Go Back   The Supercar Registry > General Discussion > Chevrolet


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #61  
Old 12-20-2017, 03:58 PM
JpMotorsports JpMotorsports is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Clinton Twp, MI
Posts: 543
Thanks: 84
Thanked 67 Times in 31 Posts
Send a message via Yahoo to JpMotorsports
Default

Thanks for the info I have no Idea now what gear is in it. What is the best way to find out?
__________________
1982 Pontiac Grand Prix- Dove Gray (Turbo LS swap in the works!)
1967 Chevelle SS396- Tuxedo Black- SOLD
1972 Oldsmobile 442 W29 Convertible- Sunfire Yellow- SOLD
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu- Dover White- SOLD
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme- Silver- SOLD
1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS- Maroon- STOLEN
Reply With Quote
  #62  
Old 12-20-2017, 04:38 PM
big gear head's Avatar
big gear head big gear head is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: KY
Posts: 3,089
Thanks: 4,718
Thanked 1,110 Times in 632 Posts
Default

The best way is to remove the cover and count the teeth on the ring gear and pinion. There are other less accurate ways. If it has a standard differential then you can raise one wheel off the ground and turn the wheel exactly 2 full turns. Count the number of times the drive shaft turns. If it turns 3 1/3 times then it's a 3.36. If it turns just over 3 times then it's a 3.08. If it turns 2 3/4 times it's a 2.73...... If it has a limited slip differential then raise both wheels off the ground and turn them exactly 1 turn and count the times the drive shaft turns. Both wheels must turn exactly 1 turn.
__________________
Freddie
1969 Camaro RS/SS396 (427) 4 speed
Reply With Quote
  #63  
Old 12-20-2017, 05:45 PM
JpMotorsports JpMotorsports is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Clinton Twp, MI
Posts: 543
Thanks: 84
Thanked 67 Times in 31 Posts
Send a message via Yahoo to JpMotorsports
Default

It is a factory posi rear end
__________________
1982 Pontiac Grand Prix- Dove Gray (Turbo LS swap in the works!)
1967 Chevelle SS396- Tuxedo Black- SOLD
1972 Oldsmobile 442 W29 Convertible- Sunfire Yellow- SOLD
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu- Dover White- SOLD
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme- Silver- SOLD
1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS- Maroon- STOLEN
Reply With Quote
  #64  
Old 04-10-2018, 06:35 PM
JpMotorsports JpMotorsports is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Clinton Twp, MI
Posts: 543
Thanks: 84
Thanked 67 Times in 31 Posts
Send a message via Yahoo to JpMotorsports
Default

Gearing up for spring. Going to replace the intake manifold and have to replace the push rod guide plates. Does anyone have any procedures on how that is done?
__________________
1982 Pontiac Grand Prix- Dove Gray (Turbo LS swap in the works!)
1967 Chevelle SS396- Tuxedo Black- SOLD
1972 Oldsmobile 442 W29 Convertible- Sunfire Yellow- SOLD
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu- Dover White- SOLD
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme- Silver- SOLD
1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS- Maroon- STOLEN
Reply With Quote
  #65  
Old 04-11-2018, 01:34 AM
WILMASBOYL78's Avatar
WILMASBOYL78 WILMASBOYL78 is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: new york
Posts: 8,171
Thanks: 1
Thanked 1,596 Times in 490 Posts
Default Intake/Guide Plates..

I saw you posted that you had a new Edelbrock intake...but, why do you need to change the guide plates..?? Is there an issue..??

Intake swap is pretty straight forward...prep the car for the project [fender covers, drain pan for coolant, have your tools organized, boxes/bags for bolts and hardware...cleaning solvents, rags, lighting...mostly common sense stuff.

-mark distributor location so you can re-install correctly

-you will need new intake gaskets, t/stat gasket, carb gasket [maybe]

-take some photos with digital camera as a reference before anything is taken apart...this will help if you forget where something goes.

-be careful with fuel lines and gas...

-work clean, take your time

if you do have to change guide plates...?? then the valve covers will need to come off..[maybe new gaskets here]...change them one at a time and try to get the pre-load adj. on the rocker nut to the same spot...you will have to an adjustment after they are all completed.

good luck
__________________
02 Berger 380hp #95
Lots of L78 Novas
Join National Nostalgic Nova!
70 Orange Cooler
69 Camaro
Reply With Quote
  #66  
Old 04-11-2018, 02:43 AM
big gear head's Avatar
big gear head big gear head is offline
Yenko Contributing Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: KY
Posts: 3,089
Thanks: 4,718
Thanked 1,110 Times in 632 Posts
Default

Here is something that I do every time I remove an intake manifold. After draining the radiator I remove the thermostat and use an air hose to blow out all of the coolant that is in the cross over. This way no coolant will get into the oil when you pull the intake off. I wiped out all of the bearings in a 302 Ford many years ago because I didn't get the coolant out of the intake and it got into the oil.
__________________
Freddie
1969 Camaro RS/SS396 (427) 4 speed
Reply With Quote
  #67  
Old 04-11-2018, 02:00 PM
JpMotorsports JpMotorsports is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Clinton Twp, MI
Posts: 543
Thanks: 84
Thanked 67 Times in 31 Posts
Send a message via Yahoo to JpMotorsports
Default

Guide plates are mostly broken was discovered when I changed out the valve covers. So they MUST be replaced to be able to enjoy and drive the car how it should be driven (hard)
__________________
1982 Pontiac Grand Prix- Dove Gray (Turbo LS swap in the works!)
1967 Chevelle SS396- Tuxedo Black- SOLD
1972 Oldsmobile 442 W29 Convertible- Sunfire Yellow- SOLD
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu- Dover White- SOLD
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme- Silver- SOLD
1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS- Maroon- STOLEN
Reply With Quote
  #68  
Old 04-11-2018, 02:01 PM
JpMotorsports JpMotorsports is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Clinton Twp, MI
Posts: 543
Thanks: 84
Thanked 67 Times in 31 Posts
Send a message via Yahoo to JpMotorsports
Default

I change the oil every time I do an intake swap
__________________
1982 Pontiac Grand Prix- Dove Gray (Turbo LS swap in the works!)
1967 Chevelle SS396- Tuxedo Black- SOLD
1972 Oldsmobile 442 W29 Convertible- Sunfire Yellow- SOLD
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu- Dover White- SOLD
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme- Silver- SOLD
1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS- Maroon- STOLEN
Reply With Quote
  #69  
Old 04-12-2018, 02:51 AM
kl1450 kl1450 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 3
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

Heat risers (if re-using intakes) should be removed to clean carbon.
The cleaning process will loosen carbon deposits and it will be sucked through the motor causing catastrophic damage.
Reply With Quote
  #70  
Old 04-12-2018, 01:32 PM
JpMotorsports JpMotorsports is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Clinton Twp, MI
Posts: 543
Thanks: 84
Thanked 67 Times in 31 Posts
Send a message via Yahoo to JpMotorsports
Default

Thanks I'll do that!
__________________
1982 Pontiac Grand Prix- Dove Gray (Turbo LS swap in the works!)
1967 Chevelle SS396- Tuxedo Black- SOLD
1972 Oldsmobile 442 W29 Convertible- Sunfire Yellow- SOLD
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu- Dover White- SOLD
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme- Silver- SOLD
1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS- Maroon- STOLEN
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 07:39 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

O Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.