EVC

Stumped two mechanics… ? Interesting. A good mechanic would have looked inside the distributor thingy first.

For future reference is your distributor the HEI or points style ?

Thanks for the info Mike. After spending tons of cash and pulling the engine three times…. I found that builder didn't replace the valve guides, long story, but instead of going to prison for killing the idiot, I decided to do the heads again and replaced the valve guides. We're using stock length push rods and stock rockers. So far,,,10,000miles and a year later, it seems to be holding together. Torque is great and does everything I need well below 4000 rpm ...This is the original engine and we bored it 20 over. Dyno showed 316 hp. Not a drag racer, but the car is quick enough for me. 273 gearing, 700r4, 1900 stall…. Ed C..

Also, check the voltage to the HEI …. Must be 12 volts.

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Michael, Is valve geometry somewhat less critical for the standard stock rockers as compared to roller rockers. I realize the importance of proper geometry with roller rockers, but is there more forgiveness with the stock rockers assuming the push rods are the correct length ? Ed C

The idiot lights still work, but to the horrors of some, about 25 years ago I put some real gauges in the shift console… Note the shifter glass has 4 … The 700r4 was a great upgrade…

Rick, I took the simple way by replacing the clock with the tach… I was hoping to put the tach where the fuel gauge is and put the fuel gauge in the old clock position , but didn't want to disturb the circuit board... There may be a new circuit panel out there to allow this, but i'm not aware of it. Ed …

Great video , great interview… Thank you Aaron ,,, It was a pleasure meeting you and April at the show…. Ed

Not to be rude or offend, but I think I just wasted 3 minutes of my 81 year life….. LOL

I plan to drive it… Maybe wear out her new Tiger paws…

I have a factory 8 track in my 1976 Calais. I also have an 8 track recorder to make tapes with.

Congratulations to the newly retired Master Sgt and family. Retired USAF SMS… EVC

Put her back in the garage after driving her on a 700 mile round trip….. Took Hank , his little sister and wife.

Sammy, I used up my stock of the 10/30 version, but changed to the 10/40 as well… Great stuff. Not to brag , but I'm proud to say I have over 400,000 miles of seat time behind the wheel of the 1970 Monte Carlo and I can feel and hear the difference that various oils make. BTW, Hank has 10,000 mile of Monte time and agrees. Ed C.

Hank and I managed some alone time with the Monte today. Went to town and had the new Tiger Paws , 215/70s, mounted and balanced. Five tires for $80.

Great oil. There are many good oils, but I use Lucas and their additives for all of my stuff including lawn mowers… Valvoline and Amsoil are probably as good, but I'm a believer in Lucas products…

Finally got the axle codes… CKD 0206B2…. According to the tech info here , It looks like the old girl has a 273 gear ratio.

Mike. Over the years we have owned 3 Westies, and four Scotties. Great dogs !!!!! Some very interesting times and stories for another time. The old Monte was part of their lives too… Hank and Molly are the new backseat dogs now.. Scotties and Westies were our family favorites for many years. Events covering 62 years, with some really great dogs, leaves a lot of memories … Scotties, Westies and MonteCarlos have been a big part of our lives… It's great to be retired with some good dogs and our Monte... Ed

Hank fell like a rock …

I heard that Holley may stop making the carbs and go Fuel injection only. Also heard that Edlebrock will copy the Holly carbs and make them even better…. Ed ….

For the record , Hank has a new baby sister… Her name is Molly,,, 4 mos. old … She is the back seat dog and loves to travel in the Monte Carlo. She is Hank's Nemesis….. Ed C.

Thank you too, Steve,,, You made her day that you remembered…. Ed.

Same car , same Lady…. I love them both. Thanks for the memories, and yes !!!!!! , She is still the coolest lady on earth…. We still drive the Monte as a daily. This weekend we're driving the Monte on a 700 mile road trip to Diamond lake Oregon… Awesome car , Awesome wife. Both have a few upgrades, but still have the original engine… LOL ,,,,, She remembers the 72 Monte. The Monte and Malibu were her true loves. She often drove a 1973 yellow Cadillac brougham, white 63 Bonneville or a Jeep. BTW… Below the flag, and down in the Valley, is Pleasant Valley School.. We could see the school from our deck and hear the school bell every morning…. She was the Librarian from 1979 thru about 98.