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steve meltzer
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Last Activity: 09-15-2019 12:23 PM

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About steve meltzer

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I love old 'Vettes, too.

City

Houston

State

TX

Interests

old cars, red wines

Country

USA USA USA

Cobra Make, Engine

Kirkham/Southern 427 SO finally on the road

Horsepower

0.0

60 foot time

0.000

1/8 Mile ET

0.000

1/8 Mile MPH

0.00

1/4 Mile ET

0.000

1/4 Mile MPH

0.00
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steve meltzer
"I may be wrong, but I'm never in doubt"

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Last Activity: 09-15-2019 12:23 PM
Join Date: 02-16-2003

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steve meltzer liked post by jkg2101 On thread : Replacing the rear main seal on side oiler

I replaced the rear main seal with engine in car. The cross member is a pain to work around but it can be done. Hardest part was getting the main cap off. I can give you my tricks tomorrow if...
Liked On: 06-05-2018, 03:06 PM
Posted On: 06-04-2018, 08:07 PM
steve meltzer liked post by eschaider On thread : how big is my fuel tank?

(L x W x D)/231 = Gallons Ed
Liked On: 05-17-2018, 01:57 PM
Posted On: 05-16-2018, 03:37 PM
steve meltzer liked post by Gaz64 On thread : how big is my fuel tank?

A little off topic, but that's a nice friend to have there Steve.
Liked On: 05-17-2018, 01:56 PM
Posted On: 05-16-2018, 05:37 PM
steve meltzer liked post by eschaider On thread : how big is my fuel tank?

I am embarrassed to say I do not, Steve. I would love to make the acquaintance. BTW the tanks are not perfect cubes but the additional work to reduce them to a simple cube is relatively...
Liked On: 05-17-2018, 01:56 PM
Posted On: 05-16-2018, 07:42 PM
steve meltzer liked post by twobjshelbys On thread : how big is my fuel tank?

Too small? The tank capacity will be less than a dimensional reduction if the tank is baffled or is a foam race tank.
Liked On: 05-17-2018, 01:56 PM
Posted On: 05-16-2018, 07:55 PM
steve meltzer liked post by MOTORHEAD On thread : how big is my fuel tank?

I have the "42"gal "comp" tank with the "saddle bag'' at the outboard ends that fit up into the rear portion of the rear fenders. I was talking to David Kirkham about a month ago, and he mentioned...
Liked On: 05-17-2018, 01:55 PM
Posted On: 05-17-2018, 07:27 AM
steve meltzer liked post by MOTORHEAD On thread : how big is my fuel tank?

If you have the "saddle bags", then you have the "40" gal tank. But it will be interesting to see what you come up with using math. (I just realized the other day, that never in my 76 years have I...
Liked On: 05-17-2018, 01:55 PM
Posted On: 05-17-2018, 08:43 AM
steve meltzer liked post by twobjshelbys On thread : how big is my fuel tank?

Same here (65 years). Degree in math and physics. Never used calculus or quantum mechanics. Did use statistics alot. Everything else is basic math.
Liked On: 05-17-2018, 01:55 PM
Posted On: 05-17-2018, 09:59 AM
steve meltzer liked post by patrickt On thread : Best Way to set the idle mix on a 4160

I can not emphasize enough the role of the transition slot, and the positioning of the throttle blades along that slot, in getting your engine to run right. You have a big FE, a healthy cam that...
Liked On: 03-01-2018, 07:31 PM
Posted On: 03-01-2018, 06:40 PM
steve meltzer liked post by DanEC On thread : Best Way to set the idle mix on a 4160

You can set the idle mixture with a vacuum gage or a tach. I've gotten to where I prefer a tach in recent years but I still use a vacuum gage sometimes. You should tune each side to achieve the...
Liked On: 03-01-2018, 05:46 PM
Posted On: 02-28-2018, 05:15 PM
steve meltzer liked post by patrickt On thread : Best Way to set the idle mix on a 4160

If you're between 3/4's of a turn out and 1-1/2 turn out the car should run decently. You can also try the old trick of adjusting the turns so that when you pull the rubber plug off the intake...
Liked On: 03-01-2018, 05:46 PM
Posted On: 02-28-2018, 05:55 PM
steve meltzer liked post by patrickt On thread : Best Way to set the idle mix on a 4160

10-32 cap screw. For use with an Allen wrench. http://38.134.118.239/secondary_set_screw001.jpg
Liked On: 03-01-2018, 05:46 PM
Posted On: 02-28-2018, 08:06 PM
steve meltzer liked post by patrickt On thread : Best Way to set the idle mix on a 4160

Alright, here are my tips for you, or anyone else that's reading this, to do this "fix" both with the carb on the engine, and with it off. Now remember, the goal here is to have your primary...
Liked On: 03-01-2018, 05:46 PM
Posted On: 03-01-2018, 08:34 AM
steve meltzer liked post by patrickt On thread : Why do I have high fuel pressure...

The maroon/brown cam is a big cam. http://documents.holley.com/pumpcamgraph.pdf I think there's something wrong on the accelerator pump circuit. Shooting from the hip, it's going to be one of...
Liked On: 06-15-2017, 04:03 PM
Posted On: 06-15-2017, 02:15 PM

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