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| model a 1930 | 2/9/2010 | jack bahm |
Q: Jack, thanks for all your great advice on my model a,. I failed to ask about the oil filter add on: ...
A: I don't see anything wrong with adding a filter. I don't think they are full flow filters, so it ...
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| 56 series 62rear main seal | 2/8/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: hi Brad i came across the forum and am going dizzy trying to read all the posts the problem im ...
A: Ok, here is my take on your problem. .035" is too much clearance on the thrust bearing. I like to ...
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| 63 Nova clutch | 2/7/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: Endplay on my 1963 3 spd., IL6 Nova clutch was suddenly to the floor. I adjusted back to 3/4" and ...
A: Back in the day when this was a used car we ran into this problem a lot. There is a part of the ...
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| GENERATOR TO ALTERNATOR | 2/7/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: I HAVE A 1953 NASH STATESMAN WHICH NEEDS REWIRED ANYWAY AND HAS 6 VOLT POSITIVE GROUND. I WOULD LIKE ...
A: I have never seen an alternator with a shaft all the way through. Chevrolet in the late 50's or ...
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| 1931 MODEL A | 2/6/2010 | jack bahm |
Q: Jack, I have a 1931 model A, many people say the original carbs work great, but i recently ran into ...
A: No, No, Keep it standard. Sure it would have more power with the down draft carb, but then it would ...
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| 51 chevy | 2/6/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: I recently purchased a 51 Chevy 1/2 ton with the original motor and 3 speed, running but rough, new ...
A: I am not a fan of the "drop in a small block to solve your problems" group. A small block is no more ...
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| Pulsating Vibration Noticable at most speeds | 2/6/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a '58 Ford Custom 300 2dr. that has the original ford-o-matic with a '78 351w. Notice the ...
A: When I am faced with this problem I usually start with a road test. I get the car up to speed and ...
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| SPEEDOMETER GEAR TEETH | 2/6/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: I WAS WONDERING, HOW MANY TEETH ARE ON THE SPEEDOMETER GEAR OF A 1973 OLDS.CUTLASS 350 SUPREME? ...
A: There were a dozen different speedometer driven gears used depending on the tire size and ...
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| Best Highway Rear End for 1950 Chevrolet | 2/5/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a 1950 Chev Bel Air 2 door hdtp. It has a 1960 235 engine. I have been told that to get good ...
A: I did a bunch of research on this question and here is what I found. The 1953 Chevrolet used the ...
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| TF 1500 repair | 2/4/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: # Lately - I haven't had the time to use her and she sat garaged for about 6 mo. ... when I went to ...
A: I am sorry to hear that Josephine is not feeling well and running up to par. It has been my ...
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| 1955 plymouth belevedere 6cy timing marks | 2/2/2010 | jack bahm |
Q: can someone help me. i can not find any timing marks on my engine 6 cyl is it possible they were ...
A: I can't answer your question, but I suggest you go to the walter p chrysler car club site. I'm sure ...
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| Nash Metropolitan Clutch Master Cylinder | 2/1/2010 | Jeff Wayco |
Q: I have a 1959 Metropolitan convertible. When I went to check the fluid in the clutch master ...
A: YES, you MUST replace it. Do NOT drive the car until you do, as this is an unsafe condition. Also, ...
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| 1929 Model A Woody Wagon | 1/31/2010 | jack bahm |
Q: the car overheats. I have repaired the radiator, new head gasket and it still is overheating. The ...
A: I have pasted a write up I did yrs ago on the cooling system. Don't be too sure you fixed your ...
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| 1939 Plymouth 4-door | 1/31/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a 1939 Plymouth that has ran on and off, but not been driven enough. I would now like to get ...
A: Ok, in all probability the battery is junk and the battery cable terminals are probably corroded. ...
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| 1939 Plymouth 4-door | 1/31/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a 1939 Plymouth that has ran on and off, but not been driven enough. I would now like to get ...
A: Ok, lets get a little background and start at the begriming. When was the last time that you ran it? ...
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| 1948 Chevy 3/4 Truck | 1/29/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: Recently, after leaving it for about six months in the garage, I decided to take my truck for a ...
A: If the truck is stock the clutch linkage is mechanical and not hydraulic. It sounds like the clutch ...
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| Steering gearbox | 1/29/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88. The steering gearbox has an oil leak, but one Mechanic said the shaft ...
A: The first thing that i would do is to clean the gear box and the area around it with Gunk engine ...
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| steering box 1952 chevy deluxe | 1/28/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: Is there way to adjust the play on my chevy steering wheel? I have at least 5-6" of play either way ...
A: There is an adjustment on the steering box but before touching it check all the steering linkage and ...
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| car will not run unless choke is out | 1/27/2010 | Vern Bullock |
Q: i have a 1954 chevy with a straight six 235 that will only run with the choke out what should i do i ...
A: The choke reduces air in the intake manifold, which causes more fuel into the engine for quick ...
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| whinning turbo 400 | 1/26/2010 | Vern Bullock |
Q: I have a 350 chevy with a turbo 400 transmission in a 57 chevy. The car was stored for 20 years. ...
A: Sounds a lot like the fluid not getting to the gears fast enough. Is the transmission fluid at the ...
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| 67 Rolls Silver Shadow | 1/23/2010 | Vern Bullock |
Q: My mechanic says that the screw to adjust the airflow on the carburetors is seized and that I need ...
A: It really depends on how many miles you have on those carbs? A rebuild is in order about every ...
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| Ignition sw. wiring | 1/21/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: I hope you can help me , if not can you forward my question to another catagory. I have a 1963 Chevy ...
A: This is Brad Sears and I have built many of these test demonstration engines over the years. In the ...
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| Value of my antique | 1/18/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: I just have a couple questions regarding the antique vehicle that was given to me. The car in ...
A: First of all a car with only 34,000 miles on it is still basically a new car and has a minimum of ...
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| oil pan replacement | 1/18/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a 1969 Mercury Cougar 351W and trouble removing the oil pan. All the bolts are removed, and ...
A: I am not a fan of gasket sealer. I use a product called Dry Tack with is like a contact cement to ...
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| Carb Backfires | 1/18/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: 1975 Dodge Dart Sport with 318 V-8. It backfires through the carburetor. I've heard 3 possible ...
A: There are two more common cause that you have not listed, a crack in the distributor cap. A rich ...
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| oil pan replacement | 1/17/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a 1969 Mercury Cougar 351W and trouble removing the oil pan. All the bolts are removed, and ...
A: To access the two bolts in question you need to look in between the engine block and the oil pan ...
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| rear brake drums 1951 chevy 1 ton | 1/17/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: The rear brakes are locked up on my 1951 Chevy 3800 series, and I don't know how to remove them. Can ...
A: OK then this truck has a full floating heavy duty rear axle. You will need to remove these bolts. ...
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| Storage issue | 1/16/2010 | Vern Bullock |
Q: I have a 1971 W-30 4-4-2 that I let set too long in storage and it dumped some transmission fluid. ...
A: It really depends on how long you had the car in storage. If you stored the car for more than 2 ...
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| 65 chevelle rough idle | 1/14/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a 65 chevelle with a 230 and a powerglide transmission. The car makes a popping sound and ...
A: Do not assume anything. To check for bent push rods remove them and lay them on a flat surface and ...
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| Phosphoric acid | 1/11/2010 | jack bahm |
Q: My name is Jacob and I am from American Academy Charter School and I was hoping to ask you a couple ...
A: I have not used it and don't know anything about it. There are many rust removers that have ...
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| 1931 model a | 1/9/2010 | jack bahm |
Q: Jack, I have a 1931 model A, I purchased the car and it ran well. It was recommended that I rebuild ...
A: Sounds like the car does not like the points you put in. 20 is a little big for the gap. A lot of ...
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| head on 35 Nash | 1/9/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: Sears, I am making this inquiry for my brother who does not have home computer access. He has tried ...
A: I am not a fan of filling the motor with fluid and trying to force the head off. This can cause ...
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| Mustang II 1977 , headlight troubles | 1/9/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have a Mustang II 1977, Mach I version, and after six months of change my halogen bulbs (55/60W) ...
A: The circuit breaker is in the headlight switch and is not built to take a 100W load. In this system ...
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| RR Corniche '81 Transmission | 1/6/2010 | Jorge Martinez |
Q: Hope you can assist in diagnosis of a transmission problem with an '81 RR Corniche. The vehicle has ...
A: you see when you select a gear on your Rolls you are really just operating an electric switch unlike ...
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| RR Corniche '81 Transmission | 1/6/2010 | Vern Bullock |
Q: '81 Corniche seldom driven, tonight after jump starting vehicle will not move into gear, any gear, ...
A: If the vehicle was prepared for storage at its present location, all fluids would have been drained ...
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| 1950 Chevy pickup truck | 1/5/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have just bought a 1950 Chevy pick up as a restoration project. I am have not been able to find ...
A: When that truck rolled off Chevrolet's assembly line it was a 6 volt system NEG ground. But that ...
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| chevy horn | 1/4/2010 | jack bahm |
Q: i have a 71 nova and connot get the horn to blow have replaced relay and horn button assembly ...
A: Assuming that the horn works. Just connect a hot wire to it to make sure. Then confirm that the ...
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| dolly towing 64 corvair | 1/4/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: have a tandem dolly so I can take a vehicle and motorcycle behind RV.my vehicle is a 1964 corvair ...
A: You can tow it either way, but I would prefer to put the front wheels on the dolly. That way you do ...
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| vapor lock 58 Buick | 1/3/2010 | Brad Sears |
Q: I have just finished restoring a 58 Buick Special and have a problem that I suspect might be a vapor ...
A: Sorry for the delay bit the fish have been biting. I would like you to take a pressure and volume ...
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| Model A Door glass | 1/2/2010 | jack bahm |
Q: I am trying to remove the door glass on my '29 A model, I have the regulator off, but everything ...
A: The first thing you have to do is buy the model A Ford mechanic's handbook by Les Andrews. About ...
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