Hey guys,
I just picked up this car for a friend of mine, but I want to get it running right before I give it to him (in July).
It's a 1985 Monte Carlo, 305 with 3 speed auto.
I'm a long time member on the 3rd gen Camaro forum (thirdgen.org), but have very little Monte Carlo specific knowledge. I intend to do a lot of reading on here, but was hoping for a few tidbits to start me off;
- What rear end gear ratio would be expected in this car? I will pull the cover and change the fluid, but I was hoping you guys could give me a heads up?
- I was told this car has the heavy duty transmission as it has the towing package. I take it this is a TH350 - correct?
- Car has a standard gauge cluster of speedo, gas gauge, and idiot lights. The one on the right doesn't really do anything, was that a clock at one time, or is that simple a holder for the cars that didn't get a tach? (I can provide a picture, but i'm hoping you know what I mean?)
- Is there a way I can buy a complete gauge package, ready to drop in? ie, water temp, oil pressure, 200km/hr speedo, tach, etc - and just bolt it in? Or would I need to go custom aftermarket for gauges, and some type of cluster to hold it, and new sending units?
- Does this car use a mechanical fuel pump only, or is there an electric in tank as well? Is the mechanical fuel pump a return style? (This is where my Camaro background comes in, I have to make comparisons to my F-body).
Thanks guys
I just picked up this car for a friend of mine, but I want to get it running right before I give it to him (in July).
It's a 1985 Monte Carlo, 305 with 3 speed auto.
I'm a long time member on the 3rd gen Camaro forum (thirdgen.org), but have very little Monte Carlo specific knowledge. I intend to do a lot of reading on here, but was hoping for a few tidbits to start me off;
- What rear end gear ratio would be expected in this car? I will pull the cover and change the fluid, but I was hoping you guys could give me a heads up?
- I was told this car has the heavy duty transmission as it has the towing package. I take it this is a TH350 - correct?
- Car has a standard gauge cluster of speedo, gas gauge, and idiot lights. The one on the right doesn't really do anything, was that a clock at one time, or is that simple a holder for the cars that didn't get a tach? (I can provide a picture, but i'm hoping you know what I mean?)
- Is there a way I can buy a complete gauge package, ready to drop in? ie, water temp, oil pressure, 200km/hr speedo, tach, etc - and just bolt it in? Or would I need to go custom aftermarket for gauges, and some type of cluster to hold it, and new sending units?
- Does this car use a mechanical fuel pump only, or is there an electric in tank as well? Is the mechanical fuel pump a return style? (This is where my Camaro background comes in, I have to make comparisons to my F-body).
Thanks guys