 2020, 11:23:13 PM »

Yes, Thank you, Kurt, for this insight.