KCC - STARTER MOTOR AND BODY ALIGNMENT - MORE ODD QUESTIONS

[paulmj]

Gents,

Thanks for the advice on the KCC. I thought as much reference the high torque starter. Can you recommend a good place to pick one up. I live in Uxbridge, so my first point of contact will probably be Real Steel. Also, the thoughts on oil are well received. I intend to do an oild change asap as I have no way of KNOWING what the condition of the oil is. It is currently about a fifth of the way up the stick between the ADD and FULL marks. So as long as it doesn't drop any further I'll let it run as it is. I'm not planning to trash it around at the moment anyway.

As for the timing, thanks for the tip I'll give that a check. But, can anyone recommend a good Haynes or equivalent manual for the Chevy 350 as I need some reference data for it and no doubt will do in the future?

Lastly, I noticed something odd last night. The passenger side wheels stick out from the wheel arches slightly (about 10mm) more than those on the passenger side. It is almost as if the body should be moved about 5mm to the left on the chassis. Has anyone experienced this kind of thing before?? As far as I can tell from a look (rather than accurate measure) nothing is bent chassis or suspension wise or out of alighnment.

Lastly still, I have a slightly annoying squeek in the front suspension. I need to get hold of a Jag XJ6 Haynes manual (does it matter which year - was there much change between models as I don't know the year of the donor) anyway, but can anyone enlighten me as to the likely culprit. The car has barely been used for a couple of years so it could just be that the front end needs a good grease, which I will give it soon anyway.

Once more thanks for you advice on this - it is really appreciated.

Paul.

[Ian D c]

Hi Paul.


I got my Kcc about 3-4 weeks ago from Soverign cars in Whitchurch.

Sounds similar to yours 350 chevy ,quick shift auto not sure bhp.

If you want to compare notes ect my no is 02380 846416(saves boring the guys).

[paul]

Hi there firstly well done in joining the merry throng of cob owners. Re books look at what Real Steel has on show when you visit.
re alignment I know this may sound silly but are your rear drive shafts and bottom yokes shortened ?? if so then check the lengths from side to side if they are both the same then look at the body and find a datum point that you can compare from side to side hopefully you should be able to find where the discrepency is
good luck
Paul