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Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 02-17-2024, 03:28 PM
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Posted By TomN
Just an update - after getting over a head cold,...

Just an update - after getting over a head cold, a few weeks later I came down with Type A flu, but I'm much better now and will be getting back to work on the Chevelle.
Still haven't made up my...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 12-28-2023, 09:43 PM
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Posted By TomN
I wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone who...

I wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone who has helped me - but l've been sick with a head cold and haven't been going online. Thanks again for all the help.
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 12-13-2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
On to the next issue - seems that there are a lot...

On to the next issue - seems that there are a lot of little issues when trying to get a car back on the road in workable condition.
The mechanic (fixing the pinion seal) noticed that my right rear...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 12-11-2023, 08:47 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
No leaks .... that's great !!!!!

No leaks .... that's great !!!!!
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 12-09-2023, 03:54 PM
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Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
Well - my mechanic put in another new pinion seal...

Well - my mechanic put in another new pinion seal yesterday. This time he put extra sealant around out side of the seal. I'll have to check later today and see if there is any leaks - but hopefully...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 11-21-2023, 07:42 PM
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Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
Sure Zman1969. The springs are BMR SP015R. There...

Sure Zman1969. The springs are BMR SP015R. There is also a revision code letter at the end of the part number on the spring (it doesn't show up when ordering) - I don't remember right off the top of...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 11-13-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
So I got the 2" lowering springs and installed...

So I got the 2" lowering springs and installed them - they worked great - car now sits level (as measured from the top of the rocker panel to the level garage floor).
Test drive showed no signs of...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 10-28-2023, 02:41 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
Yes, I loosened all 8 control arm bolts (uppers...

Yes, I loosened all 8 control arm bolts (uppers are a pain) - but I didn't really feel as it was necessary, as it hasn't been that long since i rebuilt the rear suspension and everything was...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 10-27-2023, 06:33 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
I ordered some rear springs from Summit Racing -...

I ordered some rear springs from Summit Racing - BMR SP014 - that were supposed to lower the car 1" ..... but mine only dropped about 3/8" .... I ordered these after talking to tech support at BMR. I...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 10-24-2023, 02:00 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
Thanks Zman. Yes, that is what the mechanic doing...

Thanks Zman. Yes, that is what the mechanic doing this work for me has been doing, I've watched him each time. And the drip is not coming from the area around the pinion nut - it's on the dust shield...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 10-20-2023, 11:12 PM
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Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
Doing some measuring while I wait on he mechanic...

Doing some measuring while I wait on he mechanic to work on the pinion seal again - I've done some measuring and angle finding.
Looks like I need to lower the rear of my car - as the rear lower...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 10-14-2023, 05:25 PM
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Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
Ouch - the new pinion yoke and Ratech seal are...

Ouch - the new pinion yoke and Ratech seal are leaking. At this point i don't even know what it's going to take to stop it from leaking. But we'll try again - what else can I do.
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 10-09-2023, 07:05 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
I did get the new pinion yoke and Ratech seal...

I did get the new pinion yoke and Ratech seal installed - so now we'll see how that goes, hopefully all will be fine.
The mechanic didn't want to install the Stop Hop bars. That's OK - no problem....
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 09-25-2023, 11:27 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
That's what I've been thinking also Mitch....

That's what I've been thinking also Mitch. Although i would be able to install the bars myself
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 09-25-2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
I'm using KYB Gas-Adjust mono-tube shocks, and...

I'm using KYB Gas-Adjust mono-tube shocks, and the car has the rear lower frame braces along with boxed lower control arms and the rear anti-sway bar. And as I've mentioned it has all new Moog...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 09-22-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
Yes, the QA-1 bars are the ones I am considering...

Yes, the QA-1 bars are the ones I am considering - but I did see where one person had said they made the car ride worse. But you can hear anything, especially in the internet era.
The South Side...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 09-21-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
Thanks Ryan, yes that was/is my car and I do...

Thanks Ryan, yes that was/is my car and I do remember talking to you. Thanks for spending a minute or two to speak with me - I appreciate more than people know.
Bill S. (Old Red Alert) - I have been...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 09-20-2023, 08:22 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
Thanks Freddie - yes the mechanic doing the work...

Thanks Freddie - yes the mechanic doing the work for me has been putting thread sealer on the splines. I feel the problem is just that the yokes are worn where the seal rides. Also, in looking to see...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 09-20-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
I've ordered a new pinion yoke, the Ratech seal...

I've ordered a new pinion yoke, the Ratech seal mentioned above, and a new pinion nut. Hopefully this will solve this issue.
I did tape a paper shop towel to the bottom of the rear end and take the...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 09-11-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
Yes - we did all of that. Even tried a different...

Yes - we did all of that. Even tried a different used pinion yoke the second time. Looks like I will have to get a new pinion yoke, and another new seal.
Looking on Ratech's site - they list the...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 09-10-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
Well the 3.73 rear end is in the car - and the...

Well the 3.73 rear end is in the car - and the fluid leak associated the rear pinion seal has been fixed. Seems they sell you a seal for a 12 bolt truck rear end now instead of one for a car - Oh...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 09-03-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
I've been working on getting the transmission...

I've been working on getting the transmission governor re-calibrated so that the trans will shift where I want it to. Lots of fun playing with 6 weights and 6 springs - there's a million...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 08-27-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
Thanks "Too Many Projects' .... Yes, all the...

Thanks "Too Many Projects' .... Yes, all the control arm bushing have recently be replaced (Moog) - and we put two new bushing the housing now going in. Hopefully by Wednesday it will all be...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 08-24-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
The 3.73 gears are sit-up in the rear end now. My...

The 3.73 gears are sit-up in the rear end now. My neighbor finally got to it for me. Now to pull the 3.08 rear end out and put the 3.73 in. Should have it all done in a few days. I know I'm slow at...
Forum: L78/L89 specific Forum 07-30-2023, 12:41 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 182,614
Posted By TomN
Sorry I didn't get to bring my Chevelle to the...

Sorry I didn't get to bring my Chevelle to the SCR. I didn't have the new rear gears in, but then I wasn't feeling the best and didn't feel like I could load the car in the trailer and all anyway....
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