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Restoration / Camaro and SS fender emblem attachment

« on: October 18, 2021, 08:53:17 PM »

I have a question about the correct way to attach the ''Camaro" and "SS" fender emblems - were they originally attached with barrel nuts or speed nuts? I have to do some touch up painting on my DS fender so I am wondering if I need to find a way to unscrew any speed nuts or just gently pry out the emblems from barrel nuts. Any knowledge, suggestions, help or experiences would be most welcome.
Thanks,
Allen

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Restoration / Re: Any good 67 seat tracks out there?

« on: January 18, 2021, 10:03:10 PM »

I purchased new reproduction seat tracks from HBC and installed them. Very nice set and solved the slop and loose feel problem completely. I am happy with them but they have to be painted (I believe they should be black phosphate but these come with zinc anodize type finish).

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Maintenance / Re: 396 L34 hard to start when hot

« on: January 18, 2021, 09:56:12 PM »

Here is an update to this thread - I backed off the timing a little which did help, and I did some diagnostic on the voltage regulator + alternator circuit. I found that the regulator ground wire was not making a good connection and corrected that. I also purchased the biggest CCA battery I could find that fits in the stock battery tray. My car now starts much better even when it is hot. Wow, talk about going around the world just to get next door. But it seems that I needed all those adjustments and corrections together to completely solve the issue. Thanks to those that responded with helpful suggestions.
Allen

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Restoration / Re: Any good 67 seat tracks out there?

« on: December 30, 2020, 06:24:33 PM »

Trying to restart this thread on repro seat tracks. The drivers seat tracks have have some slop in them both front to back and also some rocking motion side to side. Its slight but noticeable. I removed the tracks and the culprit was the adjusting side - the inner track ( part bolted to floor) can have some side to side and torsional motion. I disassembled it and tried to adjust the bearing holder but I was not able to get it tight like the other side or like PS seat track. So ... any experience with repro's or any ideas for how to rebuild with tight tolerance to remove the wiggle and slop?
Thanks,
Allen

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Maintenance / Re: 396 L34 hard to start when hot

« on: November 13, 2020, 05:56:03 PM »

Thanks again to everyone for the ideas and suggestions. The last post about mechanical advance is very interesting - Im going to look into that as well. I backed off the timing some and it does start better when hot. I also found that it will start pretty easy when hot if I floor the gas pedal during start or just before I turn I key. What does that mean?
Allen

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Restoration / Re: a/c hose foam insulation

« on: October 11, 2020, 03:20:04 PM »

I agree - I tried some foam insulation from Lowes that looks a lot like the the part I am talking about , but it just got sticky and melted a little after a few days with it on the hose under the hood. I asked Old Air products sometime ago and they did not make a reproduction of that piece for their repro hoses. Maybe I will ask again.
Allen

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Restoration / a/c hose foam insulation

« on: October 10, 2020, 06:11:09 PM »

I have 1968 SS with factory A/C. Does anyone know where to get a reproduction of the high density foam insulation that is found on the A/C hose going back over the compressor? its a thick black foam insulation about 2 inches long around the hose itself. It keeps the hose from vibrating against the compressor or muffler brackets.

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Maintenance / Re: 396 L34 hard to start when hot

« on: October 10, 2020, 06:03:02 PM »

Ill try the adjusting the timing and let you know. Im also going to try an Odyessey battery with 880 CCA.
Thanks to every one for ideas and advice.
Allen

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Maintenance / Re: 396 L34 hard to start when hot

« on: October 06, 2020, 09:30:31 PM »

Todd - Thanks for the idea about the flooding. I have original Quadrajet carb on it. How can I tell if it is flooding? Will I be able to see a trickle of fuel if I take the air cleaner off? If that is happening, what do you adjust to correct it? Can you adjust float level while the carb is still on the car?

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Maintenance / Re: 396 L34 hard to start when hot

« on: October 06, 2020, 05:38:17 PM »

One more thing - I have the Pertronics ignition conversion but I use the stock distributor and high performance coil. Could this set up be part of the problem?
Allen

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Maintenance / Re: 396 L34 hard to start when hot

« on: October 06, 2020, 05:23:01 PM »

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I will try the heat shield as well. But the motor does over. I used to have the issue where when it was hot the Starter would barely turn over. Now that I have the reduction gear starter from 1980's GM truck it turns over pretty well even when hot. But the engine does not seem to want to start. Just turns over. After it cools down again it will start. But like I said - if I add a jumper cable from another car it turns over quicker and starts right up. Its a mystery but I am determined to solve this once and for all.

Allen

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Maintenance / Re: 396 L34 hard to start when hot

« on: October 05, 2020, 07:17:52 PM »

Thanks Jim for the prompt reply. I will try that and triple check the ground side tonight.
Allen

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Maintenance / 396 L34 hard to start when hot

« on: October 05, 2020, 06:33:35 PM »

HELP!!! I have a long standing problem - my 68 L34 has a starting issue when engine is hot. I have tried so many things: New battery cable, new battery with high CCA, double checked and rebuilt alternator + replaced voltage regulator to make sure battery is being charged, Checked voltage at coil (12 v at start ~ 9 -10 v at run), adjusted timing and finally a reduction gear starter. So now it will turn over when it is hot ( not real fast but fast enough) but it does not want to start when hot. I can get a jump box or a jump off another car and it will start right away within one or two cranks. By itself it will not start until I wait about 30 minutes. What is going on here? I don't know what else to try. By the way this 396 has been rebuilt and compression is 10:1. I love CRG and the discussion forum and the experts here have helped me out many times. I am hoping CRG can help me get this bug out so I can fully enjoy my car. Any ideas are welcome.
Thanks,
Allen

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Restoration / Re: Reproduction or replacement Radiator for 68 big block

« on: June 20, 2020, 12:52:32 PM »

I think I will try and find an original Harrison for a rebuild. I know its a long shot - because I need '68 BB radiator with OM tank code. I will try Geln Ray but does anybody know of any other sources or Camaro parts specialist that might have the tanks or a used radiator?
Thanks,
Allen

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Restoration / Re: Reproduction or replacement Radiator for 68 big block

« on: June 13, 2020, 08:59:12 PM »

One More question for the experts - I believe the radiator is painted gloss black on 68's, is that correct?
Thanks