Re: [AMC-list] 1 bbl vs 2bbl

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

1. On the original installation the coolant runs from the thermostat housing to
the front of the manifold and from the rear to the incar heater.

2. If you're using the car in the winter you should figure some way to make the
electric heater work. Using coolant as an intake heater means it takes a while
to get heat there. The electric makes heat much faster helping with cold fuel
vapourization, like the original iron intake with exhaust heat. I think the
heater on my first '81 didn't work but it seemed OK in the cold.

3. maybe, maybe not. : )

Ken 


Quoting Thomas Garner <Tgarner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

> My 64 classic has a 1 bbl carb with the original cast intake. I'm in the
> middle of replacing it with an '80 Spirit 2 bbl aluminum intake. (Same one I
> asked about a week or two ago off of ebay) 
> 
> 1. Does it matter what end the coolant flows into and out of the manifold at?
> (I can't imagine why, but thought I'd ask just in case)
> 2. I think somebody (maybe Tom J.)said that I could not use the electric
> heater under the intake manifold cause my alternator couldn't handle it. Am I
> wrong, or did somebody say that?
> 3. I'm expecting slightly better gas mileage and a little more horsepower,
> (think I read about 10 more HP) but will I even notice the difference in
> either? 
> 
> One might say that I should of asked number 3 BEFORE I bought this, but it
> really doesn't matter, I'd of done it anyways. LoL. Mainly cause I wanted to
> learn how and I like to tinker.
> 
>  BTW, I successfully replaced my points ignition with the Duraspark system
> and WOW, it starts MUCH easier than before. Now I gotta see how it does
> during the winter. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  
> 
> FREE SATELLITE DISH AND INSTALL!!
> http://www.bestofdishnetwork.com/
> 
> 
> _____________________________________________________________
> Are you prepared for your exam
> 4TestsMail - Free email you can access from anywhere!
> http://www.4testsmail.com/
> _______________________________________________
> AMC-list mailing list
> AMC-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> http://list.amc-list.com/listinfo.cgi/amc-list-amc-list.com
> 


_______________________________________________
AMC-list mailing list
AMC-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
http://list.amc-list.com/listinfo.cgi/amc-list-amc-list.com