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I like that radio idea..."breaker 1-9 Miss Salley...pass the cheeto's...over - rover"

(ok...have to work on that)

Thanks for the reply! I have added sound deadening insulation behind and under the back seat and I think the engine noise level is somewhat reduced from that. The wife says it is still a bit loud ugh. I think you are correct that the next step is a better quieter muffler as well.
appreciate the help ...

Sure, I agree it is likely to offer some sound deadening...am surprised that the insulation panel shipping weight is 38 lbs. (shipping costs are nearly as much as the panel!).
So I am just trying to weight the cost versus reward type thing. It is a fun driver, not a nut and bolt correct code number ...

I do not have any insulation on the inside of my engine cover, and am wondering how effective this is to reduce engine noise? Any comments are appreciated!
thnx

I have had three original rockers fail so far, identical to the failure pictured.
Picture doesn't look like an original rocker...IMHO, did OEM pivot balls have slots for lube?
I have an Isky 260 cam, not sure if that is the smoking gun here
I reloaded with new set from Clarks so will see what ...

The Stinger distributor made an incredible improvement in my overall performance and drivability.
Highly recommend the switch.

Good catch Marty.
Well to be honest, I was doing the math, getting kinda chicken of taking too much off the original shim, and rationalized sneak up on grinding it -so I left it a little thicker at .125. Thinking I can always take more off if it is still a little loose, and if I took too much off ...

Thanks for the great info guys!
I surface ground the existing spacer taking stock off both sides, to a very parallel .125" and reassembled the spindle assembly.
Previously with the car up in the air, you could grab the tire at 12-6 o'clock and feel a noticeable movement in the spindle.
Now after ...

I am replacing the rear wheel bearings and I am trying to understand the shim process to remove shaft endplay. (1966 Monza)

So I disassembled the spindle, and replaced both the inner/outer wheel bearings/ races, etc.
after complete spindle reassembly I installed the spindle back into the car.
I now ...

Excellent info Thanks a bunch! I should have known Dave would have a video on this issue-


Thanks,
Bill

Great news Thank you! This is just a fun driving ragtop...and thinking might be a good safety upgrade

What is the trick or special tool needed to remove the complete wiper arm off of the spline shaft? I am pulling what little hair I have left off trying to figure this out!
Thanks guys..

Can I retrofit a '67 dual master cylinder into a '66 body that has the single reservoir master cylinder? I can do the bake line plumbing ... but will the master cylinder be a bolt on thing, will the old brake pedal connect and work...or is it more involved?

Thanks!

I went with an Isky mild 260 grind cam. It clocked in spot on the wheel

good to know...thanks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAyOnnNrJlM

Dave has a great youtube video on degree'ing a Corvair cam.