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[WILMASBOYL78]

Unless the tach is wrong...it sounds like a driveline issue. I would hook up another tach and confirm...but, most folks can tell by the sound if an engine is revving too high...pull the inspection cover and give it a good "sniff"...I would certainly not drive it too much until the problem is diagnosed.

wilma

ps...have you ever replaced the clutch..?

[BJCHEV396]

I've had the car 10 years.Never replaced the clutch.Has never been abused or driven hard.Just for shows and cruise nites.If it was the clutch wouldn't there be warning signs?Thanks.Bill.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BJCHEV396</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've had the car 10 years.Never replaced the clutch.Has never been abused or driven hard.Just for shows and cruise nites.If it was the clutch wouldn't there be warning signs?Thanks.Bill. </div></div>


your symptoms sound like a reasonable warning sign for 10+ year old clutch.
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[Plowman]

Start from standing still in 4th gear hard,if the clutch is weak this should tell you if the clutch is slipping alot. Do check the free play,should be a inch.

[BJCHEV396]

I did research into the 4 large binders of info that came with the car.According to the records and bills the clutch was last replaced in March,1984.So I'm thinking clutch disc,pressure plate,release bearing and pilot bushing.Resurface flywheel.And check clutch shaft and shifter bushings.