| Re: [GMCnet] I love my Howell EFI [message #315090] |
Fri, 24 March 2017 22:28  |
jimk
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Registered: July 2006
Location: Belmont, CA
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Larry,
You have the EBL system with the full electronically controlled distributor.
Your unit is a turn key operation like all the other ones we supply.
Should you have any concern, let me know.
On Fri, Mar 24, 2017 at 8:20 PM, Larry Davick wrote:
> Okay, I haven’t been very active here lately - frankly I’ve finally
> finished my bachelor’s degree at the tender age of 56! Needless to say
> we’ve been watching our nickels while I’m in school, so the GMC just hasn’t
> gotten any love. I have it parked at a friends house and go to make sure
> it’s not a rusted hulk from time-to-time. My Costco battery cranks the
> motor and the Howell EFI with electronic distributor ALWAYS starts the
> engine after about 3 revolutions. It’s amazing.
> I know it will need some fine tuning, and I still have to fix the
> transmission vacuum modulator (no 3rd gear), but once I get back to work I
> expect we’ll be putting her back on the road in earnest.
> No comment or information about other EFI setups - I suspect they are very
> good too - but my experience with the Howell and all the help offered here
> has been over the top positive.
> The 455 burbles like and old Cutlass 4-4-2 and there is never a peep once
> you turn off the ignition.
> My left (driver’s) side air-bag droops over time but pumps up after 15
> minutes, or so, but otherwise I just love this coach.
> I can’t wait to get back on the road!
>
> Larry Davick
> A Mystery Machine
> 1976(ish) Palm Beach
> Fremont, CA
> Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Distributor
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] I love my Howell EFI [message #315091 is a reply to message #315090] |
Fri, 24 March 2017 22:41  |
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ljdavick
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Registered: March 2007
Location: Fremont, CA
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Jim,
I will call you as soon as I’m convinced I’ve totally screwed it up! You and your team were so helpful getting this installed, even with my poor shade-tree skills. We are so very lucky to have you on our team!
Larry Davick
A Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, CA
Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Distributor
> On Mar 24, 2017, at 8:28 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
>
> Larry,
> You have the EBL system with the full electronically controlled distributor.
> Your unit is a turn key operation like all the other ones we supply.
> Should you have any concern, let me know.
>
> On Fri, Mar 24, 2017 at 8:20 PM, Larry Davick wrote:
>
>> Okay, I haven’t been very active here lately - frankly I’ve finally
>> finished my bachelor’s degree at the tender age of 56! Needless to say
>> we’ve been watching our nickels while I’m in school, so the GMC just hasn’t
>> gotten any love. I have it parked at a friends house and go to make sure
>> it’s not a rusted hulk from time-to-time. My Costco battery cranks the
>> motor and the Howell EFI with electronic distributor ALWAYS starts the
>> engine after about 3 revolutions. It’s amazing.
>> I know it will need some fine tuning, and I still have to fix the
>> transmission vacuum modulator (no 3rd gear), but once I get back to work I
>> expect we’ll be putting her back on the road in earnest.
>> No comment or information about other EFI setups - I suspect they are very
>> good too - but my experience with the Howell and all the help offered here
>> has been over the top positive.
>> The 455 burbles like and old Cutlass 4-4-2 and there is never a peep once
>> you turn off the ignition.
>> My left (driver’s) side air-bag droops over time but pumps up after 15
>> minutes, or so, but otherwise I just love this coach.
>> I can’t wait to get back on the road!
>>
>> Larry Davick
>> A Mystery Machine
>> 1976(ish) Palm Beach
>> Fremont, CA
>> Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Distributor
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>>
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> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
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A Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, Ca
Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Dizzy
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