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Expert: - 5/10/2008


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I have a 1969 firebird 350 convertible that has been in the restoration process for some time. it is almost ready to come home except for a very minor problem with the engine I believe.  when test driving it I noticed a problem that originally seemed like a spark plug that just wasn't hitting but now I think it is one of the lifters.  if you could please walk me through the process of replacing them i would be eternally grateful
-ben

Answer
Ben, have you done a compression test on the engine? If not do one and then let me know and we will go to the next step. Replacing lifters is a lot of work and if there is nothing wrong with the lifters it is like I said a lot of work and expensive.
Brad

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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.

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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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