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: New to Team Chevelle


james rice
May 6th, 09, 6:47 PM
Just bought a 66 Chevelle Malibu. First Chevelle I've ever owned.
Always been a Camaro man. I'm very happy with the purchase.
A lot more room in one of these than a Camaro. Car is currently on
a rotisserie. Getting ready to flip it over right now.:hurray:

furball8994
May 6th, 09, 6:49 PM
Welcome James...

grandsport
May 6th, 09, 7:34 PM
Hi James,welcome. :waving:

Racing
May 6th, 09, 7:37 PM
Welcome James. As you will soon find out, we like pictures! :thumbsup:

Vinnie F
May 6th, 09, 9:41 PM
:confused:300 rpm drop when fans come on.. switched out alternator for 120 amp delivery.. at idle measured 14.5 volts at battery and 14.5 volts at alternator terminal.. I have connected the alternator terminal to the battery post with a 4guage wire ,, fans are drawing power directly from the battery.. I have grounded the fans at the fire wall.. the fans are Allstar dual fans. The power feed on the fan harness is a 14 guage wire and the same for ground..with fans off car idles fine fans on idle drops off a lot about 300 rpm..cannot bump idle up any more ..out of gear no fans 1150 rpm in gear 900rpm fans on out of gear 1050 rpm in gear 700 rpm and serius shake starts ... please help .. problem is driving me crazy

sg5492
May 6th, 09, 10:06 PM
Welcome!!

gbswick
May 6th, 09, 11:53 PM
Welcome James.

SPARK69
May 7th, 09, 7:28 AM
welcome to team chevelle

Freddy Mercado
May 7th, 09, 9:54 AM
Welcome to the site. Any pics?????