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| 1966 CHEV CONVERTIBLE TOP | 11/18/2009 | Paul Wilczynski |
Q: MY 1966 CHEV CONVERTIBLE TOP GRINDS OR MAKES ALMOST A RATCHETING NOISE WHEN I TRY TO PUT IT DOWN.. I ...
A: The top mechanism uses a hydraulic pump and two rams, located tat the rear and on either side of the ...
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| 64 Chevy Nova | 11/15/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: Good Evening, I have a 1964 Chevy Nova. My problem is that gas isn't getting from the tank to the ...
A: I would rig up an external gas tank, just a 5 gallon gas can with a rubber fuel line rigged from the ...
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| 65 transistor distributor | 11/15/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: I recently purchased a 65 impala. In the basement was a box of parts for the car including a delco ...
A: This answer is based on the fact that I was an auto tech in that era plus research in my reference ...
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| powerglide | 11/14/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have not worked with auto trans before. I'm putting one in a 1972 chev 1/2 ton . What dose the ...
A: The vacuum line is connected to the intake manifold of the engine to read engine load via vacuum. ...
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| '63 Impala 409 | 11/13/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: This regards my 425/409 4sp Impala. when I pull out fairly heavy "banging" sounds, coming from left ...
A: Ok, lets move to the left front suspension frame area. Upper control arm bushings and mounting ...
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| '63 Impala 409 | 11/13/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: This regards my 425/409 4sp Impala. when I pull out fairly heavy "banging" sounds, coming from left ...
A: I think that the 409 would get the feeling that you do not love it unless you tickled the throttle ...
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| 1946 column shift | 11/13/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a 1946 chevy 3 speed synchromesh tranny with column shift. I would like to actually convert ...
A: This transmission originally had a vacuum assist on the shifter and the transmission is not really ...
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| 79 Corvette brake pedal | 11/13/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: My brake pedal is very soft when engine is on, the pedal is normal when engine is off, all brake ...
A: Check the calipers and make sure that you have not put the left side on the right side and visa ...
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| 1939 Ford starter removal | 11/11/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a 1939 Ford Conv. Coupe. I need to remove the starter. There are no nuts or bolts visible ...
A: The starter on this engine is held in by the through bolts that also hold the starter together. ...
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| 1965 Ford Thunderbird wont start all of a sudden | 11/10/2009 | 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: The problem with pushing the fuel through the mechanical fuel pump is that should the diaphragm in ...
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| Choke pull off | 11/10/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a 1964 Dodge Dart, 3.7l, 225 slant 6. I was going to replace my carter 1 barrel carb because ...
A: You need a choke pull off with the automatic choke. I would not advise changing to a manual choke. ...
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| 1940 Buick radius bar | 11/10/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: I purchased a 1940 Buick and found out the rear radius bar has been cut off.There are no mounts to ...
A: The bar needs to have a pivot on each end that will allow the rear end to travel up and down while ...
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| upgrade headlights on a 1978 MGB | 11/10/2009 | Paul Wilczynski |
Q: I am upgrading my "78" MGB to halogen headlights. I have the new heavy duty wiring harness and need ...
A: Oh, yes. I recall buying parts from them in my Tiger days...that harness is all you need. But you ...
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| 1965 Ford Thunderbird wont start all of a sudden | 11/10/2009 | 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: The pump must be connected to the ignition switch to be off when the key is off. Next the pump needs ...
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| upgrade headlights on a 1978 MGB | 11/10/2009 | Paul Wilczynski |
Q: I am upgrading my "78" MGB to halogen headlights. I have the new heavy duty wiring harness and need ...
A: Jim, this is a high-amperage-draw item, and your MGB's harness is over 30 years old, and, ...
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| 72 chevy truck vibration | 11/10/2009 | Vern Bullock |
Q: I have a 72 chevy cheyenne, 350 4bl carb I noticed a harmonic vibration in the cab as I'm driving ...
A: You have identified almost all the sources of possible vibrations, so I tend to agree with you. ...
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| 1955 rebuilt 235 engine low compression. | 11/10/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: Bought a rebuild 1955 235 full oiler to put in my 51 Chevy. I could not get it to idle so I checked ...
A: Low compression on all cylinders would lead me to a timing problem between the cam and the crank. In ...
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| 1974 Ford E-100 | 11/10/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: I recently bought a 74 ford e-100. I got it home and running condition, hopped in and took a drive. ...
A: The welding and fabrication price sounds about right. You might be able to find a partial frame ...
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| brake pressure | 11/9/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: hey brad, i own a 66 gt fstback.i havent started or driven in aprox 2mth. i started it this weekend ...
A: The brake problem sounds like a failed master cylinder. As to a book, check out E Bay and search for ...
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| Carburetor/RPM setting | 11/9/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: 1966 Ford Mustang 6cyl, 200, 1bl. How do I adjust the carburetor fuel/air mixer and what tool is ...
A: Most auto parts stores sell tachometers that when connected to the ignition coil will measure RPM. ...
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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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| massey ferguson generator | 10/31/2009 | Brad Sears |
Q: I am trying to figure out if my generator is working. I'm not quite sure how. And I'm trying to ...
A: As far as using a solid state regulator to provide a more constant ;eve; of charge rather than a ...
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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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