Hello all this is a new thread to continue the dicussion regarding my 69 Impalas' inability to go faster than 60 with out feeling like there is nothing left.He are some facts.
1. Original Carb on the car-Quadrajet was rebuilt last year.
2.The rear end gears are 3.08/performance at least that's what the chevy by the numbers book says.I can also verify that the numbers on the axle match the Protect-o-plate.I don't think they were ever changed.
3.The heat riser is functioning properly,it is not stuck.
4. it is possible that the points need to be changed,I usually change them every year,check dwell and timing.Dwell is at 28,timing is at 4 degrees advanced.I replaced the wires with the proper numbered/wires 1Q69.The only thing not stock in the enginecompartment is the battery and its' green shutoff.I will not have my car any other way!
5. the exhaust is a big question mark.I do not know if it is original or not,I would say no,but,I don't know how to tell.It is a single exhaust though.
6. the car basically is a time capsule as it was not driven very much and the original owner was very meticulous about keeping his car maintained.The first time the brakes had been done was when I bought it because the wheel cylinders were leaking a bit.The rear shoes are the ones she left the factory with,the mechanic said there was no reason to replace them.
Any help with this issue would be appreciated.Thanks!!!
