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About Brad Sears
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Expertise
All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience
Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

   

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Heater and Window defrosters10/8/2008Brad 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 ...
1958cj510/7/2008Brad 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 ...
electrical problem 1975 Plymouth Scamp10/5/2008Brad 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 ...
1971 el camino10/4/2008Brad 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 ...
1971 dodge gas guage10/3/2008Brad 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 ...
gas guage 1971 Dodge does not work10/3/2008Brad 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 ...
System not charging10/2/2008Brad 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 ...
1967 Firebird No Spark at Coil10/2/2008Brad 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 ...
System not charging10/2/2008Brad 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 ...
1952 Cadillac 626-6 Volt Polarity10/1/2008Brad 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 ...
1970 Corvette10/1/2008Brad 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 ...
Carbureter Idle Jet Adjustment9/30/2008Brad 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 ...
mustang tranmission9/30/2008Vern 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 ...
29 model a truck9/30/2008jack 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 ...
System not charging9/29/2008Brad 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 ...
1952 Cadillac 626-6 Volt Polarity9/29/2008Brad 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 ...
Packard 120 vibration damper9/29/2008Brad 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 ...
1977 chevy camaro hot air9/29/2008Brad 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 ...
1969 ford ranchero9/29/2008Brad 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 ...
54 Bel Air?9/28/2008Vern 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 ...
a model9/28/2008jack 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 ...
Powerglide no drive or reverse9/27/2008Brad 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 ...
1949 f1 horn location and mounting9/27/2008jack 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 ...
1958 Ford Fairlane 500 V8 automatic 352 CID9/27/2008Brad 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 ...
1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie 5009/27/2008Vern 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 ...
1947 International KB-29/27/2008Brad 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 ...
1967 Thunderbird9/26/2008Brad 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 ...
1967 thunderbird9/26/2008Vern 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 ...
Car books9/25/2008Brad 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 ...
Generator Idiot Light9/24/2008Brad 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. ...
a car without a VIN number9/24/2008jack 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 ...
54 Bel Air?9/24/2008Vern 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 ...
VOLTAGE CONVERSION9/24/2008Brad Sears
  Q: .
  A: Jason what that means is that you will have to install a new alternator in place of the generator. ...
rings or valves9/24/2008Brad 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. ...
Operation of headlamps 1963 T-Bird9/24/2008Brad 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 ...
Electrical ground9/24/2008Brad 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 ...
1956 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special9/23/2008Vern 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 ...
hard starting when hot9/21/2008Brad 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 ...
64 Dodge Dart oil leak/shutdown9/21/2008Vern 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 ...
ignition system9/20/2008Brad 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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