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By the way,
I would like to buy one of the smooth collars for the steering wheel if anyone has one they would part with.
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I did my own headliner. It was a little challenging but possible. I will probably do it myself again.
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If I remember correctly, mine hooks to the end of the clutch fork and the hooks to a hole in the frame.
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I paid 1000 for mine a year ago. I talked to a guy that rebuilds them. I told him that I hadn't bought one yet and asked him if he could assemble one for me. He recommended a case and gear cluster for my application and put it together for me. I felt like that was a fair price for a "new" transmission built like I wanted it.
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As some of you might remember, I put in the Muncie behind my 350 earlier in the year. I just picked up an LQ4 to put in this winter. Ill be posting info here as I learn.
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Hey Sam. I am doing a little bit of research on this as well. Look at ls1tech.com. Let me know if you run across any other info. I ran into a friend yesterday that is giving up on a project and wants to sell his 6.0 at a good price. I might get it to put in my 4 speed car.
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A build sheet could have been dropped in at the factory in several locations: in rear seat, above gas tank, etc. You cannot obtain one after the fact. If it is a Canadian built car, the cowl tag will have a "Z 20" on it, if it is an SS.
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I will have to remove my 19 tooth to compare it. They all seemed the same length. Ire there different length ones available? My speedo cable is bent with gentle curves.
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Maybe. But it seems to work fine with the 19 tooth, only showing 5 mph less than actual speed.
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Hello monte lovers. I recently installed a muncie 4 speed in my 72 monte with 350. I have an 8 tooth drive gear and a 19 tooth driven gear for the speedometer. According to a calculation using the gear ratio and tire size, I need to have an 18 tooth driven gear with my 8 tooth drive gear. I bought one, dropped it in and the speedometer was way off, showing 15 miles under the actual speed. I removed it thinking that I should have counted the teeth before I put it in. When I removed it, I found that the teeth were messed up. Figuring that I didn't get the teeth meshed, I threw it out and put the 19 back in until I could get another 18. I got my second 18 and it did the same thing. I did take my time, using a number 1 square bit screwdriver while pushing it in to get things lined up. Is there something I am missing? Why is this happening. I am going to attach some pics but they are not the best. I have tried in many angles with different amounts of light and these are the best.
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Thanks for the info guys.
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Hey guys. I have a 1972 monte with stock 350, 4 barrel engine with 117000 miles. It has a Muncie 4 speed and 3.08 gears in the rear. The motor has not been tampered with, as far as I know. I bought it from the original owner last year and it had been parked since 1988. It has been smoking on start up so I decided to change the valve seals. I tore it down last night and got to thinking that this would be a great time to change the cam. My plans for the car are to drive it, a lot. I am not interested in racing but would like to have a nice sound and, although I am really not concerned with more power, a few more horsies are welcome. Would you have any recommendations on what specs I should look for in a cam? This is a budget minded upgrade at this time.
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I just got my car back after having the 3.08 installed. Seems pretty good. I only drove it a mile home so didn't get to evaluate it much. Looks like a good excuse for a drive tomorrow.
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It is my pleasure. I am glad to be contributing to the folks on here that have helped me so much.
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mine measures 2"
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Looks like I will be going back to get that if possible.
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I think it was gray Sam. This car also had a switch for rear window defroster. It could have been a highly optioned car.
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I put my impact wrench on lowest setting and then use torque wrench to 100. I just made that number up, thinking it would be about right.
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Hey guys,
I went to get a part off of a 1971 monte the other day. I decided to check it out real good while I was there just to see what it once was. I noticed that there was a wire coming off the rear view mirror. I tried to take a picture but the glass was just too dirty. Does anyone know what this could be for?
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Did it feel comfortable Larry? Were you concerned that it was too high for a long run? I'm used to my diesel truck which runs about 2000 at 65. Im just not familiar with what is too much for my 350. I wouldn't thing 2600 would be too high.
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Is that with an overdrive transmission? Do you feel comfortable with hours of driving at 65 MPH with that combo? Do you know how many RPMS you are turning?
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Hey guys,
I recently put a 4 speed in my 72 monte with 350 and 2.73 gears in 12 bolt. I really like everything about it except for taking off in first gear. On level ground, the engine lugs a little bit. When taking off on an incline, you really have to slip the clutch. I plan on driving this car wherever I want, including hours of continuous running on interstate. I am wondering what a comfortable RPM range is for that type of driving. I know that a 4.11 or so would be very fun but I am more interested in a having a good driver. Thanks in advance.
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It is a Muncie handle on a hurst shifter. I got it from Ground Up. It gives you the dependability of the Hurst with original looks of the Muncie.
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I used a wire brush on a 4 inch grinder, then applied 2 coats of POR 15. I removed the exhaust and coated all that I could. I stopped at the rear axle. I have plans to drop it one day and clean the rear section, coat it and , paint the rear end, etc.
6.0L LQ4 and muncie 4 speed in 72 monte
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sorry for the lack of updates. this turned into a frame off restoration and have had basically no progress in over a year due to the paint process. I did decide to ditch the Muncie and go with a tremec 5 speed.