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| Heater and Window defrosters | 10/8/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: I recently bought a 1947 ford super deluxe w/ a V-8 Orginal.It has a different heater than any I ...
A: Good morning Ralph: A couple of questions please. The duct that runs forward on the hood, is it ...
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| 1958cj5 | 10/7/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have replaced sparkplugs and wires, coil, battery, points, condenser,rotor and cap. |One cylinder ...
A: Several things come to mind. I believe that there is a vacuum take of on the intake manifold right ...
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| electrical problem 1975 Plymouth Scamp | 10/5/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: My issue is that I have a 1975 Plymouth Scamp with a slant 6. Recently when the headlights are on ...
A: In that era Chrysler built cars had a lot of problems with the main wiring harness connector that ...
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| 1971 el camino | 10/4/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: I just bought a 1971 el camino for restore. it has a solid body to work with, however I noticed ...
A: Prior to the late 80's auto companies used to weld the panels together on the assembly line and then ...
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| 1971 dodge gas guage | 10/3/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: in previous e mail sent wrong address correct is: creekrats13@yahoo.com ...
A: If I was doing the job I would locate the fuel gage feed wire near the fuel tank. In this car there ...
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| gas guage 1971 Dodge does not work | 10/3/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: gas guage stopped working while car was stored and seldom started tank was near full with original ...
A: If I was doing the job I would locate the fuel gage feed wire near the fuel tank. In this car there ...
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| System not charging | 10/2/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: 67 Dodge Coronet not charging, I have replaced alternator, regulator, battery is new. I have also ...
A: OK, lets go step by step. With the engine idling remove the green lead (small wire) from the ...
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| 1967 Firebird No Spark at Coil | 10/2/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: I've got a 1967 firebird with the original 400. I can not get any spark at the coil. I held it 1/2 ...
A: If the points do not close when the cam is on the low point there will be no spark. You could have ...
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| System not charging | 10/2/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: 67 Dodge Coronet not charging, I have replaced alternator, regulator, battery is new. I have also ...
A: Bart, I think that you have just given me the magic clue, the shorted wire. Pull the alternator off ...
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| 1952 Cadillac 626-6 Volt Polarity | 10/1/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: Greetings, My car make is as follows; 1952 Cadillac 626 V8 313 (I believe) We rebuilt it. 6 Volt ...
A: Now this is only my opinion so do not rate me as a moron for my answer. If it was my car I would do ...
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| 1970 Corvette | 10/1/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: just lately I can drive some where with it,when I stop and turn it off,It may or may not start.I ...
A: It sound like it could be the solenoid on the starter, a common problem. But to be sure check all of ...
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| Carbureter Idle Jet Adjustment | 9/30/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: Sir: I have a 74 Dodge Pickup with a 318 2V, auto trans, 126,000 miles. I continue to have a ...
A: Your vintage truck is part of the reason that the industry went headlong feet first into the fuel ...
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| mustang tranmission | 9/30/2008 | Vern Bullock |
Q: I have a 73 mustang with a small V8 eng. For the last couple of years it has taken 30/60 seconds ...
A: Sounds like the transmission is overdue for a fluid change. If the fluid haven't been change in 15 ...
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| 29 model a truck | 9/30/2008 | jack bahm |
Q: Jack, I have a 29 model a truck. It runs like a champ, but is running hot. I don't drive it much, ...
A: It could be the head gasket letting combustion gasses into the water jacket. That would cause what ...
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| System not charging | 9/29/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: 67 Dodge Coronet not charging, I have replaced alternator, regulator, battery is new. I have also ...
A: The first thing to check is the grounding between the body and the engine. The alternator is ...
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| 1952 Cadillac 626-6 Volt Polarity | 9/29/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: Greetings, My car make is as follows; 1952 Cadillac 626 V8 313 (I believe) We rebuilt it. 6 Volt ...
A: If you reverse the battery leads on the car the alternator will direct short circuit through the ...
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| Packard 120 vibration damper | 9/29/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a 1938 Packard 120 (282cu in) and was wanting to know how can you tell when the crankshaft ...
A: The only test that I know of a visual test once the damper is off the car. Make sure that the rubber ...
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| 1977 chevy camaro hot air | 9/29/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: i have a 1977 chevy camaro LT with a 305 engine. the problem i have is that while driving I feel ...
A: I would check the rubber seals at the base of the steering column and the wiring grommets on the ...
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| 1969 ford ranchero | 9/29/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: what could make cyclenders 5, and 6 on an inline 6 300 engine not fire i cheaked the compression an ...
A: The first thing that I would do is to take a compression test. It is possible that the head gasket ...
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| 54 Bel Air? | 9/28/2008 | Vern Bullock |
Q: I have started this several times, it doesn't run but just dies/backfires then dies after a few ...
A: Possibly. The backfiring is caused by unburned gas in the exhaust. So, either you have plugs that ...
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| a model | 9/28/2008 | jack bahm |
Q: i have a 1930 a model and having trouble with generator when you remove the belt it runs all the ...
A: Your cut out is sticking. It is probably running backwards too. It is acting like a motor instead ...
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| Powerglide no drive or reverse | 9/27/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: The transmission was operating satisfactorily and was removed to replace the shifter shaft seal and ...
A: I am afraid that it sounds like the torque converter slipped when installing the transmission. This ...
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| 1949 f1 horn location and mounting | 9/27/2008 | jack bahm |
Q: My 1949 F1 truck is missing its horn. I have the horn and believe it mounts infront of the right of ...
A: I know all about the Model A ford horn, but not yours. If you are trying to restore it and want the ...
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| 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 V8 automatic 352 CID | 9/27/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: The problem is over-heating at idling or at low speed (as in a parade) Never over-heats from 30-80 ...
A: A clutch fan is a device that goes in between the fan itself and the water pump pulley. It is a ...
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| 1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie 500 | 9/27/2008 | Vern Bullock |
Q: I bought this "as a favor" from a friend who needed money and I know NOTHING about cars. I paid ...
A: Can you give me more information? For example... 1. How many miles on it? 2. Which version of the ...
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| 1947 International KB-2 | 9/27/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: hey I have a pick up Mentioned in subject that just wont start what may the problem be? without the ...
A: Ok, a spark ignition engine needs electricity to run the ignition system. You will need to start at ...
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| 1967 Thunderbird | 9/26/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: My starter makes a loud grinding sound on occassion when I start the car. I assume I need a new ...
A: The problem is probably the starter drive. It might be grinding on the edge of the flywheel gear ...
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| 1967 thunderbird | 9/26/2008 | Vern Bullock |
Q: My starter makes a loud grinding sound on occassion when I start the car. I assume I need a new ...
A: The grinding noise is most likely the gear on the starter rubbing against the flywheel, which one or ...
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| Car books | 9/25/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a first edition of Last Chance Garage, with coffee spilled on it during the 1984 One Lap of ...
A: Actualy it is the coffee stain that is worth the money as the books can be found on E Bay and in ...
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| Generator Idiot Light | 9/24/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a 1969 Chevy el Camino with the generator idiot light illuminating. I have replaced the ...
A: There a a diode in the alternator that controls this light and the charge rate for the alternator. ...
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| a car without a VIN number | 9/24/2008 | jack bahm |
Q: I recently purchased a 1963 chevy bel-air from a guy that had no title. It's a junker but I wanted ...
A: Under the hood, look under the weatherstrip near the cowl, or any other place they have a piece of ...
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| 54 Bel Air? | 9/24/2008 | Vern Bullock |
Q: I have started this several times, it doesn't run but just dies/backfires then dies after a few ...
A: Sounds like you have a couple of problems. Depending on how long the car has been sitting, really ...
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| VOLTAGE CONVERSION | 9/24/2008 | Brad Sears |
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A: Jason what that means is that you will have to install a new alternator in place of the generator. ...
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| rings or valves | 9/24/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: Brad, My 55 Chevy, 235ci 6 cyl, powerglide is starting to smoke a little blue smoke. Mostly at a ...
A: At this point without a compression test my guess is that it is mostly Valve guides and or seals. ...
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| Operation of headlamps 1963 T-Bird | 9/24/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: We have a 1963 Ford Thunderbird and would like to know how the high beam and low beam headlamps are ...
A: Each of the two outer headlamps have two filaments. The inner bulbs only have one. When the low beam ...
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| Electrical ground | 9/24/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: 99 Chev Blazer. Battery runs down overnight. Something causes large spark when terminals are ...
A: The test light does not work on a vehicle with a computer as a test for drain. The computer stays ...
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| 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special | 9/23/2008 | Vern Bullock |
Q: Caddy seems to idle high while in Drive ... wants to take off @ stop signs I have to hold her hard ...
A: Normally she should idle down when in drive. I think you may have a stuck automatic choke that's not ...
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| hard starting when hot | 9/21/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a 1952 Chrysler Windsor. When the vehichle has been run and I shut it off for a few ...
A: I have a hunch that the problem is in the carburetor. Take off the air cleaner and run the engine ...
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| 64 Dodge Dart oil leak/shutdown | 9/21/2008 | Vern Bullock |
Q: I was driving my usually very reliable 64 Dodge Dart Wagon (225 slant 6) on the highway and suddenly ...
A: Lots of details are good, especially with a problem like yours. Your symptoms are a bit unusual, but ...
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| ignition system | 9/20/2008 | Brad Sears |
Q: hey?i recently bought a 1959 edsel, i have replaced the solenoid, the coil,spark plug wires,coil ...
A: You appear to have an open in the ignition wire coming from the ignition switch to the coil. There ...
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