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My powerglide leaks at the rear main seal. Parts stores specializing in this vintage offer replacement seals of rubber or of rope, both are in two sections. Is one better than the other?
Also, there is no gas filter. Which is better, the origiinal type that came with the car or new in line filters?
thanks Brad
I have used both the rope and the rubber seal. I prefer the rubber seal as long as you follow the instructions that come with it, and us the amount of sealer and place the sealer in the places recommended. As for the filter I believe that the Rochester carburetor that came on your Chevrolet had a porous bronze filter in the carburetor inlet fitting. These filters were very good. If it were my car I would have an in line filter also. But i would place the filter under the car in the line between the fuel tank and the fuel pump. It will then do it's work and be out of sight.
Brad
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| Comment | Brad, thanks for your help. I've never worked on cars other than the usual oil, lube, filter and brake route. I recently retired so hopefully I can now start my auto education with this 1950 Chevy. | ||
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Brad Sears
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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