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IN REFERENCE TO 1972 GRILLS: I've been talking with Charlie and he is on vacation right now. But I have sent him pictures and he says the bolts look good/not bent so we should be good to meet up sometime soon.

I just emailed him... I'll keep you guys updated.

I'm in San Diego and have a '72 Depending on distance from my house I wouldn't mind cruising up to them. What do I need to do? -Mark

Wow, what a great visual. Thank you so much for the pic Wallaby and description footballubet. -Mark

this is EXACTLY the info that I didn't know, thanks guys! How do I turn the crankshaft for the counterweights? -Mark

Does that mean that I can't just unbolt it and bolt on a new one? Newbie, Mark

Even if it is also leaking elsewhere, the oil pan is so beat up (and it is definitely leaking there as wel)that I would like to replace it. Any advice regarding wet-sump/oil pump? -Mark

It was at the low line. I have a slow oil leak but I'm not sure from where exactly. I can see its moist around the oil pan so I'm thinking that plus a gasket is an cheap/easy replacement when I do an oil change since its all banged up. Then I can continue to check the oil and go from there. 1. Any advice on an oil pan? I was thinking a cheapie one would do fine like: http://summitracing.com/parts/sum-g3531/overview/make/chevrolet/model/monte-carlo/year/1972 or http://summitracing.com/parts/spe-5494/overview/make/chevrolet/model/monte-carlo/year/1972 2. There are also "wet-sump" pans which I have no idea what they are/are they worth it? 3. Some come with an oil pump... good time to replace/where is it? -Mark

Good evening all! As I was braking off a long freeway offramp from highspeed my oil idiot light flashed on for a brief second. So I checked my oil and topped it off. My question is just so I can learn more about the car. Where is the sensor in the engine bay and how does it work? Is it a oil level/pressure/temp sensor? I can only assume due to my symptoms that it is at the rear of the engine, and its a level sensor. Thanks, Mark

Is draping over the valve cover bad? For looks? Heat? Thanks!

Which part # are you going to/did you use?

yea i had the kind that had ends on one side and I had to make the other side. It came with the crimper that Dave linked to. I guess Ill stick with that. Just wanted something more sturdy

Hey guys! Last time I used spark plug wires that I cut myself. I don't mind the cutting but one end popped off so I'd rather have something put together sturdier by a machine. Any recommendations for wires that come put together in proper length? -Mark

that gas tank looks clean and delicious! Could I do something like that on a stock setup?

Just my luck.... Filled up the radiator and went to burp it and the new lower hose from autozone had a crack and was leaking! Luckily they are giving me a new one along with 3 jugs of coolant. Only a few hours lost -Mark

good advice, thanks!

I cant leave you guys alone for 5 minites! Hahahha! Anyways my heater is bypassed right now so cant run that. How would I know its 6 inches down? I can only see when it reaches the neck. -Mark

New radiator installed. Super easy and straight forward. I havent refilled the new one yet. Now normally when I burp a radiator I fill up the radiator, start the car and keep filling it as it goes down. Then I let run for 30 minutes to make sure it burps everything up. My question is with a fan that doesn't work so well at idle is there any special technique to burping this car? -Mark

Oh wow I had no idea. My car is a budget build and by no means original. But if I can help a forum member out I would be happy to work something out. -Mark

Keepin' cool.

Replacing the radiator and fan is out. Should I upgrade my fan and/or clutch? Thanks! -Mark

When I read, "Oh happy day..." this immediately popped into my head!

I emailed Champion because they sell Champion and American Eagle, and they said AE was better cooling for the $. And only 20$ more.

Thanks for the advice David, but I think I will end up with the American Eagle. Proper fitments/direct drop in and still a really good price. -Mark

I'm not planning on leaving the AC in. Thanks for the link. What does a heavy duty fan clutch do?