1968 el camino tranny

ElkyHolik87 · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:44 am Post subject:

i just bought a 1968 el camino all stock motor(327) Happy

it was a good deal too. but i noticed that the RPMs {i dont have a gauge} were kinda high at 50-60 MPH do i have a 3 speed tranny? im going to upset if i do. if so can i put a 350 turbo or 700r4 in it. and if so how much will it coast?
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DONE DEAL DONNY · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:26 am Post subject:

Most likely you have a 400, as my 68 does. Look at the trans. pan shape. I.E. the bottom of trans. Also as you drive count the number of times it shifts. You probably have a 373 or 411 geared rear end, Is it a 10 bolt or 12? Stomp it! see if it leaves 2 black marks or one then you'll know if it's a posi. rear end.
Have fun learning what you got, and there is no better site than this one for help, the people on here are great!!
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ElkyHolik87 · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:39 am Post subject:

thanks for the reply. i havent gone to crazie on it yet, it was siting for a year in a half with nothing being done to it, so i changed the oil and flushed the radiator put power steering fluid and put some nu finsh polish on it and a new air filter thats all can aford for now to day will be my first full day with it. i'v tryd guning it from a stop but the motor just stops so im thinking the carb needs to be rebuilt or the fuel pump needs to be replaced, so far the only thing thats not stock that i noticed is the front power disc breaks.
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bigjames4xl · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:02 pm Post subject:

If it was origionally a 327 it's more likely to be a th350.
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DONE DEAL DONNY · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:53 pm Post subject:

As I said these guys are very Good. It makes sence that a 327 would have a 350 with it. I just got my resto. package from Chevy. It has a great deal of imformation in it. Between this web site and that package I now have more info on my 68 than any other car I've owned! You should send off for yours. It's free and it's very informative,like the people on this site! It tells you how to get one on one of the topic's here.
Also I don,t want you to break your truck, wait till it's ready then (rod) on it. Get any numbers you find anywhere on it to help you in the future.
Good Luck
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CoyoteOn2 · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:11 pm Post subject:

Again~~~~ You most likely have a 350 tranny [ 3 speed ], There is also a chance you have a PowerGlide tranny [ 2 speed ]. Drive the car and count the shifts. If you want an overdrive trans, the simplest to install would be the 200r4. The 700r4 would require trans mount and drive shaft modifacations to name a couple.
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ElkyHolik87 · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:29 pm Post subject:

thanks guys i still havent had a chance to gun it on a smooth srtaight away all these roads are bumby hard to tell when it shifts i know second gear kicks in at 15mph and some times it hesitates just alittle but not much, when i gun it at 20 25 it does not drop to first and so far i cant tell when 3rd kicks in. to day after driveing for an hour and a half {the most its been drivin in a year and a half} like a mile from my home the motor started to shake like the idle was way off but it wasent it felt like a couple of the spark plugs were not firering or gas was not geting to one or more cylinders i would give it a little gas and the motor shaked and i wasent really going any where so i babyed it till it went back to normal.
any advice for that

like i said its been siting for a year and a half maybe two with nothing being done to it. the only thing i did is change the oil oil filter, flush the radiator, and add power steering fluid. so im thinking some of the spark plugs are'ent fireing sometimes, spark wires look just fine
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CoyoteOn2 · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:24 pm Post subject:

You said nothing about draining the gas and flushing the tank, did you do that? Gas goes bad very guick. Your Carb may also need some attention, like a rebuild. Seals and gaskets go bad real fast in Carburators that have had fuel in them then allowed to sit for 6 or more months. Fuel pump and lines should also be checked real good.

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ElkyHolik87 · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:02 am Post subject:

it really didnt have gas in it but looks like i done did and fucked up on that one i did not drain the gas and its to late probobly, its gone through about 7 gallons since its been turned on,and now has a full tank, the carb will be rebuilt i'll most likely chang the pump too, iv seen on ebay thos high flow Edelbrock fuel pumps for 15 20 bucks new, suports 600 hp is that necessary? can i run a gallon or two of the raceing fuel 100 octane to clean the lines?

sorry for my ignorance im 20 and all i know is what i tought myself, i gusse i kinda jumped into this not knowing, it has to be my daily driver gota get to work and back but i gota change all this Potty Mouth and i have no funds, for the monye i could of got a little honda and keep like 1500 in my pocket but Potty Mouth that. i love old cars and v8's

p.s thats one insane elky
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CoyoteOn2 · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:25 am Post subject:

Your not going to want to hear this I know, ~~~~~ cause at 20, and at the price of gas, it's like liquid gold to ya, BUT I would dump it, flush the tank, have the carb done and start fresh.
I notice your in region 17. I'm also located there (in Vegas). If your anywhere close, and interested, There's a LARGE ROD and Custom Show
this coming weekend in Henderson on Water Street, FRI. SAT. SUN. Stop by and have a great time, I'll be there with a few Customs from the shop.

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ElkyHolik87 · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:53 am Post subject:

so i guss i gota let it sit till i got 90 bucks to rebuild the carb plus a fuel filter i also need a new battery damn it. i would love to go and check some cars but im in Los Angeles. did you put tail lights parallel to the tail gate like cadillac lights? that was my idea years ago. nice!
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CoyoteOn2 · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:04 am Post subject:

Yeh, Them are Cadi Tails on that one.
If you do, wait and drain and rebuild, you will be glad you did in the long run. The potential for damage if you don't, in my opinion, is not worth the gamble.
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ElkyHolik87 · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:14 am Post subject:

i really appreciate your help buddy thank you, one more thing what should i do about the lines?
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CoyoteOn2 · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:23 am Post subject:

You can blow them out with air, but be sure to look at them for ROT, cracks , ect. The rubber parts may need to be replaced sitting that long.
At least I would, it's cheap INSURANCE.
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PaPa Johns 77 · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:06 am Post subject:

Elky holic, Please watch and edit the bad language. ECC is a family friendly site!
Thank You! Smile

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