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    Electric Vehicles

    in General 70-72 Monte Carlo Forum

    Posted

    Reasons for me to buy an electric car.

     

    The roof panel is advanced solar, capable of charging the car within 8 hours of daylight while the car is being used. 

    600 mile range.

    Lithium not mined by little children and slave labor..

    Batteries that can be recharged at home with standard 110v within 4 hours. 

    Batteries are 100% recyclable

    Batteries that I can remove in my garage. 

    Batteries available at O Reilly's..

    Easily replaced sensors and motors. 

    At least 20 years of life expectancy. .

    Brakes that work electrically and without brake dust. 

    Car can't be tracked without my knowledge and approval.

    Take a cross country trip without planning for charging stations.

    Ability to drive my car anywhere/anytime in North America without fear of being of being stuck someplace I don't want to be or fear of the village idiots. 

    Chain saw holder…. 

    Ed… 

     

     

     

      Interesting fact… Our Montes qualify on all of the above items or it isn't required … 

                                   The electric car doesn't meet any of those needs or expectations… 

    Electric Vehicles

    in General 70-72 Monte Carlo Forum

    Posted

    On 1/17/2024 at 7:12 PM, Rob Peters said:

    Ed,

     

     

    That said, I have nothing against electric cars, I feel they have a place in the world.  I would not want a full battery powered car, even for just running around town but can't say I would never buy a hybrid.

    rob

    I agree Rob, 

    They have a place,, but the market should determine that.  So far ,that doesn't seem to be the case.  

    (Another discussion for another time) 

    I personally have no need for a full electric car… I also thought I'd never have a need for an electric chain saw,, but with the advent of brushless motors they seem to have a place. They are now smaller and fit well under the seat of my Monte.  🤣 

    In fact, I just ordered another one for Angels Buick …

    Regarding Hybrids, I kinda like them … Especially the new ES400 Lexus in dark red … I'm just not interested in the price. 

    Ed. 

     

    BTW,,, They work great at car shows to keep people from touching your car… 😀

     

     

     

    Waterpump - Aluminum - weeping?

    in Engine Tech

    Posted

    Not my intent to step on anyones toes. 

    In answer to welding. I don't weld anything that could break again and leave me stranded in the desert with my wife and family. 

    Why do I hear Banjo music from Deliverance ?  

    Anyone want to weld my new Edlebrock Carburator on while I'm here ? 

    🤣

    Waterpump - Aluminum - weeping?

    in Engine Tech

    Posted

    On 1/12/2024 at 7:06 PM, snomobeelr said:

    My Edelbrock water pump appears to be weeping from the top. Has anyone ever seen or had this? 

     

    waterpump 2.jpg

    waterpump 3.jpg

     

     

    Alan,

    To answer your original question ,,,,  Yes, I've seen it.

    It appears that others have different opinions. I hope it's a simple water pump failure, but the larger question is "Why"  ? 

    I sent your photos to a man (and friend ) who serviced and repaired radiators for almost 50 years. We spoke last night and the first thing he said was "internal cavitation". He also said it could be caused by many reasons and one of those was like I described earlier.

    He also had some opinions on certain water pumps being more proned to cavitation. short vs long pumps, impellers cast vs metal stamped, aluminum vs cast iron housings. He did say that a lot was going on in that very small area of that particular pump and didn't think aluminum was the best option. He also said that stamped impellers were more prone to cavitation problems and that the stock cast impellers actually ran cooler. 

    A poorly designed water pump can create its own cavitation problem so, I'm hoping a new pump will solve your problem. 

    He also said that welding this was an "idiotic" approach…. 

    The choice is yours to simply replace. Regardless of other opinions, it's your car …  My major concern is to not give you bad advise that could manifest itself somewhere else in your engine or aluminum heads.

    Anyone who tells you that internal cavitation isn't a problem in engine failure is dead wrong…. 

    Unfortunately, a lot of the old school people like my friend have retired or passed on. 

    Ed. 

     

    Waterpump - Aluminum - weeping?

    in Engine Tech

    Posted

    Again , I'd back pressure and clean the system before changing the pump. If you have any doubts about what I'm saying I'll gladly explain it.  My Email address is shown on my profile page or you can PM me here. 

    I suspect this problem could be caused by Cavitation. 

    Happy New Years Traditions, What Are Yours

    in Non-Tech

    Posted

    On New Years eve, we usually stay home and finish off the remainder of our seasonal eggnog. I like to add a couple shots of Tuaca to mine.

    If the weather is nice tomorrow, we may pull the Monte out and drive to Fort Bragg on the Calif Coast.

    300 miles round trip, lunch at our special place on a hillside,  and back home …..  We typically do this type of day travel on New Year's day. 

    Tuesday I plan to take her back to the upholstery shop for some minor color work on the package tray and perhaps color matched leather wrap for the steering wheel.

    OOPS… The Monte has to wait for her upholstery …….. Angel just informed me that our Grandson ( Marine Corporal EVC) , his fiancé , and our son Lt Col EVC,,, will joining us at Beale AFB for lunch on Tuesday. 

    oh well..  welcome and best wishes to all for 2024…. keepem shiny.   

    Ed C  

    BTW… I'm EVC the third .. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent… 

     

    Tubular front control arms

    in General 70-72 Monte Carlo Forum

    Posted

    1 hour ago, 420ponies said:

      EVC,    I've not had any shock fade from KYB gas -adjust  shocks on my car (had these on with the stock control arms), in fact worked better than stock replacements(ACDelco). In the last 17 yrs, believe me , I've tried lots of different set-ups. I've got Bilstien shocks on right now and like the ride with stock springs and tubular control arms. Ride is nice at 70mph.

    Thank you,

    Information provided by fellow members makes this site well worth the membership fees.

    I'm beginning to think my problem may be caused by a rear bushing. The car does a slight shift in certain road and power conditions. This is something that most people would never notice. The car is aligned perfectly and never drifts. I'm now thinking it could be caused by a rear bushing.. 

    I've gone thru every inch of the front steering and suspension and it's all tight as new...

    Tubular front control arms

    in General 70-72 Monte Carlo Forum

    Posted

    BTW, For those who are interested,

    General Yeager has a road named after him near Beale AFB … It's a treacherous road with two "thrill hills " and some sharp curves… I've been driving my Monte on this road for over 45 years and she always handles like she's on a rail , flat, even and with confidence…

    The Whoopee !!!! ride over the "thrill hills " will scare the poop out of some… There is no room for error or bad shocks. Just one bad shock is all it takes.

    Wonder why they named it "Chuck Yeager road " ? 

    Ed C 

    Tubular front control arms

    in General 70-72 Monte Carlo Forum

    Posted

    39 minutes ago, EVC said:

     

    James, 

    You answered all of my lingering questions about this. My springs are relatively new, (about 6 to 8 years old) and I recently replaced my old shocks with the KYB brand ordered from Amazon. I'm not liking the inconsistent way they feel on the roads I've traveled for many years.There is a huge difference and I don't trust them. 

    I'm feeling the same thing with my wife's car. The passenger front shock strut getting is sloppy.  

    The last shocks I put on my Monte were Gabriels and they lasted for years. The coil overs for the Monte is sounding good. Thanks for your help 

    Ed C

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