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| Subject | Date Asked |
| 350 chevy | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: Have a chevy 350 of unknown background. Probably from the 70s and some work done as numbers .040 ... A: Is the engine skipping? It is possible that it has broken a valve spring or some other valve train ... | |
| 1957 Thunderbird | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: The subject car makes a very audible noise from the power steering when it is exercised. The noise ... A: The probable cause of the noise is most likely the power steering pump or the belt. Most auto supply ... | |
| car will not start | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: I have a 1954 packard clipper straight 8.It used to start and run very well.A while back it started ... A: Ok, so far so good. The ignition system is doing exactly what it should be doing. But the last test ... | |
| car will not start | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I have a 1954 packard clipper straight 8.It used to start and run very well.A while back it started ... A: Ok, do you have a voltmeter? If not a digital can be purchased at most auto stores for less than a ... | |
| 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Alternator | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: Brad, I am taking possession of a 1962 Pontiac Bonneville, it has been in the family since new. ... A: 1963 was the first year that Pontiac used an alternator in general production. So this means that ... | |
| 1951 chevy 216ci engine | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: Why do mome 216ci engines have oil filters and some dont. My 1951 chevy doesnt have one. I see ... A: The oil filter on these cars was an option like the heater or the radio. Many were added on at the ... | |
| 56 Chevy, wont restart after shut down | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: 56 Belair, 8Cyl 2 barrel, 210 - When it shuts off, stalls or I shut it down, I have to wait about 4 ... A: My little company here in Florida rebuild carburetor, starter and generators. Not an assembly line ... | |
| 56 Chevy, wont restart after shut down | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: 56 Belair, 8Cyl 2 barrel, 210 - When it shuts off, stalls or I shut it down, I have to wait about 4 ... A: Sounds like it might be the carburetor but please explain "fueling issue". It might all be tied ... | |
| 1965 thunderbird wont start | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: my brothers and i recently bought a 65 thunderbird and the engine and transmission was rebuilt ... A: Your mechanic may be a very good one for the newer fuel injected cars but it is not a good idea to ... | |
| 1952 Packard won't start when engine hot | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: I've purchased a 1952 Packard for my father as a surprise but I haven't been able to give it to him ... A: Well it is time to stop guessing and do a little testing. A simple volt meter, around 20 bucks at ... | |
| 1953 ford crestline | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: could you guide me through the procedure in removing the steering column from the steering box ( non ... A: Ok, I resume that you have the steering wheel off. Down at the base of the column where it goes ... | |
| 1953 ford crestline | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: I would be grateful if you could guide me through removing the original steering wheel off a 1953 ... A: Removing the steering wheel on this car is real simple. First push down on the center of the horn ... | |
| What is this body from? | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: I came across this old frame in an old=growth tree line, while deer hunting. I am not sure what it ... A: It is no doubt a body part from a GM car in the late twenties to early thirties. The logo that you ... | |
| 1982 Corvette fuel Pump location/replacement | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: Brad, I read your article on the 82 corvette relay location, Great answer. Do you have to completely ... A: To replace an in tank fuel pump you will need to at least lower the tank far enough so that you can ... | |
| 1947 Fleetline overheating | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1947 Heavy Fleetline. I bought it with a 235 engine out of a 1954 pickup. It had a blown ... A: It sounds like the radiator cap is not holding pressure. The increase in temperature when you shut ... | |
| wiring harness | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: Sears, I am restoring a 1938 Chevrolet two door sedan with no intention of showing it. It will be ... A: I am not sure what you call expensive. Chevs of the $0's sell wiring using the modern wire in the 5 ... | |
| 1962 Rambler Classic, white smoke | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: My daughter has a 1962 Rambler Classic 6, with an automatic transmission. Recently she had it worked ... A: The fact that a spark plug was loose after all that work kind of sends a red flag up the flag pole, ... | |
| Idle Problem | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1951 Chevrolet 3100 with a 235 ci motor. I have set the timing and idle properly but I ... A: I went through all of my reference material and cannot come up with a picture of them. They are more ... | |
| Idle Problem | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1951 Chevrolet 3100 with a 235 ci motor. I have set the timing and idle properly but I ... A: I have a question. When you did the head job and re-installed the manifold on the head, did you ... | |
| MGA transmission | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1958 MGA 1500 roadster, that has been sitting for quite some time (almost two years). I had ... A: Unsticking a clutch plate is not rocket science. I usually place the transmission in high gear ... | |
| 1956 chevy 235 6 cylinder | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: Brad, what is the trick with installing the intake/exhaust manifold gasket on the 235 straight 6? I ... A: I would replace the flex hoses on the front brakes. They tend to when they get old deteriorate ... | |
| spark plug wires | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I replaced my spark plugs and WIRES, and i don't know if i put the rite spark plug WIRE to the rite ... A: Well first off you will need to get the engine to number one cylinder at top dead center firing ... | |
| 1950 Chevy Fleetline Special | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: Having problems shifting from 1 to 2. Hangs up and must go under hood to release. A: At the base of the steering column where the shift levers are there is a box. It contains the ... | |
| 29 chevy 2 dr coach | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: When I bought this car, the frame was already modified for a small block chevy, auto trans and newer ... A: As to painting before or after assembly, that is a matter of personal choice. I like to paint all ... | |
| 1970 Cutlass SX | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: Hey, I have a 1970 Cutlass SX and I wanted to decode both bin and body tag to try and get more info ... A: There are several site on the net that offer decode services and charts for free. This is one that I ... | |
| '58 jeep willys won't start | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: My Willys was parked for two years but it has a new generator, voltage regulator, battery, plugs and ... A: It sounds like there may be a problem with the ignition points. Now a quick test of the points is ... | |
| 1970 Chevy C/10 leans to the left | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: My 1970 C/10 - CST body leans to the left. I measure on level ground each side from the ground up ... A: Ok, how about a little more information. I take it that the springs have been removed and that the ... | |
| 1948 Pontiac Silver Streak | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: Battery runs down when parked. If disconnected, no problem. Just reconnect and car starts right up. ... A: The most common causes in that era were: 1. Sticking points in the voltage regulator 2. Trunk, glove ... | |
| Edsel Questions | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: I own a 1958 Edsel Citation very low production VIN and I am trying to repair the factory installed ... A: The distributor for the tach equipped cars had a drive gear assembly built into the side of the ... | |
| Starting Problem | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: 92 Deville will not start after motor gets too hot. Will start after setting for a while. Could I ... A: Ah Ha, he said. If the starter does not spin the problem is only in the starter system. That will ... | |
| 1934 Chevrolet Master Sedan | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: I am in the final stages of restoring a 1934 Chevrolet Master Sedan in South Africa. I have not done ... A: As my old memory serves me right these early Chevy's always had a growl in first and second gear. ... | |
| 1986 gmc c15 pu | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I’m a 16-year-old kid and I recently purchased a 1986 gmc c15 that was originally a 6.2L diesel but ... A: Even though I am pushing 80, that is years not speed, I am used to 16 year olds. For 20 years of my ... | |
| 1931 ford "A" | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: laughing, i have a 1931 ford coupe "A" i keep blowing the inline fuse off the starter, i have ... A: From what you say, the in line fuse is connected to the ignition. The question now is what else is ... | |
| 57 chevy 327 | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: brad sent you a question befor with the knocking in the motor changed the oil smelled of carbon and ... A: Ok, you have a bunch of modification and that makes it a bit more difficult to get to the problem. ... | |
| a/c problem | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: 1972 Ranchero, all stock, 351 Cleveland, 2bbl. Ac, automatic trans. Problem started 1 month ago, ... A: It could be a problem in the fuel system like a partially plugged fuel filter or low pressure from ... | |
| rear wheel axle seal | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: 1940 Plymouth, How do I change the rear wheel axle seal? A: There are two axle seals on your car, an inner and an outer. The procedure is as follows: Jack the ... | |
| engine quits | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I have a 55 chevy and when the temp gets to 190 deg the engine will quit it will start up again but ... A: At this point I would look at the ignition coil and the condenser. These are both temperature ... | |
| 1968 Ford Ranchero Fuse Block | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: As I'm sure you know the '69 Ranchero has a fuse box with the glass cylinder fuses. I want to ... A: There are several places to purchase that type of add on. I just finished a rewire job on a 46 ... | |
| Soft Brakes: No Boost, or Air in Lines? | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Just had entire braking system on my '50 Studebaker Champion coupe replaced -- whl cyls., M/Cyl, ... A: You are right, the pedal should be right there and not require double pumping. Two things can cause ... | |
| oil presure & carburator adjusting | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: have a 1957 chevy 327 engine auto trans the oil presure is 45 when you start the car and when the ... A: Using a thicker oil is like a band aid on a cut that requires a stitch or two. Low oil pressure is ... | |
| Oil not registering after oil change | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1952 Ford V8 Flathead 239, just purchased, running nice. The oil that was in the engine ... A: That engine has a crankcase capacity of 4 quarts plus one for the oil filter if you changed that. I ... | |
| oil filters | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: On a 1955 Plymouth belvedere 6 cylinder flathead, nobody seems to know what to do about the oil ... A: That was the original type of filter that was installed on the car from the factory. The Purolator ... | |
| 1938 Buick Wiring | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: My main & light wiring looks like it could use a new wiring harness.How much trouble is it to change ... A: I get a number of wiring jobs here in my shop. I have just finished a 49 Chevrolet. If I were to ... | |
| 1976 Ford Gran Torino | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: I have re-built the engine of my 1976 Ford Gran Torino but it when fitted to the transmission it ... A: It sounds like the torque converter is not seated properly in the front pump of the transmission. ... | |
| Can i do it , or how do i do it ????? | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: My thermostatic vacuum switch is broken on my 1969 Grand Prix, and I can't find a new one. So my ... A: The thermostatic vacuum switch was part of the early emissions controls. It controlled the vacuum to ... | |
| 1948 International Pick up conversion 6 to 12 volts | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: Rebuilding my'48 International KB1 pickup and going to a 12 volt system instead of 6, but I need to ... A: If your 12 volt installation has the output of the alternator wired direct to the battery the amp ... | |
| Moter in 1966 Plymouth Fury 111 | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: My question is can you help me identify the motor that is in my 1966 Plymouth Fury 111.The ... A: Ok, according to all of my reference material the 5th digit in the VIN indicates that it is a 318. ... | |
| 1960 CADILLAC - RUNS COLD THEN STALLS | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: . I HAVE A 1960 CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE ... it starts cold perfectly ..... runs great ... then ... ... A: I would start with the points, coil, and condenser as possible culprits. The coil and condenser are ... | |
| 1951 Dodge Wayfarer | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: We are having problems with a 1951 Dodge Wayfarer. It cranks weak. We have had the starter worked ... A: I have not seen one of those 12/6 volt batteries in a long time. However there is no reason that the ... | |
| Crankshaft bearing sizes | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: I am very new to automotive repairs and hope you can enlighten me with some information. The first ... A: A good automotive machinist will have a complete list of specifications to go by. And yes a .010" ... | |
| Charging System | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: 1972 Ranchero, all stock, 351 Cleveland, 2bbl. Ac, automatic trans. Problem started 1 month ago, ... A: It is evident that the charging system is not functioning and the car is running on the battery. The ... | |
| 1969 Lincoln Continental | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I am thinking of buying a 1969 Lincoln and am a car novice. Can you tell me the major things to look ... A: The best advice that I can give a novice is to have a professional, not a friend, check the car out ... | |
| 57 t-bird | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: Brad, I am trying to get my 57 t-bird back on the road, first my floor pan has little grooves ... A: I worked for Ford in that era and yes indeed the holes were reported to be drain holes while other ... | |
| No gas at carb | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: car was running fine stalled and would not start. there was no gas at carb would start if we dumped ... A: There is a sock type filter in the tank that could be plugged. The fuel line could also have a small ... | |
| Oldsmobile | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I own a 1968 oldsmobile dynamic 88, 6 door. I have searched all over the internet for information, ... A: Ok, it is what we call a Professional Car. It was delivered to a body converter as a straight 4 door ... | |
| Oldsmobile | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I own a 1968 oldsmobile dynamic 88, 6 door. I have searched all over the internet for information, ... A: Do you mean that there are three doors on each side of the vehicle? Are there then three rows of ... | |
| 472cid V8 Rebuild | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: Brad, I've been trying to come up with ideas as to how to address the 472cid V8 on my 69 Cadillac ... A: These base engines were just about bullet proof. I would not recommend a full overhaul unless ... | |
| Oldsmobile | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I own a 1968 oldsmobile dynamic 88, 6 door. I have searched all over the internet for information, ... A: I Googled 1968 Oldsmobile dynamic 88 on google and got pages of information. Secondly Hemmings Motor ... | |
| alternator | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 67 Camaro 327..Radio went out and generator light went on. Would this be the alternator ? ... A: Ok, the most common cause of this is a blown fuse in the fuse panel that is tagged ING or INST. If ... | |
| 1953 Nash Statesman - No Spark | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: Car sat for winter and now, after having a charged battery, it will not start. Replaced the coil ... A: I would start in the distributor checking and replacing the points and condenser. Adjust the points ... | |
| 34 ford flathead | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: a customer hooked up his battery in reverse(pos, ground) and now i cant get it to run smooth. ... A: The manifold is segrigated with only minor cross over equalizing ports. If there is vacuum leak it ... | |
| 77 New Yorker | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: I'm having a problem with the power windows on this car they are not working have check the fuses ... A: I would start by checking the switch panel in the drivers door. But you will need a wiring diagram. ... | |
| 72 el camino | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: i have a 72 elky with a 307 motor, car hasn't ran in 2 yrs but did run rough before.car cranks over ... A: A lot of fuel in the gas usually points to a ruptured diaphragm in the fuel pump. This pumps ... | |
| 1971 Mustang Convertable won't turn off | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1971 Mustang convertible that has unfortunately sat in my garage too long. It has a 351C, ... A: The two most common causes for this is either a defect in the ignition switch or a defect in the ... | |
| 1953 mercury 4-door sedan | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: i know this is way below your level of expertise but i'm interested in purchasing a "53 merc 4-door ... A: I have always found that buying an old car is part passion and part shear terror. The passion part ... | |
| chevy carb | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1952 Chevrolet 235 inline 6 mounted in a 1951 body with no powerglide tranny. I have a ... A: The Carter YF series carburetor was listed as a replacement carburetor for through 235 engine up ... | |
| Ford 289 V-8 Cracked Block | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I was recently changing the water pump on my 289. While tighting the bolts down the 3 1/2 in bolt on ... A: Good. I did this repair a while ago. What I did was to drill a small hole at the end of the crack. ... | |
| Ford 289 V-8 Cracked Block | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I was recently changing the water pump on my 289. While tighting the bolts down the 3 1/2 in bolt on ... A: Before I answer that question I have a question. How comfortable are you removing the timing case ... | |
| 1949 Mercury | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to find a short in the car---my questions is are all three terminals on the generator ... A: This problem can almost always be traced to a chipped tooth on the cluster gear, the one that runs ... | |
| 1949 Mercury | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I'm trying to find a short in the car---my questions is are all three terminals on the generator ... A: The short answer is NO. The GEN and FLD should only be hot when the generator is charging and the ... | |
| vin number | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1949 or 50 Jeepster overlander.I can't find the vin number . Do you have any suggestions on ... A: There are four possible locations from what I can find. First could be either the left or right side ... | |
| Horn repair... | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1933 Packard Standard 8 and the horn does not work properly. Everything appears to have ... A: Very pretty car! Well, check the voltage at the horn when the horn button is activated.It should be ... | |
| 1968 AMC Ambassador engine/transmission swap | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1968 AMC Ambassador, equipped with a 290 V8 and automatic transmission. Having covered ... A: I have never done this conversion but there was a 343 V-8 offered in the 1968 AMC cars. The 360 ... | |
| 1956 Cadillac Door Hinge | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: This is going to be a bizarre request, but I have a bed & breakfast with theme suites in California ... A: How cool! Well, I might suggest that you contact a local body shop. Thee are devices called "door ... | |
| 1967 mustang starting issue | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 67' mustang conv. It has a 289 4.7 engine in it. I just re did the head gaskets, water ... A: I rebuild old car carburetors for a living and have never been a fan of the Edlebrock (old Carter 4 ... | |
| 1940 pontiac horn | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: 2527 coupe, horn button is ok (banjo wheel) but horn blows all the time. There is a insulator under ... A: That wire runs down through the hollow center of the steering shaft and exits at the bottom of the ... | |
| ID/vin# location | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1931 Chevy pickup and need to find a number so that I can register it. So far we have had ... A: Chevrolet in that era had a habit of attaching a Car Number plate on the floor near the sill plates ... | |
| Carburator issue | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1966 Ford Mustang with an autolite 1100. The issue I am having is when I turn off the ... A: The most common cause of this is the idle speed set too high. This allows the throttle plate to be ... | |
| 1973 Ford F100 | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I'm restoring a 1973 Ford F100 with 360 ci 2 barrel carb. truck will crank but has rough idle and ... A: The first thing that I do when diagnosing a problem like this is to take a compression test. If ... | |
| Retrofit headlight relay | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: In a previous post on this site (some years ago, unfortunately) the following appeared, " I found a ... A: Check the following web site for 6 volt headlight relays. I doubt that you will find an exact match ... | |
| Rambler vs. Corvair | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: Brad, I own a 1962 Rambler American 400 convertible and at a car show was approached by another car ... A: According to what I can find, both cars are of equal value. I am a Corvair freak as in my younger ... | |
| 1954 chevy 4100 dually truck | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: we have a 1954 chevy 4100 truck with 14000 gvw. The problem we are having is no brake pedal when you ... A: OK, a few thoughts here. First, is the fluid spilling out of the master cylinder with the cap in ... | |
| 1954 chevy 4100 dually truck | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: we have a 1954 chevy 4100 truck with 14000 gvw. The problem we are having is no brake pedal when you ... A: Ok, lets start off with a question or two. First, there is an adjustment on the brake pedal linkage. ... | |
| 1926 Lincoln Limo | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: We are working on a 1926 Lincoln Limo, the only thing not stock on it is an electric fuel pump has ... A: Sounds like a great project. I have my doubts if the electric fuel pump is the problem, but you can ... | |
| 1960 pontiac 389 catalina | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 389 catalina that started tapping and backfiring through the carb. any sugestions A: Sounds like it could be something in the valve train like a broken rocker or bent push rod on an ... | |
| starting problem 1941 ford | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: Car has been converted to 12 V. When Ipress start bottom I get no response yet if I push the button ... A: Well it sounds like there is no current getting to the ignition switch or those circuits. Now a few ... | |
| Timing chain/ bearings | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I have the 1969 Mercury 351w now with the timing chain cover removed. Having thoroughly cleaned the ... A: Just to be sure that it is not junk that was left in the oil pan from a previous repair I would drop ... | |
| Looking for makes and models of cars that were designed with non-operating windows | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to find out what makes and models were made that had non-openning windows. (For ... A: The only production car to my knowledge that did not have fully functional front door windows was ... | |
| 1947 plymouth dashboard problem | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: i'm trying to find out the easiest way to replace the speedo lite and the gauge lites in my 1947 ... A: THERE IS NO EASY WAY! Push the sat back as far as it goes and lay on the floor. Reach up with your ... | |
| HP ratings for older motors? | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: I've had a few old cars in my day and I know how many cubic inches the motors were in those cars,but ... A: 1955 Cadillac,331cuin 250 HP for the passenger cars and the Eldorardo was 270 hp. 1955 ... | |
| What type of tranny do I have | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 69 mustang convt trying to put a 351w in it,but my first problem is I dont know if i have ... A: Ok, so now we know that the engine is at least a 1974 and was used in a full sized Ford sedan. The ... | |
| What type of tranny do I have | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 69 mustang convt trying to put a 351w in it,but my first problem is I dont know if i have ... A: I need a bit more information to help. What model year is the engine? Are you going from a standard ... | |
| 1968 Cougar running rough | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: just started rebuilding a 1968 cougar (289). It did not have point/condenser/distributor cap on it ... A: In any situation like this the absolute first thing that I would do is to make a compression test on ... | |
| valve cover gaskets | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I AM re installing my valve covers, and would appreciate your advice-do I put some type of sealer on ... A: The only thing that I have ever used on these gaskets is Permatex® High Tack™ Gasket Sealant. This ... | |
| brakes | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: Purchased 1966 belvedere. Had new brake booster and dual master. 1966 came with single. Has drums ... A: There is a difference between the booster for disc brakes and drum brakes. These problems happen ... | |
| tappet adjustment | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: Iam just about to check my tappet clearance(engine running) and wondered if you know the best method ... A: I have never found a solution to this problem hat did not have their own problems. However a folded ... | |
| 67 Ford Galaxy | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1967 Ford Galaxy. When I proceed to make a sharp turn, I hear a loud bang like someone's ... A: The most common cause of this is what are called the steering stops on the front spindles. These are ... | |
| 1964 impala | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: My impala won't start. I have replaced the cap, rotor, points, condensor, plugs, wires and coil. It ... A: A couple of things. Remove the air cleaner and hold the choke plate open. Look down into the ... | |
| 1964 impala | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: My impala won't start. I have replaced the cap, rotor, points, condensor, plugs, wires and coil. It ... A: At this point I would go over all the work done on the ignition. If it ran before and does not run ... | |
| oil changes | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I have 4 collector cars (1936,2-1970, 1972 ford v8's) all driven occasionally but a total of less ... A: In my opinion once a year would be more than sufficient to protect these cars. I am more concerned ... | |
| 1964 impala | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: My impala won't start. I have replaced the cap, rotor, points, condensor, plugs, wires and coil. It ... A: A gasoline engine needs three things in order to start. Spark at the correct time, fuel delivered to ... | |
| no brake pedal | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a 1960 chevy belair with 305 engine and 700 r 4 tranny .The cart has 1970 nova disc ... A: The first thing that comes to my mind is the size of the master cylinder bore. The metro bore is ... | |
| Brake lights | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1966 Ford Mustang, the running lights work but the brake lights and turn signals only on ... A: The brake lights and the rear turn signals use the same bulbs and the same wiring from the ... | |
| oil pan replacement/ crankshaft? | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: The 1969 Mercury I have blew the water pump a while back, so I decided it would be the right time to ... A: This does not look like bearing material. If it was then you would have had engine knocking and low ... | |
| 1951 Cheiftain Wiring | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: My sons 51 chieftain was a victim of an ignition switch bypass and we are trying to figure out which ... A: This car uses a three terminal ignition switch. One terminal is the hot or battery wire and is ... | |
| 1956 Chevy Backup lights | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: My backup lights are on anytime the ignition is on and in any position on the column, can you tell ... A: The switch for the back up lights is on the base of the steering column. The switch is either ... | |
| Buick Eight Year? | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: and thank you for your time. I have this Buick Eight Special, but I don't know the year. Can you ... A: From what I can see in the picture it is a 1953. There should be a tag on the cowl in the engine ... | |
| transmission removal | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible to remove the automatic transmission from a 1956 thunderbird by itself(without taking ... A: All of the service manuals call for taking the automatic transmission out either after the engine ... | |
| 1967 GTX GAS GUAGE NOT WORKING | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I have checked and confirmed that the sending unit in the tank is good. I do not know if the problem ... A: First, if you are handy with a soldering iron, most circuit board problems can be repaired. Now, a ... | |
| NO START 66 TBIRD 390 | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: Good evening, Decided to tune up the 66 TBird. Was running OK but I bought the car 2 yrs ago and ... A: With those compression numbers the timing chain is not jumped. Also 3 to 4 degrees of crank movement ... | |
| Antique wire harness? | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I like to know what kind of wire harness this is . Enclosed is a picture of it. It has cloth cover ... A: When I cleaned our my dads garage/shop after his death I found dozens of wires like this. I cannot ... | |
| 1967 Mustang Ignition System | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: Brad, I have fully restored a 1967 Conv Mustang, 302. 4 B 650 cfm Holly Carb I installed a new ... A: It sounds more like a sinking float or drippy needle and seat in the carburetor. To check this run ... | |
| question about 235 engine on a 1949 Chevy truck | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I had my engine rebuilt about 15 years ago which I know is not original to my truck. However it has ... A: The odds are that the engine is not seized unless it froze. Unfortunately there is no magic bullet ... | |
| old accesories | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased a new car and I have trouble seeing the traffic lights when stopped at the stop ... A: Check the following web site: ... | |
| 1951 Heater | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I'm restoring 1951 deluxe, and coming out of the firewall on the passenger side is a red hose and a ... A: The color of the hoses only means that whoever replaced the hoses in the past used hose from two ... | |
| 1939 ford flat head wont staart | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: have stock 39 85 h p flathead it will start but wont keep running. fuel pump 4 pounds rebuilt ... A: Ok, lets back up for a moment and get a little background. Is this car new to you? Have you had the ... | |
| Installing pilot bearing | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: Putting in a new late model Chevy 350 stroker motor - (377 ci) with a B.W. T5 tranny. I bought new ... A: I would use this only on bushings, not needle bearing. The problem with dimpling the hole is that ... | |
| 1953 Chevrolet 1/2 ton dump truck | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: The brakes keep failing in the truck. We have replaced the master cylinder. Any suggestions as to ... A: Ok, we need to do a few things to determine what is happening. First, you say that you replaced the ... | |
| 67 charger | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: How do I change the heater core in my 67 charger,everthing is stock.Mike A: If you have a console in the car that will need to come out. Remove the glove box and then the ... | |
| Installing pilot bearing | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Putting in a new late model Chevy 350 stroker motor - (377 ci) with a B.W. T5 tranny. I bought new ... A: I assume that this is a bronze/brass bushing and not a ball bearing. If it is a bushing I have run ... | |
| to ballast or not to ballast | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I own a 1969 F-250 Good Humor ice cream truck. I've determined the engine is not the original 240 ... A: The ignition coil will not live without the ballast in the system. Increasing the voltage to the ... | |
| Carburetor | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: What a great resource. I just picked up a beautiful 1969 f-100 240 ci straight six. It had been ... A: Congratulations on getting a nice truck. At this point I would get the carburetor overhauled. It ... | |
| vaule of 1980 amx | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I have searched the internet trying to find the resale value for a 1980 amx spirit. I understand ... A: I use Cars Of particular Interest for average values. The following is their rating: Year: 1980 ... | |
| 1960 AMC Rambler Won't Run | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1960 Rambler Custom with the 196 Straight 6 cylinder OHV engine. I removed the Distributor ... A: Ok, the first thing that you need to do is to see if the ignition system is working and producing ... | |
| Engine block repair | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: Brad, I am also an "expert", but on Model A s. I have a block with a freeze crack in it and it ... A: Over the years the best repair procedure that I have found is the one that starts with drilling a ... | |
| vacuum lines 61 Rambler | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: Have a fuel pump / vacuum pump on a 6cyl (196) AMC Rambler. Their are four outlet on the vacuum ... A: This pump should be split into an upper chamber and a lower chamber, each with two ports. The lower ... | |
| 1960 T-BIRD | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: Is it very hard to replace the dual purpose fuel pump? A: Not really. There are two bolts that hold the pump onto the engine block. First, disconnect the ... | |
| Porsche 944 in desperate need of help! | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: As a graduation gift, my father gave me his prized 1985.5 Porsche 944. Problem is that it's been ... A: Congratulations on both graduation and the gift of the 944. It is a fine car. As to the start up ... | |
| 1964 Ford Fairlane generator wiring | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: ..I have a 64 Fairlane with a 289 and changed the generator. But, I haven't hooked up the two small ... A: Unfortunately it appears that some one has rewired the car or parts of the system and not used the ... | |
| lifter on 300 c.i. F-150 | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I have 84 F-150 300 c.i. 6 cylinder engine and two of the lifter posts appear to be pulling up out ... A: Those studs are pressed onto the cylinder head. The way that I have repaired this situation in the ... | |
| 66 Caprice | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I'm restoring my 66 Caprice big block (396/325)and was only able to locate the left lower rocker 3" ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| Ford F250 electrical problems | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I own the above truck (300 CID straight six) and recently detailed the engine compartment as well as ... A: It sounds as though the starter solenoid has simply failed. This is a common problem. When turning ... | |
| valve position of 1980 inline six | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1980 INLINE SIX 250 MOTOR. I WOULD LIKE TO CHECK THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE VALVES EVEN THOUGH ... A: The easiest way to tell if it is an exhaust valve or an intake on any in line six engine except Nash ... | |
| Question on 62 Cadillac | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: Are you an expert on 62 Cadillacs? Julian ANSWER: Tell me what kind of expert that you are looking ... A: There is absolutely no question that new cars of equal weight as an older car is more safe. But, the ... | |
| Question on 62 Cadillac | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: Are you an expert on 62 Cadillacs? Julian A: Tell me what kind of expert that you are looking for. One that specializes in the mechanics of the ... | |
| coil over heat | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: Why is my coil over heating 1970 dodge challenger 383 replaced voltage regalator,ignition ... A: Has the coil been replaced recently? Your car needs a coil that uses an outside or external ballast ... | |
| Front Bumper Repair 1974 Caprice Classic | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1974 Chevy Caprice. I was in an accident and rear ended another vehicle. This caused no ... A: This car was equipped with the 5 mile per hour crash safety bumpers that were mandated on all cars ... | |
| shift cable breakage | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: is there a strongeer shirt cable i can put on my 1984 cutlas supreme. ive replaced it three(3)times ... A: If you are breaking shift cables, I would look for the cause rather than trying to get a stronger ... | |
| !969 Cadillac Deville | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: Are the lifters on the 472 engine adjustable ? A: Cadillac has used hydraulic valve lifters since the mid 1930's. As such they are not adjustable. ... | |
| Delco Remy Generator | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: Vehicle has a delco-remy generator #1102043. I wasn't sure how long ago it had been serviced so I ... A: I doubt that over oiling would cause a blown seal, but overfilling the oil cup could cause expansion ... | |
| 1989j town car | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: This is embarrassing. I have a 1989 town car in which I'm attempting to install a new battery. I ... A: All US built cars since fifties except the mid fifties Packard use Negative ground. The battery ... | |
| Cracked engine block | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: I have recently looked at a 1964 Chevrolet, stock, 283 rebuilt engine with a crack in the block due ... A: Now this is my personal opinion so do not leave a feed back calling me an idiot. I would head for ... | |
| Tractor Generator | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: John Deere 4020 propane 12V tractor. Will not start. Replaced the starter, as the bolt inside was ... A: If the battery is charged the generator has nothing to do with the starting of the engine. If the ... | |
| starting problem ! | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: i have a 66 gto, 389 bored to 409, ram air 4 cam, comp-10.5, headers, and 750 rochester. the car ... A: Summit Racing and a few others in the hot rod market sell High Torque starters. With a compression ... | |
| information not links | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: Can you decode my cowl tag for me please? The guy I bought it from said it was a factory big block ... A: Chevy Cowl Tag Decoder Here are the results of the codes you've entered: Style: 6516637 Year: ... | |
| timing issue on 54 kaiser | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: the motor had been rebuilt before we got but not completely installed. after install i am trying to ... A: Ok, first off the firing order for that car is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Now I would recommend getting the number ... | |
| 1956 235 chevy carb | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: Stock 235 with a rodchester carb, Runs rich and fouls plugs in minutes. Soaked in carb cleaner, new ... A: It does not sound like the power valve is causing the problem. In the Ford carburetors the power ... | |
| Questions about the1962 Cadillac Coupe deVille | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I am seriously considering getting a 1962 Cadillac Coupe deVille for various reasons. First, ... A: The coupe and sedan both sit on the same chassis and use the same shocks, springs, and sway bars, so ... | |
| 6 Volt Fuel Pump | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 49 Lincoln Cosmopolitan with a vacuum fuel pump. It won't pull enough gas to start, so I'm ... A: Ok, here is my 2 cents worth. Before I installed an electric pump I would want to know several ... | |
| Breather ca smoking | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1974 corvette did a little motor work to it. 5.7l When i fire it up and it runs for about ... A: Oh oh, sounds like maybe there is a camshaft lobe problem. If it was a lifter problem there should ... | |
| Questions about the1962 Cadillac Coupe deVille | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I am seriously considering getting a 1962 Cadillac Coupe deVille for various reasons. First, ... A: The back seat on that year Coupe has way more leg room than and car currently being sold. As to ... | |
| 1962 bel air | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if you knew of something online to find how many quarts of oil my 1962 bel air. ... A: I don't know of any web sites but there are probably one or two. However to answer your question my ... | |
| 1971 mustang mach 1 transmission leaking | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 71 mustang mach 1 with a 429 V8. The rear seal in the transmission is leaking. I know when ... A: If it is the seal at the drive shaft that is leaking that is a simple job. Drop the drive shaft and ... | |
| Vw 411type4engine or 1.7ltr.engine | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if these motors are fuel injected and what horsepower are they? Are they ... A: At launch in 1968, the 411 featured a 1679 cc twin carbureted engine. A year later, in 1969, fuel ... | |
| Interior visor bracket | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1 ton deluxe 1950 Chevy Truck and have both the right and left interior visor brackets ... A: Yes but I seam to remember them more on the larger more expensive GM cars like the Pontiac and up to ... | |
| R 10 overdrive problem | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: My overdrive is on a 52 Plymouth and works. Only when in overdrive at speeds above 60mph, a ... A: I would start at the engine to make sure that I did not have a weak cylinder that could set up a ... | |
| 1969 F-250 electrical problems | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I own the above truck (240 CID straight six) and recently detailed the engine compartment as well as ... A: Ford went to electronic ignition in 1974. So it would appear that some one of the previous owners ... | |
| 72 Ford Gran Torino; motorcraft 2bbl, vac lines | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: Phew- I think I am inthe right place now. Bought a tired72 torino that looked like a bomb went off ... A: That Motorcraft carburetor was manufactured with a tag attached to one of the screws on the float ... | |
| ford 56 tbird hood latch | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: i think the end piece fell off or the cable broke. Is there a way to open the hood from under the ... A: Back in the day when I was working as a carburetor and tune up man in a Ford Dealer we had one of ... | |
| 1950 chevy 3100 pickup | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I bought a new lock for the passenger door. The tip of the lock isn't long enough to fit into the ... A: The first thing that I do in a situation like this is to contact the seller and see if anyone else ... | |
| 1948 Desoto battery constantly draining until it won't hold a charge | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: 1948 Desoto; Still 6 volt. It seems like I'm going through batteries every 3 or 4 months. (Duralast ... A: There are two possibilities. 1. There is a drain like the trunk light is staying on. The easiest way ... | |
| 1948 CHRYSLER M/CYLINDER | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: BRAD: IS THERE A SIMPLE WAY TO REMOVE THE MASTER CYLINDER ON THIS 1948 CHRYSLER WINDSOR. THE ... A: The job is such a royal pain in the you know what, that we used to overhaul the master cylinder ... | |
| resistor and ni-cad wire | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: what is a resistor wire and what is a ni-cad wire. and do i need them in the circuit. A: I assume that you are talking about the resistor wire in the ignition circuit. Yes, if the engineer ... | |
| timing | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: yes my name is adam and i have a a small block chevy and i set the timing right and plugs are in the ... A: It sounds very much like you have the distributor in 180 degrees off. Remember that the timing mark ... | |
| Stop light switch | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1961 lincon 4dr. The stop light switch is staying on. I replaced it last year. As you now ... A: Try something for me and let me know the results. have some one watch the stop lights when they are ... | |
| charging system | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: My 1962 Pontiac Bonneville is not charging. I have taken the alternator and regulator in to be ... A: I agree that it sounds like a voltage regulator problem. Make sure that the voltage regulator is ... | |
| need some advice on 72 el camino | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: i've become an owner of a 72 el camino with 307 2bbl quad jet carb.engine turns over and catches at ... A: Ok, there is no easy one step magic bullet on this one. The first thing that I would do on that car ... | |
| need some advice on 72 el camino | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: i've become an owner of a 72 el camino with 307 2bbl quad jet carb.engine turns over and catches at ... A: How about a little history here. Was the car running when you got it? If so was it running one day ... | |
| 1957 210 chevy rear axel | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: how do i remove rear axels with no inspection cover on 1957 chevy 210 A: Remove the wheel and the brake drum. Behind the axle flange you will find 4 nuts. Remove them and ... | |
| charging system | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: My 1962 Pontiac Bonneville is not charging. I have taken the alternator and regulator in to be ... A: There is no factory installed fuse or fusible link between the battery and the alternator. However ... | |
| 1931 Chevrolet fuel pump problem | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: Brad - I have a '31 Chev (original condition) with a fuel pump that doesn't pump. When it stopped ... A: OK, you are really jogging the old gray matter memory bank. I used to check those check valves by ... | |
| 1951 packard 327 engine water distribution tube | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: Brad, thanks for your opinion. How important is the water distribution tube in my 1951 packard 327 ... A: Back in the day when we were working on those cars as used cars, we found that if we were doing a ... | |
| I need some advice please | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I own a 1974 el camino 4.1 inline 6 which i am currently restoring. My question is, how do i rewire ... A: You need a wiring diagram to identify the wire color codes and where they go. Faxon Auto Literature ... | |
| 1931 Chevrolet fuel pump problem | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: Brad - I have a '31 Chev (original condition) with a fuel pump that doesn't pump. When it stopped ... A: Ok, here is how I would go about checking the fuel pump. Disconnect the inlet line from the pump and ... | |
| minimum cold cranking power amperage rating | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1966 AMC Rambler Classic Station Wagon, fitted wit a 327 cid V8 Engine. I need to replace ... A: I have always been a fan of the more CCA that I have in the battery box the better. Your car takes a ... | |
| VIN search for '57 Chevy | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to do a VIN search for a 1957 Chevy that was originally called a '57 Biscayne, but now, I ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| 1953 Ford Victoria | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: The car cranks fine for about 3 seconds and then slows quickly like it's a major power drain on the ... A: At this point without being there with the car and a good ammeter connected to the circuit and a ... | |
| 1952 Chevy 235 (Low Pressure) | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Having trouble getting head gasket to seal properly. Very minor coolant leakage. Head and block are ... A: Yes, the shank, the part that is held by the drills check, is fitted into the block with a snug fit. ... | |
| 1952 Chevy 235 (Low Pressure) | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Having trouble getting head gasket to seal properly. Very minor coolant leakage. Head and block are ... A: The head gasket as well as the head could be as much as 1/8 inch out of alignment without the guide ... | |
| vacuum wipers connection | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: 1954 GMC truck, I have a fuel pump with vacuum with two openings that are wide. How to connect this ... A: This pump is a vacuum booster pump that will provide vacuum to the wipers when the engine is under ... | |
| temp sending unit location | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: JUST GOT A 66 NOVA STRAIGHT LINE 6 W/230HP. FOR WHATEVER REASON THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAS BEEN ... A: The temp sending unit is usually mounted on the front or side of the cylinder head near the ... | |
| adjusting drag link to a 56 buick | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: Hi hoping you can advise us my husband is trying to adjust the drag link on a 56 buick and no matter ... A: The tool for this operation is a very large heavy duty screw driver bit that is fitted so that you ... | |
| Plymouth Valiant Won't Start | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: Got a 1972 Valiant with a slant six that won't start. When the ignition key is cranked all the way, ... A: There is a white resistor block attached to the fire wall near the back of the engine. this is the ... | |
| '55 t-bird oil bather air cleaner | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I just got this car. On the carb is a dome and an oil pan. I know oil goes in the pan. But I can't ... A: There should be holes in the bottom of the center part of the air cleaner. This air cleaner works on ... | |
| 65 Chevelle 283 cid | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: Brad, a couple of days ago you answered my question about the yellow wire coming out of the positive ... A: Well, I blew this one and please excuse me. I should have looked at the wiring diagram for the car ... | |
| Turn signal. | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1983 Mustang and the front turn signal is not working correctly. The bulb (1157 (double ... A: The 1157 bulb does have offset pins that means that it should only go in one way. But is some one in ... | |
| Generator dash light | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a 1955 Ford, 6 volt system. In changing the battery I noticed the ground had been ... A: The generator light is operated through the old 6 volt voltage regulator. One side of the gen light ... | |
| 1954 inline 235 ignition | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: Hey Brad, I want to get rid of the vacuum advance system on my ignition and go electronic. I want to ... A: The centrifugal advance is housed in the distributor. It is a set of centrifugal weights that throw ... | |
| 1954 inline 235 ignition | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: Hey Brad, I want to get rid of the vacuum advance system on my ignition and go electronic. I want to ... A: Ok, the only way to get rid of the vacuum system is to convert the engine control system to a ... | |
| Turn signal. | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1983 Mustang and the front turn signal is not working correctly. The bulb (1157 (double ... A: This sounds very much like a defective ground. Follow the ground wire from the socket to its ... | |
| rewire 1949 desoto s13 custom coupe | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: what guage wire and type would i use to rewire this old desoto. it has nothing fancy just radio, ... A: There are three sizes of wires used in your car. Heavy current flow wires such as the wire between ... | |
| Replacing rear end | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: Sir; I have a 1938 Dodge -D 10 car Canadian. I would like to change the rear end to a higher ratio ... A: It sounds like you have the facility to do some fabrication. I would not go to the 308 rear gear as ... | |
| triumph spitfire 1500 clutch repair | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1978 triumph spitfire and last year the water pump broke so I repaired that and then I ... A: Ok, if I have this correct when you have the engine running and you step on the clutch pedal you ... | |
| triumph spitfire 1500 clutch repair | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1978 triumph spitfire and last year the water pump broke so I repaired that and then I ... A: Christiana I need a little better description of "not working". Do you mean that you cannot shift it ... | |
| GAS | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I am buying a 1960 T-Bird with a 352 V-8 and I would like to know what type of gas should I use. ... A: Please check the engine size again. Ford did not build the 352 cubic inch engine in 1980 and used a ... | |
| engine stalls when hot | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1956 ford 272 engine i just had a new electric fuel pump and gas filter put in , the engine ... A: I have a question, where is the electric fuel pump installed? It needs to be as close to the fuel ... | |
| 1950 Chrysler 2dr Windsor | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: This car is all original I plan to convert the front brakes to disc , Scarebird may have a kit . ... A: My question to you is, how many thumbs do you have? that relates to the phase "I can't do that, I am ... | |
| 1955 Hudson Rambler won't turn over | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1955 Hudson Rambler Cross Country with a 196 L-head negative ground system. When I tried to ... A: I afraid to mention it but you may have a seized engine. Try turning the engine over with a wrench ... | |
| 1950 Chevy pickup | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: My friend is restoring a 1950 Chevy pickup. The engine has been replaced by a V6 from a 1990 C10. My ... A: It is my opinion the keeping the computer controls and fuel injection is a great idea as the ... | |
| 1961 ford fairlane engine swap | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: what v-8 engine can i install in place of a 223 cubic inch 6 cylinder without doing any cutting or ... A: According to my research the 302 engine was a later engine as the small V-8 in the 61 Fairlane was a ... | |
| 1961 ford fairlane engine swap | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: what v-8 engine can i install in place of a 223 cubic inch 6 cylinder without doing any cutting or ... A: Well you should be able to drop in up to the 390 cubic inch 401 horsepower engine. The 1961 Ford ... | |
| Brake problem | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I recentlt installed an OEM master cylinder on my 1966 Chevy C20 truck. I went to bleed the brakes ... A: There are several probable causes. The bleeder screws may be plugged up with dirt and rust. I have ... | |
| car won,t start | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: i install a new distributor cap an rotor on my 1969 Pontiac G.T.O. now it won.t start but it back ... A: Ok, you are going to have to find number on cylinder top dead center and then drop the distributor ... | |
| 48 ford | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: complete stock how do i remove the starter A: The starter on the old flat head engine is held in by the two through bolts at the end of the ... | |
| noise in engine | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1951 packard 327 engine that has just been rebuilt. the engine sounds perfect at idle and ... A: Ok, here is how I would approach this noise. First I would use a mechanics stethoscope checking the ... | |
| fuel pump | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: For a 327/365hp Corvette engine, what would be the recommended pump pressure and gph? The old books ... A: One of my old tune up books lists the minimum flow rate for the fuel pump for that car at a pint to ... | |
| 1951 chevy coach 2 door car (6 volt) | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: My father is trying to find out where to get a brake switch and one of the small reflectors. We are ... A: My company carries the brake switches for your car and for parts my stock answer for “where can I ... | |
| push rods | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: How do I set the push rods/rockers on a 1956 235 chevy engine ?? They are all installed but I ... A: This engine has hydraulic valve lifters. When I put one of these engines together I usually bring ... | |
| 1952 Chevy (5 window) Pick Up | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: We are trying to get a '52 Chevy Truck back on the road, it has been restored once, (by the current ... A: This truck should use a 6 volt battery an it is NEG ground system. On the 6 cylinder engines you ... | |
| door and window crank removal 51 pontiac | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I've started deconstruction on a 51 Pontiac and I am having trouble with the interior handles..I ... A: These should be held on by the familiar "C" clips. The difference if I remember right is that the ... | |
| Piston Removal | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I may have to replace piston rings on my 1950 plymouth flat head six. If I remove the head,oil pan ... A: That is the only way that the piston will come out of this engine. However there may be a ridge at ... | |
| 1949 Cadillac Engine Oil | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1949 Cadillac Sedan De Ville (62 Series) that has a 331 V8 engine. I would like to know ... A: The question that I have is how fresh is the engine? Does it have a lot of miles on it or is it a ... | |
| 1953 Chevrolet | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: My 1953 Chevy heater stays hot in summer, I assume the valve to close heater core is broken. I plan ... A: There are two hoses to the heater. One comes from the engine block and should be the smaller of the ... | |
| sho9ck fluid | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: what kind of hydraulic fluid do I need for the shocks on my 1948 chev aero-sedan. where can I get ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| hot start problems for flathead v-8 | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I own a 1951 Mercury 1 ton p/u. It is often hard to start when it is hot or fully warmed up. I have ... A: I have had and worked on flat heads since the late 1940's, and have never found that exhaust heat to ... | |
| 1963 Rambler classic 660 | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: the car chugs a little when taking off and shifting gears. I also need a little insight on how to ... A: This could be a lot of things from the engine missing slightly to a little clutch chatter. I would ... | |
| 59 ford galaxie | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: where is the brake switch located ? My son just bought this old vehicle and replaced the V ... A: It should get it's current from the headlight switch and then send it to the directional switch. As ... | |
| Help Please | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I Have a 1962 Mercury Monterey Custom, and I'm trying to take the door panels off to get to the ... A: When working on old cars and you do not have a manual you need to be a combination of Sherlock ... | |
| labor | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: how much labor hours to replace frt & rear leaf springs in a 47 lincoln continental A: Back in he day when I was a young flat rate mechanic at a Ford Lincoln Mercury garage we were paid ... | |
| RE: Schooling for Fabrication | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I am very interested in going on to school to learn about automotive fabrication. I want to work on ... A: This is a question that I have fielded thousands of times over the years and each time the answer ... | |
| 1985 cadillac | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: since the battery was replaced the engine will not idle or respond to acceleration(surging at idle) A: I remember 25 years ago or so attending a training course at a GM training center on the computer ... | |
| generator | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1953 Nash statesman as one of the previous person that ask about the generator, there's no ... A: If I was faced with this problem I would fabricate a simple bracket that would mount piggy back ... | |
| 1977 corvette air system | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: The air system has stopped blowing cool air. I can't change it from hot to cool temperature. The ... A: There are several possibilities. One, the blend air door in the heater box the diverts air from heat ... | |
| 1948 Fleetline fuel pump | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: My 48 has been sitting for about 6 months in my garage and when I try to start it will turn over. It ... A: The fuel pump on your car is supposed to be a mechanical pump. It is located on the side of the ... | |
| no spark 34 ford flathead v-8 | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I am doing repair work on 1934 ford car with a flathead V-8. Owner has been having trouble starting ... A: That gadget on the front of the engine is the distributor. The coil is bolted to the top as is the ... | |
| Engine Restore | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I'm currently in the process of restoring a 1955 ford f100. I'm working on the engine currently, ... A: The is sand blasting and then there is sand blasting. I have used a small home built sand blasting ... | |
| fuse box location | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1950 pontiac sedan and cannot find where the fuse box is located, can you help me? A: It is very simply this, fuse boxes did not become popular in automotive engineering and design until ... | |
| 1964 dodge dart | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: This vehicle has the 223 slant six. It has an entire new fuel system from tank to intake. New ... A: If this is an automatic transmission it might be a defect in the torque converter. The one way ... | |
| 1956 belair 6 cyl radiator bleeding procedure | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I replaced me radiator from an automatic to a standard trans car. I have an automatic, it's the only ... A: There is no real bleeding directions for those systems. Just fill the system as full as you can get ... | |
| 1954 fordomatic | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1954 customline i have an adaptor to bolt a sbc up to the fordomatic transmission will the ... A: This question is like "when did you stop beating your wife". It depends on how you treat it. But ... | |
| 1938 Ford Pickup Truck | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: How do you remove the steering wheel from a 1938 Ford pickup? A: Do you have the headlight switch as a ring outside the horn button? If so you need to go to the ... | |
| 1969 Dodge dart GT Convertible | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I own this vehicle and am having a hard time finding out how to have the gas gauge repaired in this ... A: The gauge set up gets its power from the ignition switch and feed all the gauges including the oil ... | |
| Drag link/Pittman arm connection | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 1962 Rambler Americans, identical cars with sequential vin numbers. These are not 'show ... A: Ok, this is not Verne, but Brad. I found your question in the "question pool". First, the wire. that ... | |
| 85 camaro 305v8 running rich | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I recently came into an 85 camaro z28 305 v8 that had been sitting for 2 years unused. I changed ... A: The first question that I need to ask before we get into this any further is as follows. Is the car ... | |
| Brake Drum 1964 Newport | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: What other years interchange with a front brake drum for a 1964 Newport?? I need one and can't find ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| 1939 chevy 2 door sedan | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: Is there a place on line that I can get detail for detail on how to install original 6 volt wiring ... A: Have you purchased a wiring kit or are you going to make your own from scratch? If you are a novice ... | |
| 1951 ford f1 truck | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: Will a 1953 ford f100 rear fender fit a 1951 ford f1 truck? I've been unable to find an f1 rear ... A: The 53 fender is a different style. It has a lip around the wheel opening and does not have the ... | |
| 1955 Ford F100 | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I've purchased a 1955 ford F100 with a 239 Cu In OHV V8 and a automatic transmission (Ford-O-Matic). ... A: Pick up trucks have become very collectable and the decision would depend on the condition of the ... | |
| 1947 Nash | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: I got my first project car its a 1947 Nash ambassador, I am replacing all the wires because they are ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| 1970 VW fuel | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: what type of fuel should a 1970 VW take? A: The car was built during the leaded gas era but leaded fuel us no longer available. If it was my car ... | |
| 1960 Ford Fairlane 500 | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: The 1960 ford fairlane 500 was a 1 year only body style so it is hard to find parts for, especially ... A: The problem that I have with universal stuff is that it never fits and always look lousy. I have ... | |
| 1960 Ford Fairlane 500 | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: The 1960 ford fairlane 500 was a 1 year only body style so it is hard to find parts for, especially ... A: My information is the same as yours, that this was an unusual one year body. Have you tried Hemmings ... | |
| Hood Latch | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: The hood latch cable on a 1962 Lincoln I am working on broke. How do I open the hood? Or is there ... A: The last one of these that I opened after the cable had broken was when I was a Lincoln Mercury ... | |
| chrysler 217.8 | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I have run out of distributors and was wonder1ng if it is at all possible to change to electronic ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| 1936 Plymouth Coupe | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1936 Plymouth Coupe that I would like to restore. The vehicle came with the flathead 6 in ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| 235 chevy six | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I have changed the dist. points plugs,plug wires,coil & carb and 2,5,6 cylinders are'nt firing i can ... A: It sound like it might be intake manifold gaskets leaking. Take a spray can of carburetor cleaner ... | |
| Points | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: What is the point gap on a 1947 Plymouth Deluxe that has a Flathead 6 cyl A: Set the points at .020". and here are sme more specifications. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Model ... | |
| timing | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: no vac leaks and the dist dose not move this is driving me nuts .ihave 40 years exp and have ... A: If all of that is ok, then the problem has to be in the distributor. I have seen points bind on the ... | |
| timing | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: no vac leaks and the dist dose not move this is driving me nuts .ihave 40 years exp and have ... A: Ok, a couple of questions to bring me up to speed. Are you disconnecting the vacuum line to the ... | |
| 1953 Chrysler Windsor | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: When I start the engine, vehicle will not go into gear. With engine off, shift lever will move into ... A: Ok, there are several things that come to mind. With your hand depress the clutch pedal until there ... | |
| 1966 GTO 389, tri power, 4 speed | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: Good afternoon. Help! The is a stock non-modified car. I was accelerating to 4,000 RPM or so and the ... A: At this mileage I would suspect a jumped timing chain. To check the chain without removing the front ... | |
| 1953 Chrysler Windsor | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: When I start the engine, vehicle will not go into gear. With engine off, shift lever will move into ... A: Ok, a few questions for my benefit please. Has the car been sitting for an extended period? If not ... | |
| 1966 plymouth fury 3 | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: just recently bought a 66fury 3 ,it had little brakes when I bought it, has 4 wheel drum brakes. ... A: Ok, the single master cylinder is what the car was built with with no proportioning valve, so that ... | |
| 1950 dodge pinion seal | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: After i removed the drive shaft and the cotter pin from the retaining nut and blocking the wheels ... A: It should be a right hand thread but it was torqued to 150 plus foot pounds. As such it need a long ... | |
| 1936 Packard 120 replacing the original generator. with a 6 volt alternator | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: I have another question about my 1936 Packard 120. I am replacing the old generator with a 6 volt 1 ... A: In my mind the question here is what is the rated amp output of the 6 volt alternator? If it is ... | |
| 1989 mercury cougar tranny | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: My mercury is awesome for the most part. (Let me start there.) However, I have become increasingly ... A: Ok, the first thing that comes to mind for this problem is the fuel filter. If that has been ... | |
| 73 Bronco 302 C4 stalls warm | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: My 73 Bronco with 302 and c4 (all stock) runs fine cold then, when warm, runs rough and stalls in ... A: Check the EGR (exhaust gas recirculating vale). It is on the intake manifold and the pintle in the ... | |
| pontiac 8 sr# | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have what is supposed to be a '48 poncho 8. the # on the block is 8-90128. is the the ID #? TIA ... A: I got it! After much digging through dusty old books I came up with the number. The engine is a 1937 ... | |
| oil leak | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 68 pontiac 400 cid engine that has an oil leak. It is around the oil filter. I have ... A: The most common cause is that the old filter gasket is stuck there. If that is not the case then ... | |
| pontiac 8 sr# | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have what is supposed to be a '48 poncho 8. the # on the block is 8-90128. is the the ID #? TIA A: The best identifier of the Pontiac would be he numbers on the identification plat. That should be on ... | |
| 1960 Austin Healey | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I took over a job on and engine from a family friend. Anyway I had to do a tune-up, I lined up the ... A: It sound like you have the distributor 180 degrees off. Remember that the distributor turns at one ... | |
| 67 camaro | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Sears, my husband and I own a 67 camaro. It was in the body shop getting some rush removed. The ... A: My experience has been that most chain and franchised glass shops will not touch classic car stuff ... | |
| 1968 Camaro | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1968 Camaro, 327 4 brl. It is running bad, breaks up on low acceleration. I installed 2 NEW ... A: First of all the distributor should not advance at idle hen the vacuum line is connected to the ... | |
| Saginaw 4 Speed Trans | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: Have Saginaw 4 speed trans with stampings on pass. side - GM6 389985K - N92 - on tail 362254 Also ... A: Can you send me the VIN number and the cowl tag codes. then I can work backwards to see what the ... | |
| 1989 mercury cougar tranny | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: My mercury is awesome for the most part. (Let me start there.) However, I have become increasingly ... A: The first thing that i would do before getting to the transmission is the secondary side, high ... | |
| 58 belair | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: does the transmission vacuum modulator go bad easy on these cars..it shifts really hard into gear ... A: Yep, it is the right one. A defective diaphragm in the fuel pump can also cause low vacuum at the ... | |
| 58 belair | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: does the transmission vacuum modulator go bad easy on these cars..it shifts really hard into gear ... A: The vacuum modulator used be a pretty good profit item in the day that these cars were on the road. ... | |
| 1965 Pontiac Parisienne Fenders | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: Brad, How are you? I am a Canadian resident and I am looking for the following: 1. two front ... A: I am well thank you. My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings ... | |
| Brake failure | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: A friend of mine is a classic car collector and has has the following occur: While driving his car ... A: Ok, so it has disc brakes on the front and drum bakes on the rear. The first thing that I would ... | |
| rocker arms and lifters | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1966 Mustang with a 289 in it. I have had it modified in that I put a larger or closer to ... A: If the engine has been sitting and when starting after a long down time you pulled a rocker stud ... | |
| Removing tape residue from old dealer's license | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: 40 yrs. ago a dealer's license was scotch taped to the window of our car. It was eventually taken ... A: This way outside nuts and bolts, but if it was me I would contact someone that deals in old books ... | |
| Warranty tag info on 66 Mustang | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: Recently I purchased a 66 Mustang and all seemed okay, however, when I got the vehicle to Australia ... A: Data Plate Information: Model Year: 1966 Body Code: Assembly Plant: San Jose California ... | |
| TUNE UP PROCEDURE | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1963 FORD ECONOLINE VAN WITH A STOCK 170/110 6 CYLINDER AND I WANT TO TUNE IT. I HAVE NOT ... A: There are as many answers to this question as there are mechanics and car makes and models. The best ... | |
| Speedometer 1957 Chevy | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 57 Chevy and the speedometer is stuck on 100. I would like to repair or replace it. ... A: The instruments including the speedometer are held to the dash by screws that can only be reached ... | |
| 1978 Trans Am wiper harnes | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I think the wire harnes is missing on my 1978 trans am . The motor is there and the fuse has ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| 1963 ford fairlane | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I am considering purchasing a 1963 ford fairlane compact.The vehicle i am looking at has not been ... A: With this type of question there is no right or wrong answer, only an opinion. So, with that said ... | |
| headers help! | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I own a 1980 camaro with a 350 and 4 speed manual. Ive put a voodoo cam, new carb, and alumimun ... A: Ok, the following is my opinion and my opinion only so don't bag me with a negative rating if you do ... | |
| 55 ford electric issues | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 55 ford fairlane that was restored by my father to original...I mean original..I guess that ... A: Not to panic as these old 6 volt non electronic systems are more forgiving than the new 12 ... | |
| 1955 Nailhead Carter 4 Barrel | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I am restoring a 1955 Buick Sedan 322cu in 4 barrel. I am wondering how the accelerator pedal ... A: I can't find a better diagram for you linkage. But indeed the Z bar link does bolt vertically to the ... | |
| paint | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I want to paint the the engine 216 c.i. 6 cylinder in a 1939 chevy 2 door sedan with the correct ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| 1965 chevy - 350 turbo trans. problems | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: multi-part1.I have 1965 c-10 w/350 turbo trans. Slips in second very little jerk when ... A: The thing on the back of the transmission is the vacuum modulator valve. It reads the engines ... | |
| 62 falcon three speed clutch | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: My car sat for forty years before I got it running last spring. I've decided that this summer was ... A: There is a piece of the linkage that we called the "Z" bar. It is the cross peice that the top rod ... | |
| 57 Chevy Sedan Delivery back door | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: The back door supports are difficult to find, so my question is what strut would work in that small ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| 1955 fordomatic speedometor plastic gear | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I am having trouble with the inner cable-last try broke at the trans/end. How do I replace the ... A: There is supposed to be a spring clip in the transmission end of the cable that holds the gear when ... | |
| 65 Thunderbird instrument/speedo lights... | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: Hey Brad, thanks for the help with the tbird not starting, I just bought an electric fuel pump, ... A: The headlight switch does control the dash lights. There is a rheostat that is controlled by turning ... | |
| Ignition Coil specs | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: My 1966 Olds Delta 88 has a coil with a small cylindrical attachment on it. I'm assuming that's a ... A: The small cylinder is a capacitor (condenser) with the purpose of eliminating ignition noise in the ... | |
| 1934 CHEVROLET MASTER SEDAN | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I have lubricated the steering box by filling up the resevoir at the steering box and now the ... A: Gear oil is what was recommended when the car was new, but as you know there were no new cars built ... | |
| Spark plug wires | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1966 Olds Delta 88 with 425ci engine. I've read of spark plug wires with a lot less ... A: This is one area where less resistance is not good. The ignition coil will only put out as much ... | |
| 1934 CHEVROLET MASTER SEDAN | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I have lubricated the steering box by filling up the resevoir at the steering box and now the ... A: The recommended lube is plain old gear oil 90 weight. However in the day when these cars got some ... | |
| Battery Discharging | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Car is 1955 Thunderbird. Battery does not charge while running and is dead overnight. I have ... A: My thinking leads me that you need to do a charging system test. That is to check the output of the ... | |
| How to Identify Engine Fitted to my 1966 Mustang. | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: Brad, I have just imported a 1966 Mustang Coupe into the UK. The car had its original 6 cyl engine ... A: Is there a steel tag with numbers on it bolted to the ignition coil mounting bolts? If so what are ... | |
| 455 olds | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: my motor runs great when it is cold but as it gets warm it starts to run poorly when it idles but ... A: So we have some modifications to deal with. The first place that I would look would be for a vacuum ... | |
| Tips on sale of 53 Desoto | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: Not sure if you can help,but I am after a few tips on how to get the best auction price for a 53 ... A: I do appraisals here in the northeast in the summer and in Florida in the winter. So what I am about ... | |
| timing information 200 cid 6-cylinder '65 Mustang | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for the timing information on a '65 200 cid 6-cylinder Mustang. I have a Motors book ... A: If the inside of your distributor looks like the picture here is the answer. Of course you do not ... | |
| 455 olds | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: my motor runs great when it is cold but as it gets warm it starts to run poorly when it idles but ... A: Is that because it has been removed? If the engine is stock there should be an EGR exhaust gas ... | |
| ford three on the tree with od | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1964 galaxy with a 289 and a three on the tree with OD, unfortunately my overdrive unit is ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| bleeding master cylinder | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: you've helped me before,I sure hope you can help me this time.I rebuilt the master cylinder on my ... A: Bench bleeding a master cylinder before installation saves a lot of frustration, brake fluid, and ... | |
| 1979 lincoln continental | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: 83 caddy! Do the glove box and/or dash have to be removed to replace the heater core in a 79 lincoln ... A: According to my information the heater core on this car should come out from the engine compartment. ... | |
| 1983 fleetwood brougham cadillac 4.1 | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: Have code 30 isc. Also a/c would not turn on, so we replaced low pressure temperature switch on ... A: The two problems are most likely unrelated. The code 30 indicates that either the idle speed control ... | |
| stalls or runs rough in drive idling | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1956 Ford Fairlane.Rebuilt the motor over the winter.Reinstalled with the original ... A: The one way clutch is supposed to be in the lock up position during low engine speed and the release ... | |
| bonnet trim/wipers | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: ...can you help ? I live in England. I have restored 1954 Bull nose chevy split screen chevy..looks ... A: Very pretty truck! My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings ... | |
| 1964 buick skylark 2door coupe none pillar | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: i bought this car its all orinagal the numbers match tran motor and rear end the series # 4337 but ... A: From what I can discover Buick got into the muscle car biz in the middle of the 1964 model ... | |
| 1940 Buick super | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to remove the radiator from my 1940 buick super. I have removed all of the obvious ... A: Buick built a very strong car that would withstand the bullets of cops and robbers car chases but ... | |
| 82 vette fuel pump | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: i think my fuel pump is bad....no fuel is comming out of the injectors...and when i turn the key..i ... A: There is a relay and a fuse in the system. The first step is to check the fuse in the fuse block for ... | |
| 65 mustang top loader 4 speed tranny | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: have lost 3rd & 4th gear still have 1st,2nd and rev. i was speed shifting. there is no noise coming ... A: Since 3rd and 4th gears are operated by the same internal shift fork and the same synchronizer drum ... | |
| 67cadillac | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: my car is shifting at a high rpm the tranny is not slipping there is enough fuild in it is there ... A: Either of two things can cause this. First is the vacuum modulator that reads engine intake manifold ... | |
| Muffler on 63 Ford Falcon | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I am replacing the gas tank, the new one is a little larger than the original, the new one makes ... A: There is no law that says that you cannot reposition the muffler to make room. I would rather see ... | |
| idle | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: The choke is located on the intake manifold. ANSWER: Ok, you have a Rochester 4MV carburetor. The ... A: Sorry for assuming that it had the Rochester.You have the 4150 series Holley. That carburetor has ... | |
| idle | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: The choke is located on the intake manifold. A: Ok, you have a Rochester 4MV carburetor. The choke vacuum pulloff should get it's vacuum from a ... | |
| Chevy BB Identification | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a chevy BB engine that has had both the block casting numbers at the back by the trans and ... A: It sounds like you may have found the long missing Al Capone get a way car engine. Just kidding. To ... | |
| 1964 ford f150 | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Why do the tail lights go out when the head lights are turned on? ANSWER: When are the tail lights ... A: Ok, here is what is happening. The rear tail light bulbs are double filament bulb, one for the tail ... | |
| 1958 MGA 1600 | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Gasoline is exiting the overflow pipe on the front float chamber while the vehicle is running. I ... A: That would be a good place to start. Also check the float to make sure that it floats and does not ... | |
| timing | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: On a 66 Corvette 327/350hp (L79) when you pull the vacuum hose and plug it to set the timing, does ... A: I'll write more to this answer when we get home tomorrow. Brad A question. Which type of automatic ... | |
| timing | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: On a 66 Corvette 327/350hp (L79) when you pull the vacuum hose and plug it to set the timing, does ... A: You are correct that if it is on the base plate it is manifold vacuum and if the engine stalls when ... | |
| locked brake 1971 Dodge | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: seldom used 1971 dodge charger w/ front DRUM BRAKES .. after sitting i year brake pedal went to ... A: First crack the bleeder screw on that wheel and see if there is pressure behind it. Then close the ... | |
| timing | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: On a 66 Corvette 327/350hp (L79) when you pull the vacuum hose and plug it to set the timing, does ... A: Unfortunately I am on the road this week and my reference books are back in the office. If you can ... | |
| Transmission leak in 51 Chevy 1/2 t pickup | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 51 chev 1/2ton 216 c.i. It is stock with three speed and a torque tube. I have not been ... A: 85W-140 is awfully thin stuff for that transmission. 85W gear oil is about the equivalent of 30W ... | |
| Fuel Filter location | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: The car in question is a 1955 Cadillac Coupe de Ville with a 331 c.i. V-8 engine. For reasons ... A: This vintage GM car with a Rochester carburetor used a sintered bronze filter in the inlet of the ... | |
| 1972 Cutlass | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I saw you answered a charging problem for another gentleman. "Question is, despite the change over, ... A: Nothing odd here. It is something that was done or not done in the installation of the new engine. ... | |
| 1972 Cutlass | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I saw you answered a charging problem for another gentleman. "Question is, despite the change over, ... A: Is this a 4-4-2? Dos this car have a separate voltage regulator? 72 was kind of a cross over year. ... | |
| 1954 Chevrolet Headlights | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: My 54 headlights will work on high beam. My dash lights work, the brake lights work, but low beams ... A: Sound like it could be several problems. The first thing that I would check is the headlight bulbs ... | |
| 1972 Cutlass | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I saw you answered a charging problem for another gentleman. "Question is, despite the change over, ... A: Ok, lets start with one problem at a time. Do you have a digital voltmeter? If so, place it across ... | |
| 78 Corvette hard to start | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 78 Corvette that sits for about a week before I start it since it is a show car. When I ... A: Some of those cars had a tenancy for the float bowl to syphon dry when the car sat for a couple of ... | |
| 1951 Dodge Cursader | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1951 Dodge Crusader, its the canadian version of the meadowbrook. I am facing the same ... A: Column shifters had a problem with wear at the bottom end of the shift column. When the pin and ... | |
| 51' Chev PU Steering | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a tremendous amount of slop in my steering. I have adjusted the steering box adjustment as ... A: The first thing that I would do is have some one in the car turning the steering wheel in each ... | |
| 1938 Packard ignition timing | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I am working on a 1938 Packard super eight that will not fire, I installed points and condensor and ... A: If I remember right this is the distributor that goes down through the cylinder head. It has a slot ... | |
| timing | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I had to replace the camshaft in my 66 Corvette (327/350hp) and want to make sure I aline the timing ... A: Did you replace the cam with a stock cam or a special aftermarket performance cam? Let me know. Brad ... | |
| 1990 f 150 | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: my friend has a 1990 f150 2wd p/u with a 302 the truck starts right up but when it gets warmed up ... A: This could be a computer related problem, a plugged fuel filter, a bad fuel pump, a defective ... | |
| Chevrolet 216 Rear Main Seal and Bearing | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm rebuilding a 1939 Chevrolet 216 CID engine. I have two rear main bearing choices; one bearing ... A: As far as which bearing to use i think that going back to the seller is a smart bet right now. Those ... | |
| 53 Chevy floor metal replacement | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: The floors on my '53 Chevy 210 4 door sedan need replacement. I've seen universal floor pan kits, ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| alternator upgrade | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1963 rambler ambassador 990 5 door wagon with factory nash 327 big block. i want to upgrade ... A: You will need to do some bracket work no matter what unit you change to. My stock answer for “where ... | |
| 49 Ford clutch | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Recently acquired a 1949 ford with 3 speed on the column. When starting out in first gear the ... A: Most likely the problem is the clutch plate or the pressure plate. There are springs in both units ... | |
| starter replacement | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1959 lincoln continental premier with a 430 mel engine how do you remove the starter A: This is probably one of the most difficult starter replacement jobs to ever roll out of any auto ... | |
| distributor conversion | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: The stock distributor in my 66 Corvette (327/350hp) needs rebuilt and I was considering an HEI ... A: I can't think of any down side to that conversion. Just make sure that you have enough hood and fire ... | |
| Chevrolet 216 Rear Main Seal and Bearing | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm rebuilding a 1939 Chevrolet 216 CID engine. I have two rear main bearing choices; one bearing ... A: You are sending me back into my way back time machine reference library on this one so here goes. ... | |
| 66 ford ranchero | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: where can i get gas tank are tanks interchangeable with something A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| 1957 chevy truck | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: you really did not answer my question about the brake pedal spring.since the only thing that has ... A: Do you have the wide brake pedal like in most automatic transmission cars or the narrow one like in ... | |
| 1957 t-bird | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: My 1957 t-bird vibrates badly when I apply the brake. Just driving down the road it drives and ... A: Ok, if the problem was there before the brakes were done and it is still there, then I would rule ... | |
| 1957 t-bird | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: My 1957 t-bird vibrates badly when I apply the brake. Just driving down the road it drives and ... A: Did you have the brake drums machined (turned) before you installed them on the car. It was the ... | |
| 1929 Model A | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: What voltage is this automobile ? ( I forgot 6 or 12 ? ) When I look down at Battery I cannot tell ... A: All of Uncle henry's cars of this vintage were 6 volt with POS to ground and NEG to power us the ... | |
| brake drum removal and service | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1940 Plymouth P-10 touring sedan in need of brake work my question is how are the rear ... A: Hub and drum pullerREAR DRUM PULLING The rear brake drums on these cars have a tapered hole in the ... | |
| Fuel Sending Unit | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I recently contacted you about my 1984 Corvette, it hadn't been started in about 2 years. I later ... A: I would use a product called POR 15 to coat the surface with. It is made to withstand gasoline and ... | |
| 54' Hudson SuperJet alignment. | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1954 Hudson SuperJet with 83,500 org mi on it. My front end is wearing out the tires on the ... A: I have an old Snap On magnetic alignment set that I used in the family garage during the late 1940's ... | |
| 53 chevy | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 53 chevy 210 delux. I want to know how to get the chrome on the doors (just under the ... A: If the car is stock and has not been altered the two end clips for the moulding should have nuts on ... | |
| 1961 thunderbird | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I just got a 1961 ford t-bird with 47,000 original miles on the 390 ci. motor. It has not been ... A: The plate under the carburetor is indeed designed to carry heated engine coolant to warm the ... | |
| 1984 ford,fuel in the oil | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: ..recently i saw oil spitting out of the dipstick that smelled like fuel. i replaced the fuel pump ... A: The first thing that i would do on this engine is to take a compression test. A broken piston ring ... | |
| Wiring of 1976 buick starter | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1976 buick 225 with a 455 engine and have taken off the starter - when reconnected (three ... A: The big wire goes to the largest terminal at the top of the solenoid. One of the two smaller wires ... | |
| 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: Purrs like a kitten at idle, but can not hold a steady throttle. It is either Full out accelleration ... A: It could be carburetion but sound more like a problem in the distributor when the engines vacuum ... | |
| 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: Purrs like a kitten at idle, but can not hold a steady throttle. It is either Full out accelleration ... A: Well lets see, if it will idle fine and accelerate that would appear to rule out the fuel pump and ... | |
| mopar engine | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1972 chrystler built dodge kayot motorhome with a 413 mopar industrial engine in it. i took ... A: Ok, that means that the power steering will be in the stock location and should be mounted the same ... | |
| 1929 Chev Spark Plugs & 5 years storage | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I have never worked on this grain truck with a straight 6 cyl. Having problems getting the spark ... A: This engine had very little clearance between the plug and the tin push rod cover on the side of the ... | |
| 1940 Ford Clutch | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I recently took the engine and transmission out of my '40 Ford Deluxe Coupe. Now I am having ... A: I am confused. When you talk about the clutch rod are you talking about the clutch linkage that you ... | |
| mopar engine | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1972 chrystler built dodge kayot motorhome with a 413 mopar industrial engine in it. i took ... A: I have gone through my reference material and cannot find any pictures of the factory set up. Now a ... | |
| New Purchase | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I need some help. I was recently given a 1984 Chev, Corvette with 66,000 miles. This car hasn't been ... A: I would pull the plugs and get a teaspoon of oil into each cylinder to lubricate the pistons and ... | |
| 1982 Fiat Spider | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: My husband is a foreign car mechanic who apprenticed in Italy , working on FIAT, but he can't seem ... A: Ok, I need a little more information. At what speed does this happen? What happens when you put ... | |
| 1987 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe Blazer 4 x 4 | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 87 blazer 4 x 4 having problems starting and dying out. I replaced the fuel pump and at ... A: The problem may and may not be in the fuel pump relay. It is located on the right (passengers side ... | |
| 61 studebaker lark power steering | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 61 Studebaker lark. I would like to put power steering on it. Is there an after marker ... A: I cannot find any reference to a kit for this car in any of my usual sources. My suggestion is to ... | |
| removing rear wheels from a 1930 Dodge | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: How do i pull the rear wheels from a 1930 Dodge Bros. DD sedan? i have removed the cap and ... A: Yes you need a heavy duty wheel puller. Some tool rental places have them and they are available ... | |
| 1963 Impala | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a 1963 Impala, I was driving it fine and all of the sudden it turned off and had no ... A: The fuse box is held on to the fire wall with a couple of easy to get at sheet metal screws. Before ... | |
| 1930 Studebaker Dictator * cylinder | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: The catalog specifies the oil filter as either an AC-995 or a FRAM P1/2. Do you know the modern ... A: The P 1/2 oil filter also fits Mopar (Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto, and Chrysler) 6 cylinder cars of the ... | |
| 63 impala | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: IT all 0f a sudden pulls to the left real,real hard when the brakes are hit,pads are fine and i ... A: I would first check the front end for looseness in the steering linkage and all joints. I would also ... | |
| correct tire height | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1964 Mercury Montclair. When I bought this car it needed tires. I was told that ... A: i am not Dick Benjamin as he is no longer one of the experts. I am Brad Sears and probably as old as ... | |
| starting issue, 1963 thunderbird | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I have 1963 Thunderbird. Replaced ignition switch, solenoid. car will start jumping solenoid with ... A: If it was the resistor wire you would have a problem with running the engine not starting. The I ... | |
| 38 Packard clutch | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I believe the clutch is sticking to the flywheel on my 6 cyl '38 Packard after its stored for more ... A: The problem is a combination of humidity, the pressure of the pressure plate, and a thin coat of ... | |
| 1934 Chevrolet Master Sedan | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: Photo 2 of 2 Front brake cable car frame. Do you see any problems with either or both of the photos. A: Something does not look right in this photo of the frame bracket. With the car up on stands turn the ... | |
| 1934 Chevrolet Master Sedan | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I am in the process of overhauling the brakes on my 1934 Chevrolet that I am restoring to its ... A: The brake drum should just slip off the axle flange. Now, that U shaped slot at the top right of the ... | |
| 1934 Chevrolet Master Sedan | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I am in the process of overhauling the brakes on my 1934 Chevrolet that I am restoring to its ... A: The cables for the front brakes should have an outer covering on the end of the cable that is ... | |
| Main bearing failure on 1946 Plymouth | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have restored my 1946 Plymouth Coupe to original but keep having the reoccurring problem of main ... A: I am not sure that main bearing failure was any more of a problem on these engines as any other. ... | |
| engine problem | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Greetings I drive a fiat 131s, straight-4 SOHC carburetted engine car. The engine is giving grave ... A: Judging from the photo's of the engine it does not look as though the engine is in very bad ... | |
| 1968 pont. lemans brakes | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have replaced the master cylinder and brake cylinders. I've bled all wheels but still have no ... A: I doubt that the brake booster is the culprit. The correct bleeding procedure is to start with the ... | |
| gas mileage | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1952 Chevrolet pickup with a single barrel carb on the engine....it is a 1956 235 cubic ... A: That truck when delivered from the factory had a 4.11:1 rear axle ratio and 6.70X15 tires. The 4.11 ... | |
| gas mileage | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1952 Chevrolet pickup with a single barrel carb on the engine....it is a 1956 235 cubic ... A: What series is your pick up? Is it a 1/2 ton with the light duty rear axle and a 3 speed ... | |
| 1948 Willys Jeepster | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: Where can I get a manual for a 1948 Willys Jeepster? Also, where can I get access to parts for the ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| classic car parts | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a few parts from specific autos, and would like to know how to find their value before I ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| zddp | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I've heard that since the EPA is removing zddp from motor oil, older engines with flat tappets could ... A: The EPA has moved to remove all or parts of the Zinc additive from motor oils as if it gets my the ... | |
| 1937 plymouth carburetor | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find a rebuild kit for a Penberthy Ball & Ball carburetor for my 1937 Plymouth-I have ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| 1954 Chevy two-ten | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a 1954 chevy 210, with a 235 straight six, I have been having a problem with the ... A: Then pull the coil wire so that the engine will not start. Attach the voltmeter across the battery ... | |
| studebaker Champion 1950 overdrive | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I believe I may have a problem with the governor. The solenoid works fine when I ground the relay at ... A: Well it sounds like you have found the problem. The gear should not turn on the shaft. If my memory ... | |
| solid state ignition vs .oem points | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 57 t-bird and I'm thinking of changing to electronic ignition, I have a 245 hp 312, how ... A: You are so right about Mr. M's T Bird incident but the upshot of the story is that he hosted my wife ... | |
| Turn signal not returning | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: On my 73 Corvette the left turn signal does not cancel but the right one does. I'm under the ... A: There are two, one for the right and one for the left, small nylon ears that ratchet over the ... | |
| 65 mustang | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to locate a car my mother bought new,i have the vin but not sure what to do to locate it ... A: When I am trying to track down a vehicle I go to Google and type in "locate a car by vin number". It ... | |
| identifying an antique automobile | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I found this car out in the desert and would like to know if you can identify the make and model? ... A: Well sir this one sent me back into the way back machine and my archives of old photos. The closest ... | |
| 1968 Firebird | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm thinking of buying a 68 Pontiac Firebird. When I ran the Vin it came out to a 69 Firebird. The ... A: Well there was no late production 68 but there was a late production date for the 1970. Well the ... | |
| 1966 Ford Mustang - Rear Main Seal | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1966 Ford Mustang (Inline 6, original motor))and I believe it has a rear main seal leak. ... A: Before looking at the rear main seal have you checked the PCV system to be sure that it is working ... | |
| 1939 plymouth pickup | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: (1) I need to update the rear end to something more user friendly my rearend is 54 and a half inches ... A: What makes the 39 not user friendly? My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a ... | |
| 1940 Chevy Pickup | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: How do I removed the armor coil wire from the Coil cap, so I can install a new rubber grommet in the ... A: On some after market coils there was an adapter held on to the top of the coil by a nut on a stud. ... | |
| 1972 eldorado | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I recently removed the head on the passenger side of my 1972 Eldorado 8.2L in order to change valves ... A: Dropping the push rods in is a touchy feely thingy as Sarah Palin says. You can with a little ... | |
| 1968 c10 | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Last year I purchased (Darla), my first restore job. I'm not planning on doing a complete original ... A: Ok, as it says in my bio on this site about what kinds of questions that I am comfortable answering ... | |
| 1972 eldorado | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I recently removed the head on the passenger side of my 1972 Eldorado 8.2L in order to change valves ... A: Did you replace the intake manifold gasket? I would start with a good check of all the vacuum lines ... | |
| 63' Ford 390 smoke | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Our newly purchased Convertible 63 Fairlane with the 390 is smoking from the oil filler tube. It has ... A: There should have been a PCV system on the car from the factory. But that is not my main concern ... | |
| 56 series 62rear main seal | 2/8/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| 63 Nova clutch | 2/7/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| GENERATOR TO ALTERNATOR | 2/7/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| 51 chevy | 2/6/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Pulsating Vibration Noticable at most speeds | 2/6/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| SPEEDOMETER GEAR TEETH | 2/6/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Best Highway Rear End for 1950 Chevrolet | 2/5/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| TF 1500 repair | 2/4/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1939 Plymouth 4-door | 1/31/2010 |
| 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. ... | |
| 1939 Plymouth 4-door | 1/31/2010 |
| 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? ... | |
| 1948 Chevy 3/4 Truck | 1/29/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Steering gearbox | 1/29/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| steering box 1952 chevy deluxe | 1/28/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Ignition sw. wiring | 1/21/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Value of my antique | 1/18/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| oil pan replacement | 1/18/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Carb Backfires | 1/18/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| oil pan replacement | 1/17/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| rear brake drums 1951 chevy 1 ton | 1/17/2010 |
| 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. ... | |
| 65 chevelle rough idle | 1/14/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| head on 35 Nash | 1/9/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Mustang II 1977 , headlight troubles | 1/9/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1950 Chevy pickup truck | 1/5/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| dolly towing 64 corvair | 1/4/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| vapor lock 58 Buick | 1/3/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| 69 Mustang fuel guage | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I took the dash off to repair a rusty lower cowl. After the repair I installed new printed circuit ... A: The fuel gage is grounded by the fuel gage tank unit. Time to get a voltmeter and make sure that ... | |
| 1934 Plymouth PE | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm new to this. I recently acquired a 34 Plymouth 4 dr PE that is in original condition. Aside ... A: Congratz on your new toy. Now the first part of the answer is just my opinion and not based on ... | |
| 1925 Studebaker Window Regulator | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: We are restoring a 1925 Studebaker Big Six and need the threaded block in the window regulator ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| 38 chevy car | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: If the vin number on the title does not match the build number on the tag on the fire wall does that ... A: Is the build plate on the right side (passengers side) of the fire wall or the left? On some model ... | |
| Rear Main Oil Seal | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: What does it take to replace the rear main oil seal on a 1954 Packard Straight Eight engine with ... A: Drop the oil pan and the rear main bearing cap. Thread a sheet metal screw into the upper half of ... | |
| Speedometer cable removal at transmission | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 56 tbird that I am in the process of pulling the engine and transmission. The speedometer ... A: Ya got me on that one. So I sat down and got out my old note books. I was a line mechanic from 1955 ... | |
| Control arm bushings | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I had my 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 in an auto shop to see how the steering linkage was doing. Most ... A: The control arms should be ok unless the ho;e is worn oversize. It is a good idea to replace them ... | |
| Speedometer cable removal at transmission | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 56 tbird that I am in the process of pulling the engine and transmission. The speedometer ... A: The way that I have always done that is to leave the front engine mounts connected and drop the rear ... | |
| 1930 Erskine Throw Out bearing | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: Where can I get one? I find them for older and newer Studebakers, but not mine. I don't have it ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| 1965 thunderbird with carburetor issues | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I am working on a 1965 thunderbird for a friend that has a 390 with the original autolite 4 barrel ... A: Time for the carburetor to come back off. Make sure that the secondary throttle shaft is not binding ... | |
| 1970 impala a/c blower not working | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I read your post about you blower not working. I'm having a similar issue. My blower isn't working ... A: There are several items that could cause this problem. First is the blower motor itself. there is ... | |
| 66 caprice roof top | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: just was wanting to ask how i would or could get my roof finished of my hardtop to a 66 caprice. i ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| 54' Chevy Belair | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about the fuel tank diagram of a 54' Chevy Belair. We have the fuel pump and lines ... A: If it was me working on the car I would disconnect the fuel line at the fuel tank. Then extend the ... | |
| Replacement wheels | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a small homemade utility trailer. The wheels have a 5 hole x 5 inch bolt pattern. The tires ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| 29 Model A ammeter | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: 1929 Model A, ammeter started glowing and wire insulation smoked. Replaced ammeter and when I ... A: You have a direct short somewhere or the current cut out relay on the generator is stuck in the on ... | |
| 57 T-Bird | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: Brad - I have a '57 T-Bird, 312 CI with Holley 4B Carb. The car idles fine in Neutral at 500-600 ... A: Ok time to attack the engine with some serious testing. The place to start is with a compression ... | |
| 1948 fargo truck | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: Ingnition coil has a single primary terminal. Can a two terminal ignition coil be used ? ANSWER: Is ... A: This was an attempt at a theft proof ignition system. The coil mounts to a bracket and a shielded ... | |
| no tail lights or dash lights | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: working on a 50 chevy fleetline I don't have any tail lights or dash lights also has factory ... A: The fuses are in metal cylinders that are in line with the wiring and they are all over the ... | |
| 1951 chevy pu | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1951 chevy stock pu. Amp meter is discharging. when I increase the rpm's the meter moves up ... A: Time to get a voltmeter across the battery. With the engine running at about 1500 RPM the voltmeter ... | |
| engine oil | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1949 ford f-1, the engine has 4000 mi. since rebuild. What do you think as ... A: If it was mine I would be using a 10W-30 and watch the oil pressure. If it runs mid gauge at road ... | |
| 64 Chevy Nova | 11/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 65 transistor distributor | 11/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| powerglide | 11/14/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| '63 Impala 409 | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| '63 Impala 409 | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1946 column shift | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 79 Corvette brake pedal | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1939 Ford starter removal | 11/11/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| 1965 Ford Thunderbird wont start all of a sudden | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Choke pull off | 11/10/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| 1940 Buick radius bar | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1965 Ford Thunderbird wont start all of a sudden | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1955 rebuilt 235 engine low compression. | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1974 Ford E-100 | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| brake pressure | 11/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Carburetor/RPM setting | 11/9/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Fuel mileage-Quadrajet | 11/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Valve Adjustment On Ford 223CID | 11/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1965 Ford Thunderbird wont start all of a sudden | 11/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| engine bolt specs. | 11/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| oil pressure loss | 11/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 63 Ford Falcon Futura convertible V6 170 | 11/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1947 Packard head | 11/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| massey ferguson generator | 10/31/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1950 plymouth | 10/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 66 Mustang starting | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Is there a replacement gasket for a trunk mounted fuel tank for a 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe 6cy, 200? ... A: For an engine to run it needs three things, spark, fuel, and compression. To check the spark, remove ... | |
| '86 Blazer electrical problem | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: Several days ago I drove my '86 Chevy Blazer to and from school without a problem. However, an hour ... A: The clue here is the headlights. The headlights are on a circuit from the ignition switch so it ... | |
| 57 Olds 98 gas line routing | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm putting a 57 Olds 98 back together for a friend and he would like the gas line pretty much the ... A: If I were doing the job I would look in Hemmings and find one of the vendors that supplies pre ... | |
| 1948 Pontiac 6 cyl no spark at distributor | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to start a 1948 Pontiac that has been sitting outside for years. I've replaced the ... A: Since you have made the move to the 8 volt battery you will need to take one of two paths, either ... | |
| 1972 ford f100 | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: brake lights, fuel gauge and speedometer are not working in 72 ford f100. we have replaced all of ... A: This sounds like a series of problems not just one effecting all of the items mentioned. The ... | |
| 1951 fuel/vacuum pump question | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: So I bought a new fuel pump with an auxiliary vacuum pump for my 1951 chevy fleetline. I'm needing ... A: Ok, here is what to do. Start the engine up with all of the vacuuum lines on the fuel pump ... | |
| 56 chevy | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: i'm interested in a 56 chevy bel air,4sale by owner.i'm not as savvy yet about cars so what are some ... A: Your insurance premiums will depend a lot on the state that you live in so I cannot answer that one. ... | |
| 52 plymouth starting issue | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: i bought a 52 Plymouth 4 door a few years ago, and it starts up fine, but after it warms up for say ... A: It could be a variety of things. The carburetor but be dribbling over internally flooding the engine ... | |
| vacum lines | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: 1956 ford car. The vacuum lines coming from fuel pump which goes to the carb. and which goes to ... A: The easiest way to tell is to start the engine with the lines off. Hold your finger over one and it ... | |
| Gas questions | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: 2 questions, I have a 51 fleetline special. What will happen if I run unleaded through the car? also ... A: Rust is the enemy. There is a filter in the tank that could be plugged as well. The system will ... | |
| carb or intake vacuum | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering what is better, carb vacuum(edelbrock carb) or intake for power brakes. A: It depends on the carburetor that you have. Some have a large vacuum port, about 1/2 inch, at the ... | |
| 1948 DeSoto DeLuxe | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I am in need of the firing order for the 6 cylinder DeSoto and if you could tell me which cylinder ... A: ANSWER: Ok, here we go. Pull number one spark plug out. Bump the engine over in short taps while you ... | |
| 1951 chevy styleline deluxe | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: what differential will fit my 1951 chevy car? i remove the 216 inline six and the rest of the ... A: None of that will fit directly without adaptors, welding and fabrication. Changing engines and drive ... | |
| 58 Ford Retractable electrical issue | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I've got an electrical question about our 58 Skyliner. most of the time we keep the top retracted in ... A: These motors are reversible and two sets of windings in them. It sounds like the windings in that ... | |
| 6 volt to 12 volt | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I am restoring a 1952 chevy and I'm considering adding air conditioning. Been told I must upgrade ... A: Changing from 6 to 12 does not necessitate changing any wire sizes in the system. Wire size is ... | |
| 58 Ford Retractable electrical issue | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I've got an electrical question about our 58 Skyliner. most of the time we keep the top retracted in ... A: OK, lets look at what is happening. if you are running the engine with it at idle, the generator is ... | |
| chevy truck | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: have a 1966 chevy long bed truck need to fine out if it has a 283 350 or 327 eng best way to find ... A: There should be a series of numbers and letters stamped on a pad on the right front corner of the ... | |
| Dieseling | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: A rebuilt stock carburetor was installed 6 weeks ago in my 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 with 425ci ... A: Dieseling is almost always, 99%, of the time caused by the idle speed being set too high or a vacuum ... | |
| 55 chevy p/u Brake | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 chevy p/u and my problem is the brake pedal. It gets stuck when you hit the brakes and ... A: If it the original set up there should be a grease fitting on the pivot that if not greased can ... | |
| 1947 olds dynamic 76 4 dr sedan flat 6 | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: We have a 1947 olds dynamic 76 4 dr sedan with a flathead 6. We would like to know how to identify ... A: I think that you might be getting the cart before the horse here till you check the car out. The ... | |
| Power Steering | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: how much horsepower will my 66 Corvette loose if I convert the car to power steering (an original ... A: Ok, since my last answer was not adequate and did not list a number, I will take the time to try a ... | |
| 1962 Mercury Comet | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: The generator light came on and won't go off. I tried a different generator and it didn't help. I ... A: Ok, take one of your voltmeters and connect it across the battery. Set the scale at 20 to 40 volts ... | |
| flathead engine won't start | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: good news,I finally got spark.I pulled the distributor out of the engine early on when this first ... A: Ok, here we go. Pull number one spark plug out. Bump the engine over in short taps while you hold ... | |
| flathead engine won't start | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: said I too many follow ups.I checked the ground wire inside the distributor like you requested and ... A: At this point you should have spark. With the distributor cap in place, remove the high tension coil ... | |
| flathead engine won't start | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: said I too many follow ups.I checked the ground wire inside the distributor like you requested and ... A: Ok, now with the points closed and the voltmeter connected to the ground side of the battery and the ... | |
| engine swap/conversion | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1965 Chevy G10 Van that has a straight six engine 3.2L in it and I am wanting to put a 350 ... A: Usually I back away from a question like this as there seams to be no one correct answer when ... | |
| 63 mercury | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: i have a 63 meteor and cant seem to be able to remove the ignition. i was able to remove the tumbler ... A: The ignition switch is spring loaded. From under the dash push towards the rear of the car on the ... | |
| flathead engine won't start | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: said I too many follow ups.I checked the ground wire inside the distributor like you requested and ... A: OK, Now get the trusty old voltmeter out. With the key on and the points open run the red lead of ... | |
| engine won't start | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8BA flathead from 1950.As I was driving along at 30mph the car started to die out and ... A: When you installed the new points did you set the gap when the rubbing block of the point set was on ... | |
| 1947 olds, series 60 | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: sorry for the lack of knowledge, how do you check the transmission fluid on this car,257 inline with ... A: The transmission dip stick and fill tube are located under the floor mat on the passengers side of ... | |
| belt replacement | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I was driving my 1984 Monte Carlo SS yesterday when it made a clanking noise and the power steering ... A: If the car has multiple V belts, line of sight will give you the proper grooves. That is lining up ... | |
| 1955 Cadillac Cold Start | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 Cadillac with a 331 c.i., 4 bbl. On cold start the car idles very slow, and rough. If ... A: It sounds very much like the automatic choke is not working correctly. With the engine cold remove ... | |
| engine won't start | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8BA flathead from 1950.As I was driving along at 30mph the car started to die out and ... A: I wish that these barber shop "auto experts" would keep their potentially destructive advice to them ... | |
| Bronco oil pan | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at a 96 Bronco with the 302 engine that needs a new oil pan.What does it take to change ... A: This should be a straight forward job with plenty of clearance to get the pan out once the bolts are ... | |
| 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 3 speed transmission | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: my dad recently purchased a 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 with the 289 and three speed tranny on the column ... A: I guess my question to you is simply is the overdrive unit still ion the car or did some one in the ... | |
| Battery drain | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: Grandson has 67 Firebird w/ 400 engine. the battery will not hold charge. previously someone put a ... A: The first thing to do is to have the battery load tested to be sure that it can hold a charge. Most ... | |
| 6 volt wiring | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have 1950 dodge coronet,after setting for the winter it well not start.I have put all new ... A: 4.3 volts at the starter when cranking is a bit low and could indicate a battery that is not up to ... | |
| 1948 buick 3 part exhaust manifold | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: the roadmaster manifold is in three parts. a center section and two "horns". the two horns slip fit ... A: When these units were made and used in the day the three units were made for a tight slip fit. There ... | |
| Gas pedal starting 1940 Buick | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me if there's any electrical wiring to make the car start by pressing down the gas ... A: There is supposed to be a switch on the side of the carburetor that is connected to the throttle ... | |
| Pinion nut torque specification | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know what is the torque specification of the pinion nut on the rear differential of ... A: REPLACE PINION SEAL. The procedure that I use to replace a pinion seal while the differential is in ... | |
| 1950 Dodge 3 speed transmission. | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1950 coronet with a 3 speed. It does not go into 1st or reverse. I am not sure if it is ... A: The way that I diagnose these problems is to jack the car up and support it on stands. Then ... | |
| rear drum removal | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1954 Chrysler Windsor De Luxe and i was wondering how i can remove the rear drum A: REAR DRUM PULLING The rear brake drums on these cars have a tapered hole in the center and fits over ... | |
| tighting bands on powerglide transmission | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: how do you tighten the bands on a 1954 powergilde transmission can you do it externally ?What is the ... A: The only band that can be adjusted from the outside of the case is the low band and it requires a ... | |
| 1951 chrysler town & country | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: a friend just inherited this beauty. asked me to help with brakes. completed front brakes ok ... A: The rear brake drums on these cars have a tapered hole in the center and fit over a tapered shaft. ... | |
| 46 Ply Whine - Timing Chain? | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: 10K miles on '46 Plymouth rebuild, stock 218, engine suddenly last week developed engine-area whine ... A: You are testing the old gray matter that is slowly turning into mush inside my skull. But here goes. ... | |
| 1940 LaSalle Headlight Switch Replacement | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I have removed headlight knob and shaft to paint the dashboard. How do I reinstall the shaft and ... A: On the side of the headlight switch opposite the side that the wires attach to there should be a ... | |
| 1955 packard 4 bbl rochester carb | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I've had carb rebuilt twice in a year. It runs fine for a while and the same problem comes back(it ... A: It sounds like either the needed parts were not replaced, or dirt is being drawn up from the fuel ... | |
| borg warner overdrive 1954 | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 54 dodge Od installed in a 41 Chry it was great for 3/4 yrs but on my way to a meet it ... A: It could be that the solenoid is jammed into the ring gear. Take the solenoid off the transmission ... | |
| 1953 Chevy Clutch Problem | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently installed a new clutch disc, clutch cover assy, t-o bearing; resurfaced flywheel in my ... A: If I were doing the diagnosis now I would go back to the parts that came out originally. I would ... | |
| '49 F-1 | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a'49 Ford F-1. It supposedly has the original 329 Flathead V-8 in it. The only ... A: This one is as close as any that I have seen except for the color of the bumper and the side view ... | |
| '49 F-1 | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a'49 Ford F-1. It supposedly has the original 329 Flathead V-8 in it. The only ... A: 98RC is the proper code for a 1949 F-1 1/2 ton pick up. 8B is the correct code for the 49 V-8 239 ... | |
| 1960 Chevy Impala horn | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a completely unmodified 1960 Chevy Impala that the horn stopped working in recently. Are ... A: Ok, locate one of the horns and pull the wire from it off. Next stick the probe of the test light ... | |
| Passenger side exhaust smoke | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible, original 390cu, 750 double pump Holley carb., edelbrock ... A: Sounds like you might have a little oil running down a valve stem. I would not worry about it until ... | |
| 1940 La Salle | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: "Hello" I have a 1940 LA Salle. Need to replace horn wire and top bearing. Would also like to ... A: According to my reference material this rig runs a Saginaw gear box. There should be a clamp around ... | |
| 1959 Buick Invicta (convertible) | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: As something of a neophyte to classic car repairs, I need to replace the four headlight bulbs ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| valve adjustment | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I need to know the specs and procedure on adjusting valves for my 64 Ford F-100 with 292 V-8 A: The valves are adjusted hot with the engine running to 0.019". it is a messy job as the oil tends to ... | |
| 1971 Ford Ranchero | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1971 Ranchero with 67,000 original miles that I want to restore and give to my daughter. ... A: If the freeze plugs are pushed out it indicates that indeed the engine coolant has frozen. It would ... | |
| 66 mustang | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: my gas gauge is broken, any advise on where to start without replacing entire system? A: Disconnect the wire at the sender unit at the tank. let it hang free. The gage should read zero or ... | |
| voltage regulator | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: we have a 61 comet. Is adjustment necessary on a voltage regulator? Someone has said this might need ... A: Usually adjusting a voltage regulator will not be the cure for a no charge condition. The trouble ... | |
| Starting 54 Ford After Sitting... | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: My '54 Ford Pickup (V-8 Four on the Floor) has been in the yard here in Minnesota for 3 years ... A: My routine for these Rip Van Winkle cars is as follows provided that the engine will turn over and ... | |
| 1964 PONTIAC CATALINA-389 | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I have the original 389 engine w/AC inside my 1964 Pontiac Catalina. I replaced my fuel pump and ... A: It could be but you can check it several different ways. My test is to disconnect the fuel inlet ... | |
| changing a fuel pump | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I am replacing a fuel pump on a 1950 chevy 235 need information about how to keep the rod that falls ... A: Is this a 6 cylinder? If so there should be no push rod operating the fuel pump. The fuel pump arm ... | |
| Ticking/Whistling noise | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 67 Corvair with a flat-6 110HP air cooled engine. Sometimes in very cold weather I can hear ... A: I would not use an additive. Take a length of heater or garden hose about 3 foot long. Place one end ... | |
| Brakes | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a 1981 Chevy El Camino. The previous owner swapped in a hi-preformance 350 engine. The ... A: If I were doing the job I would start by pulling all 4 wheels and checking the installation of all ... | |
| 1950 Dodge L6 engine | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: How do you check the oil on one of these flat head motors? I have no manual yet for help. It is in ... A: The dip stick should be down beside the distributor. As far as the oil filter goes my stock answer ... | |
| Replacement Radio | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I would like to to replace my AM radio with a new AM/FM style, but don't know if the wattage will ... A: The output of the generator on your car could be 35 or 45 amps depending on the model and the ... | |
| identify a car (plymouth?) | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I've attached a photo of a car I'm trying to identify: believe it's a plymouth (pre-1953). ... A: The three circles on the fender were accessory options sold as dress up accessories by auto parts ... | |
| why wont my car start after i rebuilt my carb | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I own a 1983 Monte Carlo and it sat for about 2 years, i had it running then I rebuilt my carburetor ... A: Sounds like you might have messed up a bit on the carburetor overhaul. Time to pull it off and do it ... | |
| 1964 Rambler Classic Cross Country | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1964 Ramble Classic Cross Country 770 V8 287 V8. Do you know if I can get a wiring diagram ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| 1948 Willys Jeepster windshield wipers | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: Windshield wipers are not in time with one another. Have new wiper motor, wiper on drivers side, ... A: This condition usually indicates that the springs that hold tension on the cables is weak and ... | |
| 69 Mustang Mach 1 battery | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I am having a problem with my battery boiling after I drive it. I have completely restored my Mach 1 ... A: That will make the battery boil. I would suspect that the voltage regulator is the culprit, or there ... | |
| 69 Mustang Mach 1 battery | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I am having a problem with my battery boiling after I drive it. I have completely restored my Mach 1 ... A: The proper voltage regulator setting for you car is between 13.5 volts and 15.3. If the voltage is ... | |
| a/c blower | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: my car had a/c befor i took it to get it painted. at the paint shop some one connected the battery ... A: If the battery was connected backwards I would be concerned for the health of the alternator as ... | |
| 67 Mustang headlight | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I'v been restoring my 67 Mustang coupe all year long and recently had a stereo system installed with ... A: This a sealed beam and not a removable light bulb. There is a three pronged plug on the back of the ... | |
| fuel level sending unit | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: i have a 39 ford deluxe and replaced gas tank and sender.am running stock gages and sender is for ... A: Same way as always, POS to POS and NEG to NEG. You should be able to pull the battery and turn it ... | |
| Ignition | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1966 Mustang Coupe. It's been running fine until recently when I went to start it. It has ... A: Usually when the solenoid just clicks it is the sign of a low battery. Time to get the voltmeter out ... | |
| 1964 dodge dart | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I am tuning up a 1964 dodge dart with a 3.7L slant 6. I'm having trouble ordering the cap and ... A: The make of the distributor and the part number is printed on the side of the distributor. You might ... | |
| 1963 buick lesabre timing chain diagnosis | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: in reply to distributar. yes it is a add on unit to stock distributar. but I had the same problem ... A: To check the timing chain for wear, remove the distributor cap. Use a wrench and turn the crankshaft ... | |
| windshield | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1954 chevy pick-up. I removed the front windshield and am trying to put a new one. For the ... A: Place the rubber gasket in the opening in the trucks cab. Then wrap a long peice of twine around the ... | |
| 1956 t bird heater control valve | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I own a 1956 Thunderbird and are having problems with the heater control valve. The company that ... A: There were a number of cars that used vacuum control valves for the heater water flow, it would be a ... | |
| 1963 buick lesabre timing chain diagnosis | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: car runs like a crossed plug wire exhuast very rich & sputters at tail pipe. new carb,plugs,plug ... A: I am not a fan of aftermarket pointless ignition. I have been on wild goose chases with them before. ... | |
| Starting | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: Ok I have a 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass(1975 olds engine V8 260,) I have problems starting my engine. I ... A: Remember that with a four stroke cycle engine that the piston comes up to top dead center twice to ... | |
| Holley 885 Carburetor | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: The car is a 1953 Mercury flathead with a Holley 885 carb. The engine was just tuned with new plugs ... A: The base setting for the idle mixture needles is to lightly seat them and then back them out 1 1/2 ... | |
| 71 Ford F 100 | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering how to rotate my 302 engine without using the ignition. I am trying to get rid of a ... A: It will be very close. The instrument cluster is different but the engine, transmission, rear end, ... | |
| 67 Buick 400 warter pump | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm changing the water pump on my 67 GS and would like to know if you recommend using a good gasket ... A: Ok, take the pump off and start over. make sure that all traces of the old gasket are removed and ... | |
| voltage fluctuation at alternator and coil | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 351 cleveland in a 1972 ford f100 and am having problems. When the engine is running, the ... A: I prefer a swing needle voltmeter for cases like this. The problem with a digital is that it is a ... | |
| 1929 Whippet | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: Brad, I just purchased a 1929 Willys Whippet in pretty good shape. I do need to replace the roof and ... A: Yes, a single weight. My 41 Ford that was overhauled uses 10W-30 and runs just fine. As for the ... | |
| 1966 Mustang running issue | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I own a 1966 Mustang with a 6 cyclinder, 1 barrel carburator. The issue I am having is that the car ... A: Rebuilding a carburetor entails removing all the adjustable screws and plugs to allow for cleaning ... | |
| Block Heater Myth | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: First, I am not a mechanic. Nevertheless, I have been hearing what I consider to be a myth about ... A: There is a nubbin of truth in their notion about the block heater, but only a nubbin. The computer ... | |
| 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I just bought an 84' Olds Cutlass Supreme Brougham. It has been sitting for about two years due to ... A: These engines had a tendency to pop head gaskets. I would start the diagnosis process by removing ... | |
| voltage fluctuation at alternator and coil | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 351 cleveland in a 1972 ford f100 and am having problems. When the engine is running, the ... A: This sounds like there is a circuit breaker opening and closing protecting a circuit with a short. ... | |
| 1972 buick skylark custom convertiblet | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: The 1972 buick skylark custom convertible has a small round hole, the sieze of a quarter on the ... A: I do not think that this is a factory hole. It sound like the hole that we used to drill in cars ... | |
| Chevrolet wiring | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 66 SS396 chevelle and the wires are missing for the neutral safety switch. where do the ... A: Two of the terminals are for the neutral start portion of the switch and two are for the back up ... | |
| 1929 Whippet | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: Brad, I just purchased a 1929 Willys Whippet in pretty good shape. I do need to replace the roof and ... A: Unless you are going to drag race the car or use it as a farm tractor to plow the fields it will run ... | |
| Ignition Starter | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: Ok I have a 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass(1975 olds engine V8 260,) I have problems starting my engine. I ... A: Well lets give this a try. There are two wires on the + side of the coil. The one that runs to the ... | |
| Plymouth 218 valve timing | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I am working on a 1951 Plymouth 218 flat head 6. My problem is when the timing marks on the timing ... A: I found a note in one of my reference manuals relating to this engine and timing chain replace ment. ... | |
| towing a travel trailer | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of fitting a tow bar to my 1949 Buick Super Sedanet, Model 56-S. The car is on ... A: You have two problems here. The Toyota uses separate rear lights for the stop and directional while ... | |
| towing a vintage travel trailer | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I am intending to use my 1949 Buick Super Sedanet, Model 56-S to tow my 1951 Silver Streak travel ... A: You have hit my third great passion, the first my better half, the second cars, and the third RV's. ... | |
| 1949 Buick 248 carburetion | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: How do you do Brad. I have recently acquired a 1949 Buick Super Sedanet, Model 56-S. 248 ci engine ... A: The running problem appears to be more than just a lean running condition. I would start diagnosis ... | |
| 1940 plymouth | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1940 plymouth road king. I want to keep it original, but I cant find a radiator or any ... A: My stock answer for “where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old ... | |
| wiring | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: Good Evening Brad another question on my 47 Ford Fire Truck with 6 volt positive ground system,I ... A: Oh boy, this is one of those cases where you need to be there. It is a 007 case of starting at the ... | |
| Fuel issue | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 57 Chevy Bel-Air. It was parked for sometime until recently. Once I got in it and decided ... A: If I were doing this job I think that I would remove the fuel filler tube from the car first. This ... | |
| 71 Ford F 100 | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering how to rotate my 302 engine without using the ignition. I am trying to get rid of a ... A: The starter solenoid is located on the inner fender panel near the battery. The POS cable from the ... | |
| 1949 buick dynaflow | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: we have a car in our shop. the car came from nebraska, and we're trying to get the title switched ... A: The number on the door pillar is supposed to be the legal number for the car. You could check for an ... | |
| Break light | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: Hey my break warning light in my 85 El Camino wont turn off, Im not losing fluid, & i have a good ... A: Follow the fluid lines from the master cylinder. they should enter a brass block that also has an ... | |
| Dieseling | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 425ci, with 2-barrel carburetor. I had replaced the carburetor ... A: Vacuum leak testing is simple. With the engine running use a can of spray carburetor/choke cleaner. ... | |
| Break light | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: Hey my break warning light in my 85 El Camino wont turn off, Im not losing fluid, & i have a good ... A: The first thing that I look for is an emergency brake that is not returning all the way. Try to lift ... | |
| Dieseling | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 425ci, with 2-barrel carburetor. I had replaced the carburetor ... A: It sounds like you have a vacuum leak perhaps between the carburetor and the intake manifold. The ... | |
| Control Arms | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: i am restoring a 1968 Pontiac lemans. I torqued the control arms to frame bolts to factory specs ... A: The rubber bushings that you are using are not supposed to move. The rubber twisting allows the arm ... | |
| 1947 Oldsmobile 68 Special | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: My Olds keeps overheating, new water pump,thermostate and had the radiator repaired. I was informed ... A: Well from one old turkey to another, here's the straight scoop, I hope. The water distribution tube ... | |
| coil resistor wire | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I replaced part of the wiring harness on a 72 Corvette. The yellow wire from the starter solenoid to ... A: The wire from the solenoid to the coil should not be a resistor wire. That brings full voltage to ... | |
| generator change over | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: 1964 Ford Fairlane with a 289 in it has a generator and i want to change it over to an alternator. ... A: Ok, you need only run one wire from the alternator to the POS battery post or to the battery side of ... | |
| car identification | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I have recently inherited a car from my great aunt that has been identified as a 1929 Plymouth. The ... A: To identify the car via the numbers check the following sire: ... | |
| 56 chevy sputtering when hot | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: Hey Brad, appreciate your help. I have a '56 chevy pickup with a 235 straight six. Old Muddy has ... A: The fuel line has at least one section that is higher than the level of the fuel in the tank. If the ... | |
| carborators | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 62 4dr falcon with a 170, I am running and slowly restoring. I see in the shop manual that ... A: Back in the day when i was an instructor for Ford Motor Company (50's and 60's) in New England did ... | |
| oil leak | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a 1952 chevy half ton with the original motor and transmission, my problem is it has a ... A: Make sure that the oil is not leaking higher up on the engine like the valve cover or the side plate ... | |
| 1952 chevy delux water pump | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: can you walk me thru replacing a water pump on a 1952 chevy delux 216 straight 6 A: The first thing to do is to drain the cooling system by the petcock on the bottom of the radiator. ... | |
| 41 Ford Flat head ignition problem | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I am getting power to the coil with continuity through the coil and to the capacitor. The capacitor ... A: The capacitor only has continuity for a nano second when current is applied to it as it stored ... | |
| !967 Chevy Impala | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: This is probably and easy one for ya but for someone who knows very little on cars it's a bit tough. ... A: If the starter is clicking it usually indicates a weak battery or a bad connection in the battery ... | |
| 69 Ford Fairlane - no wipers & no turn indicator | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: Recently bought the above vehicle and the turn signals quit working the same time the wipers stopped ... A: The wipers and the turn signals get their power from the ignition switch to the fuse block. Then to ... | |
| 62 falcon | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: i bought a 62 falcon 6cyl 3sp on the column as a daily driver a few months ago, replacing the usual ... A: Nice looking car. The transmission problem is probably internal, but not missing teeth. However ... | |
| Front Beak Line for rear Drum Break - 1968 Plymouth Fury 3 | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm completely novice at car restoration but have help to do so. I have run into the following ... A: Sad to say that your local parts store is not the place to go for advice on old cars. There are ... | |
| adjust brakes | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: How do I adjust the brakes on my 1953 Chevy Bel Air. The brake pads good. A: There should be two slots at the top of the backing plate on either side of the wheel cylinder ... | |
| filling brake fluid on 1956 Pontiac Chieftain | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: The reservoir for the brake fluid on my 56 Chieftain seems largely inaccesable, tucked under the ... A: Back in the day when I was young working in the family garage we had a small pump that fit into the ... | |
| charging system | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I own a 1947 Ford Fire truck powered by a 100 HP flat head V8 with a 6 volt positive ground system. ... A: There should be continuity between both ends of the "A" wire. There should be no splices in or to ... | |
| fuel pump | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I own an 82 vette,fuel pump runs but does not pump fuel.What is the problem? A: The in tank fuel pumps have been known to separate from the fuel delivery tube in the tank. The ... | |
| Carb flooding/stalling after warmed up | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: Brad, I have a 75 vette with a 5 yrs old GM crate motor. The stock Quadra Jet was replaced about 3 ... A: 8 to 10 PSI can be too much of a good thing and be holding the needle valve open a bit. Especially ... | |
| Triple Reserve Gas, oil & water tanks | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I came across these and was wondering if you might know what they are and if they were ever used on ... A: You have a great find. What you were told is correct except the charactization of used on model T. ... | |
| Carb flooding/stalling after warmed up | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: Brad, I have a 75 vette with a 5 yrs old GM crate motor. The stock Quadra Jet was replaced about 3 ... A: Based on what you tell me I think that the original problem that appeared to be solved with a vented ... | |
| 1963 Chevy | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: Again, I would very appreciate you sending me the correct info that will permit me to see your ... A: I can help you fix your car but as far as figuring out how to work the web site goes, faggetaboutit! ... | |
| 1963 Chevy Impala | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I recently submitted a question about my steering wheel not coming back to center after a right or ... A: I can help you fix your car but as far as figuring out how to work the web site goes, faggetaboutit! ... | |
| charging system | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I own a 1947 Ford Fire truck powered by a 100 HP flat head V8 with a 6 volt positive ground system. ... A: To polarize the generator remove the field "F" wire from the regulator and touch it briefly to the ... | |
| 63 Chevy Impala | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I have restored a 63 Chevy Impala, 283 motor, automatic, no a/c. New front end suspension ... A: If the problem is only when the car is moving I would lean more to the caster and toe in settings ... | |
| Flasher Switch | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: How do I replace the (indicator) flasher switch on a 1962 T-Bird? It seems to only work ... A: The flasher itself would be the first thing that I would consider as the problem not the switch up ... | |
| 1967 Impala 283 firing order | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1967 Impala, and was wondering if you could tell me the correct firing order? A: The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Number one is the first cylinder nearest the radiator on the ... | |
| generator light | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 78 olds delta 88 4 door, 350r engine. Last week my generator light came on. its kind of dim ... A: The easy test for this condition is to first check the GAGES/TRANS fuse in the fuse block. If it is ... | |
| 1971 dodge 318 not getting any spark | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: i have a 318 thats not getting any spark.i just replaced the timing gears and chain because it ... A: A couple of tricks. First remove the distributor cap and have someone turn the engine over while you ... | |
| Brake lights | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: The driver side brake lights on my 1964 chevy are not working, The turn signals on that side do work ... A: If the directionals work but the stop light does not the most probable cause is a defective turn ... | |
| Just starting, Please help | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I want to get into restoring classic cars, but I don't know where to start. Where do I begin? ... A: My stock answer for where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old car ... | |
| generator light wont go off | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1962 ford thunderbird . I have a new battery that I purchased last year it holds a 12.6 ... A: The A terminal on a Ford generator is on the back of the unit. the two wires on the case are the ... | |
| horn switch won't make horns sound | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: The horns on my 1968 Pontiac Catalina do not sound when I press the horn button on the steering ... A: A bunch of wires comes down the steering column and exits the column just under the dash near the ... | |
| 1964 chevy brakes | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Sears I've got a 64 Impala that I'm having a problem with. It has a power brake unit that did not ... A: The front wheels would have equal pressure on the ground on each tire and would be stopping the ... | |
| generator light wont go off | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1962 ford thunderbird . I have a new battery that I purchased last year it holds a 12.6 ... A: With the engine idling and a voltmeter connected across the battery, jump the field terminal of the ... | |
| 1964 chevy brakes | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: Sears I've got a 64 Impala that I'm having a problem with. It has a power brake unit that did not ... A: In a closed hydraulic system pressure is transmitted throughout the system undiminished. What this ... | |
| 1950 Buick Eight | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1950 Buick Eight, Motor is completely original It has not been run in about 2 years, before ... A: If spraying starting fluid into the carburetor did not get at least a burp from the engine it would ... | |
| 1952 Ford flathead v-8 F-1 truck | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I believe my starter bendix is stuck or shot. How the hell do you get this thing out??? A: The starter is held in place by the two long through bolts. The heads are at the opposite end of the ... | |
| steering control valve | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: i am working on a 56 gmc 100 truck with power steering, there appears to be an excessive amount of ... A: Is the play there when the engine is stopped or running? It is normal to have play when the engine ... | |
| fuse box | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: where is the fuse box located on 1957 chevy model 210 sedan A: According to my library 1958 was the first Chevrolet to use a central fuse box and junction box. The ... | |
| worn timming chain | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1976 Ford with a 360 cubic inch engine.Can a worn or stretched timming chain cause the ... A: It might. The best simple test for a timing chain is to remove the distributor cap. With a socket on ... | |
| Pinion Seal | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Iam working on a 1966 Buick Wildcat, and I have to change the pinion seal, my question is do I have ... A: The method that I have used over the years is to center punch a mark on the end of the pinion shaft ... | |
| battery not charging | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: My daughter just bought a 66 Ford Fairlane Custom 500. We have put in a new battery,alternator and ... A: Now that you have spent a bunch of money trying things it is time to break out the voltmeter and ... | |
| 1957 Chevy | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: on a recent trip with my 57 Bel Air I started to experience an engine cutting out condition as if ... A: I think that I would do a vacuum check on the pump and the line. Disconnect the line from the tank ... | |
| Thermostat temperature | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 425ci 2-barrel. I have a CD manual for my Olds, but it doesn't specify the ... A: The 195 thermostat appears to be the correct one for the car. The higher temperature thermostats ... | |
| 2003 ford explorer issue | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: The gear shift will not come out of park, it is on the column and the wheel will not lock. Can you ... A: It could be the shift interlock system that prevents the gear shifter to be moved until the brake ... | |
| 65 GALAXIE | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: MY DAD HAS A 65 FORD GALAXIE 500. I WANT TO KNOW WHY AREN'T THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS WORKING? I'VE ... A: he power for the directional light comes from the ignition switch through a fuse and to the flasher. ... | |
| Brakes | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Do I need to removed the bearing nut to remove the drum? Is there anything unique to replacing the ... A: The lug bolts will get the wheel off the car and the big nut on the axle end must be removed. To get ... | |
| over tightening carburetor bolts | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I had my '66 Oldsmobile Delta 88 with 2-barrel carburetor in to the corner auto shop today to have ... A: I am glad that what we auto shop teachers imparted to our students has stuck with some. I spent a ... | |
| 65 chevy | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 65 chevy impala ss with a 327 and my alternator was bad so i put a new one and the bat. and ... A: First off removing the battery cable with the engine running is not really a good idea. It can cause ... | |
| order on distributor cap | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: hey thanks. when looking at the origional distributor cap where do i start from? i thought there was ... A: Basically Ford used a mark on the distributor car but that is not always accurate. There is more ... | |
| 1962 Comet headlight switch | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: How can you remove headlight switch on a 1962 Mercury Comet so you can check the fuses Thanks David? A: Reach up under the dash. On the side of the headlight switch that is opposite the wires there should ... | |
| Dash lights | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: 1969 Ford Falcon Futura station wagon, none of the dash lights work, where should I start my ... A: There should be a fuse on the back side of the headlight switch. Then check for voltage at the ... | |
| 65 mustang | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 65 mustang, and let me tell you, shes a beauty, she's got a 351 Windsor ... A: Will the key turn in the cylinder and does the lock rod appear to be connected inside the door? I ... | |
| 68 bronco wiring probles with turn signals and head lights | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: ok I'm stumped here. I had a dash fire recently been re wiring for weeks and all is good except ... A: The basic on off switches do not have internal wiring necessary to route the circuits to properly ... | |
| 1951 Packard | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I was gifted a '51 packard earlier this year. It has set in a dark garage for over 15 years. Needs ... A: What you have asked for is an opinion. Please do not give my answer a bad review for an opinion, but ... | |
| brake lights | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1941 chevy. The tail lights and signal lights work but no brake lights,this is a new ... A: Ok, the most probable cause is a defective stop light switch. The stop light switch is a hydraulic ... | |
| 1955 cadillac fleetwood | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: my horn does not work. i have checked both horns and the are operational.when i hit the horn ... A: The way that I check a system is to locate and identify the wires on the horn relay. One should be ... | |
| 1957 Buick Century and 1962 Olds Starfire | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I have recently purchased these 2 vehicles, and I was wondering if I should use a lead fuel additive ... A: I think that you are right on the money. Lead was first used to prevent ping or pre ignition. It was ... | |
| 1957 Buick Century and 1962 Olds Starfire | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I have recently purchased these 2 vehicles, and I was wondering if I should use a lead fuel additive ... A: You are asking me to put my head in the lions mouth with this question as it is like the "when did ... | |
| 54 belair elec prob | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: i recently replaced the starter solenoid and now i am not getting any power anywhere. car will not ... A: It sounds like you might have mixed up a couple of wires when you put it back together. The cable ... | |
| 1952 chevy pickup | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: what kind of lube should be in the steering gear box on a stock 1952 chevy 1/2 ton pickup? I find a ... A: Gear oil is what was recommended when the truck was new but back in the day the oil seals wore out ... | |
| 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline. This car has been sitting for five years so of coarse my battery ... A: Turning the headlights on to check the battery is not a test of the batteries capacity. The starter ... | |
| 63 FAIRLANE 500 | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: ( engine 289 )no gas to carb..... i have replaced fuel pump, fuel lines to tank, taken gas tank off ... A: Time to get your vacuum gage out. Disconnect the inlet line from the tank at the fuel pump. Install ... | |
| 1937 plymouth brakes | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: Looking for someone to tell me how to readjust the brakes on my '37 plymouth. The old shop tools are ... A: Well sir here is how we did it in the day when one of these came into the shop. If the drum is off ... | |
| 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline. This car has been sitting for five years so of coarse my battery ... A: All GM cars, including Chevrolet, run a NEG ground. You cannot use an 8 volt battery without ... | |
| 1947 olds- thumping from back of car when moving | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I am suspecious of the axle bearing. Any tricks to pulling the axle? A: This is one of the easy ones to do. Take off the wheel and the brake drum. Behind the axle flange ... | |
| ammeter discharge | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: i have a 31 model A tudor sedan. recently the ammeter went from a solid +6 to a steady -2 on the ... A: OK, I got the picture now. If the battery has at rest 6.2 volts and it will hold that overnight it ... | |
| coil springs | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a Modified '55 Chevy truck and want to raise the front end about 2 to 3 inches. I have ... A: Changing the springs to raise or lower a vehicle is really not the best way to go. This will change ... | |
| 68' Buick 350 Engine running rough | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: Im in the process of restoring my 68 Buick but i ran into a problem with the engine. The engine runs ... A: The first thing that I would do to that engine is to run a compression test. Once that is done and ... | |
| Replacing Coil Springs on 1972 Buick Centurion | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1972 Buick Centurion with a 445 engine. It has new sensatrac shocks and new bushings on the ... A: First some of the answer will be opinion and some will be fact so please do not give me a bad rating ... | |
| 51 chevy 216 | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Do you know the valve clearance for a 1951 chevy 216.5 with the motor cold? A: According to my old note books we were taught at the GM school in Dedham Mass when attending a class ... | |
| 1966 Ford Ranchero | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: What is timing setting /point gap for 1966 Ranchero 289? Car starts fine cold ,will not start at all ... A: Spark plug gap, .034". Point gap, .017". Dwell 26 to 31 degrees. Timing TDC if the engine has an air ... | |
| 66 Ranchero | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: What is timing setting /point gap for 1966 Ranchero 289? Car starts fine cold ,will not start at all ... A: Spark plug gap, .034". Point gap, .017". Dwell 26 to 31 degrees. Timing TDC if the engine has an air ... | |
| generator removel of a 1927 chrysler | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: wondering if there are any thing special to remove a generator from a 1927 chrysler, flat head 6 ... A: I had to go into the way back machine on this one. When i started in the auto biz in the late 1940's ... | |
| 1954 Cadillac series 62 | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1954 Cadillac series 62 with the 331 the exhaust is all hooked up but i am getting exhaust ... A: This is called the road draft tube. It vents the crankcase to relieve pressure of blow by in the ... | |
| 235 1955 Chevy Engine | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I've installed this engine (supposedly was rebuilt) in my 49 Chevy. The engine is running a little ... A: My first though seeing as the two cylinders are right next to each other would be a vacuum leak in ... | |
| Gas and Temp Gauge | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1964 galaxie 500 and the temp. and gas gauge do not work at all. The car has the original ... A: The 1964 Ford used a constant voltage regulator mounted on the back of the dash. This takes the ... | |
| clutch noise?? 51 chevy | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: i am having a problem with a "growling" noise. tranny was rebuilt and shifts smoothly. rear end has ... A: As I see it the problem could be the following: The rear bearing area including the snap ring popped ... | |
| brakes | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: My 1952 Cadillac brake system will build pressure as I drive. I sometimes have to relieve pressure ... A: The first thing that I would check is the free play in the bake pedal. If the brake pedal is not ... | |
| 352 | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I know this was a few years back, but I did a search and saw your post on a noise from the lifters. ... A: The 352 Ford engine was equipped with hydraulic valve lifters unlike its little brother the 332 that ... | |
| Depressurizing A/C on 1968 Firebird 400 | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I just recently started to restore my 1968 Firebird 400. I am working to pull the engine and I need ... A: It is illegal to dump R 12 into the atmosphere. The refrigerant must according to law be removed ... | |
| 1967 mustang convertable 289 | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: When we turn the wheels sharp on our car the pressure line to the power steering rubs on the frame ... A: Two things come to mind, first check and see if there is a brand label or mark on the headers. Then ... | |
| brake drum removal - 1947 Lincoln Continental | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to remove the right rear axle on a 1947 Lincoln Continental. I understand I have to ... A: The last cars that used this type of tapered fit between the axle and the hub were produced in the ... | |
| 1972 Cutlass Supreme | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Recently I purchased a '72 Cutlass from a private dealer in Michigan knowing full well that it was ... A: I would rewire the unit the correct way with a 10 ohm resistor available from radio Shack and then ... | |
| 1972 Cutlass Supreme | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Recently I purchased a '72 Cutlass from a private dealer in Michigan knowing full well that it was ... A: The SI series alternator by Delco is equipped with an internal voltage regulator. When retrofitting ... | |
| '67 Bonneville Engine Rattling Sound | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1967 Pontiac Bonneville with a 400 V8 engine. After the car is started and reaches ... A: I'll bet you have a chirpy belt. Stick your thumb nail into the belt running surface. It should ... | |
| '67 Bonneville Engine Rattling Sound | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1967 Pontiac Bonneville with a 400 V8 engine. After the car is started and reaches ... A: The test that I use for timing chain stretch is simple and requires only removing the distributor ... | |
| carburetor | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: how do i adjust carb on a 87 cutlass supreme 307,5.0,y series. it is running to rich. A: There is no simple adjustment for this carburetor.It is an electronic carburetor that is controlled ... | |
| oil leak rear main | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: hey brad!hello let me tickle your brain"i have a 1950 chevrolet styleline deluxe that i personally ... A: End play is fine as is the oil pressure. Before you pull the engine check the crankcase venting ... | |
| 1963 ford galaxy overdrive wireing | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: do you know what the proper wiring configuration is for my car. it has overdrive but the wires ... A: Under the car there should be one connection to the governor on the overdrive case and two to the ... | |
| 1940 plymouth | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1940 plymouth that has not been started in at least 10 years. I have driven the car before ... A: My routine for these Rip Van Winkle cars is as follows provided that the engine will turn over and ... | |
| Electric conversion-6 to 12 volt | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1941 Plymouth pickup. If I convert to a 12 volt system, do I have to used a 6 volt reducer ... A: As far as the ignition system goes you need to install a 12 volt ignition coil. There are two types, ... | |
| 1964 AMC American Rambler | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1964 AMC American Rambler and I am trying to figure out if i have the generator hooked up ... A: The generator system on your car should be a Deco Remy with two wires going from the generator to ... | |
| Fordomatic auto transmission speedometer | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 55 Ford Fairlane with a fordomatic 2 speed automatic transmission, I removed the ... A: Back in that era I worked for Ford as a trainer. The official company line was to remove the ... | |
| oil leak rear main | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: hey brad!hello let me tickle your brain"i have a 1950 chevrolet styleline deluxe that i personally ... A: Do you have a high pressure/volume pump in this engine or have the oil pressure relief spring ... | |
| 1940 p-10 oil filter pressure | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: line connect that is on the vacuum at the underside of the distribute the steel line is in a box of ... A: The case of the oil filters blowing up and leaking sure sounds like high oil pressure and a stuck ... | |
| '51 Cnev timing mark | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: Expert Brad Spears Responded to my question regarding the timing mark location on the crankshaft ... A: It would appear that on your engine the key way and the timing mark are the same on the crank gear. ... | |
| 1102043 Delco Remy Generator | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: My father-in-law is rebuilding a 1957 Corvette. He has a generator and would like to know if it ... A: I have never seen any specifications for ohms of resistance across a generator for bench testing. ... | |
| oil leak rear main | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: hey brad!hello let me tickle your brain"i have a 1950 chevrolet styleline deluxe that i personally ... A: A couple of things come to mind. First the rear main seal is only to get rid of the little bit of ... | |
| poor performance | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1959 chevy truck with a 235 6, it has been a great truck, recently, it has no power under ... A: It could be any one of the following list of things: Fuel filter Bad Fuel pump Plugged exhaust Bad ... | |
| Transmission pan gasket | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1972 Plymouth Fury with a A727 Tranny. Pan gasket leakes,have changed it twice,still leaks. ... A: It is either bent, has a hole in it or there is something above it leaking and running down to the ... | |
| 1981 pontiac bonneville 3.8 | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday my car was running. Yes the oil light came on when you came to a stop but the oil was ... A: The first thing that I would do now is to get a compression check on the engine. That will tell you ... | |
| Ignition tumbler | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a new tumbler for my 1963 Nova and can't get the old one out. I've tried inserting a paper ... A: If I remember right you turn the switch to the accessory side, counterclockwise, and then insert the ... | |
| 1950 Ford Truck Carburetor | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1950 Ford Truck original in line 6 cyl.with original one barrel carburetor. The needle ... A: Somewhere in the 1950's the carburetor and carb kit makers began using a material called Viton on ... | |
| 41 chevy leaking rear seal | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 41 chevy 216 has a leaking rear seal,the shop has replaced twice already yet it still is ... A: There are several oil galley plugs behind the flywheel that can leak. When they do they drip down ... | |
| 1973 Mustang Mach 1 - Oil Pressure Low | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Oil pressure is below Low. Thought I would change the oil, was about to fill, and the filler cap ... A: The white emulsion indicates water in the oil. There are several possible sources. One is a blown ... | |
| exhaust backfire | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: 52 Chevy Pickup 216, Backfires in exhaust on acceleration. Timing, points plugs OK. Will engine ... A: Several things can cause this. Before I went to valve adjustments I would check the distributor cap ... | |
| thermostat on 68 t-bird | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: Hey- I'm wondering where the thermostat is on my car and how I can check to see if it's working ... A: On your car at the engine end of the upper radiator hose there is a connection/housing that is ... | |
| 1961 Econoline kingpins | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend who is not computer literate but needs some information on changing kingpin bushings ... A: There should be a lock bolt through the axle stub end that locks the king pin in place. It is a ... | |
| power drum brake problem, | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 66 mustang coupe with drum brakes. I put power brakes on it and now when the brake pedal ... A: Well this is going to be a full check of the braking system. I have one more question. Were the ... | |
| 1981 F100 won't stay running | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1981 Ford F100 300 L6, hasn't ran since about mid-2000. This past weekend replaced the ... A: The reason for the question of the running with the key held in the start position, there is two ... | |
| 1940 chev coupe electrical | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: what do I need to do to convert the electrical starting system to 12 volts? ANSWER: Are you just ... A: Doing this is more difficult that converting the entire system. The starter motor won't know the ... | |
| eletrical | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: i have recently purchased an 1991 dodge d-150. the engine and tranny have been replaced,everything ... A: The speedometer is electronic in this truck. The speed sensor sends a signal to the engines ... | |
| 1939 buick eight special | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: Im haveing a problem removing the radiator, I expect that the front fender and grill must come off, ... A: The radiator can be removed without removing the front fenders. Remove the hood, disconnect the ... | |
| 1968 buick wildcat | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: i cracked the ring ledge on a piston in the number three cylinder. a compression and leak down test ... A: If you have a damaged piston the engine should come apart. There is no way to determine if the ... | |
| lincoln carb tag | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: i got a Lincoln 1977 town car and the carburetor is not running good. the thing is that i want to ... A: 9510 defines the part number as a carburetor. The D7 indicates that the first year thyat this ... | |
| Trans tool | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I own a 57 Mercury Montclair with a Merc-O-Matic transmission.The Manual calls for specific tools to ... A: Check E-Bay there is the tool for one of the band adjustments on there right now. ... | |
| 1979 chev 1/2 ton pick-up | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: Do 1979 chevey 1/2 ton custom deluxe 350 v8 pick-ups have fuel filters, and if so where are they ... A: The diagnostic route that I would take is as follows: 1. Check the inlet side of the for vacuum when ... | |
| 76 ford bronco | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I just installed new plug wires & now it back fires, I probably mixed a couple of wires, looking for ... A: The distributor cap should be marked with a number 1 between the center coil tower and one of the ... | |
| 1979 chev 1/2 ton pick-up | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: Do 1979 chevey 1/2 ton custom deluxe 350 v8 pick-ups have fuel filters, and if so where are they ... A: If the truck is stock and has not been tampered with the fuel filter is located in the carburetor ... | |
| wiring problem | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Brad, The rear wiring harness on my1973 MGB is getting hot and smoking whenI turn the ingition on. ... A: Mike, you are going to need to do some 007 type work on the machine. It is time for a visual ... | |
| 1965 289 mustang fastback overheating | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: the engine gets very hot at highway speed. At idle and cruising at 40 mph the temp is normal. The ... A: It sounds very much like a partially plugged radiator. There is enough flow to remove the heat from ... | |
| powerglide transmission faliure | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: we have fitted a second hand ( first mistake ) alloy powerglide to our '55 chevrolet after the ... A: The parking pawl is connected to the output shaft inside the transmission. because you have a ... | |
| 1940 plymouth start up | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I have purchased a 1940 up-10 deluxe sedan and know that the car has not been started in 18 + years ... A: My routine for these Rip Van Winkle cars is as follows provided that the engine will turn over and ... | |
| 10 Volt Battery | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: The engine has an old 10 Volt system and battery. When charging the battery should I set the charger ... A: A battery charger usually puts out 2.33 volts per cell. that means that a charger for a 12 volt ... | |
| The brake system on a 1958 Cadillac 62 series | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I sure hope you can help me,I bought this car a few weeks ago and the brakes are out,the first thing ... A: The brake system is called Treadle and was made by Bendix. The only external cause of the pedal ... | |
| 196? Ford Mustang | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: The woman I bought it from told me that is was completely original with nothing done to it. It has ... A: Try the following web sites: http://www.autoinsurancetips.com/mustang_vin.htm ... | |
| LOW BRAKE PEDAL | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: 1962 FORD THUNDERBIRD HAS A LOW BRAKE PEDAL AFTER COMPLETE BRAKE JOB AND BLEEDING AT LEAST 3 TIMES. ... A: I would start by removing all the wheels and drums to be sure that all of the wheel cylinder push ... | |
| 1966 Plymouth Fury III (318) Overheating | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I bought an old '66 Plymouth Fury III with a 318 last year and I've slowly been trying to restore ... A: It sounds to me more like a partially clogged radiator than anything else. If the head gasket was ... | |
| 1966 Plymouth Fury III (318) Overheating | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I bought an old '66 Plymouth Fury III with a 318 last year and I've slowly been trying to restore ... A: Ok, the easy check for coolant in the oil is to take the engines dip stick with oil on it as pulled ... | |
| Band adjustment | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a "58" Impala with the cast iron powerglide transmission. Is there a simple way to check for ... A: The low band adjustment screw is on the left side of the transmission case. Loosen the lock nut and ... | |
| Powerglide Transmission | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I am changing the transmission fluid in my "58" Impala with the cast iron powerglide. I drained the ... A: Back in the day there were those mechanics that drilled a hole in the converter case, and threaded ... | |
| 1958 biscayne speedometer not working, installed new cable. | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have 58 biscayne 235 and the center drive shaft bearing is out. I was wondering what tools one ... A: Take the end of the cable off the speedometer head and leave it connected to the transmission. Jack ... | |
| 1966 Mustang horn | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: The horn for my 66 Mustang works...barely. When I push the horn it almost seems it takes a minute ... A: I have done this many times and sometimes it works and some times it does not. The cover over the ... | |
| timing chain cover on 94 Berretta with 6 | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: How do I replace broken timing chain cover without breaking it. It looks as if you need to pry on it ... A: The recommended proceedure for replacing the front cover involves removing the oil pan. The oil pan ... | |
| lincoln carb tag | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: i got a Lincoln 1977 town car and the carburetor is not running good. the thing is that i want to ... A: The best numbers that I can come up with are as follows: The standard carburetor is part number ... | |
| 67 Camaro | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently did a complete renovation of an RS/SS with a 350 engine. Included in the renovation was a ... A: Do you have an electric fuel pump on the car? It sounds like the carburetor is flooding over and it ... | |
| 1968 camaro startup problem | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: My 327 was rebuild to GM specs. when I set the timing dwell and rpms I set them to specs. the carb ... A: If it runs good when started it does not sound like advancing the timing is the right move. I would ... | |
| monte carlo ss | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1985 chevy monte carlo ss my hubby replace engine with 350 it has a edelbrock carb ... A: Do you have the computer hooked up and functioning or did he attempt to bypass it? If the computer ... | |
| 54 bel-air closed driveshaft.. | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: My dad has a 54 Bel-Air 2dr. sedan..235 w/3spd. The tranny is really noisy and he wants to convert ... A: You are right, he would have to change the rear end as well. Street rodders do this all the time and ... | |
| 1991 Pontiac Trans Am, Rough Running | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: After taking our Trans am out of its winter sleep and giving it a general once over it was time to ... A: The first thing that I do to any computer equipped car with a running problem is to hook up a ... | |
| 1950 Chevy pickup | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1950 chevy pickup mostly original. 3 questions are: #1 The starer turns over slow even when ... A: 1. Time to have the starter tested and check all the connections including the ground side. If the ... | |
| Air in the diesel line? | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a 76? Leyland Sherpa b series diesel and it looks great.Before I bought it it the ... A: Jason, air can only enter a system in an area that is not pressurized. That said I would check the ... | |
| light switch | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: how is a light switch for a 68 gto removed from the dash? A: Behind the dash on the side of the switch there is a spring loaded button. Depress this button and ... | |
| No turn signal 1959 Rambler | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I have just bought a 1959 Rambler with a 196 LE six cylinder and the turn signals do not work. How ... A: The first check is the fuse. If the fuse is good then with a test light check for voltage at the ... | |
| Fuel Pump Relay 1982 Corvette | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: Could a bad fuel pump relay cause the engine not to crank? My fuel pump will run continuously with ... A: This is not normal. The fuel pump should turn on for about 2 seconds to load the system when the key ... | |
| spedometer cable | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought a 1971 ford f-100. The spedometer and odometer are not functioning. When I check ... A: It should be a straight forward replacement. Be aware that the gear at the transmission end of the ... | |
| pontiac trans am | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: whining noise when decelerating A: A whining noise when decelerating coming from the rear of the car usually indicates a bad pinion ... | |
| themrostat | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I own 72 Buick skylark 455.I'm changing new thermostat,Do i need to put gasket sealer on gasket or ... A: You should replace the gasket and nothing goes on the bolts. Clean the threads as they trend to gunk ... | |
| inside of tire rubbing | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: hey i have a 66' ford mustang and i don't know much anout fixing this. the inside of my front ... A: There are several reason for this to happen. First is the wrong rim and tire on the car. Second ... | |
| 1969 Ford F150 Pickup | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: My husband's pickup has siezed exhaust manifold bolts on the underneath side. He has tried heating ... A: OK, if I were doing this job at home here is how I would proceed. First I would wash the engine down ... | |
| 1970 Cadillac Coupe Deville | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know how to go about changing the alternator on a 1970 Cadillac Coupe Deville? ... A: Sound like old age has set in and the hose has lost it's flexibilty. It might have to be ... | |
| Dim Headlights | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1938 Dodge with updated running gear. Alternator and battery are good but headlights are ... A: It sound like a bad ground on the head light system. Check all the connections. Not just for ... | |
| Dual water pumps on a 46 Mercury | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Greetings Brad! A friend just picked up a Convertible 1946 Mercury and is having some engine ... A: Sorry for the delay but we are traveling in search of warm. We are right now just north of Orlando ... | |
| Dual water pumps on a 46 Mercury | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Greetings Brad! A friend just picked up a Convertible 1946 Mercury and is having some engine ... A: I am a bit confused. Are the water pumps mounted to the cylinder heads or the engine block? Are the ... | |
| oil pressure gauge | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1974 Corvette with electric oil pressure gauge the needle stays at 80 psi., with engine ... A: with the key off the sender would be out of the loop. Sounds like the needle is stuck. To be sure ... | |
| timing. | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1954 chevy 210 with a 235CI 6. I recently installed a Pertonix ignitor cause the popints ... A: It sounds like the needle valve under the float is leaking by, either worn out or dirt holding it ... | |
| 1940 Plymouth master cylinder. | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I have three questions regarding a 1940 Plymouth Deluxe P10. 1. The master cylinder has 2 ports, a ... A: If the car is equipped with the original master cylinder all four brakes are connected to the one ... | |
| 1970 Cadillac Coupe Deville | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know how to go about changing the alternator on a 1970 Cadillac Coupe Deville? A: The first thing to do when replacing an alternator is to disconnect the battery. The large wire on ... | |
| my 68 firebird (original 400 big block motor) isn't getting fire to the engine | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: i have changed the complete firing coil and have changed the spark plugs... i really dont know much ... A: The ignition module and the pick up coil in the distributor are two likely causes of no spark. The ... | |
| 51 Pontiac 8 | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem with my flathead straight 8. It has recently been converted to 12v. 1): it is ... A: I am not a fan of converting to 12 volt and if not done correctly can cause these problems. The ... | |
| Plug Wire Diagram | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I am currently restoring a 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (6.6L 400 V8 4spd-man). I Just bough new ... A: Check the following article. It has a good step by step description for making sure that the plug ... | |
| ELETRICAL WIRING HARNESS | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I OWN A 1969 MACH 1, AND SINCE THE CAR IS SO LOD I WAS THINKING ABOUT REWIRING THE WHOLE CAR FROM ... A: Get a copy of Hemmings Motor News the old car hobby bible for classified ads for old car parts. ... | |
| white smoke | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: bought a 1954 caddy was stored for 16yrs and never run. Got it running, after about 20 minutes ... A: Are you loosing coolant? White smoke is usually an indication that coolant is getting into the ... | |
| 69 ford failane 302 | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: rebuilt engine 302 30 thousand bore stock new rad pump therm gets hot idling it keep going up and up ... A: Two things come to mind. First, the thermostat could be installed upside down. Second, make sure ... | |
| 1929 Packard 645 backfire | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 645 D/C Phaeton. Engine rebuilt prox 3000 miles ago. It's been running great since fuel ... A: One beautiful car! the carburetor needs to be removed and opened up. If you have only two thumbs (my ... | |
| Switching to Air Suspension for Smoother Ride | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1972 Buick Centurion (455 stage 1 engine. Vehicle weight approx 4500 pounds), which has ... A: Changing the ride characteristics of a car is more tan just bolting on some extra parts. Your ... | |
| 1965 Mustang C4 transmission decoding | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I have just purchased a 1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback and I am trying to decode some of the numbers I am ... A: From my days as an old Ford service manager the C stands for the 1960's. The 6 stands for the model ... | |
| coil input voltage | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1967 Ford F-250 4X4 truck. I recently converted it to a 300-6 motor from the horrible 352 ... A: Do you have electronic ignition or points? If points,and you ran the engine without a resistor, I ... | |
| Battery 33 pontiac | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: Is my 33 pontiac with straight a positive or negative ground. I have heard both. Having problems ... A: As far as I know it is neg ground. The best way to tell is to hook up the battery with neg ground ... | |
| '64 bonneville auto transmission | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a '64 bonneville with the dual coupling trans(or whatever gm called it) the problem ... A: A transmission oil change and a filter would be my first move and then put shoe miles on the car to ... | |
| 1965 Mustang C4 transmission decoding | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have just purchased a 1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback and I am trying to decode some of the numbers I am ... A: Try the following web sites: ... | |
| crack | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I just rebuilt a 350 chevy small block. When I screwed in the three oil plugs behind the flex plate ... A: I have, on my own engines not customers, used a two part epoxy fix. Do not remove the plug. At the ... | |
| '74 Dart - Won't idle and dies without giving gas | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: My 74 Dodge Dart Swinger w/ slant6 starts fine but dies once I take my foot off the gas. Likewise ... A: It sounds like it could be the Exhaust Gas recalculation valve (EGR). It is located on the intake ... | |
| 1954 Chevy 210 w 235Ci and powerglide | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 235Ci engine with a power glide trans. At Idle and reving in the drive way she performs ... A: noel you are probably on the right track thinking fuel pump. However I would start with a fuel ... | |
| Crack in Cyl block | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1927 chevrolet engine with a crack in the block and wanted to know how to repair it. Do ... A: This is one of those questions that has no real right answer, it depends on what the person ... | |
| dieselengines | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: how long should you idle the turbo diesel engine before shutting it down? A: That depends on what the engine maker says in the owners manual. In my Detroit engined motor home, I ... | |
| i have water in my oil | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: i own a 1999 chevy suburban 4x4 350 small block. i had my oil changed about 3 weeks ago. shortly ... A: It sounds like the probability of a blown or leaking head gasket. It is time for a radiator pressure ... | |
| 1966 T-Bird gas tank | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: my owners manaul as well repair shop book says the tank is 22 us gall. tank however when i go to ... A: Joyce, you will have to ask the people reproducing the tank why that is. It could be that they say ... | |
| 67 mustang upper ball joint | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: what is the procedure you would do to replace the upper ball joints for a 67 mustang.they are four ... A: Get a manual for this car. The upper control arm needs to be supported before the big nut on the ... | |
| starting an old car | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 78 dodge colt that has been sitting out in the weather for about 5 years, not prepared for ... A: We just came through the San Francisco area two weeks ago in our motor home. Enjoyed our visit and ... | |
| Question on electrical wiring - '64 F100 PU | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: Brad, Recently, I was under my 64 Ford F100, looking over the electrical wiring that runs back to ... A: I think you might have created a problem. each wire needs to be repaired with tape covering the bare ... | |
| 1970 351 Cleveland 4V. Oil in radiator. | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: Last March my wife and I took the plunge and bought our 1st muscle car, a 1970 Mercury Cougar. It ... A: There are several ways to uncover the problem. One is use a carbon monoxide detector on the ... | |
| 68 cougar overheating | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Our 68 cougar was overheating so I replaced the thermostat and had the radiator rebuilt with a new ... A: THERE IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SPRING INSIDE THE LOWER HOSE. THE LOWER HOSE IS THE INTAKE SIDE OF THE ... | |
| 68 cougar overheating | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Our 68 cougar was overheating so I replaced the thermostat and had the radiator rebuilt with a new ... A: The water pump and the thermostat come to mind in this case. The lower radiator hose could be ... | |
| 68 cougar overheating | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: Our 68 cougar was overheating so I replaced the thermostat and had the radiator rebuilt with a new ... A: Ok Jim, I need some answers to a couple of questions so that I can give you the right diagnosis. ... | |
| No engine compression | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 33 Pontiac straight 8 all cylinders but one have good compress. That one has no ... A: That sweet old Pontiac 8 was about the smoothes running engine on the road in it's day. That became ... | |
| valve adjustments | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: the valves on my pontiac 400 have started to chatter a bit, it might be because I lost some oil ... A: The valve lifters are the things that run on the cam and the push rods set in the cup on the top of ... | |
| Chevy 454 dieseling problem | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: We recently purchased an old motor home ('86) and am very happy with operations, except for a ... A: I assume that you are talking about after run when you shut the engine down. The main cause is a ... | |
| !978 Corvette wont start | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm having a problem with my 78 Corvette Pace car that will not start. It has an L48 350 motor with ... A: Ok, an engine needs three things to run, fuel, compression, and spark. Since you smell fuel and you ... | |
| 1984 GMC Sierra 2500 | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Sears, I've had older autos in the past and am comfortable with turning a wrench. I recently ... A: The chirping noise is probably an exhaust manifold leak under power. A little kerosine down the ... | |
| flathead over heating | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: Brad, I have a 1953 Ford Customline w/ flathead V-8. I've read in "thnder Road", that enhanced ... A: My thought is NAY. For a steet stock engine if the radiator is clean and the head gaskets are not ... | |
| 1962 Impala Data Plate | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: I am restoring a 1962 impala sport coupe and need to decode the manufacturers data plate to ... A: For paint codes, http://www.xframechevy.com/pictures/1408.htm For body style, ... | |
| 1936 ford philco radio | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: how hard would it be to leave the original face, knobs etc, and put in a new updated radio under the ... A: I have a modern radio in the glove box of my 41 Ford. There are companies that specialize in ... | |
| fuel pump reinstallation | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: On my Jaguar XJ12L I had to depressurize the fuel pump by disconnecting the 85 terminal of the fuel ... A: If the pump was working why did you replace it? In this case I would get my trusty test light or ... | |
| 1939 ford deluxe steering wheel removal | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I can't figure out how to remove the steering wheel on my 1939 Ford Deluxe. The service manual I ... A: At the base of the steering box under the hood you will find the headlight switch. Iyt is held on to ... | |
| oil pan remove 1970 dodge dart | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: is there any way to remove an oilpan from a 1970 dodge dart 6 cylinder i work out of my house garge ... A: There is no easy way to remove the oil pan on a six cylinder engine. We almost always lifted the ... | |
| 1965 Plymouth belevedere Horn | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Hi Brad I can't get my horn to blow---It has all new parts inside the steering wheel Ypu can get ... A: The control wire from the relay goes up though the steering column and the horn switch in the column ... | |
| fuel gauge on 1967 plymouth gtx | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTOR PROPERLY NEW TANK & SENDING UNIT INTALLED GAUGE ONLY GOES TO HALF ... A: On the fuel tank when I have this problem with an older car I usually drop the tanks. Remove the ... | |
| locked braks 1935 Oldsmobile | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I backed my 1935 olds into the garage. It sat for a year. Both rear wheels are locked. The front ... A: If you have room to back the car up some times this will free up the cables. Short of that the only ... | |
| 64 Belair seatbelts | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: Did GM provide rear seat-belt mounting points on the 64 belair? A: Not that I know of. The last seat belts that I installed in the rear of an old car, I used after ... | |
| 1967 GTO vibration | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: Vibration starts above 55 mph and stays about the same up past 70. Seems to come up through body as ... A: Try something for me. Drive the car at low speeds on a smooth straight surface, say 10 to 20 miles ... | |
| Generator Polarizing | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I sent my generator out for repair and will be picking it up tomorrow. 12 volt Delco for a willys ... A: With a jumper wire flash the "B" battery and "A" armiture terminals on the voltage regulator. This ... | |
| 1986 Chevy C-10 262 V-6 emission controls | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: In the process of replacing the thermostatic vacuum switch inside the air cleaner, I lost track of ... A: Motors Auto Repair manuals published some good emissions books in the day. I have had luck finding ... | |
| 1968 cougar | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My 1968 mercury cougar (302 4bl) is running rough and stalling out. On the highway it will back ... A: To get the specs for your engine go to web site ... | |
| 1986 Chevy C-10 262 V-6 emission controls | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: In the process of replacing the thermostatic vacuum switch inside the air cleaner, I lost track of ... A: Have you looked under the hood for the factory installed emissions decals? They are mandated by ... | |
| Chev fuel pump | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Should fuel pump pressure drop when engine starts? When key is turned, pressure is about 58 lbs. It ... A: The pressure will drop with the engine idling and go up when the engine is not running or you stomp ... | |
| 1984 Chevy 305 Small Block | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: Need a 2nd opinion...My recent acquired 84 Chevy occasionally dumps a small amount of anti-freeze ... A: If the car does not have an overflow tank, then over filling the radiator when the engine is cold ... | |
| 41 Ford two-door sedan rear brake drum removal | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: The right rear brake drum is stuck. I have tried using at the same time a propane torch to heat ... A: A good heavy duty drum puller is tighten by whacking it with a heavy hammer. Once you get a good ... | |
| 1984 Chevy 305 Small Block | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: Need a 2nd opinion...My recent acquired 84 Chevy occasionally dumps a small amount of anti-freeze ... A: Before attacking it as a head gasket problem I would try a replacement radiator cap. It could very ... | |
| idle 2000 gt mustang 4.6 | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: my 2000 gt mustang 4.6,runs an idles normally,when you turn on the heater or the air condition,then ... A: You are going to have to get into the computer operation and the sensors on this one. When you throw ... | |
| 235 chevrolet engine | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1958 chevrolet 235 engine, all original including carb, distributor, ignition, etc. It is ... A: It sounds like it is running out of fuel. The cause could be a bad fuel pump, a fuel filter is so ... | |
| Custom Bel Air, but not any more... | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I am currently thinking about buying a very old Chevy Bel Air from my grandfather and customizing ... A: Here is what I would do. I would start reading the hot rod and street rod magazines. They are ... | |
| 1939 Plymouth sedan wiring | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: It's time to re-wire my 39 plymouth I haven't re-wired a car before and wanted to know should I look ... A: There are several wiring companies that make excellent kits for your car. A universal kit will not ... | |
| Custom Bel Air | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I am currently thinking about buying a very old Chevy Bel Air from my grandfather and customizing ... A: Anything is possable with welding equipment and metal fabrication tools. As to what parts to use and ... | |
| 64 dodge dart 270 | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: How are you. I just purchased a 1964 Dodge Dart 270 4dr with a 225 slant 6. The person I purchased ... A: Something is real squirrely here. Just adding new gas should not make the car smoke and adding lead ... | |
| training -young talent into craftsmen | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: Brad,I have been in the classic car restoration business for 30 some years and have been training ... A: Doug, I wish that I had this question two weeks ago as we passed through Lincoln and I would have ... | |
| 1966 Mustang Convertible 286 Engine--Road-ready after 12 years | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I need to move a 1966 Mustang from one state to another-- then, have a mechanic work make the ... A: Susan, I would need to know the running condition of the car when stored and how it was prepared for ... | |
| 1956 Tbird stalling | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: My 56 Tbird stalls out after driving 5-10 miles. I then can restart it, usually right away but it ... A: Sounds very much like a plugged fuel filter or a weak fuel pump. I assume that it stalls as you are ... | |
| System not charging:Part 3 | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: ANSWER: Are you comfortable using a volt ohm meter and if so do you own one? Let me know and I will ... A: First of all check the grounds between the body and the engine. Then make sure that the voltage ... | |
| 71 ford starter | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: how to change bendix spring ANSWER: The 71 Ford did not use a Bendix spring in the starter. Tell me ... A: Good, that is the easy one to do. Remove the starter from the car and take out the two thru bolts. ... | |
| Rear drum removal 1954 Coronet | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I can not remove the rear drums on my 1954 dodge coronet. I am using a heavy duty puller that you ... A: One little trick to using one of those pullers is to smack the end of the puller screw pretty hard ... | |
| holly 94 float level setting | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1936 ford with a ford{Holly} carburettor markings on side say ford also has a 94 and a ... A: Ok, the way we did it in the day when i worked for Ford was to bench set the float level with the ... | |
| 71 ford starter | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: how to change bendix spring ANSWER: The 71 Ford did not use a Bendix spring in the starter. Tell me ... A: There are two different starters that could be used on your car. One has a solenoid on the starter ... | |
| solenoid conversion | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: Please disregard last nights response to your question back to me about 3 or 4 lug solenoid. My ... A: Sorry for the delay, but time just gets away from me. The two small terminals should have a letter ... | |
| generator | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: could you advise me on how to do this, i know nothing about it, i was driving home and the gen light ... A: If the generator was still on the car the test to determine regulator or generator is simple. Just ... | |
| 66 Mustang | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: The fuel guage on my mustang does not work. stuck in the middle, but can go up to full but doesnt' ... A: Disconnect the wire from the fuel gage to the sending unit. Ground the wire with a jumper. Turn on ... | |
| 1938 Pontiac Opera Coupe 6 cylinder | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: Having the air cleaner off I started the car and what looks like white smoke was coming from the ... A: There are three explanations that come to mind. All three are exhaust. First thought is that there ... | |
| MG Midget ignition problem | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a '76 Midget that I restored and rebuilt the engine a couple of years ago. I store the car ... A: If you have a voltmeter connect it to the coil terminal that goes to the points. Remove the ... | |
| Heater and Window defrosters | 10/8/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1958cj5 | 10/7/2008 |
| 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 Scamp | 10/5/2008 |
| 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 camino | 10/4/2008 |
| 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 guage | 10/3/2008 |
| 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 work | 10/3/2008 |
| 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 charging | 10/2/2008 |
| 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 Coil | 10/2/2008 |
| 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 charging | 10/2/2008 |
| 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 Polarity | 10/1/2008 |
| 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 Corvette | 10/1/2008 |
| 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 Adjustment | 9/30/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| System not charging | 9/29/2008 |
| 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 Polarity | 9/29/2008 |
| 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 damper | 9/29/2008 |
| 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 air | 9/29/2008 |
| 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 ranchero | 9/29/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Powerglide no drive or reverse | 9/27/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 V8 automatic 352 CID | 9/27/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1947 International KB-2 | 9/27/2008 |
| 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 Thunderbird | 9/26/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Car books | 9/25/2008 |
| 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 Light | 9/24/2008 |
| 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. ... | |
| VOLTAGE CONVERSION | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: . A: Jason what that means is that you will have to install a new alternator in place of the generator. ... | |
| rings or valves | 9/24/2008 |
| 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-Bird | 9/24/2008 |
| 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 ground | 9/24/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| hard starting when hot | 9/21/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| ignition system | 9/20/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1939 Plymouth p8 turn signals | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I have an after market turn signal system for this car which does not work right. You have to turn ... A: Most flashers are heat sensitive devices. That is the more current that passes through them the ... | |
| A/C Compressor | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have an original 1967 Impala SS with the Comfortron auto temp. system. The A/C compressor will not ... A: If the system is calling for heat or warm the fan will not come on until the engine temp is up to ... | |
| A/C Compressor | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have an original 1967 Impala SS with the Comfortron auto temp. system. The A/C compressor will not ... A: In many of those automatic systems the compressor stayed on as long as the outside temperature was ... | |
| miss fire | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I have an all original 1929 Graham Paige. Car runs great but when you turn on the headlights and ... A: I would check the charging voltage with the lights on and the engine at road speed. If the voltage ... | |
| 1923 studebaker | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1923 studebaker I am restoring, and I need to know, was it a 6 or 12 volt system. Also how ... A: With your permission lets treat each question as a bit of a learning process. Now, is there a ... | |
| 1923 studebaker | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1923 studebaker I am restoring, and I need to know, was it a 6 or 12 volt system. Also how ... A: Lets do the questions in order. The lest you have given me is too long to answer on this form in one ... | |
| 1986 chrysler new yorker tubo 4 cyl | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: my car has no power. i have replaced the map sensor,brain,plugs,etc. it will run when its in park ... A: It sounds very much like a plugged catalytic converter. A simple test is to remove the oxygen ... | |
| 55 chev 265 | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: the engine has not been started since 1993. Stored inside garage. What are the first things I need ... A: Ok, I have a procedure for starting an old car: 1. Remove the spark plugs and ad a couple of table ... | |
| 1963 Ford drops out of gear | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: My 1963 Galaxie XL 500, 352 engine, automatic on column, drops from Park to Reverse without warning ... A: This was a common problem with that era Fords. Ford fixed the problem with an insert for the owners ... | |
| 1950 willy's jeepster | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help, I have a customer with a 1950 willy's jeepster and we installed an aftermarket ... A: What are you running for a charging system? A generator and a regulator? Remember that 6 volt ... | |
| Powerglide Transmission | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 55 chev,,,265,,,powerglide I tried to fill my rebuilt transmission with fluid and the fluid ... A: The fill procedure for this transmission is to put in three quarts and then start the engine. Then ... | |
| 1966 cadillac | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: All works great except the headlights. I have the book but cannot figure out how to change the ... A: If the fuse is on the headlight switch, it is better to remove the switch from the dash to get at ... | |
| Low beams won't work - high beams will | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: My son has a 1978 Mercury Marquis, the high beams work and the low beams will come on with the high ... A: The headlights in question, the outer two, are double filament bulbs and there is a good chance that ... | |
| 1951 Pontiac Radiator question | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: We are looking to buy a radiator for our 1951 Pontiac Chieftain with a Straight 8. I have sent out ... A: I have been been fortunate in that our local radiator guy is a fellow street rodder and he will ... | |
| steering wheel change | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1946 international which has been mounted onto an s10 chev chassis. So the steering wheel ... A: The last one that I did like this I bought an adapter from one of the companies that sells after ... | |
| rear brake drum 1954 dodge coronet | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I can't seem to be able to remove the rear drums as I want to do a brake job on it. the fronts came ... A: Short of using a torch to cut the drums off the car a wheel puller is the way to go. I have had to ... | |
| 68 Buick 350 Not running smooth above idle. | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I just completed a stock rebuild of my 68 Skylark's 350 engine. It starts and idles just fine and ... A: Ok, that tells me that the vacuum advance is working and that the breaker plate in the distributor ... | |
| 1974 Beetle .... no spark | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: First off, I have tried around locally, no one can come to see the car for at least a week I have ... A: Well lets see if we can sort this puppy out and make it growl. Now, take your test light and connect ... | |
| 68 Buick 350 Not running smooth above idle. | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I just completed a stock rebuild of my 68 Skylark's 350 engine. It starts and idles just fine and ... A: The coil voltages sound fine. I still lean towards the distributor for some reason. Try an ... | |
| 64 Impala SS Steering | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I just replaced the power steering control valve in my car. The car now pulls left. coincidence, or ... A: There is an adjustment nut on the end of the control valve. With the car on a lift or jacked up on ... | |
| firing order sequence | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: A: I would check several sources for manuals. there are always Motor's Auto Repair Manuals listed for ... | |
| R 10 ovrdrive | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I was driving my '58 Rambler after a major overhaul. Everything was working very well. All of a ... A: If the planetary gear set seized up because of lack of lubrication, you are faced with removing and ... | |
| 1926 Buick 4DR Sedan | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: hope you can help me. I recently acquired this 1926 Buick which doesn't run. The Distributor has ... A: Six cylinder GM cars use 1-5-3-6-2-4 and you will need to find number one by bumping the engine over ... | |
| block casting numbers | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1980 camaro z28. I'm trying to figure out if the engine is original. I found a casting ... A: This engine was origionaly in a 1977 Vette or a B body GM car. If in the Vette it was rated at 165 ... | |
| 1965 Corvair 180 hp turbo , hesitation | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I am getting this car going after a period of storage. The fuel system was cleaned out a few years ... A: I have a wall full of trophies won when driving a like car in SCCA compatition. Now your problem ... | |
| color code for 71 lime green chevy truck | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I am beginning to restore a 71 Chevy Longhorn PU truck. The color scheme is white/lime ... A: There should be a trim tag located on the firewall. On the right hand side of the second line is ... | |
| trouble starting hot/warm engine | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem starting my 67 beaumont when it has run for a few minutes. If I jump the starter ... A: It is time to start checking with a voltmeter and find out where the voltage stops when the system ... | |
| 64 Impala | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: i am 16 and my uncle is giving me this car. its a 64 impala 4 door. its been sitting in a barn for ... A: Kyle: I spent mst f my 50 years in teaching in a high school auto shop. Pardon an old man's long ... | |
| 1968 Mercury Cougar, Gasoline mixing into oil | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I believe the gasoline is mixing into the oil, what could be the problem here? A: If the engine is not hitting on all cylinders because of plugs, wires, or low compression fuel can ... | |
| '50 216 Rocker Assembly | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: Brad, I have chattering rockers. The shaft(s) seem to be worn. I have purchased a new set. Is ... A: It is straight forward. Watch and lay the parts out in order as you take it apart and then reverse ... | |
| mustang running hot and heater does not work | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1966 200cid automatic mustang that seems to run around 190-215. I replaced the thermostat ... A: It sounds like two problems. The heater could be a plugged core. The fix is to replace the core. If ... | |
| No start 1969 chevrolet 350 engine | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a rebuilt 1969 350 engine with holley 600cfm, HEI inginition. I put new spark plugs and ... A: OK, did you pre oil the lifters before adjusting them? If not it is possable that you have the ... | |
| 1961 Ford Econoline truck/170 6 cyl. | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Sears.....could you tell me what the gear ratio was in this truck originally? I want to change ... A: My answer is based on experience. Changing the ring and pinion to a lower the gear ration will make ... | |
| Trnsmission | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1966 Chev pickup with 283 and a powerglide that was missing downshift linkeage. I have all ... A: It is adjusted in the full throttle position so that when the accelerator is on the floor the ... | |
| my 1972 bug cuts out | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: up recently had new regulator box, oil change the idle turned up thank you for your time craig. A: I would make sure that the spark plugs are properly gapped. A large gap will cause the required ... | |
| 1954 Pontiac | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: How can I tell if I have stuck rings in my 1954 pontiac straight 8? I finally got her running and ... A: The blow by and the fact that hot start is a problem tell me that the rings are probably well past ... | |
| 1966 Mustang radiator | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: Amazing! My son and I are having the exact same problem as one you addressed on July 5, 2008, ... A: It kinda sounds like the radiators that you have been buying are more universal one sized fits all ... | |
| 1956 chevy headlight switch | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I recently have been having trouble with my interior gauge lights and since the headlight switch is ... A: Well short of selling the car or getting some one else to stick their paw up under the dash, your ... | |
| cable for the wipers on a 1956 chevy | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: how do you run and connect the cables for the wipers on a 1956 chevy A: Ok, lets give it a whirl. With the wiper motor installed start the engine and turn on the wipers. ... | |
| Overdrive tranny | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 56 ford with a three speed overdrive. It keeps popping out of second gear. The local shop ... A: Yes the case will bolt up with no problem but you still have to dissassemble both transmission as ... | |
| 69 MUSTANG FUEL GAUGE | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: i saw your reply to the 66 mustang. i should unplug the sending unit and ground the wire that plugs ... A: It sound like the problem, based on the smack the dash method of diagnosis, is in the dash. Key on ... | |
| 1961 Ford Econoline truck/170 6 cyl. | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Sears...I would like to know what the points gap would be on the 170 in the Econoline I have, ... A: The spark plugs are Champion F14-Y set at .034". The points are set at .025" and the timing is 4 ... | |
| 1976 CJ-5 man, no extra equipment | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: This has a six banger, I have done everything to make it run smooth. new carb, electric fuel pump, ... A: Well I hate to tell you this but you missed the first step that any old time tune up man is a shop ... | |
| 1966 Mustang radiator | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: Amazing! My son and I are having the exact same problem as one you addressed on July 5, 2008, ... A: It is not the only cure, but mine for the following reasons: 1. I am a thrifty New Englander ... | |
| differential question | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: i have a 67galaxie the differential has 10 bolt cover the ring gear measures 8.5" it has 28 spline ... A: The first place would be doing the Junk Yard crawl. When I was younger several buddies and I would ... | |
| tining | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: Brad, I have a 66 chevy, 327, 350 hp engine, I believe I have a timing or electrical issue. I ... A: This is right about the change over in the carburetor from the idle circuit to the high speed ... | |
| differential question | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: i have a 67galaxie the differential has 10 bolt cover the ring gear measures 8.5" it has 28 spline ... A: What you appear to have is a Ford built 10 bolt (called as such because of the 10 bolts holding the ... | |
| fuel pumps | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: does a 1977 f100 have a pump in the tank .I know its got one on the block but i was wondering if it ... A: If it has a mechanical pump on the block there should not be a pump in the tank. There is a nylon or ... | |
| 84 chevt p/u master cylinder | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: got an 84 chevrolet p/u.went to part store to buy a master cylinder .they told me they needed a code ... A: There should be a decal on the inside of the glove box door that is a Service parts ID sticker. The ... | |
| Leaking Pinion Seal | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: Brad, In a previous question you advised me on getting the overdrive working on my '49 Packard. ... A: welcome back. There are several things that I would look for. First would be a ring worn around the ... | |
| 1994 chevy g20 conversion van | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: my left horn button just stopped working, the right button works perfectly any help would be greatly ... A: It is apparent that the left button has lost it's contact or that one of the small wires just under ... | |
| 1949 chevy solenoid repair/replace/cross reference | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I am working on my 1949 Chevy Styline Deluxe w/ a 216 engine and I am having trouble trying to get ... A: Stoney, I hate to be the bearer of sad tidings but from what you said I don't think that the problem ... | |
| 1979 corvette brake rotors | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: Do I need a drill press to remove the old rivets from a front brake rotor I need to replce or can I ... A: Have you bought just the rotor for your car? Some of these the rotor is only available as a hub and ... | |
| charging system | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: i have changed my voltage reg 3 times and had the generator rebuilt 2 months ago. had the ... A: Does the system quit charging completely or just the amps fall off a bit? Check the system by ... | |
| '59 Ford Failane 500 Galaxie | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I found a '59 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie that I'm interested in buying. I test drove it and it has ... A: Back in the day most Fords came from the factory without power brakes and steering. We mechanics in ... | |
| 1947 flat head ford firering order v8 | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1947 ford coup i can not find the firering order it is a flathead v8 engine .i think it is ... A: Ford flat head engines used 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 as a firing order. Number one cylinder is the first one ... | |
| 6 volt vs 12 volt | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I own a 1938 Pontiac Sport Coupe 6 cylinder. What are the dangers of using a 12 volt battery to ... A: There was a company around a dozen or so years ago that manufactured a battery system like you ... | |
| electrical ground issue | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1966 Ford Mustang that I am told has a ground problem. One day while leaving a cruise night ... A: It sound like a gadget on the back of the instrument cluster called the constant voltage regulator ... | |
| 1939 Ford Tudor window regulators | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: Brad, I was wondering if you knew where to purchase new window regulators and channels for a 1939 ... A: Grab a copy of Hemmings Motor News. It is the old car hobbies classified bible. There are a number ... | |
| rear wheel lugs | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: Have attempted to remove nut on rear wheels of my 64 Rambler to access brakes but cannot budge ... A: They should be right handed but look at the end of the stud. If they are left handed there should be ... | |
| 1947 flat head ford firering order | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1947 ford coup. i think it is a 289 flat head v8 engine does anyone no the firering order? A: Seeing as you do not know the year or size of the engine, this is a difficult one. But we can solve ... | |
| engine vibration | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1950 Bel-Air with the 235 C.I.and powerglide transmission. the engine idles ... A: Now comes the Sherlock Holmes 007 work. Is it a vibration or the engine missing? You can check that ... | |
| rough idle | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a 57 Ford with two four's shich have both been rebuilt The car idles rough not real bad but ... A: From what you say it sound like the timing chain has jumped a tooth. The easiest check for a sloppy ... | |
| engine vibration | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1950 Bel-Air with the 235 C.I.and powerglide transmission. the engine idles ... A: That strange looking part is the head of the bolt that holds the balancer on. It looks strange ... | |
| Head light switch | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: On a 69' Chevy C10 Pick up truck- Trying to replace the headlight switch next to the instrument ... A: On the back side of the headlight switch, opposite the wires, there should be a small spring loaded ... | |
| 1966 Mustang Fuel Gauge | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: The fuel guage on my mustang does not work, it is normally at empty(left) but when I turn the key it ... A: If you can get at the wire to the sending unit, remove it and ground it. Then turn on the key. If ... | |
| spark plug wire diagram, firing order? | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: Im wondering if you know of a place I could get a DVD or photo with an explanation as to the firing ... A: OK standing by the right front fender (passengers side) looking in the clips that hold the cap onto ... | |
| 1953 Kaiser Manhatten | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I am replacing the rings in the pistons. What order doe the rings go. There are four slots. A: Did you not get an instruction package with the rings when you bought them? The compression rings ... | |
| Spark plug order on distributer | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1960 Chev 235 6 cylinder. Rebuilt 2 months ago. I just put in new points. I started it, and ... A: The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. The trick will be to find which hole is number one. Do do that ... | |
| headlights blink | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a 56 Chevy 4 door wagon with a small block chevy engine. The front wiring harness is recent ... A: Have you upgraded the headlight like changing them to halogen bulbs? Check the lenses and see what ... | |
| 76 VW Beetle Vacuum Schematic | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: looking to make sure my vacuum advance and hoses are correct. 76 Beetle fuel injection. Do you ... A: I would check with www.books4cars.com. If they do not have what you are looking for latch on to a ... | |
| air cleaner | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1968 plymouth valiant with the 225 slant six. it has the original air intake drawing its ... A: That line that runs to the valve cover from the air filter is part of the emissions system. When the ... | |
| 66 Mustang engine troubles | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a 66 Mustang that was given to me ( I know! Awesome gift!) Anyway, I havent had any trouble ... A: It sounds like it could one of several problems. One, the carburetor could have some dirt in the ... | |
| Do i have a reverse ground 34? | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a 34 ford fully restored 4-door sedan. It has a 6volt system and a Flathead V8. In the past ... A: That would be a fist step. If the problem comes back then pull the tank and use a sloshing compound ... | |
| 68 4v 289 Mustang | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: My Mustang starts fine when the engine is cold, but if I turn the car off once the engine is fully ... A: Two things come to mind here. First there could be wear on the inside of the starter. The bushings ... | |
| 1969 Bonneville trunk letters removed | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a 1969 Pontiac Bonneville that had the trunk letters removed and filled in. Where can ... A: Ernie, the trick that has always worked for me was to check the back side of the panel that had the ... | |
| 1939 chevrolet 216 engine(rear seal anmd front seal) | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: Need to replace the front timing cover seal. Does the balancer just come off with a puller. Is there ... A: If the engine is stock the bolt that holds the front pulley in place is the part that you would put ... | |
| 1960 Jaguar XK150 DHC | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: Long story made short. Took my car in June 2001 to a man that found out about my car and wanted to ... A: I hate these stories. There are a few bad garages out there that operate like this and cast a shadow ... | |
| 64 t'bird convertible | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: when i eccellerate from a standing start my 64 t'bird appears to be in second gear!if i select first ... A: There is a one way clutch inside the transmission that engages low gear when the shift lever is in ... | |
| Oil Pressure Relief Valve | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: Brad, I have a 1939 Dodge D11 4dr that I am restoring. The car sat for 20 years in storage so I ... A: Good, it moves. I know it is a pain but put the cap back on, start the engine, then shut it down and ... | |
| 73 Dodge Charger | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 73 Dodge Charger with 40k original miles that has been sitting in my garage hopefully ... A: It used to be that radiator shops would boil out your gas tank for you. But I do not know of any now ... | |
| Oil Pressure Relief Valve | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: Brad, I have a 1939 Dodge D11 4dr that I am restoring. The car sat for 20 years in storage so I ... A: You assumption that the pressure relief valve is stuck appears to be correct. When the valve is in ... | |
| valve guide lubrication | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: Brad: Thanks for being a resource. I'm rebuilding a 1915 Buick 4 cylinder engine. It has the ... A: The clearance numbers that you quote sounds about right. But steel on steel might be a problem. cast ... | |
| Overdrive followup | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: Brad, thanks for your help previously. I have replaced my overdrive relay with a *modern* ... A: Sound to me as if it is time to pull the solenoid out of the car. It sound like the end of the ... | |
| 1939 engine in a 29 Model A | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1939 Ford FlatHead V8 engine and transmission that I would like to put in a 1929 Model A 2 ... A: It should fit under the hood but some welding and fabrication for motor mounts and such will need to ... | |
| 3 spd manual with o.d. | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a 57 Chevy with a 3 spd manual w/ overdrive. When the car is stopped and the O.D. "T" handle ... A: In the over drive unit there is a free wheeling device. It is a sprag or one way clutch device very ... | |
| valve guide lubrication | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: Brad: Thanks for being a resource. I'm rebuilding a 1915 Buick 4 cylinder engine. It has the ... A: Wow did this one send back into the dark ages. Well, if memory serves me correct the valve guides ... | |
| 1930s Transmissions | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: Howdy Brad. Can you tell me what the "typical" (most common) transmission would have been during the ... A: By the thirties the industry had pretty much settled on the three speed manual transmission with the ... | |
| 64 t'bird convertable | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I need to replace exhaust manifold gaskets on my 64 t'bird.Very limited space within engine ... A: The last one of these that I did I pulled the cylinder heads off the engine, did the manifolds on ... | |
| 1950 Chevy 216 bent push rods and broken rockers | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a chevy 216 with bent push rods 4 bent pushrods and 2 broken rocker arms. The fleetline had ... A: Gregg, I would have the cylinder head off this beast in a heart beat. I would want to check contact ... | |
| 1966 Mustang radiator | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a radiator for my 1966 Mustang and it does not fit. There is not enough clearance ... A: I have a question for you and then we can get down to business. Is there an aluminum spacer between ... | |
| Packard overdrive | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1949 22nd series. It has overdrive, but the overdrive has not worked since I got the car ... A: Put a switch in that jumper line under the dash. You don't want the solenoid to energize until you ... | |
| Packard overdrive | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1949 22nd series. It has overdrive, but the overdrive has not worked since I got the car ... A: That wire on the left side should be a smaller wire and run down to the governor on the overdrive ... | |
| Packard overdrive | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1949 22nd series. It has overdrive, but the overdrive has not worked since I got the car ... A: OK, here goes, the dash indicator light not working tells me that the circuit from the ignition ... | |
| wiring | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I have a 1966 mustang i would like to know how to re-wire the heater ,radio,dome and ... A: The best that I can do for you is to point you to the following web site. It is a wiring diagram for ... | |
| set timeing on 390-1969 amc | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: i checked it says to set it at TDC is this true, i have owned other amc's that were set at 5-BTDC. ... A: TDC is correct. In 1968 new emissions standards were put into effect. The only way the makers could ... | |
| kit car build | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: A few years ago I watched your PBS TV video series where you built a 2 seat sports kit car. Is ... A: Unfortunately the copies of that year show have been lost. That car was a Cobra with a big block ... | |
| engine timming marks | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1976 Nova straight six motor, timming is gear driven with no timming marks, i know to bring ... A: Every timing gear, the one on the cam and the one on the crank, for Chevrolet that I have ever seen ... | |
| 1989 camaro rs convertible | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: I have this camaro convertible since 1994 and it needs alot of work,i was told to fix it and hang on ... A: A car is considered an antique when it reach 25 years old. The Classic designation is used on ... | |
| Rear axle seal leaking | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: Brad, I have a 72 Dodge Demon 340. I bought it new and therefore I know that it has not been ... A: Ok, here is the way to tell the difference. The 7 1/4 is used on 69 and 70 six cylinder cars and has ... | |
| Removing a harmonic balancer | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I need to get the timing cover off of a chevy 235, but the harmonic balancer is in the way. Usually ... A: If it is what I am thinking of from your description, it is the crank adaptor that is threaded into ... | |
| beetle starter | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: Unmodified 69 beetle, intermittently won't start, with only a brief click. Randomly occurs, then ... A: In cases like this when the car acts up I turn on the lights. Then try the starter again. If it only ... | |
| incorrect mileage on dupicate title | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I inherited a 1959 Cadillac Sedan Deville from my father. The car has always been garage kept and ... A: There are several ways that I would approach this problem. First I would visit the title department ... | |
| St300 transmission | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: Brad: I have a Super Turbine 300 2 speed automatic in my 1950 Willys, with a Spicer transfer case ... A: There is supposed to be a gasket between the modulator and the transmission case and if it missing ... | |
| 67 camaro will not turn over | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: Howdy I have a 67 rs ss. I am having a serious problem with her. She will not start without a boost ... A: It sounds like the battery is not being charged by the alternator/generator. If you have a voltmeter ... | |
| 1979 Corvette | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1979 Corvette, and the header keeps burning through spark plug wires. Do you have any ... A: If the engine is stock and has the stock headers then the factory equipped spark plug wires with the ... | |
| Brake problem | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in buying a 1969 corvette; 350. The brakes do not work and want to know thru ... A: The first step is to check the master cylinder for fluid. If it is empty it indicates a leak some ... | |
| Brake lights 1966 Corvette | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1966 Corvette. Recently the brake lights work one day then don't work the next, sometimes ... A: The stop light switch sends a single wire voltage up to the directional switch. With the switch in ... | |
| Replace Transmission seal | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1966 Mustang with a 6 cylinder, 3-speed manual transmission. I have a fluid leak out the ... A: The rear seal can be replaced by removing the driveshaft. Disconnect the rear universal joint from ... | |
| IH carb/governor | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: Not sure where to post, but I think this is as close as I can get. I have a 1952 IH/Farmall ... A: That should not keep the engine from starting. Last year in the middle of a show field my Ford 8-N ... | |
| 1972 GMC Pickup Resistance Wire Smoking Hot | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend that had the engine rebuilt in his 1972 GMC Pickup and between the two of us we have ... A: Ok, lets go a step at a time. 1. Turn on the key and see if the wire gets hot. If it does remove ... | |
| 1972 GMC Pickup Resistance Wire Smoking Hot | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend that had the engine rebuilt in his 1972 GMC Pickup and between the two of us we have ... A: If the resistance wire is getting smoking hot it is because there is too much current passing ... | |
| 54 Pontiac Chieftain | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I'm working on a 54 Chieftain that had the wiring under the dash cut. I've gotten most of it figured ... A: Ok, you ready to follow this? If the car has directionals there are two separate wires that run back ... | |
| Plymouth Duster Starter Relay Bypass | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 73' Duster 340 V8. Auto. I am and have been having problems with the fender mounted starter ... A: Before making changes in the wiring I would check the connector where the wiring harness goes ... | |
| 61 Thunderbird Fuel Sender Replacement | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: Brad, I want to replace the fuel sender unit in my 61 Thunderbird and can't tell by the service ... A: Now don't shoot me if I am wrong but if I remember right when Budd started building the T bird body ... | |
| 1937 Ford | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: 37 ford flathead 8 with vacuum break distributor, no spark to plugs. Distributor has two caps, one ... A: To test the coil, remove it. It is attached to the top of the distributor cap with several screws ... | |
| How to remove old gas from tank? | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a car stored that I start every month or two. The problem is, the last time I added gas to ... A: If it was me I would make a trip to the auto store and get some Stabil. It is an additive for gas to ... | |
| rear main seal leak/replacement | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I have an '86 Olds Cutlass Supreme I am restoring. It has the 5.0L 307 V8 with severe oil leaks. ... A: If the engine has a two piece rope seal then it can be changed by removing the oil pan. If the car ... | |
| 1961 Chevy c10 truck | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: We are trying to replace a started on a 1961 Chevy c10 truck. We can see only 2 bolts but we have ... A: There are two bolts at the bell housing. The third bolt is at the other end of the starter and it is ... | |
| transmission decoder | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 68 mustang with an unknown transmission. I found these numbers on the transmission. Ford ... A: The best that I can do with a part number instead of information of the transmission tag is that it ... | |
| 39 LaSalle Running Hot | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: My 39 LaSalle 5019 is running hot, the hoses have not collapsed, the dwell is where it should be at ... A: The first thing that I would do is to reset the timing. If you have the timing at 5 degrees retarded ... | |
| 1941 Pontiac Coupe "screeching" | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: Had my '41 Pontiac Flattie 6, with 3 on the tree in a Holiday Parade. After clutching a thousand ... A: Are you sure that you are not getting plain old fan belt screech? At parade speeds and a 6 volt DC ... | |
| 1954 Chevy Bel Air transmission slip | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: "My father left me his '54 Chevy Bel Air with Powerglide transmission. I live in the mountains of ... A: The Powerglide transmission does have slippage when climbing hills and such. The torque converter ... | |
| Get a title that was registered in S.C. | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: The 1967 firebird was registered in S.C. but hasn't been licensed in over 20 years. Now, S.C. ... A: Each state has provisions for cases like yours I would call the department of motor vehicles for ... | |
| 1968 Chevrolet P/U front drum brakes | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1968 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pick up. I wanted to do the brakes, so I ordered front and rear ... A: Cut the rivets and install the new drums. make sure that they fit the hub snugly as this is what ... | |
| collapsed radiator hose | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1953 Buick Special that I drove recently, parked it in the garage, and then the next day ... A: Radiator caps are pressure/vacuum caps. When the engine heats and the coolant expands it will allow ... | |
| 65 Mustang | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: My 65 mustang,289 engine recently started darting to the left and sometime the right when I drive. I ... A: This a serious safety condition. You either have a tie rod end that is about to come apart or a ... | |
| 1972 monte carlo all numbers match no mods | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: A have a 402 big block in this beast. but i have the org. card quad-jet. i need to know the best way ... A: The first thing that you need to do in the order of diagnosing the problem is to take a compression ... | |
| Rear Seal 1949 Pontiac | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: How big of a job is it to replace the rear seal in a 194 six in a 1949 Pontiac? A: Removing the oil pan is a major pain in the you know where. The recommended procedure is to remove ... | |
| 1966 tbird 390 detonation | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: i have a 66 tbird with a 390 motor,I just purchased it and while driving home i went up a hill and ... A: The first thing that I would want to see from this car is a compression check numbers for each ... | |
| 1969 dodge rear axle leak | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: how would i fix a leak in the rear axle of a 1969 dodge super bee i have changed the seals and ... A: As the seal needs to be driven into the axle housing, it MUST be driven in square with a seal ... | |
| carb leak | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I asked a question back in March and you were quite helpful, thanks again. New issue, I rebuilt my ... A: Good morning Bob: The temperature of ignition of gasoline is above 700 degrees F so fire is out ... | |
| carb leak | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I asked a question back in March and you were quite helpful, thanks again. New issue, I rebuilt my ... A: Good morning Bob: Well the reality of the fact is that the Rochester single barrel carburetor of ... | |
| Stude rear end | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: Have a 51 Stude 2R11 3/4ton pu with a heavy split axel. I want to rebuild the rear brakes. As I look ... A: Hopeful there are two holes on that flange that have nothing in them but are threaded. If so once ... | |
| 1974 VW Beetle accelerator cable | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: How do I replace this cable? The fitting snapped off of the end that is attached to the accelerator ... A: The cable comes out from the front and is inserted through the tube from the front. I don't think ... | |
| 84 ford 3.8L head bolt tightening procedure | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking for the most current specification on tightening the head bolts on an 84 ford t-bird ... A: Sorry for the delay but I was doing some digging to make sure that I had the latest and greatest ... | |
| 1968 lincoln 462 stopped turning over | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 68 Linc. that has acouple of problems and its been sitting for sometime now. I have owned ... A: You will need to check for spark and fuel. To check fuel remove the air cleaner and block open the ... | |
| fuse box | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: where are the fuses for the turn signals on a 1957 ford failrlaine skyliner A: There should be a fuse holder in the wire that runs from the flasher unit to the ignition switch. It ... | |
| 1968 lincoln 462 stopped turning over | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 68 Linc. that has acouple of problems and its been sitting for sometime now. I have owned ... A: I have a question for you. When you say that it does not turn over do you mean that the starter will ... | |
| 60 studebaker champ pu | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: After engine overhaul and paint job my battery boiled over and ruined my paint job. Is regulator or ... A: The most common cause is a faulty voltage regulator that overcharges the battery causing it to boil. ... | |
| 1965 Thunderbird Thermostat | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1965 thunderbird with a stock 390 300hp. What degree thermostat would you recommend ... A: My recommendation would be for a 180/190 degree thermostat and a 50/50 mix of anti freeze. The anti ... | |
| 1969 firebird 350 lifters | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1969 firebird 350 convertible that has been in the restoration process for some time. it is ... A: Ben, have you done a compression test on the engine? If not do one and then let me know and we will ... | |
| park lug wiring | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you please tell me the correct wiring order from each spark plug to each point on the ... A: Ok, you have kind of answered a question. The problem is that we do not know if the distributor has ... | |
| 1950 Chevy P/U Hesitating and stalling | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: Starts great, idles, runs fine for 5 or 6 miles then starts with a subtle hesitation, going quickly ... A: Good, the fuel pump is located where it is supposed to be, below the level of the fuel at the tank. ... | |
| 1941 desoto master cylinder | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I am having a terrible time getting the master cylinder out of car. I beleive I have disconected ... A: Boy, you are pushing the old gray matter to the limit. Look at the master cylinder where the shaft ... | |
| 1941 Plymouth | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: How wide is a 1941 Plymouth Deluxe 4 door sedan? I have a trailor that has interior width of 6 ft 4 ... A: Boy, that is going to be a tight fit with about 6 inches on either side. The tread width on that car ... | |
| 62 Tbird stalling | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I bought a 62 Tbird conv with the std 390 4 barrell setup. Car came from a dealer in St Louis with ... A: There is a self cleaning fuel filter in the fuel tank. It is a sock type filter on the fuel pick up ... | |
| 84 ford 3.8L head bolt tightening procedure | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking for the most current specification on tightening the head bolts on an 84 ford t-bird ... A: It is apparent that you have not seen the correct information. According to my reference material ... | |
| 1975 Chevy El Camino gas tank | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I am restoring this truck. This truck has been setting in a back yard for over 5 years. What is the ... A: This is a problem that is made worse with what to do with the gas that comes out of it. If you have ... | |
| How to check for Spark/Fuel? | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1970 Dodge that in storage that I like to take out every few months. I've often heard that ... A: To check for spark remove the coil wire from the distributor cap. Hold it about 1/4 inch from solid ... | |
| 1971 chevelle | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: a mechanic told me the car has a rear main seal leak and oil pan gasket...how difficult is it to ... A: It can be done in the car but it is a lot of work. Remove the front exhaust pipes, jack the engine ... | |
| 1990 CHEVY CAPRICE 305 | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: MY SPARK PLUGS ARENT FIRING CHANGED THE ROTAR AND THE IGNITION MODULATOR AND STILL NOT FIRING I HAVE ... A: It could be the pick up coil of the ignition coil. But a thought here. Remove the distributor cap ... | |
| a/c blower problems | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: #1 my a/c blower works only on medium speed , will not work on low or high speed. #2 compressor ... A: Question #2 is probably due to low refrigerant level in the system. The clutch should cycle to ... | |
| fuel pump??? | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I have replaced the plugs, wires, fuel filter, air filter, etc... But my 1966 250 IL6 still stutters ... A: The list of "could be's" is a long one. Trash in the fuel tank plugging the inlet filter, bad ... | |
| chevy single barrel 235 carb | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: i rebuilt the carb off my 1956 chevy 210 everything is stock. it was my first rebuilt attempt and it ... A: The accelerator pump appears not to be working. With the engine off look down into the carburetor ... | |
| Wooden Spoke Wheels | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I Have a 1923 Studebaker with Wooden Spoke wheels Can you advise on how to look after and care for ... A: Most wood wheels were varnished at the factory when the car was built. They used a marine grade Spar ... | |
| Jog my memory | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: During the 1960s there was a pickup truck that was made to look like car. That is, it was built much ... A: Chevrolet made the El Camino, and Ford had two different versions. One was on a Ford Falcon and the ... | |
| replacing ring gear in 1939 1/2 ton chevy | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: While attempting to find someone who could assist me in replacing an old riveted differential ring ... A: Well, a couple of things. According to my best sources the ring on the 1939 differential should be ... | |
| 1965 mustang 2b | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: replacing the timing chains. what is the firing order,rmp,dwell,point setting and the prper way ti ... A: The timing mark on the cam gear (big gear) should be at 6 O clock and the mark on the crank gear ... | |
| 56 Tbird Battery orientation | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I had assumed that the (+) pole of the battery faced the rear of the car, but the front cable is ... A: 56 was the first year for the 12 volt battery and electrical system in the T Bird. All batteries 6 ... | |
| rough idle | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I own a 67 impala with a 396 engine, the short block is from a 1969 top of motor is original 67.It ... A: That could very well be and this will turn out to be a 007 Sherlock Holmes check everything mystery, ... | |
| 64 Rambler 195.6 Firing Order | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1964 Rambler Classic w/ a 195.6 Inline 6 cyl. I need to know where the #1 cyl plug wire ... A: The firing order is 153624. As to which hole in the cap that #1 goes in to be correct I would ... | |
| rough idle | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: I own a 67 impala with a 396 engine, the short block is from a 1969 top of motor is original 67.It ... A: I have some questions for you. What do you know about the history of the block? Is it stock? Does it ... | |
| Timing on a 1951 Chevy PU | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: I have an old 1951 Chevy PU that someone replaced the 216 engine with a 235 engine. From the best I ... A: An easy trip to remember about timing is that advance is always the opposite direction as rotation. ... | |
| Speedometer | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: My speedometer and odometer,on 1973 Buick Rivera have quit working.Can this problem be a cable? ... A: Ok, this is the way that I check out a speedometer and cables. I jack the rear wheels off the ground ... | |
| 1950 Plymouth | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to replenish the fluid in the "pumpkin" of my 1950 Plymouth Deluxe. However, when I went ... A: Ok, we are pushing the limits of the old gray matter here so if I blow it don't call me a moron. The ... | |
| 1977 corvette radiator | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: how difficult will it be to remove and install a new radiator in this car? it has air conditioning ... A: First step is to disconnect the battery and then remove the transmission cooler lines. You will need ... | |
| Idle speed | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I have an 1987 f150 5.0 liter,it is idling high,around 900 rpm.How can this be adjusted on a truck ... A: The major problems that we have seen with idle on these engines is usually dirt in the throttle ... | |
| 64 thunderbird carb | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I thought about what you said and removed the Holly carb and had the old one rebuilt. Its been ... A: The other problem that you have is fire. Don't run the engine. I would haul the carburetor off and ... | |
| check engine light | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: BRAD, i have a 1988 560sl mercedes. when im crusing around town my check engine light comes on, then ... A: Is this a yellow or red light? If it is red it could be that you are showing low oil pressure at low ... | |
| 64 thunderbird carb | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I thought about what you said and removed the Holly carb and had the old one rebuilt. Its been ... A: It sounds like the float levels are a bit high and need to be adjusted. Another possible cause could ... | |
| 1987 F 150 | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: The transmission when put into drive hesitates for a few seconds before the truck moves. After it is ... A: The easiest thing to do is to change the transmission fluid and filter. This has been know to fix ... | |
| Using retard control | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1923 Studebaker and it is my first vintage car Can you give me advise on driving her using ... A: This is to set the spark timing back so that the engine will not kick back when starting. Retard the ... | |
| Studebaker 1950 | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a Studebaker Champion car 1950. I rebuilt the carburator and did all the adjustments as ... A: There is a possibility that the float is sinking. This would allow the fuel under the diaphram that ... | |
| front end alignment specs | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1958 chevy biscayne with a 235 6cyl 2-door. Maunal brakes and steering. Can you tell me ... A: The camber on that car should be 0 to +1 with a desired setting of 1/2 Pos. The camber ... | |
| Corvette Brake Line | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: My wife is inheriting a 1961 Corvette 283/Auto with a ruptured brake line. I want to have it fixed ... A: If you have a good place to work, and can get the car up high enough safely to work under it you can ... | |
| Corvette Brake Line | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: My wife is inheriting a 1961 Corvette 283/Auto with a ruptured brake line. I want to have it fixed ... A: The cost of repairing the brakes is going to depend on where the break is and the condition of the ... | |
| Camshaft | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: I have 1977 corvette which needs a new camshaft.my Question is is it ok to fit a performance cam as ... A: It depends on what you are going to do with the car. It has been my experience that a stock Vette ... | |
| Dome Light | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1966 Ford Mustang. The dome light does not work when the ignition is in the off position. ... A: It would appear that some where in it's past it was owned by some one that wanted to sit with a door ... | |
| wheel alignment specifications | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: Would you happen to know where I can get the manufacture's specs on a full alignment for a 69 mach 1 ... A: I have the manufacturers specifications but first let me ask a couple of questions. 1. Are the ... | |
| 1962 bel Air Hood Springs | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: We replaced our hood springs with what they called heavy duty springs to cure the problem of our ... A: Before you go to heavier springs take a refrigerator magnet, you know like the ones that you hold ... | |
| 66 mustang fuel gauge | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: The fuel guage on my mustang does not work. The person that I purchased the vehicle from recently ... A: Ok, good report. Now we need to ground the fuel tank. I have several long, and I mean long jumper ... | |
| shocks removal | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1950 chevy fleetline stocker is the removal of the shocks a bit dangerous due to pressure? ... A: The front shocks can be removed and installed without any danger no matter how you jack the car. It ... | |
| car pdoor seal | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: The black gasket door seal is torn and a piece about 3 inches long and an inch wide is missing on ... A: I have never had luck repairing door gaskets although a couple of guys say they have. If is not ... | |
| 66 mustang fuel gauge | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: The fuel guage on my mustang does not work. The person that I purchased the vehicle from recently ... A: Ah ha, this indicates an open in the circuit. It could be as simple as the wire disconnected at the ... | |
| 66 mustang brake light not working | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: The right brake light on my 66 mustang will not work. The blinker and park light work just fine, ... A: Ok, if you have no brake lights on either side then the problem is most likely the stop light ... | |
| 1966 Mustang Pony replace back up light switch | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: Dale here. I am restoring a 1966 Mustang Pony, with automatic transmisson mounted on floor ... A: The back up light switch is part of the neutral safety switch and is bolted to the side of the ... | |
| 1977 corvette diferrential | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: My brother inlaw and i are working to get this car back on the road and noticed humming coming from ... A: If you have bad bearings or gears replacement and repair is a good idea. The anti freeze in the ... | |
| 1981 corvette choke | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: 1981 corvette 350 auto choke light on dash is on fast idle wont kick off & choke only opens about ... A: According to my reference material it is supposed to be a two pole switch. One wire comes from the ... | |
| '73 camaro posi rear end "stutters" | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1973 camaro LT with the original rear end (posi option) and while driving it ... A: Check with your local GM dealer and buy the rear end fluid they sell for the Posi. Change the fluid ... | |
| 1955 1st series chevy truck | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: does anyone have a shifter box diagram or photo? i can put mine in 1 st won't come out unless i go ... A: This is a common problem with Chevy three on the tree shifters. The shift forks and the housing were ... | |
| Car Floods | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: My first and only car is a 1959 Ford Fairlane with a 223 6cyl engine, manual choke! The car starts ... A: There is a gadget in the carburetor that is called a power valve. When the diaphragm in the valve ... | |
| brake problem | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1955 CHEV. I RESTORED I PUT FRONT DISC BRAKE CONVERSHION KIT ON THE FRONT JUST CALIPER AND ... A: That's fine, the booster looks good. It is possible that the front pads have been destroyed by the ... | |
| brake problem | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1955 CHEV. I RESTORED I PUT FRONT DISC BRAKE CONVERSHION KIT ON THE FRONT JUST CALIPER AND ... A: It could be the wrong booster or a defective booster. Now, check the booster. With the engine off ... | |
| brake problem | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A 1955 CHEV. I RESTORED I PUT FRONT DISC BRAKE CONVERSHION KIT ON THE FRONT JUST CALIPER AND ... A: There is more differences between the master cylinder for disc and drum brakes beside the ... | |
| 1981 corvette choke light | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: the choke light on the dash stays on. fast idle wont kick off and the choke only opens up about 1/4 ... A: The choke on these Rochester carburetors used an electric heater coil in the choke housing to supply ... | |
| 55 chevy brakes | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I replaced the front brake shoes on my 55 chevy, rebuilt the front wheel cylinders, replaced the ... A: Boy do I wish that we had two way video on questions like this. So, lets start at the begriming. So ... | |
| 64 t-bird steering | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I have alot of play in the steering wheel going down the road.Checked the steering gear box and was ... A: If it were my car I would have the box off the frame in a heart beat and check to make sure that the ... | |
| Fitting Piston Pins-!939 Chevy 1/2ton | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I have recently purchased a NOS set of GM pistons with the bushings and pins fitted in them. These ... A: The piston pins should be fitted for a thumb fit when lightly oiled. If the pistons came from the ... | |
| 1960 Chrysler brakes | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: My '60 Chrysler with power brakes, has a problem with the left front brake locking up. I have bled ... A: You might want to check the other side and make sure that the wheel cylinder is working and that ... | |
| 64 t-bird steering | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I have alot of play in the steering wheel going down the road.Checked the steering gear box and was ... A: You need to check this free play when the engine is running. To determine if it in the box or the ... | |
| 1963 Falcon - Tune up & Power Output | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I've got an old '63 Falcon Futura Convertible with a straight-6 170cc in it and a Ford-o-matic 2 ... A: The distributor in that engine does not use a centrifugal spark advance system. The advance that the ... | |
| 1966 Fury Sport ,383, 4 barrel, auto trans. | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: Brad, I asked a few questions about a week ago. Thank you for the answers they were very helpful, I ... A: There should be one water temp sensor and it should be right on the front of the engine beside the ... | |
| wiper transmission replacement | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: What is the procedure to replace a wiper transmission on a 1955 Chevrolet?? A: The windshield wiper set up on the 55 Chevrolet was certainly not one of GM's finest works. It is a ... | |
| 1963 Falcon - Tune up & Power Output | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I've got an old '63 Falcon Futura Convertible with a straight-6 170cc in it and a Ford-o-matic 2 ... A: Well you are running a six cylinder engine that is less than 2.8 liters, a single barrel carburetor, ... | |
| AC Ace rear brake drums | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: Any idea on how to remove the rear brake drums on a 1960 AC Ace? I've removed the rear wheel and the ... A: Gotta use a wheel puller on that one. We used to use what my dad called a bingo cap. It was about a ... | |
| 1939 chevy | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I have the option of retoring the original front end suspension steering and brake system or I could ... A: The answer to that is up to you and what you are expecting from the car. I have three very different ... | |
| "Sticky" Throttle .. | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I've recently started noticing on my 1970 Dodge Challenger (which I keep stored most of the year), ... A: It sounds like it could be the fast idle cam on the side of the carburetor sticking. It is part of ... | |
| 1956 chevy sedan | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: How do you remove the windshield wiper arms? A: If the old gray matter serves me well it just slides down over the spline of the wiper transmission ... | |
| mg td oil leak | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: My wifes 1952 MG TD is in great shape other than a major engine oil leak. Great oil pressure and ... A: How about the word camshaft, or rocker box cover. The plug at the end of the cam shaft could be ... | |
| 1958 Primer for Pontiac Cheiftain 2Door | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me what kind of primer was used on the 58 Pontiac? The car has been sitting in a ... A: GM cars in that era were painted in lacquer and run a lacquer based primer. The primer that should ... | |
| rear main seal | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: its leaking from the rear main i just want to know how to fix it? thanks A: The best way is to pull the engine and check all bearing clearances when removing the crankshaft to ... | |
| Rust on Rotors | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: Brad, Bought a new disc brake kit for my '64 Ford pickup. My rotors have been sitting in the ... A: I would not worry about the rust on the braking surface as the pads will shine them up bright as a ... | |
| 1921 Car Won't Start | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I just got a 1921 Peugeot Type 161. This is a small 4 cylinder crank-start car with magneto. The ... A: I am not familiar with this car. But engines whether French or not need three things to run. ... | |
| Cadillac electrical systems | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: Did Cadillac ever use positive ground electrical systems? If so, what was the last year they used ... A: Kent cadillac used positive ground through the twenties, thirties, and forties. By the time caddie ... | |
| 82 Corvette fuel pump relay location | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to resolve a fuel issue with a 1982 Corvette with crossfire injection. The car had been ... A: The fuel pump relay on that car is behind the drivers seat. The fuel pump fuse should be marked as ... | |
| 1959 Plymouth | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: Restoring '59 Plymouth. First mechanic I went to couldn't solve locking of drum brakes. Second ... A: I can see where a young technician (under 60) would be a little miffed by at least the front brake ... | |
| corvette rear wheel bearings | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: Brad! I thought your name sounded familiar! I am retired from Tate's Auto Service and I bought a ... A: It has been a while since I tackled one of these puppies. The rear wheel bearings are tapered ... | |
| 64 T bird steering box | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: Vern Thank you for your reply. Yes, i ahve removed all connections and am trying to pull the box ... A: From what you have written I would agree that the problem is probably in the steering box. If the ... | |
| 1936 Dodge D2 Brake replacement | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I am replacing front and rear shoes on a 1936 Dodge D2 Sedan for the first time. These are the type ... A: The cams that are half way up the backing plate are the adjusting cams. The pivot pins at the bottom ... | |
| mid 60's 383 MOPAR | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend with a mid 60's Plymouth. 383 motor, looks stock or close to stock. I want to help ... A: Sorry to miss that part of it. Number one cylinder on any V rear wheel drive is the one that the ... | |
| mid 60's 383 MOPAR | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend with a mid 60's Plymouth. 383 motor, looks stock or close to stock. I want to help ... A: Spark plug gap .035", point gap .017", dwell 28 to 32 degrees, Timing is a bit tricky. There are two ... | |
| 1956 Ford F100 issue | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a 56 Ford F100, which I believe has the original 272 V8 in it. It runs, and it ... A: Well it might be a bad fuel pump, a hole in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the fuel pump, ... | |
| Stiff steering won't self center | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: In answer to your last question. No, it's not the loaded type. I have it only tight enough to not ... A: Well that leads down to one of two possible problems. 1. A problem in the steering box. A control ... | |
| Stiff steering won't self center | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I have 67 mustang coupe with stock power steering. I can't seem to get the steering to free up and ... A: Is the idler arm the rubber loaded type? If so, when the idler arm is installed the steering wheel ... | |
| Engine Swap..HELP! | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: Shes a '62 Chevy C-10. It has the original 283 in her. I'm having the gas tank relocated and a bunch ... A: You are asking the wrong guy. I like vehicles the way that the factory built em. At least the way ... | |
| Classic door hinge bolts | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for grade 8 door hinge bolts. I have a 1936 Pierce Arrow and cannot find the straight ... A: I think that what you are looking for is called a machine screw. I use a company called Fastenal as ... | |
| power 1976 chrysler ny brougham | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: Hard to get above 35mph. In park engine can rev up, in gear it trys to bog when approaching 35 and ... A: Well as difficult it is for me to realize that catalytic converters are found on old/antique/classic ... | |
| '57 T-Bird Holley Carb | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: Greetings Brad: I have recently come into ownership of my folk's 'T-Bird with the 312 CID engine ... A: Back in the day I was a tun up and carburetor man at a metropolitan Boston Ford dealer.Vaughn Monroe ... | |
| 82 corvette/fuel pump/cross fire | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: i have a 82 corvette and it just quit,i feel sure it's fuel related cause the injectors are not ... A: The fuel pump is in the fuel tank and my best sources indicate that the tank just be dropped to ... | |
| 1970 Oldsmobile 2 barrel carburetor | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: ok i have a problem my 1970 olds idles very rough when in gear. i have a feeling that its the ... A: I am going to make a suggestion before you start messing around with the carburetor. I would suggest ... | |
| 65 Mustang | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: My 1965 Ford Mustang owners manual says to use type "F" transmission fluid in the power steering ... A: All of my old iron, including one Ford in this vintage, is running modern off the shelf good name ... | |
| 1955 ford fairlane country sedan/272 fordomatic | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me how to adjust the neutral switch, I currently have to start the car in drive, also ... A: The original switch was located at the base of the steering column and was mounted by a couple of ... | |
| 1921 Studebaker battery | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a 1921 Studebaker Light Six Touring car. Does it have a positive or negative battery ... A: The neat thing about old cars is that as long as you do not try to start the car when installing a ... | |
| ignition system for 1950 Chevy 3800 truck (216 engine) | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a 1950 Chevy 3800 a couple of weeks ago but am having trouble getting it up and runing. ... A: Just because the points and condenser look new that they are ok. A test light or a voltmeter will ... | |
| carb.. | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: brad, i have a 1973 corvette (350) with 38,000 original miles..and yes it sat- stored alot... i,ve ... A: There are a lot of reason for plugs fouling beside just attack the carburetor. I would suggest that ... | |
| Dodge Dart 1969 | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I am having trouble removing the clips from the front brake hose. I am replacing the hose and need ... A: I assume that you are talking about the clips that hold the end of the hose that is attached to the ... | |
| 1950 Chevy powerglide | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: My powerglide leaks at the rear main seal. Parts stores specializing in this vintage offer ... A: I have used both the rope and the rubber seal. I prefer the rubber seal as long as you follow the ... | |
| 1966 Mustang ignition - lost key | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I've lost the ignition key to my 1966 Mustang Fastback - price quotes I've received from local ... A: If you are good with an electric drill you drill the cylinder out of the switch mechanism. The trick ... | |
| 1951 235 chevy inline 6 distributor | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a classic 1951 Chevy that has a converted to electronic distributor. It quit ... A: I am not a big fan of these 12 volt conversions. You can do it and keep the 12 volt system. Latch ... | |
| 1940 Buick Ignition Coil | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: Dick Benjamin answered a previous question about a problem I am having about "no spark". I have ... A: If I answer all three do I win the trifecta? Well lets try. First of all you will not need to get ... | |
| 1967 Volvo 122s motor mounts | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: How do you change the motor mounts and how many are there? A: There are two on the front sides of the engine and either one or two on the rear of the ... | |
| My car | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1972 slant six Plymouth Duster i have been restroing as a senior in high school and lately ... A: Jason, here is what I am going to recommend. Take a trip to a Barnes and Noble or another good book ... | |
| 1963 Mercury Monterey Custom | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I am attempting to pullout my dash board, and I can not figure out why I can not pull my steering ... A: The best way is to get a steering wheel puller. There are two threaded holes on either side of the ... | |
| 1963 Mecrury Monterey | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1963 Mercury Monterey and I am trying to get the front seat out. It is a powered bench ... A: I think that the large rubber puck that you have found is the body to frame mount.I think a little ... | |
| 1967 Camaro, rosewood steering wheel horn contact. | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: Brad, Hello and hope all is well. The horn contact under the horn button has come apart on me and ... A: Good Morning: I assume that this is the three spoke simulated wood steering wheel that you have. As ... | |
| olds 350 rocket | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: would you happen to know what the firing order and first cylinder is for a olds 350 rocket motor ... A: I would like to know if the distributor is in the front of the engine or the rear. What year is the ... | |
| 1931 Buick | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I am selling a 1931 Buick for a friend of mine. Both of us are unsure what series Buick it is. Is ... A: 1931 Buick Style Chart by SuperCar Specialty ... | |
| torino rocker panels | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I have an opportunity to purchase a 69 torino convertible. It will require new rocker panels to ... A: The nice thing about restoring a Ford is that almost an entire new car, including Torino, can be ... | |
| Brakes | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: I have 1951 Mercury, how do i adjust the brakes so i have more pedal? Second question when the time ... A: Jack up and support the car on safety stands. Locate the adjusting slot on the bottom back side of ... | |
| Restoring a car through a school | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: Brad, I own a 1961 Buick LeSabre that I have tried to restore for the better part of the last nine ... A: In my years running auto repair programs in vocational and post secondary schools I never had a ... | |
| 1965 Ford Fairlane Sports Coupe | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to take off the existing dash face. Everything came off fine, except the headlight knob. ... A: Ok, reach up under the dash and feel around on the headlight switch on the opposite side from the ... | |
| figure my truck out | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: Hey dude my dad give me his old truck and i am restoring it..well i have no idea what the engine is, ... A: Well sir, first of all you misspelled my name, it is Brad not dude. Secondly you need to give me ... | |
| 56 T-Bird door adjustments | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: I am just completeing my full restoration of my 56 T-Bird and I am pulling my hair out about the ... A: Open the door several inches. Grad the door at the back edge and lift. If the hood pins are loose ... | |
| Carb. vacuum | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: Brad--I am replacing a R2GC carb. on my '58 Pont. with a Carter AFB 4 BBL copy (Edelbrock). The copy ... A: Hopefully you still have the 2 barrel on the car. The easy way to check is to run the engine and ... | |
| 1950 Ford truck 239 motor firing order | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: Rebuilding motor need firing order for 239 motor for 1950 ford f1 A: Spark Plug Make: Champion H10 Spark Plug Gap, Inch: .030 Firing Order: 15486372 (from front to ... | |
| spark plug wiring order for a 1972 corvette | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1972 corvette 350 small block. i would like to know in what order the wires go on the ... A: Looking down on the distributor, the door to adjust the points should be just to the left of a line ... | |
| Brake Drum on 1964 Ford pickup | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: Good morning, I am getting ready to take the brake drums off of my 1964 Ford Pickup, so I can ... A: Is the truck a 100 series one half ton? three quarter ton and bigger use a heavy duty axle that ... | |
| Oil Leak | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a oil leak with my rear main seal. I have a 1957 cadillac seris 62 with a 365 cubic inches ... A: If the engine is stock and has not been altered the rear main seal is a two piece affair. The upper ... | |
| 41 Packard Differential seal check | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: We "blew" the rear end out of our '41 Packard on the Great Race. We patched it together with ... A: The magic words, THE NUT CAME OFF! Now, does the nut look like a castlated nut but without the ... | |
| 41 Packard Differential seal check | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: We "blew" the rear end out of our '41 Packard on the Great Race. We patched it together with ... A: I would not hesitate to replace the pinion seal. the procedure that I would use is as follows: 1. ... | |
| 1977 GMC 4x4 th350 tranny | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: when i 1st start the truck, it will run in all gears, when it gets warm/hot i only have low and ... A: It has been my experience that the torque converter has very little effect on the shift points of a ... | |
| Help finding old headlights | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm writing to you from Hawaii with a request for some help. I am helping my boss restore a 1952 ... A: Have you tried the plain old 6006/6012 sealed beam head light bulb as used in domestic cars of that ... | |
| Help finding old headlights | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I'm writing to you from Hawaii with a request for some help. I am helping my boss restore a 1952 ... A: I am not sure that there is a correct headlight for this car. As there was only about 80 of these ... | |
| 1935 olds body by fischer | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: Im wondering if chev body parts are the same only from a different year 35 36? there are no after ... A: As far as I know there are cross over parts between the small series Pontiac and some Chevrolets, ... | |
| 70 el camino | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: Im having problems with my tail lights. The driver side blinker and tail light works but passenger ... A: Well it looks like you had two problems. If the running lights work it is time to use a voltmeter to ... | |
| Battery Overcharging | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: Well, last Saturday (1/19) I wrote to you seeking assistance with my overcharging battery on my 64 ... A: That is the next step. Use a needle to pierce the wire going to #3 connector and attach your ... | |
| 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible Mechanical Question | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I inherited a 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible. My uncle disabled it so no one would be able to drive ... A: In cars with distributors there is a rotor under the distributor cap. This device sits on top of the ... | |
| 1968 camaro 4 wheel drum brakes | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I wrote about this problem before I did everything you told me to do, checked wheel cylinders, brake ... A: Well I have kicked this one around in the old gray matter and the only thing that I can come up with ... | |
| 71-2 mustang engine I.D. tag codes | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: Dear sirs I have a 73 mustang clone and am trying to identify the motor it is a K620 S G or the G ... A: Jim, the numbers that you provided me do not exactly match anything in my reference library. So, a ... | |
| 65 Mustang windshild wipers and horn | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: my mom just gave me back the Mustang muscle car I built in high school auto shop (first girl to do ... A: Kristen, what school? I spent 50 years as a vocational instructor in one form or another including ... | |
| Nova gas tank mystery | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought an unmolested 71 Chevy Nova 350 2bbl four door with 80,000 original miles. For ... A: There are three vent lines that run from the fuel tank to a liquid vapor separator. This unit may be ... | |
| 1976 Celica rear suspension | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: Goodmorning, I have a 1976 Toyota Celica completly stock.A couple of months ago I decided to change ... A: I would suggest that you go over the installation of the bushings. It sounds like one or more of the ... | |
| 1950 Chevy Powerglide | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1950 Chevy Sports Coupe with Powerglide in Montana. When driving it home, ... A: You will need to check all of the regular tune up items including the vacuum advance unit on the ... | |
| 1967 Camaro (Horn Problem) | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 questions: I'm having a problem getting my horn to work on my 1967 camaro convertible. I ... A: Well first of all a few questions. Have you jumped the horns to be sure that they work? Have you ... | |
| what engine is this? | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1978 VW Super Beetle convertible, it had a different engine put in it. The number on the ... A: This was a replacement engine supplies by VW. This letter series was never according to my ... | |
| TIMING AND DWELL VARIATION | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: Brad, I have a 1956 cadillac with a 365 4bbl. I recently replaced the plugs, wires, distributor, ... A: Sorry about the insistence of verifying the meter but old habits developed as training manager for ... | |
| TIMING AND DWELL VARIATION | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: Brad, I have a 1956 cadillac with a 365 4bbl. I recently replaced the plugs, wires, distributor, ... A: I repeat my question about the accuracy of the dwell meter? Has it been checked and does your ... | |
| Overchargeing Battery | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I own a 64 Bonneville that is in very good condition, however I recently encountered a problem that ... A: The voltage regulator on your car has 4 terminals. If your car has an idiot charge light on the dash ... | |
| TIMING AND DWELL VARIATION | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: Brad, I have a 1956 cadillac with a 365 4bbl. I recently replaced the plugs, wires, distributor, ... A: I have a coupe of questions. You mentioned replacing the distributor. Was it new, used, or rebuilt? ... | |
| Overchargeing Battery | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: I own a 64 Bonneville that is in very good condition, however I recently encountered a problem that ... A: Good morning Vince: Well, I think that we need to check the voltage at terminal 3 on the voltage ... | |
| 63 impala !!!!!! | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: i am looking for some direction in selling a 1963 chev impala w/ 32,000 original miles...it has been ... A: The first thing that I would suggest is to find some one in your area knowledgeable about old cars ... | |
| 1940 Packard 120 | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: Electrical SystemI suspect the voltage regulator is bad. When the car is idling the voltage across ... A: Well it sure sounds like someone has converted this nice old car to an 8 volt system. A question for ... | |
| Ford Pinto headlight switch removal | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: How do you remove the headlight switch on a 1976 Ford Pinto? We pulled the instrument cluster out ... A: There should be a small spring loaded button on the switch on the opposite side from the wiring. ... | |
| Fuel Tank Cleaning/Sealing | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: Sears: I'll think I should replace the fuel pump on my 88 Pontiac Sunbird w/2.0L OHC engine (140K ... A: Ok, a question for you. When doing the volume test where are you breaking the line to test volume? ... | |
| Fuel | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: Hey, I have a 1964 Chevy II Nova, 4-dr sedan. I was driving and then it cut off, and now it won't ... A: The only time that I know of that timing jumping while the engine is running and will cause the ... | |
| 1968 camaro 4 wheel drum brakes | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 68 camaro with 4 wheel manual drum brakes. the system is all new except the proportioning ... A: If I had the car in my shop with this history, I would have all four wheels and drums off. I would ... | |
| 1968 camaro 4 wheel drum brakes | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 68 camaro with 4 wheel manual drum brakes. the system is all new except the proportioning ... A: Several questions: 1. Is it power brake system? 2. Is the pedal firm when it is pushed down or is it ... | |
| Fuse in the light switch | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: mine is a 1965 Mustang and my parking and instrument lights are not working. I plan on replacing the ... A: Pulling the switch is not that bad a job, however I have been known to remove the four bolts/nuts ... | |
| Classic Mustang Purchase to Restore | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: My husband is traveling a fair distance to look at a Mustang for me that is either a 1967 or a 1968. ... A: Under the best of conditions these Mustangs would rust and you would end up with a moon floor. If ... | |
| 1974 chevy elcamino 350 sb | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: when im driving and reach speed of 35 to 45 my car starts dying so I back off the peddle a little ... A: The first place that I would look would be the fuel filter. Rochester 4 barrel puts the filter in ... | |
| Turn Signal Switch Replacement | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: Brad, I'm the orig owner of a 1976 Jeep Cj-5 (man Trans). When purchased this vehicle came with a ... A: As far as I can see the switch can be replaced while the column is in the car. You will need a tool ... | |
| 1970 Olds delta B body | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1970 Olds Delta 88 B body two door. With a chassis service manual, and a fisher (GM) body ... A: Some of these cars used a switch that snapped into the hole and was held by a couple of springs. ... | |
| Turn Signal Switch Replacement | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: Brad, I'm the orig owner of a 1976 Jeep Cj-5 (man Trans). When purchased this vehicle came with a ... A: According to my old parts manuals a switch from that era, 1976 through 1984, with tilt wheels should ... | |
| mopar flathead 6 stuck | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a 47 Chrysler with a 250.6 L head 6. It was rebuilt some time in the 1960's and evidence ... A: I just finished an engine rebuild on a 1953 CJ that was stuck like this. It has been my experience ... | |
| wiring problem - '56 FORD | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: My turn signals work but I have no brake lights on my 56 ford. I can't find a wiring diagram for my ... A: Well, if the directionals work and the stops do not then everything from the output side of the ... | |
| ~1948 Willys/Jeep engine replacement | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to get my grandfather's ~1948 m38(cj3a) [i think] running again which is going to ... A: As far as I know the early Jeeps like yours has the low profile body. That limits a bit what engine ... | |
| Ign. wiring | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: My typing skills are limited so please dont grade the grammer. Just bought 1939 ford 2 door, ... A: Glad to hear that the rewiring and reverting back to 6 volt made it run but real sad about the ... | |
| master break booster | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: need to know how to remove a master brake booster from a 64' chev imp. SS. 409 engine A: The first step is to get up under the dash and disconnect the master cylinder push rod from the ... | |
| Ign. wiring | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: My typing skills are limited so please dont grade the grammer. Just bought 1939 ford 2 door, ... A: Well, I usually don't answer questions dealing with modifications because so much is subjective, ... | |
| Ign. wiring | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: My typing skills are limited so please dont grade the grammer. Just bought 1939 ford 2 door, ... A: OK James lets get serious here. First I love flatheads and own and drive a 41 coupe with offy heads ... | |
| lincoln hydramatic | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: thank you jack A: I love modern technology when working on old cars. If you check out the following site, ... | |
| Trouble starting, intermitent | 12/25/2007 |
| Q: (Long e-mail alert) Hello. I have a 68 Pontiac Firebird 400 with a TH400 automatic transmission. At ... A: Well with the new bit of information that the back up lights are or were out, that points directly ... | |
| carburetor leaks | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1960 - 283V8 with a Rochester 2GV carb (there is no tag but looks like the 2GV in the ... A: A lot of these problems that appear to be carburetor leaks are actually percolation on hot shut ... | |
| 64 thunderbird | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: My son and I put on a Holly 4 barrel on this 390 and it ran great for quite a while.It has started ... A: It sound like you have a carburetor that is dumping more fuel into the intake manifold system than ... | |
| Carb and Points adjustments for 1966 TBird | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: Your advice before helped out greatly, so I'm back again :-) Two guestions actually, what are the ... A: One and one half to one and three quarter turn out is a base adjustment only. Then warm up the ... | |
| Trouble starting, intermitent | 12/22/2007 |
| Q: (Long e-mail alert) Hello. I have a 68 Pontiac Firebird 400 with a TH400 automatic transmission. At ... A: If the car starts when you press the starter button but will not start with the ignition switch the ... | |
| 90 firebird cooling fan | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: My 1990 firebird operates the cooling fan when the a/c pressure switch activates but not when the ... A: The electric cooling fan is controlled by the engine management computer. It gets information from ... | |
| '49 Ford gas gauge | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking at a '49 Ford Fordor to purchase - the car is 95% original. One of the minor problems ... A: These gauges are easy to find, and there are those that will rebuild them. It sounds like the dash ... | |
| Modulator valve | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: I bought a 1968 Olds Cutlass convertible. It has a 2 speed transmission that looks rebuilt. It ... A: A couple of things to check here. Make sure that there is manifold vacuum at the modulator and that ... | |
| FIRING ORDER OF A 1964 CAD 429 ENGINE | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: Is the number one piston on the right or left bank of a 429 cadillac deville 1964 model? A: A couple of tricks for finding number one cylinder on a V type engine. Standing in front of the car ... | |
| 1973 Plymouth Duster, Hesitation | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: I've been working on my '73 duster and can't seem to get rid of a hesitation it has in the middle ... A: What is column C? Dare I ask? This car was a bear to get running right when it was new due to the ... | |
| no spark in q 1966 T-Bird | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: I recently got a '66 T-Bird that was in storage for 25 years. Followed the procedure of pouring ... A: Question. Spark at the points or at the plugs? Just a thought. The Ford distributor uses a ground ... | |
| 77 corvette | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I AM LOOKING FOR THE TORQUE SPECKS FOR THE PINION NUT AND THE CARRER COVER FOR MY 77 VETTE. CAN ... A: Ok Scott, lets give it a try, the pinion nut does not have a specific torque. It is a self locking ... | |
| 1963 falcon transmission | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: Purchased a 1963 ranchero. Bad shape. The whole tranny and motor shake when trying to engage in ... A: Paul, I need a whole lot more information to be of any help here. First, does the engine run ... | |
| 69 Mach 1 Mustang | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: A few years ago we bought a Mach 1 and the wiring on it has been worked and an alarm system added ... A: Oh boy, here we go again straightening out a mess created by an after market installer. And back in ... | |
| mercedes injectors | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: 0n my number 4 and 8 injectors the plug that plugs into the injectorhas no fire to it, the other 6 ... A: That appears to be the control module for the injection system. It sound like the transistor inside ... | |
| starting engine | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: on my 47 plymouth,I put in rebuilt carb,fuel pump, points, rotor, plugs. When I went to start it, it ... A: Ok Ed here we go. Once you get everything replaced and checked remove number one spark plug. Cover ... | |
| vacuum modulator valve | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: i cant seem to locate where the vacuum modulator valve could be on my 1980 cadillac eldorado ... A: If the transmission is the original the modulator should be on the side of the case in front of the ... | |
| tranny shifting | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: 89 pontiac grand am with 3 speed auto. tranny will not automatically shift into third gear unless i ... A: This car, the 2.5 liter engine, uses a throttle cable to provide the transmission with driver ... | |
| Autolite ignition | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: Mr Sears, Can you tell me where I can buy parts for antique autolite ignitions? I need new points, ... A: I have ALWAYS been able to get an engine, if it was in good condition, to run well on the stock ... | |
| starting engine | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: on my 47 plymouth,I put in rebuilt carb,fuel pump, points, rotor, plugs. When I went to start it, it ... A: Oh boy. Well the first thing that you will need is probably a new starter solenoid. In cranking for ... | |
| mercedes point gap | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: i have a 1973 mercedes 450sl. could you please tell me what the points gap on. also this car is not ... A: According to MB the points are gapped using a dwell meter at 30 to 34 degrees. However this ... | |
| 79 Cutlass | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: '79 Cutlass, 260 Engine. Weather is turning colder so I warm up my cutlass for 3-4 minutes. When I ... A: What you are experiencing is the reason that we have gone completely to fuel injection. Given the ... | |
| vw beetle starter problems | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I am rebuilding a 1972 beetle, we put on a new starter and we turn the ignition switch the car ... A: This could either be a starter solenoid sticking or the ignition feed wire that is supposed to be ... | |
| 67 cadillac engine | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: What oils the timing chain and distributor gear.I just rebuilt engine and there is no oil under the ... A: The timing chain and the mechanism mounted in the timing case or front covers is lubricated by throw ... | |
| External Oil Pathes on a 53 Nash 235 Six | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: I am working on a 53 Nash-Healey with the 235 Six. There are three oil fittings (Ports) on the ... A: Ok, lets do a little "007" work here and see what is going on. First the fitting that says filter ... | |
| blower question part 2 | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: Sorry, I guess my question wasn't very clear. I have a 66 Chevelle SS396 w/factory air. This car ... A: Ok, I think that I understand the question now. If memory serves me well enough, that condenser pig ... | |
| blue smoke from tailpipe | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing a 1977 chevy el camino with 305 v8. The car has a puff of blue smoke ... A: A puff of smoke when you goose the engine is usually a sign that there is some engine oil getting by ... | |
| 66 mustang | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: my 66 mustang will be running one minute then sputtering and dying the next. if i try giving it gas ... A: Katelyn, it sounds like, based on your sense of smell, like it could be a flooding carburetor. That ... | |
| Fuel tank sending unit | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased a 67 Ford Galaxie. The fuel gauge was not responsive so I did some digging... The ... A: A few questions. Was the new Sender new or used? Was it new old stock? Did it come with a new ... | |
| Replace motor | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I have 1965 Ford Thunderbird I will be replacing the 390 motor in the car, my question is the repair ... A: Ok, here is the skinny on securing the Torque Converter. When you remove the nuts or bolts that hold ... | |
| 1974 Corvette Engergency Brake Light | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased a nice 1974 Corvette Coupe. The emergency brake light is always on even on the ... A: Is the light just for the E Brake or does it say brakes. If the car has a double master cylinder it ... | |
| 1967 Mustang | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: I am restoring my 67 mustang I am looking for an exploded view of the 200 six cyl engine or a ... A: Check the following web sites: http://www.billwrigley.com/vintage/216.jpg. My standard answer to any ... | |
| early 60's ford econoline truck | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I'm purchasing an abandoned econoline tuck through a lien sale. It's been sitting for about 20 ... A: The data plate should be attached to the drivers door. If it is not there I know of no other place ... | |
| 1951 Mercury | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: Brad The electric fuel pump is mounted on the main frame about 20" in front of and below the gas ... A: If the electric pump is mounted 20 inches away from the tank that means that it is forward of the ... | |
| door hinge pin removal 1951 chevy p/u | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to remove & replace the hinge pins and bushings on my 51 chevy truck.I have soaked with ... A: The problem with all the pounding is that you have managed to expand the pin so that it makes it ... | |
| 1958 Skyliner dash lights | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I guess I wasn't responding correctly since I didn't hear from you. My son and I were able to get ... A: Either the motor has failed, a problem with one of the relays mounted in the back, a bad ground (and ... | |
| 1958 Skyliner dash lights | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I guess I wasn't responding correctly since I didn't hear from you. My son and I were able to get ... A: Please send me a little more information: Has the car been restored? Does the trunk lift when you ... | |
| 1968 plymouth fury 3 droptop | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a 383 V8 engine I think Im have transmission problems. I got filter replaced and new fluid. ... A: Eric, this car is NOT equipped with a vacuum modulator. It does have a throttle rod running from the ... | |
| 85GMC C2500 6.4, 4sp, 1T. Axle LB | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: Parked her in 2000 because after the engine rebuild she would not quit blowing head gaskets,heads, ... A: If you are going to do a complete restore the problem should be corrected in the rebuild. Pay close ... | |
| Battery draw 80 corvette | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: 1980 stock corvette. I have a draw on the battery, battery dies in 2 days. I removed the Negative ... A: Robert, all cars built in the electronic age have what we call parasitic draw. The electronic age ... | |
| 85GMC C2500 6.4, 4sp, 1T. Axle LB | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: Parked her in 2000 because after the engine rebuild she would not quit blowing head gaskets,heads, ... A: Good morning. I do not find a listing for a 6.4 liter diesel in your model year. I find a 6.2 with ... | |
| 1966 Mustang Turn Signal Problem | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: I purchased a 1966 Mustang coupe about four years ago. It had been stored in a barn for about 13 ... A: It would appear to me that the problem is in the new right side lamp or wiring, as everything seamed ... | |
| Stock 49 mercury engine exaust | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a stock 49 mercury with the flathead v8. Every time we start the car, we get covered with ... A: Sounds like one of two issues. First contamination in the oil pan. Try an oil change and a filter ... | |
| 1967 Ford Mustang Transmission | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a 67 Mustang with a 289 engine. It has an automatic 3 speed transmission which leaks. I've ... A: This is one of those cases that it is an "in my opinion". You are going to have to remove the ... | |
| 1967 Ford Mustang 289 no spark | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: We recently bought the car and are working to get it running. The car will turnover but has no ... A: OK, there should be a solid 12 volts at the coil when the - side of the coil is disconnected. That ... | |
| carburetor | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1965 plymouth Fury with a 318 2 barrel Carter carburetor, and i was told the accelerator ... A: The accelerator pump probably was in a cardboard tube to protect it in the package. Flared simple ... | |
| 1967 Ford Mustang 289 no spark | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: We recently bought the car and are working to get it running. The car will turnover but has no ... A: Well here are some things that you need to do and get back to me with the answers. First disconnect ... | |
| possitive 6volt charging system in a plymouth | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: what goes where? is there a wire besides the ground and hot that conects the battery to something ... A: I need you to answer a few questions for me. First is the wiring in the car as from the factory or ... | |
| 72 el camino VIN# | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1972 el camino the brake combination valve has a push button on it. What exactly is this ... A: Ok, here goes. 1= Chevrolet D= Sales Code 80= Body Style ElCamino H= Engine code 2= Model year L= ... | |
| 1952 Pontiac straight eight engine rebuild. | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I need an exploded view of the timing case cover showing all parts, including any gaskets and such ... A: An engine gasket makers parts manual or the factory parts book would probably be your best bet. My ... | |
| 49 Cadillac Hydramatic gearbox | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: Gearbox has a problem/1st to 2nd gear shift is fine' 3rd to 4th is also fine' the 2nd to 3rd gear ... A: This transmission was never known for it's smoothness in fact when it first was let loose on the ... | |
| Firing Mechanism | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me the firing order for a 1979 Ford F100 (302)? Can you tell me how the distributor cap ... A: The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. The cylinders are number with 1-2-3-4 on the right side of the ... | |
| delco reamy alternator wiring | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a delco reamy alternator with batt-ground-r&f terminals. A vr273 voltage regulator with ... A: Hopefully the original wiring to the ammeter is still in the vehicle. If so then the wire that went ... | |
| 66 CHEVY BEL AIR | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a 66 chevy bel air and i've been searching for restoration parts everywhwere. I can't find ... A: Carl, the best answer that I have for this and everyone that asks where can I get parts, is to get a ... | |
| Austin Healey Starter Solenoid | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a 63 Austin Healey Sprite that is having starting problems. We had to replace the starte ... A: Well it is time to break out the old voltmeter and start chasing down the wiring, starting at the ... | |
| 1950 Plymouth VIN Location | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: Where is the VIN location of 1950 Plymouth? This person is saying that it is the number that is ... A: The number on the drivers door frame is the VIN for your 1950 Plymouth. The number stamped on the ... | |
| idle surge 56 Caddy | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a 56 Caddy series 62 with a 365 engine without AC, my problem is the idle surges, I recently ... A: The main reason that non air conditioned cars have dash pots is to slow down the closing of the ... | |
| 1965 Buick Riviera GS | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: What tools do I need to change the gas filter on a 1965 Buick Riviera GS? and is there a good | |