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The 200R4 has a lower 1st gear than the TH350. Your present overall 1st gear ratio is lower with 200R4 than it was with TH350. To me this means it's the carbs. Ed

Bus, Suspect the dual carbs kills low speed torque and that 500 cfms would be better for cruising. If I remember correctly, in a previous post, you explained that rear 4bbl comes in very late. Correct? Does this mean the rear two barrels of the rear carb some in late or does all four come in late? Does rear carb have an idle curcuit? What are intake/exhaust durations at .050 lift? High duration cam also kills low speed torque. Low gear overall ratio is lower with 200R than was TH350 so that's not the problem. I'd think that at least 373s are needed. Someone else will have to answer the comverter/cam question. Ed

Agree with Steve. Just because a company printed an ad isn't documentation that it was ever produced. Came across a '53/54 Ford at a car show it had power steering (looked orginial to me which doesn't mean anything other than what I thought). Asked owner if this was first year for a Ford with power steering. He agreed and showed me an ad that announced power steering on that year Ford. I accepted the option to be orginial based on how it appeared, ad wasn't documentation but supported the option as being original. Ed

Are 1st Gen hoods interchangeable? Thanks, ERd

Alex, This is great. And the geatest of the great is C17. So, without a "3" would mean radio deleted. That simple? This info need to be place in "Tech Info" under Monte Carlo Archives. It's too important to lose. Ed This post has been edited for clarity.

kcBoye, Looks like 7 to 10 days. Yea, additional things alway appear. Might as well do the extra stuff (the unconsidered items)when it's apart. It'll take less time now than doing it later. Let us know how it goes. Ed

Thanks, George. If I only stopped and thought a while I would have realized/remembered about the exhaust crossover warm up feature. Many makes used it. Although, some carbs were coolant heated water. Some block off the intake crossover ports for better ets. Biggoh mistakeoh when winter cold temps come around. Ed

Coolram and Rob, What is the lamp monitor pkg you are refering to? Is it a waring light system that informs if the exterior lights are working/not working? Where mounted on dash? Thanks, Ed

Thanks fellas, Will be using synthetic in all rebuilt engines from now on. Ed

As synthetic oils are costly but allow for extended change intervals it seems it's a wash out economically vs regular motor and trans oils. It's claimed to derease friction and increases gas mileage. Seems like it would take many a zillion miles to save a gallon. Seeking knowledgeable info. Thanks, Ed

On the block pad behind the alternator where the engine number is stamped do '70 SSs have two rows of alphanumerics? The reason I'm asking is because my'71 SS has two rows. One transulates to a 454 for a '71 Monte and the other is the VIN. I'm wanting to find out if '70 SS engines were coded this way. Am attempting to help a Ohioan, future member, determine if his car is a '70 SS454. So far it looks good. Thanks, Ed

Thanks, fellas. Won't have to get it for my '71 SS. Ed

Was the washer fluid monitor available all three years? Where was the monitor mounted. Thanks, Ed

Have determined that the CRS (aluminum heads) engine code for 1970 transulates to only a '70 Chevelle 450 horse, 454ci, 11:1 cr, and only available with a TH 400 trans. The GM Protect-O-Plate decoder book has '70 Chevelle/Monte Carlo engine ID codes listed together. Makes sense as both are "A" bodies. Is this an LS-6 engine? This book is like the Captain Marvel decoder ring (1950s mutant X type person) I got by sending in box tops from a Kellogg's cereal and some loose change from my Dad's pockets. Ed

Click on MarchiefB's Turbo-Fire vs. Turbo-Jet (above post), his info clears it up. Dan and Nan you guys going to the 2004 FGMCC's Woodward Dream Cruise meet? Ed

Have wondered why only one was used on all the motors I've ever work on. Anyone know the answer? Ed

Canuck, Now I finally understand. And it was that simple. Your 1970 Monte info page is great. Can you be talked into adding '71-'72s?. Only 175 with Cruise-Control. May have been first year for Chevy, not GM, with cruise. Were the 1970 4-way power bucket seats available as a passenger seat? Thanks, Ed

Many are aware that some 396s were actually a 402ci. And that the small bock grew to 400ci in 1970. My question is: People sometimees refer to a Chev BB as a 400. Do they mean the 402 or the SB 400? Or was there a BB that displacemed 400 cubic inches? Thanks, Ed

Jason has explained why tie roda are different. Gene's determing that other steering components have common psrt numbers means the interference fit angles between tie rod ends and their mating holes are the same for '70-'72. So, once again, the FGMCC site has answered my question. Thanks, Ed

Jason, Yea, I was at the Shepard show. The FGMCC had their 2003 annual meet there. How lucky can I be, 100 miles from my house. It'll never happen again. The 2004 FGMCC meet will be at the Woodward Dream Cruise and I'm taking the '71. Sent you an email about fenders and a hood for my project 71. Have never been to the Petti Jean swap meet, will try to go this year. If you come across that guy's card and it's a Monte Club please let me know. I've been thinking about starting an Arkansas Monte Carlo/Impala club. Ed

Thanks fellas. Will keep a lookout for an old Pioneer AM/FM casette. Ed

Gene, Upon re-reading your post I have a question. Are you saying that the '70-'72 drag link, pitman arm and idle arm have the same part numbers? If so, I agree with your solution and my first response was incorrect. Jason, Thanks for the info. So, '71-'72 inner/outer tie rods are stronger. Guess the connecting sleeves are likewise? Would be worth $72 more for '71-'72s, unless the same ones are being sold as '70s at the '70s price. Thanks again, Ed

My '71 has an FM radio. Would like to change it to stock AM/FM/Casette. Did 1st Gens have a AM/FM/Casette option? Thanks, Ed

This problem exists on many Chevys, cars & trucks. The problem is almost 100% of the time with the coated wire as mentioned above and almost never the trans shifting components. Ed

Jim, Not doubting your view. However, I suspect the 454 would be stamped with CRS on machined pad behind alternator. Which would mean aluminum heads were factory installed. Book can be purchased at Faxbook@faxonautolit.com, $17 plus 4.95 shipping. Got mine on eBay. Ed