1966 Chevelle LSA/ZL1 install - Page 20

Mr Twisty · 02-24-2014, 11:15 PM

T'is but a scratch!

kwhizz · 03-04-2014, 01:06 PM

Words of Wisdom...........Make sure you "Never" use Fuel Line rubber hose for transmission cooling lines........(Ask me how I know).......LOL

cdjnight · 03-04-2014, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwhizz

Words of Wisdom...........Make sure you "Never" use Fuel Line rubber hose for transmission cooling lines........(Ask me how I know).......LOL

What happens?

kwhizz · 03-05-2014, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdjnight

What happens?

The Trans fluid attacks and deteriorates the rubber.......and as I found out later from the trans shop that built the trans......when I put the car in gear and the trans builds line pressure.......It finds the weak spot in the hose and blows a hole in the hose......Happened three times and the car ended up the last time coming home on a Flatbed......That's when I found out what I did wrong......Duhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!.......The trans builds about 300 PSI line pressure when in reverse.....Pow!!..........New lines that are designed for trans use.........Problem "Gone!!!!"........And all this time I thought I knew everything.......LOL

Ken

*KILLER74Z28* · 03-06-2014, 01:51 AM

kwhizz · 03-06-2014, 05:14 PM

A simple issue to pass along for others to not make the same mistake as I did.......I used Fuel line for the transmission cooling lines to the radiator.......after blowing holes in the lines (3 times) and after the last time the car had to be brought home on a Flatbed.....I didn't know really what the Heck was going on.......I called RPM transmissions and after explaining what was going on......he explained that you can't use fuel line for this purpose......It seems the trans fluid attacks and weakens the Rubber used for fuel lines......the trans he built for me has about 300 PSI line pressure when put in reverse and that's why I was having these problems.......It was blowing thru the hose at it weakest point.........So....I already replaced the front section of lines (from the starter forward) with hard lines........and I was going to finish the rest but it seems me and tube benders don't get along.......so after going thru a bunch of hard lines I went and bought some correct trans rubber hose and installed them and everything is now fine........Now maybe I can make it to the alignment shop without the trans line blowing out......LOL.......
On to the last Issue that I had to deal with was setting the pinion angle.....The Ridetech set-up is great .....But.....because of the little extra angle of my engine trans combo when I tried to adjust it using the upper adjustable arms........It just rolled the rear end back into the Coil Overs..........So.....as the lower arms are fixed length and non adjustable.......I talked to the Tech guys at Ridetech (Great Guy's) and what I did was bought threaded Bungs and Rod Ends........So.....we cut off the ends of the lower arms and welded in the new bungs with the adjustable Rod Ends........So.....I figured out the angles and how much shorter the lower arm needed to be and adjusted them and put everything back together.......Bingo........hit it the first time......and when I ordered those parts I also ordered the rear sway bar assy.......so I got everything installed and finished.......Now we just need some dry Salt free roads to get the alignment completed......Get the exhaust system installed.........Get the car to Donnie at Frame-up.......Then off to Stefano at Nickey for the Tune.........

Ken

Irishmic · 03-07-2014, 08:49 AM

So wheel hop won't be an issue ...?

3 SS's · 03-07-2014, 08:59 AM

just say it wasn't a #'s matching car before you started....just say it

Deki · 03-07-2014, 04:08 PM

^ OP, say it for this guy's sake. Man loves Chevelles. I don't want him to have an melt down. 3 SS's, nice looking A bodies you got there. OP, amazing work man.

kwhizz · 03-07-2014, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 3 SS's

just say it wasn't a #'s matching car before you started....just say it

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Irishmic · 03-07-2014, 07:45 PM

I can read backwards.....oh no !!!! But great thread and pics !!!

Denis · 03-07-2014, 11:13 PM

Not sure how I haven't seen this thread. Awesome build!

kwhizz · 03-11-2014, 07:54 AM

A couple of things........I made it to the alignment shop today.....LOL.....I actually didn't blow up any transmission lines.......I guess when you use the right product for the application .......It works......LOL.....anyhow....The front end is now aligned and set up........I also sent out my stock am radio and had it converted to am/fm stereo /satellite Sirius ready.......got everything in and hooked up with Radio Margaritaville ..............great cruising station...........I also ordered an exhaust kit with all mandrel bends and Dynomax #17749 mufflers.....2 1/2" system.........should be here in a couple of days......Good weekend project......The other thing I'm not too crazy about is the brake system.........It was recommended to go with a 7/8" bore master non power system..........well......I'm not very impressed with the stopping power and may be switching to a Power system in the near future.........anyhow......here are some pic's....Time to call Stefano at Nickey and get the old Beater over there and wake it up......LOL

kwhizz · 03-12-2014, 08:13 PM

The box of exhaust components showed up today.......Got started today......In the pictures you will see some band clamps.....those are for fitting only........everything will be welded ..........Gonna be a busy weekend and hopefully off to Stefano and Nickey next week......

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03-06-2014, 01:51 AM	#271
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03-07-2014, 04:08 PM	#275
Deki Drives: 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,764 View My Garage	^ OP, say it for this guy's sake. Man loves Chevelles. I don't want him to have an melt down. 3 SS's, nice looking A bodies you got there. OP, amazing work man. __________________ 2018 Mustang GT

03-07-2014, 11:13 PM	#278
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	Not sure how I haven't seen this thread. Awesome build! __________________

03-04-2014, 01:06 PM	#268
kwhizz Drives: 60's Muscle Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kenosha, Wi Posts: 197	Words of Wisdom...........Make sure you "Never" use Fuel Line rubber hose for transmission cooling lines........(Ask me how I know).......LOL

03-06-2014, 05:14 PM	#272
kwhizz Drives: 60's Muscle Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kenosha, Wi Posts: 197	A simple issue to pass along for others to not make the same mistake as I did.......I used Fuel line for the transmission cooling lines to the radiator.......after blowing holes in the lines (3 times) and after the last time the car had to be brought home on a Flatbed.....I didn't know really what the Heck was going on.......I called RPM transmissions and after explaining what was going on......he explained that you can't use fuel line for this purpose......It seems the trans fluid attacks and weakens the Rubber used for fuel lines......the trans he built for me has about 300 PSI line pressure when put in reverse and that's why I was having these problems.......It was blowing thru the hose at it weakest point.........So....I already replaced the front section of lines (from the starter forward) with hard lines........and I was going to finish the rest but it seems me and tube benders don't get along.......so after going thru a bunch of hard lines I went and bought some correct trans rubber hose and installed them and everything is now fine........Now maybe I can make it to the alignment shop without the trans line blowing out......LOL....... On to the last Issue that I had to deal with was setting the pinion angle.....The Ridetech set-up is great .....But.....because of the little extra angle of my engine trans combo when I tried to adjust it using the upper adjustable arms........It just rolled the rear end back into the Coil Overs..........So.....as the lower arms are fixed length and non adjustable.......I talked to the Tech guys at Ridetech (Great Guy's) and what I did was bought threaded Bungs and Rod Ends........So.....we cut off the ends of the lower arms and welded in the new bungs with the adjustable Rod Ends........So.....I figured out the angles and how much shorter the lower arm needed to be and adjusted them and put everything back together.......Bingo........hit it the first time......and when I ordered those parts I also ordered the rear sway bar assy.......so I got everything installed and finished.......Now we just need some dry Salt free roads to get the alignment completed......Get the exhaust system installed.........Get the car to Donnie at Frame-up.......Then off to Stefano at Nickey for the Tune......... Ken

03-07-2014, 08:49 AM	#273
Irishmic Drives: 2014 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NH Posts: 335	So wheel hop won't be an issue ...?

03-07-2014, 08:59 AM	#274
3 SS's Drives: Chevelle SS's Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: outta my mind Posts: 3,034 View My Garage	just say it wasn't a #'s matching car before you started....just say it

03-07-2014, 07:45 PM	#277
Irishmic Drives: 2014 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NH Posts: 335	I can read backwards.....oh no !!!! But great thread and pics !!!

03-11-2014, 07:54 AM	#279
kwhizz Drives: 60's Muscle Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kenosha, Wi Posts: 197	A couple of things........I made it to the alignment shop today.....LOL.....I actually didn't blow up any transmission lines.......I guess when you use the right product for the application .......It works......LOL.....anyhow....The front end is now aligned and set up........I also sent out my stock am radio and had it converted to am/fm stereo /satellite Sirius ready.......got everything in and hooked up with Radio Margaritaville ..............great cruising station...........I also ordered an exhaust kit with all mandrel bends and Dynomax #17749 mufflers.....2 1/2" system.........should be here in a couple of days......Good weekend project......The other thing I'm not too crazy about is the brake system.........It was recommended to go with a 7/8" bore master non power system..........well......I'm not very impressed with the stopping power and may be switching to a Power system in the near future.........anyhow......here are some pic's....Time to call Stefano at Nickey and get the old Beater over there and wake it up......LOL

03-12-2014, 08:13 PM	#280
kwhizz Drives: 60's Muscle Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kenosha, Wi Posts: 197	The box of exhaust components showed up today.......Got started today......In the pictures you will see some band clamps.....those are for fitting only........everything will be welded ..........Gonna be a busy weekend and hopefully off to Stefano and Nickey next week......