![]() Dedicated to the Promotion and Preservation of American Muscle Cars, Dealer built Supercars and COPO cars. |
|
Register | Album Gallery | Thread Gallery | FAQ | Community | Calendar | Become a Paid Member | Today's Posts | Search |
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
Bit of an update on the Z/28. The last time the car ran was around 2005. The gentleman who owned it for the last 20+ years told me his son had "blown up" the 327 that's in it. He couldn't give me anymore detail than that, so I thought I'd figure it out.
After draining about only 2 quarts of oil from it and not seeing any metallic in the oil or after cutting open the filter, I put in some Rotella. Checked all the valvetrain, used a remote button to bump the motor over a number of cycles to make sure there wasn't an issue with valves or rocker arms. All looked good. Pumped it twice, it fired right off on crappy gas, and settled into a decent idle with a couple lifters making a lot of noise. So, I put some tune up in a can seafoam in the crankcase and dumped the rest in the tank. Lifter noise is gone! Tightened a few header bolts eliminating the exhaust leaks. The lights, turn signals, brakes, and tach all work. Heck, still have to even depress the clutch to start it! Three of the 4 wheels only have 2 lug nuts....the other one has one. Thinking about putting some lug nuts on it, fresh go juice, and taking the ole beater out for a drive to the next cruise night! Car keeps getting better and better! |
The Following 14 Users Say Thank You to Bad67300 For This Useful Post: | ||
BLACKLS5 (06-16-2021), cruiserofland (06-15-2021), dykstra (06-15-2021), juliosz (06-15-2021), L16pilot (06-15-2021), L_e_e (06-15-2021), markinnaples (06-16-2021), mr.4speed (06-15-2021), olredalert (02-03-2023), PeteLeathersac (06-15-2021), scuncio (06-15-2021), Too Many Projects (06-15-2021), x77-69z28 (02-03-2023), Xplantdad (06-15-2021) |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
![]()
I love it when that happens. I've bought a couple of "basket cases" with, supposedly bad engines, and gotten them running and driving with a bit of work...
![]()
__________________
Mitch 1970 Chevelle SS 1966 Chevelle SS 1967 Camaro ss/rs 1938 Business coupe, street rod 2000 FXSTS, original owner, 13k miles |
The Following User Says Thank You to Too Many Projects For This Useful Post: | ||
Bad67300 (06-16-2021) |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
![]() Quote:
![]()
__________________
I ain't nobody, dork. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
![]()
Larry, not sure how I missed this thread. Cool car and history!! Looking forward to updates!
|
#5
|
||||
|
||||
![]() Quote:
![]()
__________________
Mitch 1970 Chevelle SS 1966 Chevelle SS 1967 Camaro ss/rs 1938 Business coupe, street rod 2000 FXSTS, original owner, 13k miles |
The Following User Says Thank You to Too Many Projects For This Useful Post: | ||
6667ss138 (02-03-2023) |
![]() |
|
|