sprintgtvgus
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Hi
I recently bought a 66 Belvedere here in the UK. It's in petty colours and with a 440 and 727.
It's a recent import.
I'm pleased with it so far, but I'm planning to drive to le Mans 24hr race this june, so lot's to do!
I've already had the dash out to check out no functioning fuel and temp guages, seems like it's the voltage regulator, but I cleaned the boards and soldered those little pin connectors whilst it was apart.
I plan to bridge the alternator connection etc.
I have the following bits on order:
Pertronix Igniter II and Flame thrower coil. (to change from points)
440 source 60 amp alternator kit (I have some terrible no stock brackets on the car and a 30 amp alternator)
RHS mirror to fit so I can see whats going on...
RTE solid state dash voltage regulator.
Fan cowling, seat belts, battery clamp, glove box cardboard etc
So far most of this is from summit racing or classic industries.... Should I have gone somewhere else?
And a load of other service bits and pieces inc Millers 20W 50 oil.
A few questions:
1) Once I install the pertronix, would it be a good idea to get a wideband on the car and measure AFR? Is there anyone locally who has good knowledge of setting up these carbs? (Carter AFB)
2) I have some window issues, one doesn't wind up straight, think there is a plastic guide or something missing? any idea where I can get little bits like this?
3) the car has a 318 poly 22"? p/n 2582942 rad in it, should this be sufficient???? The engine is a very stock 440 apart from some tubed headers as far as I can make out. (no overheating so far, but hence I'm adding a shroud)
Radiator wise, it seems that a few early big blocks did use a 22 inch core radiator??
The problem is that to put a 26 inch one in needs new sheet metal side supports to be welded into the car, from what I can make out anyway.
I have also been reading a b body upgrade book and it says "for engines of over 450bhp, you should seriously consider upgrading to a 26 inch radiator"
I'm guessing I have 370bhp on a good day, probably less!
So for the meantime I plan to fit a shroud, and plan c would be to run Evans waterless coolant as insurance...
Not sure if any of those ramblings made sense, feeling the pressure of getting her registered and fully fettled for le mans.
Here's a token picture, tight squeeze into the garage...
I recently bought a 66 Belvedere here in the UK. It's in petty colours and with a 440 and 727.
It's a recent import.
I'm pleased with it so far, but I'm planning to drive to le Mans 24hr race this june, so lot's to do!
I've already had the dash out to check out no functioning fuel and temp guages, seems like it's the voltage regulator, but I cleaned the boards and soldered those little pin connectors whilst it was apart.
I plan to bridge the alternator connection etc.
I have the following bits on order:
Pertronix Igniter II and Flame thrower coil. (to change from points)
440 source 60 amp alternator kit (I have some terrible no stock brackets on the car and a 30 amp alternator)
RHS mirror to fit so I can see whats going on...
RTE solid state dash voltage regulator.
Fan cowling, seat belts, battery clamp, glove box cardboard etc
So far most of this is from summit racing or classic industries.... Should I have gone somewhere else?
And a load of other service bits and pieces inc Millers 20W 50 oil.
A few questions:
1) Once I install the pertronix, would it be a good idea to get a wideband on the car and measure AFR? Is there anyone locally who has good knowledge of setting up these carbs? (Carter AFB)
2) I have some window issues, one doesn't wind up straight, think there is a plastic guide or something missing? any idea where I can get little bits like this?
3) the car has a 318 poly 22"? p/n 2582942 rad in it, should this be sufficient???? The engine is a very stock 440 apart from some tubed headers as far as I can make out. (no overheating so far, but hence I'm adding a shroud)
Radiator wise, it seems that a few early big blocks did use a 22 inch core radiator??
The problem is that to put a 26 inch one in needs new sheet metal side supports to be welded into the car, from what I can make out anyway.
I have also been reading a b body upgrade book and it says "for engines of over 450bhp, you should seriously consider upgrading to a 26 inch radiator"
I'm guessing I have 370bhp on a good day, probably less!
So for the meantime I plan to fit a shroud, and plan c would be to run Evans waterless coolant as insurance...
Not sure if any of those ramblings made sense, feeling the pressure of getting her registered and fully fettled for le mans.
Here's a token picture, tight squeeze into the garage...
About 100,000 British people drive there for example 
aboard!
