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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-02-2009, 09:10 PM
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Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

Need help with DCR calculation

I'm in the process of choosing/installing a new cam in my 69 L 36 with M-20, 2.5 dual super turbos and currently 3.08 rear diff. Can someone out there calculate my dynamic compression ratio and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-12-2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 422
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

When you see a carb at a swap meet and the seller...

When you see a carb at a swap meet and the seller says it's never been messed with, how do you confirm this? I thought the large pieces of the carb had numbers on them, maybe a casting number or...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-12-2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 422
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

Need help with Q-Jet part numbers

Hi,
I'm in the process of trying to find a Q-Jet for my 69 L36 manual car. I realize that the original carb may be very hard to find at a fair price so I'm looking for a carb of the general era,...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-23-2007, 07:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 987
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

Have I chosen a suitable cam or made a mistake?

I've been wrestling with myself over this cam choice ever since I installed it.
Here's the engine specs

69 427 L36
9.5 to 1 Silvolite cast pistons .028 down from deck
Cast iron stock oval port...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
05-13-2007, 08:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,255
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

After three sets of lock nuts I think I'd measure...

After three sets of lock nuts I think I'd measure the major and minor thread diameter of the studs to see if they are the problem.
After thinking about this for a minute, did you make a witness mark...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-08-2007, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,472
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

How does the upper shaft bushing in the...

How does the upper shaft bushing in the distributor feel? If there is a lot of lateral play the bushing may need to be replaced. The upper bushing does not get lubed from engine oil, instead, it gets...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-04-2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 503
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

I believe some of the intake bolts go into the...

I believe some of the intake bolts go into the coolant passage way. You need to seal the threads on the offending bolts.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
03-04-2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,900
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

Buy your stainless steel sleeved calipers at your...

Buy your stainless steel sleeved calipers at your local discount auto parts store and then buy the O-ring conversion kit from VB&P. If you have a caliper problem you won't have to go through the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-17-2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,645
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

Norval, Thanks for doing the legwork on this...

Norval,
Thanks for doing the legwork on this issue and posting your findings.
Warren
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-17-2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,399
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

What type of cam lube, the pink drippy stuff or...

What type of cam lube, the pink drippy stuff or the black moly paste type?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-16-2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

I sent my point distributor to Lars to be set up....

I sent my point distributor to Lars to be set up. I believe he's written a paper or two on the subject also.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-16-2007, 04:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,520
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

Thanks Bullshark, using the procedure you...

Thanks Bullshark, using the procedure you described I was able to repair my relay valve. I used a counterbore to remove the staked portion of the rod and did the o ring install. It's a good thing it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-15-2007, 04:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,326
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

There was a post on this Forum a while back by (...

There was a post on this Forum a while back by ( I think ) Mountain Motor. In this post he listed the zinc and phosphorus and so on of quite a few motor oils. I tried to search it out but couldn't...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-14-2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 547
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

Before you drill out the jets and alter your WOT...

Before you drill out the jets and alter your WOT do you have the option of installing a smaller pair of primary metering rods?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-14-2007, 01:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,326
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

The new jug that I have says API SERVICE CJ-4....

The new jug that I have says API SERVICE CJ-4. I'd like to think we're still "safe" with the new formula but at this point I'm thinking of going to the racing oil side. I've already had an oil...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-13-2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,326
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

I did not know that. Thanks.

I did not know that. Thanks.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-13-2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,326
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

I agree, I'm looking at all options. A couple of...

I agree, I'm looking at all options. A couple of bucks more a few times a year is no big deal. I've heard good things about Valvoline Racing oil on this Forum. Thanks.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-13-2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,326
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

What do you think the really big diesel fleet...

What do you think the really big diesel fleet operators are going to do? I wonder what they're going to switch to ? I can't imagine they're going to accept more oil related break downs and just call...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-13-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,326
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

New Shell Rotella T motor oil ?

Went to the store today to stock up on Shell Rotella T for the summer. The oil jug now displays a logo claiming new formula and reduced emissions and so on. Does this mean that the Rotella T we used...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-30-2006, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

Exactly right. With everything disconnected I...

Exactly right. With everything disconnected I adjusted the idle mixture to an AFR of 14. With everything hooked up my AFR went to 17. As I pinched off the leaking hoses/devices you can see an...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2006, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

Found another use for the LM-1....

This may be old stuff to some, but today I used my LM-1 to check for those pesky vacuum leaks. I disconnected all my vacuum accessories except the vacuum advance can and took a reading at idle from...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2006, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 688
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

Thank you Lars. I'll order them today. Warren

Thank you Lars. I'll order them today.
Warren
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2006, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 688
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

Lars, Is a .044 rod available? It looks like...

Lars,
Is a .044 rod available? It looks like Edelbrock only lists .043 & .045 rods. Maybe from GM? Any chance you have a part # ?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2006, 09:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 688
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

Lars, The 73/42 was too lean at cruise. If I...

Lars,
The 73/42 was too lean at cruise. If I use the 73/42 combo as a baseline for cruise area (.002799) the 74/44 and 74/45 combo will be leaner at cruise. I'll try adjusting the power piston...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-29-2006, 09:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,365
Posted By 69monzaredbigblock

I looked at Lars' charts and don't see a listing...

I looked at Lars' charts and don't see a listing for CA. Maybe you can post your carb # so someone can tell you what the original rods are supposed to be.
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