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| Car Engine Type | 11/9/2009 | Vern Bullock |
Q: We bought a 1981 Camaro and there are so many problems with it, a week after we bought it, the car ...
A: You will need the VIN number to determine the engine type. Here is how to decipher the VIN...See 8th ...
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| Fuel mileage-Quadrajet | 11/9/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a 84 Chevy C-20 PU with 1978 350 eng, with quadrajet carb. Seems to run good but cant get ...
A: 10 miles per gallon for a C 20 is not bad mileage. Before assaulting the carburetor check the rear ...
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| Motor Oil | 11/7/2009 | Vern Bullock |
Q: Mr. Bullock, My question pertains to motor oil, and specifically old, never used oil. After my dad ...
A: Most oil companies recommend the shelf life of oil to be 5 years. However, a lot depends on the ...
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| 1964 Chev C10 | 11/7/2009 | Vern Bullock |
Q: I recently purchased this truck. It has a 230hp straight 6 motor that has been rebuilt by the ...
A: The problem could be a number of things, but since it only happens about every 15 minutes, this ...
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| Valve Adjustment On Ford 223CID | 11/6/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: How do you properly adjust the valves on a 1963 Ford F100 with the 223CID engine??
A: This is a unique semi automatic valve adjustment system on this engine. Warm the engine up and shut ...
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| 1965 Ford Thunderbird wont start all of a sudden | 11/6/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: Hey Brad, So my 65 T-bird has always started right up, one push on the gas pedal and a turn of ...
A: For an engine to run it needs three things, spark, fuel, and compression. To check the spark, remove ...
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| 1987 corvette heater | 11/4/2009 | Jeff Wayco |
Q: 1987 corvette heater will not blow hot air controls are in HEAT & HOT position but no hot air comes ...
A: Good Morning Eric, I do appreciate you asking me a question, however that is NOT in my area ...
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| engine bolt specs. | 11/4/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a 1954, 261 Chevy six motor I had re-build a few years back & it is time to install in my ...
A: The best that I can do is to send you to the following web site. the flywheel to cranck bolts are ...
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| Rolls Royce horn | 11/4/2009 | Vern Bullock |
Q: I have a shadow II 1980, and the horn does not work. I have checked the fuse,it's OK, all the wires ...
A: Horns don't normally go bad, but is can happen. However, if all wires are connected, then you may ...
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| oil pressure loss | 11/3/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a 1954 chevy 210 with a 235cu.in. motor that was just rebuit I have just 700 miles on ...
A: If the engine clearances were set up right on the money 30W motor oil is way to thick to get though ...
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| 1972 Silver Shadow | 11/2/2009 | Jorge Martinez |
Q: I am now at the point where I am wanting to start the Rolls, but I am not getting electric to the ...
A: In the engine bay RHS under the blower ducting beneath a regulator box there are several Lucas ...
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| Fordel Model A cut-out switch | 11/2/2009 | jack bahm |
Q: On my '30 Tudor,the cut-out switch has gotten stuck four times. I remove the cap and see that the ...
A: Just get a new one, but I suggest that you change over to a 6 volt alternator. We all run ...
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| 63 Ford Falcon Futura convertible V6 170 | 11/1/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: Bob: I recently had a 63 ford falcon futura completely restored for my daughter. The engine was ...
A: First I have a question about the battery. You say that it is new. Was it new and sat around waiting ...
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| 1947 Packard head | 11/1/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: First, Thanks for your help. I have a '47 Packard 245 6 cylinder apart for overhaul. How much can ...
A: We used to figure that .030" was about the limit back in the day. However if you are concerned that ...
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| fuel sending unit | 11/1/2009 | jack bahm |
Q: i have a 1950 plymouth p19 deluxe that needs a fuel sending unit. jc whitney offers a universal unit ...
A: I'm sorry but I don't know. I can help you on Model A's, but not the '50 Ply. Find a plymouth car ...
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| brakes | 10/29/2009 | Paul Wilczynski |
Q: I just biought a 51 ford f1 pickup. Runs and drives great, but the brakes went out. When pushing the ...
A: Don't drive it until the brakes have been gone through 100%. You are putting your life and the lives ...
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| 1929 Model A Starting Issue | 10/28/2009 | jack bahm |
Q: Have a 1929 Model A Coupe. It starts sometimes, normally after we take the carb off (cold), and then ...
A: The gap to the buttons is 0.025-0.030" I would try another dist. body if you can borrow one. They ...
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| 1950 plymouth | 10/27/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: Is the vin# stamped on the frame? If so were!were can i fined information about a special deluxe p20 ...
A: The number on the drivers door frame is the VIN for your 1950 Plymouth. The number stamped on the ...
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| 73 superbettle | 10/27/2009 | Paul Wilczynski |
Q: First i have been trying to get my backup lights to work. The relay under the seat was damaged and i ...
A: Dave, you don't need an expert... You need Google and a spare half-hour or so to have a look at the ...
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| 66 Mustang starting | 10/26/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: Is there a replacement gasket for a trunk mounted fuel tank for a 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe 6cy, 200? ...
A: For an engine to run it needs three things, spark, fuel, and compression. To check the spark, remove ...
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| 1971 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow | 10/26/2009 | Vern Bullock |
Q: I have a 1971 Silver Shadow that when I go to start it, it sounds like it wants to kick over but ...
A: Seen this problem before...If the hydraulic lifters in the carb is sticking, it will dump fuel ...
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| '69 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Suspension | 10/26/2009 | Jeff Wayco |
Q: I have an upper control arm busing that needs replacing. While it is apart is there anything else I ...
A: Good Morning Stephen, I do appreciate you asking me a question, however that is NOT in my area ...
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| '86 Blazer electrical problem | 10/23/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: Several days ago I drove my '86 Chevy Blazer to and from school without a problem. However, an hour ...
A: The clue here is the headlights. The headlights are on a circuit from the ignition switch so it ...
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| 57 Olds 98 gas line routing | 10/22/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: I'm putting a 57 Olds 98 back together for a friend and he would like the gas line pretty much the ...
A: If I were doing the job I would look in Hemmings and find one of the vendors that supplies pre ...
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| 1948 Dodge | 10/22/2009 | Paul Wilczynski |
Q: Am looking for a supplier of rubber gaskets for a 1948 Dodge four door sedan- gaskets for around ...
A: The best supplier of this type of trim that I have found is Sommer & Maca, who have divisional ...
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| convertible | 10/21/2009 | Jeff Wayco |
Q: can you open a trunk on a 1964 lincoln continental without power
A: I do appreciate you asking me a question, however that is NOT in my area expertise. I have ...
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| eletical problems | 10/20/2009 | Jeff Wayco |
Q: hey jeff i hope u can help me out with this but i have a 83 camaro with a 350ci carb and 6 months ...
A: Well Edward, As I mentioned, your question was outside my area of expertise...but I gave you my ...
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| 1948 Pontiac 6 cyl no spark at distributor | 10/20/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: I am trying to start a 1948 Pontiac that has been sitting outside for years. I've replaced the ...
A: Since you have made the move to the 8 volt battery you will need to take one of two paths, either ...
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| eletical problems | 10/19/2009 | Jeff Wayco |
Q: hey jeff i hope u can help me out with this but i have a 83 camaro with a 350ci carb and 6 months ...
A: For starters I am really happy for you, that you treated yourself to a nice birthday present!! But ...
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| 1929 Model A Starting Issue | 10/19/2009 | jack bahm |
Q: Have a 1929 Model A Coupe. It starts sometimes, normally after we take the carb off (cold), and then ...
A: Get the model A mechanics hand book by les andrews. A great book for about $35 from MARC or one of ...
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| 1972 ford f100 | 10/17/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: brake lights, fuel gauge and speedometer are not working in 72 ford f100. we have replaced all of ...
A: This sounds like a series of problems not just one effecting all of the items mentioned. The ...
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| 1951 fuel/vacuum pump question | 10/17/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: So I bought a new fuel pump with an auxiliary vacuum pump for my 1951 chevy fleetline. I'm needing ...
A: Ok, here is what to do. Start the engine up with all of the vacuuum lines on the fuel pump ...
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| '61 Rolls brakes | 10/16/2009 | Jorge Martinez |
Q: I have a '61 rolls that has sat for more than a year and what had been good brakes no longer work. ...
A: If you are in Florida I can be of service. to try to diagnose this issue over the net is difficult ...
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| 56 chevy | 10/16/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: i'm interested in a 56 chevy bel air,4sale by owner.i'm not as savvy yet about cars so what are some ...
A: Your insurance premiums will depend a lot on the state that you live in so I cannot answer that one. ...
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| 52 plymouth starting issue | 10/16/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: i bought a 52 Plymouth 4 door a few years ago, and it starts up fine, but after it warms up for say ...
A: It could be a variety of things. The carburetor but be dribbling over internally flooding the engine ...
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| 1973 Ford Battery | 10/14/2009 | Vern Bullock |
Q: What could be draining the battery while it's sitting still with no accessories on? Battery is new.
A: You have a short somewhere. This may take a bit of troubleshooting to find. Start by turning ...
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| vacum lines | 10/14/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: 1956 ford car. The vacuum lines coming from fuel pump which goes to the carb. and which goes to ...
A: The easiest way to tell is to start the engine with the lines off. Hold your finger over one and it ...
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| 1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow | 10/14/2009 | Jorge Martinez |
Q: I just purchased a '72 Rolls with 28k miles on it. It has been in a garage for the past 15 years. ...
A: you can release the e brake at the rear wheels there is an adjusting nut 1/2 9/16 below the calipers ...
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| 1951 Mercury 1 T p/u | 10/13/2009 | Paul Wilczynski |
Q: I replaced the speedo cable in the truck but it still does not work. I drove the truck briefly with ...
A: Jim, before you do this, drive the truck with the end of the cable sitting out in the open where you ...
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| oil pressure | 10/13/2009 | Vern Bullock |
Q: a 63 falcon futura with the 170 6 cyl. the car has sit for 5 years before i purchased it. i changed ...
A: My guess is the engine may be clogged with old gummed up oil after sitting for 5 years. Try using an ...
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