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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-02-2009, 05:08 AM

Nice "HD-TD". I wonder why I never painted my lifter covers flat black? Looks cool. The chromed Chevy script valve cover is a real keeper. HEI for L6 -- you got it all goin', pal. Keep up the good work.
What carb is that on the Cliffy intake? Almost looks like a Q-Jet.

pulltilbroke · 05-02-2009, 02:53 PM

Yep its a Q-jet not sure if I'm gonna run it or use an old AFB of an small buick I got

I've actually been thinkin about paintin the side covers a cast aluminum color, (same color as the valve covers on my Cummins)

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-03-2009, 05:00 PM

I wonder what CFM that Q-jet has? I know GM Brazil has a Quadrajet L6 intake, but they're running almost pure alcohol down there, and you have to burn twice as much to get the same power as gas. If you look at the air/fuel charts a 292 @ WOT ideally needs 400 CFM. 390 is closest, but after 25 years I've had it with my Holley 8007. I now run the Edelbrock 1404, 500 CFM clone of the old Carter AFB. The AFB design with vacuum secondary only draws as much mixture as the engine vacuum demands, so a 500 isn't too big. But it does run rich. It would be interesting to see what you get with the Q-jet.

pulltilbroke · 05-03-2009, 11:24 PM

I think the Q jet I got is 725 cfm, I"m not sure on the cfm on the afb I got but it came off a I think 215 all aluminum v8 Buick or Olds like what they used in a F85

I've ran both of these carbs on my last 292 and the AFB did seem to run a little better

texanidiot25 · 05-04-2009, 01:34 AM

I'd imagine that's because the Q-Jet was way over-carbed for that motor. 725 is pretty mad for a little inliner.

From what I've experienced, the two standard carbs I've had on the truck so far were 650s.

Brad · 05-04-2009, 07:53 PM

Pontiac used a Q-jet on their ohc 250 engine in the 1st gen Firebird. There's at least 2 people now on the board that have used a Q-jet on their 250. I was going to try it on my '67 but never made the time to do it.

trenz68 · 05-04-2009, 11:46 PM

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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-06-2009, 05:31 AM

Could be the Q-jet also has vacuum secondaries, so the engine only demands what it needs...? I have little experience with them, all bad, but I guess back in the day with full corporate support, they worked OK. The Re-mans you get from Checker Auto and the like all suck.
Pulltill-- Carter used to make a 400 CFM AFB. [It's not commercially viable for Edelbrock to go that small now.] Can you lift the numbers from the front passenger-side "foot"?
Trenz -- Is that a Yorx A/C compressor powering a set of triple airhorns? You are one mad, bad and dangerous dude.

Conroe trucker · 05-31-2009, 09:57 PM

Here's mine.

I have a rebuilt engine and am having hell getting the exhaust manifold to seal after the first cylinder at the bottom.

I am also curious if the exhaust preheat valve could be sticking and causing additional back preasure.
It is not sticking, but what if I wired it open?
The first picture is at rest with the manifold warm, the second the spring is under slight preasure to hold in that postion.

I have a really quiet muffler on it, so I expect I have some back preasure anyway.

I put the second gasket on and it did not seal at all, looking for ideas.

I thought I read that you must put the intake and exhaust on together but not bolted up, tighten everything, then tighten the preheat cavity.

Also looking for a tuning schematic for the 1BBL carbs if you might know where to find one.

Mike
CUSTOMAL@FLASH.NET

72BlckButy · 06-01-2009, 05:09 AM

Mike that thing is beautiful!

Conroe trucker · 06-01-2009, 07:07 PM

Thanks!

Now I just need to get it running good.

72BlckButy · 06-01-2009, 09:50 PM

Would you mind posting a few more pics of your setup? Also is this in your '70 or your '67?

Any overall shots of your truck?

What can I say... I am intrigued by your truck!

Conroe trucker · 06-01-2009, 10:01 PM

Here are my build sites.
I have 2) 67s, one 2x4 and one 4x4.

If you have questions let me know.

It is easier for me to send you there than convert the pictures back to a format that the site can handle.

If you want more detail let me know.
I can email them.

Not too much on the 70 292.
We are not planning to restore it, but it is a daily driver and we are getting kind of fond of it.......

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=289840
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2826812

72BlckButy · 06-01-2009, 10:09 PM

Those threads will be fine. If I run into any questions, I will be sure to ask. I checked out the '67 and it is truly amazing what you've done with it.

Thanks for posting those links, and get ready for a few questions!

Old Bluey · 06-03-2010, 12:43 PM

Inline thread is still alive! Holley/Offenhauser project is all done.

72BlckButy · 06-05-2010, 12:26 PM

That looks good!

powerdriver 1958 · 06-05-2010, 01:10 PM

Do they have to be in the truck to run???

YouTube- 250 6

kyull67 · 06-05-2010, 04:15 PM

Nice! I love these little monsters with open headers!

mosesburb · 06-05-2010, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Bluey

Inline thread is still alive! Holley/Offenhauser project is all done.

Your power steering project appears to be done too.

Looks good!!

Shyguy · 06-05-2010, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conroe trucker

Here's mine.

I have a rebuilt engine and am having hell getting the exhaust manifold to seal after the first cylinder at the bottom.

I am also curious if the exhaust preheat valve could be sticking and causing additional back preasure.
It is not sticking, but what if I wired it open?
The first picture is at rest with the manifold warm, the second the spring is under slight preasure to hold in that postion.

I have a really quiet muffler on it, so I expect I have some back preasure anyway.

I put the second gasket on and it did not seal at all, looking for ideas.

I thought I read that you must put the intake and exhaust on together but not bolted up, tighten everything, then tighten the preheat cavity.

Also looking for a tuning schematic for the 1BBL carbs if you might know where to find one.

Mike
CUSTOMAL@FLASH.NET

The pre-heat valve can be wired open ok. We wired open the one on my son's 250 in his '71 Chevelle and it runs great.

I have not checked the one on the 250 in my '67 yet so I don't know if the previous owner wired it open or not.

Danny

made2drag · 12-01-2010, 12:04 PM

inline 6 guys, i love the pics of the inlines! i came across this after doing a search. i am trying to find a good picture of where to hook my power brake hose from the booster to the engine. i did the conversion from 73-87. now i just have to hook the tube up to my 6. thanks

geezer#99 · 12-01-2010, 12:12 PM

Made2drag. Are you all stock intake carb etc. or modded?

made2drag · 12-01-2010, 12:15 PM

geezer, its all stock (250)

Brad · 12-01-2010, 12:32 PM

You can hook it up to the intake manifold. It doesn't matter where, just hook it up wherever is convenient at the intake manifold. The booster requires vacuum and it gets it from the vacuum the intake manifold creates.

As a side note, I was out in the garage last night tinkering with the 6 in my Camaro. Trying to get excited about cars and this forum again.

made2drag · 12-01-2010, 12:38 PM

thanks brad! i went out and saw a square headed bolt that unscrewed. now i just need to find some kind of fitting to accept the hose. maybe i can find one at the hardware store. and yes, this site does cure the motivation blues!

05-02-2009, 05:08 AM	#101
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,448	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! Nice "HD-TD". I wonder why I never painted my lifter covers flat black? Looks cool. The chromed Chevy script valve cover is a real keeper. HEI for L6 -- you got it all goin', pal. Keep up the good work. What carb is that on the Cliffy intake? Almost looks like a Q-Jet. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 05-02-2009 at 05:10 AM.

05-02-2009, 02:53 PM	#102
pulltilbroke Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagle Ne Posts: 356	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! Yep its a Q-jet not sure if I'm gonna run it or use an old AFB of an small buick I got I've actually been thinkin about paintin the side covers a cast aluminum color, (same color as the valve covers on my Cummins) __________________ 60 4x4,235,SM420,Rockwell T221,D44/HO33 sold 4/12 67 C-20,292,SM420,HO72 90 Dodge W250 Cummins,NV4500HD,205,D60/D80 93 Dodge W350 Dually Cummins, Getrag, 205,D60/D70

05-03-2009, 05:00 PM	#103
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,448	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! I wonder what CFM that Q-jet has? I know GM Brazil has a Quadrajet L6 intake, but they're running almost pure alcohol down there, and you have to burn twice as much to get the same power as gas. If you look at the air/fuel charts a 292 @ WOT ideally needs 400 CFM. 390 is closest, but after 25 years I've had it with my Holley 8007. I now run the Edelbrock 1404, 500 CFM clone of the old Carter AFB. The AFB design with vacuum secondary only draws as much mixture as the engine vacuum demands, so a 500 isn't too big. But it does run rich. It would be interesting to see what you get with the Q-jet. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

05-03-2009, 11:24 PM	#104
pulltilbroke Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagle Ne Posts: 356	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! I think the Q jet I got is 725 cfm, I"m not sure on the cfm on the afb I got but it came off a I think 215 all aluminum v8 Buick or Olds like what they used in a F85 I've ran both of these carbs on my last 292 and the AFB did seem to run a little better __________________ 60 4x4,235,SM420,Rockwell T221,D44/HO33 sold 4/12 67 C-20,292,SM420,HO72 90 Dodge W250 Cummins,NV4500HD,205,D60/D80 93 Dodge W350 Dually Cummins, Getrag, 205,D60/D70

05-04-2009, 01:34 AM	#105
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! I'd imagine that's because the Q-Jet was way over-carbed for that motor. 725 is pretty mad for a little inliner. From what I've experienced, the two standard carbs I've had on the truck so far were 650s.

05-04-2009, 07:53 PM	#106
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! Pontiac used a Q-jet on their ohc 250 engine in the 1st gen Firebird. There's at least 2 people now on the board that have used a Q-jet on their 250. I was going to try it on my '67 but never made the time to do it. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

05-04-2009, 11:46 PM	#107
trenz68 Damage Inc Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown Tx Posts: 336	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! my 6 __________________ 05 CC- magnacharged,LTs,Gt-2 cam,3.73s,tru-trac,tuned-sold 01 ECSB- caddy-clipped,22/24 intros,cammed,layin-frame 04 RCSB-joe gibbs clone,22in billets 68 stepper build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332337

05-06-2009, 05:31 AM	#108
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,448	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! Could be the Q-jet also has vacuum secondaries, so the engine only demands what it needs...? I have little experience with them, all bad, but I guess back in the day with full corporate support, they worked OK. The Re-mans you get from Checker Auto and the like all suck. Pulltill-- Carter used to make a 400 CFM AFB. [It's not commercially viable for Edelbrock to go that small now.] Can you lift the numbers from the front passenger-side "foot"? Trenz -- Is that a Yorx A/C compressor powering a set of triple airhorns? You are one mad, bad and dangerous dude. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

05-31-2009, 09:57 PM	#109
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! Here's mine. I have a rebuilt engine and am having hell getting the exhaust manifold to seal after the first cylinder at the bottom. I am also curious if the exhaust preheat valve could be sticking and causing additional back preasure. It is not sticking, but what if I wired it open? The first picture is at rest with the manifold warm, the second the spring is under slight preasure to hold in that postion. I have a really quiet muffler on it, so I expect I have some back preasure anyway. I put the second gasket on and it did not seal at all, looking for ideas. I thought I read that you must put the intake and exhaust on together but not bolted up, tighten everything, then tighten the preheat cavity. Also looking for a tuning schematic for the 1BBL carbs if you might know where to find one. Mike CUSTOMAL@FLASH.NET Attached Images __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

06-01-2009, 05:09 AM	#110
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! Mike that thing is beautiful! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-01-2009, 07:07 PM	#111
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! Thanks! Now I just need to get it running good. __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

06-01-2009, 09:50 PM	#112
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! Would you mind posting a few more pics of your setup? Also is this in your '70 or your '67? Any overall shots of your truck? What can I say... I am intrigued by your truck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 06-01-2009 at 09:51 PM.

06-01-2009, 10:01 PM	#113
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! Here are my build sites. I have 2) 67s, one 2x4 and one 4x4. If you have questions let me know. It is easier for me to send you there than convert the pictures back to a format that the site can handle. If you want more detail let me know. I can email them. Not too much on the 70 292. We are not planning to restore it, but it is a daily driver and we are getting kind of fond of it....... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=289840 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2826812 __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

06-01-2009, 10:09 PM	#114
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! Those threads will be fine. If I run into any questions, I will be sure to ask. I checked out the '67 and it is truly amazing what you've done with it. Thanks for posting those links, and get ready for a few questions! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-03-2010, 12:43 PM	#115
Old Bluey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Anmore BC Posts: 78	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! Inline thread is still alive! Holley/Offenhauser project is all done.



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06-05-2010, 12:26 PM	#116
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! That looks good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-05-2010, 04:15 PM	#118
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! Nice! I love these little monsters with open headers! __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

12-01-2010, 12:04 PM	#121
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! inline 6 guys, i love the pics of the inlines! i came across this after doing a search. i am trying to find a good picture of where to hook my power brake hose from the booster to the engine. i did the conversion from 73-87. now i just have to hook the tube up to my 6. thanks

12-01-2010, 12:12 PM	#122
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,715	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! Made2drag. Are you all stock intake carb etc. or modded?

12-01-2010, 12:15 PM	#123
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! geezer, its all stock (250)

12-01-2010, 12:32 PM	#124
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! You can hook it up to the intake manifold. It doesn't matter where, just hook it up wherever is convenient at the intake manifold. The booster requires vacuum and it gets it from the vacuum the intake manifold creates. As a side note, I was out in the garage last night tinkering with the 6 in my Camaro. Trying to get excited about cars and this forum again. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

12-01-2010, 12:38 PM	#125
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: Post Your Straight Six Pics! thanks brad! i went out and saw a square headed bolt that unscrewed. now i just need to find some kind of fitting to accept the hose. maybe i can find one at the hardware store. and yes, this site does cure the motivation blues!

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