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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 350 chevy | 2/9/2012 | Brad Sears |
| Q: Have a chevy 350 of unknown background. Probably from the 70s and some work done as numbers .040 ... A: Is the engine skipping? It is possible that it has broken a valve spring or some other valve train ... | ||
| NO SPARK ON A 1969 DODGE DART 318 | 2/5/2012 | Robert Russell |
| Q: I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING SPARK ON A DODGE DART 1969 WITH A 318 ENGINE,I HAVE REPLACED THE ... A: It's hard to track down a cause for your problem without knowing more history as the causes for ... | ||
| 1966 Plymouth Fury111 { 383 | 2/4/2012 | jack bahm |
| Q: Bahm I have a 1966 Plymouth Fury with 34,500 original miles on it. All the pictures I see of this ... A: I can't help you with the bumper, but somewhere about that time, the bumper standard came in. The ... | ||
| 65 plymouth fury sport | 2/4/2012 | jack bahm |
| Q: Trying to find the valve lash setting for a 1965 Plymouth fury sport A: Sorry, but I can't help you. Go to the Walter p chrysler site and see if they can help you. I'll ... | ||
| packard 288 | 1/31/2012 | Robert Russell |
| Q: I have a 51 Packard 288. it is rated at 135 HP. In 1953 the 288 was rated at 150 HP. What was ... A: I researched this question with the Packard club @ packardinfo.com. Several members had the same ... | ||
| 1957 Thunderbird | 1/31/2012 | Brad Sears |
| Q: The subject car makes a very audible noise from the power steering when it is exercised. The noise ... A: The probable cause of the noise is most likely the power steering pump or the belt. Most auto supply ... | ||
| 12 Volt conversion | 1/26/2012 | Robert Russell |
| Q: I have a 1951 Chevy half ton pickup that I recently purchased and am trying to restore it to a daily ... A: Twelve volt conversions on a 6 volt system require conversion/replacement of some components like ... | ||
| car will not start | 1/26/2012 | Brad Sears |
| Q: I have a 1954 packard clipper straight 8.It used to start and run very well.A while back it started ... A: Ok, so far so good. The ignition system is doing exactly what it should be doing. But the last test ... | ||
| 72 Chevy Impala | 1/22/2012 | Robert Russell |
| Q: I can't get it started. New battery. It seems like it wants to start but it won't. A: I'll try to give you an approach here as the reasons a car won't start are numerous. You have to ... | ||
| car will not start | 1/19/2012 | Brad Sears |
| Q: I have a 1954 packard clipper straight 8.It used to start and run very well.A while back it started ... A: Ok, do you have a voltmeter? If not a digital can be purchased at most auto stores for less than a ... | ||
| 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Alternator | 1/18/2012 | Brad Sears |
| Q: Brad, I am taking possession of a 1962 Pontiac Bonneville, it has been in the family since new. ... A: 1963 was the first year that Pontiac used an alternator in general production. So this means that ... | ||
| 1951 chevy 216ci engine | 1/16/2012 | Brad Sears |
| Q: Why do mome 216ci engines have oil filters and some dont. My 1951 chevy doesnt have one. I see ... A: The oil filter on these cars was an option like the heater or the radio. Many were added on at the ... | ||
| 1951 chevy 216ci engine | 1/15/2012 | jack bahm |
| Q: why do some 216ci engins have oil filters and some dont. A: I'm sorry, but I know Model A's and not too much about the modern iron. In your case, I think the ... | ||
| falcon upholstery | 1/15/2012 | Robert Russell |
| Q: the thing is that, cleaning my father workshop found some stuff that, as i've been told, belongs to ... A: I applaud your desire to use your interior material to help a restorer. Some of the original ... | ||
| MOdel A Ford 1929 | 1/12/2012 | jack bahm |
| Q: I have a restored Model A Ford 1929 and I have recently noticed that the gas gage is not registering ... A: We all have had that problem. Here is what you do: Get the red book, Model A Ford mechanics ... | ||
| model a gen | 1/10/2012 | jack bahm |
| Q: To get more or amps with band removed the 3rd brush is moved clockwise 0r counterclockwise ??? A: It goes up to decrease the output and down to increase it. I guess this means up is opposite the ... | ||
| 56 Chevy, wont restart after shut down | 1/9/2012 | Brad Sears |
| Q: 56 Belair, 8Cyl 2 barrel, 210 - When it shuts off, stalls or I shut it down, I have to wait about 4 ... A: My little company here in Florida rebuild carburetor, starter and generators. Not an assembly line ... | ||
| 56 Chevy, wont restart after shut down | 1/7/2012 | Brad Sears |
| Q: 56 Belair, 8Cyl 2 barrel, 210 - When it shuts off, stalls or I shut it down, I have to wait about 4 ... A: Sounds like it might be the carburetor but please explain "fueling issue". It might all be tied ... | ||
| 1941 chrysler fluid drive m4 transmission | 1/3/2012 | Robert Russell |
| Q: Robert: I wanted to ask if you would have any images of the m4 transmission and fluid drive in a ... A: I think you need to see/talk to a person with a real car. The best alternative I can suggest is to ... | ||
| 1965 thunderbird wont start | 1/1/2012 | Robert Russell |
| Q: my brothers and i recently bought a 65 thunderbird and the engine and transmission was rebuilt ... A: Glad the answer is of some assistance. You don't need a new carb. if your old one is in good shape. ... | ||
| 1965 thunderbird wont start | 12/30/2011 | Robert Russell |
| Q: my brothers and i recently bought a 65 thunderbird and the engine and transmission was rebuilt ... A: Happy New Year!! Lets get your T-bird started to start it on the right track! It sounds like you've ... | ||
| 1965 thunderbird wont start | 12/30/2011 | Brad Sears |
| Q: my brothers and i recently bought a 65 thunderbird and the engine and transmission was rebuilt ... A: Your mechanic may be a very good one for the newer fuel injected cars but it is not a good idea to ... | ||
| 1952 Packard won't start when engine hot | 12/30/2011 | Brad Sears |
| Q: I've purchased a 1952 Packard for my father as a surprise but I haven't been able to give it to him ... A: Well it is time to stop guessing and do a little testing. A simple volt meter, around 20 bucks at ... | ||
| 1953 ford crestline | 12/29/2011 | Brad Sears |
| Q: could you guide me through the procedure in removing the steering column from the steering box ( non ... A: Ok, I resume that you have the steering wheel off. Down at the base of the column where it goes ... | ||
| 1953 ford crestline | 12/24/2011 | Brad Sears |
| Q: I would be grateful if you could guide me through removing the original steering wheel off a 1953 ... A: Removing the steering wheel on this car is real simple. First push down on the center of the horn ... | ||
| 1950 Chevy 3100 5 window truck | 12/17/2011 | Robert Russell |
| Q: I have rebuilt all door hinges on truck. no problem installing lower door hinges. Top hinges will ... A: There's a magazine called Auto Restorer which provides hands on help for auto restorers, both ... | ||
| power window motor | 12/17/2011 | Robert Russell |
| Q: Have a 1968 Cadillac convertible with a bad left rear power window motor. I have all the upholstery ... A: Not knowing what others have told you and after doing a search of my own, I could not find any free ... | ||
| What is this body from? | 12/12/2011 | Brad Sears |
| Q: I came across this old frame in an old=growth tree line, while deer hunting. I am not sure what it ... A: It is no doubt a body part from a GM car in the late twenties to early thirties. The logo that you ... | ||
| 88 CHEVY CAPRICE CLASSIC 305 ROUGH RUN | 12/11/2011 | Robert Russell |
| Q: HAVE 88 CAPRICE CLASSIC WITH 305/8 THAT IS MISSING TERRIBLY. HEARD CLICKING NOISE FROM UNDER HOOD, ... A: The symptoms you describe point to bad wiring between the coil and the spark plugs, including the ... | ||
| CHRYSLER CERTICARD INFO | 12/5/2011 | Robert Russell |
| Q: I HAVE A 1966 CHRYSLER NEWPORT THE VIN INDICATES A 383CI (GIN POSITON 5) HOWEVER I HAVE BEEN TOLD ... A: John, There is another way to verify factory options in addition to the Certicard. There is a metal ... | ||
| starting engine in 1930 ModelA | 11/26/2011 | jack bahm |
| Q: I will be selling my fathers Model A that he lovingly restoreed35 years ago. However, the engine has ... A: Connie, check around to see if there is a Model A club in your area. If you find one, contact them ... | ||
| 1957 Chevy 2-speed Powerglide | 11/26/2011 | Robert Russell |
| Q: The transmission seems to be slipping..hence figure need to adjust the bands. Would like to get a ... A: Your best reference is a factory service manual. The closest I could find to your Powerglide was the ... | ||
| 1968 beetle horn issues | 11/22/2011 | jack bahm |
| Q: Where exactly is the horn located on a '68? On early models there's little grills that have the ... A: Phil, I have no idea where the horn is. I will take a look on the net to see if I can find any info ... | ||
| 1982 Corvette fuel Pump location/replacement | 11/20/2011 | Brad Sears |
| Q: Brad, I read your article on the 82 corvette relay location, Great answer. Do you have to completely ... A: To replace an in tank fuel pump you will need to at least lower the tank far enough so that you can ... | ||
| classic car | 11/20/2011 | Robert Russell |
| Q: i have a 1954 packard clipper super straight 8. i cannot get spark into the points.i have changed ... A: If you can't get power to the points, the problem is in your primary ignition system. This means ... | ||
| '83 Buick Electra | 11/19/2011 | Robert Russell |
| Q: I have an '83 Electra. The window motor's ceased to function. I've gotten the bottom of the door ... A: The basic construction of a car window is a scissors arrangement where the window glass is mounted ... | ||
| 1947 Fleetline overheating | 11/10/2011 | Brad Sears |
| Q: I have a 1947 Heavy Fleetline. I bought it with a 235 engine out of a 1954 pickup. It had a blown ... A: It sounds like the radiator cap is not holding pressure. The increase in temperature when you shut ... | ||
| 73 lincoln power windows | 11/6/2011 | Vern Bullock |
| Q: I just recently purchased a 1973 lincoln continental and the power windows do not work, I press the ... A: If the motor turns, then either the window is stuff on the track or the gear in the motor is ... | ||
| wiring harness | 11/2/2011 | Brad Sears |
| Q: Sears, I am restoring a 1938 Chevrolet two door sedan with no intention of showing it. It will be ... A: I am not sure what you call expensive. Chevs of the $0's sell wiring using the modern wire in the 5 ... | ||
| 1967 Cadillac Calais Brakes | 10/31/2011 | Robert Russell |
| Q: I just replaced the master cylinder on my 67 Caddy,now the brake peday goes nearly to the floor, and ... A: It sounds to me like you've got 2, possibly 3, related problems. The first is the new master: for ... | ||
Classic/Antique Car Repair
Answers by Expert:
Robert Russell
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Mechanical, Body, Historical, MOPAR, GM, Ford, Packard, 1930-1975
Experience
Former Chrysler Tech., Project Manager for Antique and Classic Car Dealership. Owner/Driver of Classic Cars Since 1972
Organizations
AACA, North GA Mopar Club, Packards International, W.P. Chrysler Club
Education/Credentials
High School Auto Shop plus Adult Night School
Past/Present Clients
California Car Company, Roswell, GA
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