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summer oil for a 66 289 cu. in.
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I may have asked this before (I'll write the answer down this time) but what oil is best for summer driving? I researched and discovered that Rotella T & Delvac 1300 have zinc in them and that's good for older engines (I think). Does it matter if they sit in the cold all winter ? I'm changing the oil in S...
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New Trend?
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Happy New Year all! I've been noticing an unusual trend lately, wondering if Covid may be a factor. Seems like I'm getting an unusually high number of complaints about "differential noise". Once I get them opened up, there is always some moisture in the diff case, possibly from condensation? I'...
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Poppy's
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Well I'm finished spending large amounts of money on paint jobs. I have decided in the future any cars I buy will have to have a decent look to it body wise. By that I mean no body work on the outside of the body required to drive it the "barn fresh" look. I stumbled on to this. Check out both video's. They kind...
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spoon pedal throttle option
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I wasn't sure how I'd go about attaching the Hang Ten dimmer switch pedal to my throttle pedal and then one morning recently, it jus came to me. So for anybody out there wanting to make a spoon pedal more comfortable for your foot, here is what I did: I took a nut that was a bit too big to fit into the back of the...
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model A doors stick
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I am hoping to work out a lot of little 'kinks' whenever the weather allows or at least in the spring. One issue is my doors. When I first got my model A Tudor on the road, the doors used to swing open all the time. Then my 94 year old friend and neighbour from down the road who used to own a few of these in his ti...
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Re Charging Optima gell cell style battery
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Hey all so Im just playing around with The Little Gremlin , keep calm its my drag car LOL Apparantly my dollar store battery tender gave out . Battery could have been dead a year to 6 months ?? Could it be recharged ?? . I,m thinking just to put a cheap parts source regular battery in to see if it will start...
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battery maintenance
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I recently started charging my 6 volt & thought I better check fluid levels. It was way down in all 3 cylinders. (half empty) I had saved water from a dehumidifier in two empty lemonade bottles. I understand water from dehumidifiers is ok for a battery. So I topped up the battery but when almost f...
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split cotter pin
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I need to remove a split cotter pin from a hole which has access from only one end. Any tips ? I figure I might be able to drill it out but I think that would be a last measure.
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spark plug wires
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I just watched this video. He ran the wires through metal tubes (I think) and I was told to keep my spark plug wires away from metal or they will arc. Maybe the tubes he slides them through look like metal but they are plastic ?
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turnbuckle suspension
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Whats In The Fuel?
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Customer complaint was the car would only run if you kept spraying "quick start" in the carb. Claims he does not use ethanol fuels. This is what the o-ring on the needle/seat looks like on his Holley 4160. It degraded so much it actually plugged the path for the fuel to get into the front bowl. The bra...
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metal shaping tips
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLKp81y-tPQ&list=RDCMUCU4f0UCOfiB32Lo4Z6NDghA&index=2
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battery chargers
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Canadian Tire sells a battery charger for $40.99 that will charge a 6 volt battery. But I read in one of the reviews that it is only good for an 80 amp hour battery (whatever that means). I have a 6 volt battery from NAPA I took out of my 42 truck for winter. Does anyone know if I can use that Canadian Tire cha...
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sandblasting
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I'm thinking about getting 4 or 5 vintage steel rims sandblasted. Does anyone have a ballpark cost or where to get it done ? Thank you in advance (in case I forget).
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Odd ball spark plugs
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Guys, I found a box full of plugs. Maybe 100'ish brand new in the boxes. No Idea why I'd have so many of same. Anyway, they are Motomaster TRS79 V-groove. I've tried every cross reference I can find and can't figure out what their for or even convert to AC or NGK. Yes I have new glasses. Harry, you got better...
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Part Quality
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I know I've gone off on this before but it really grinds my gears when I see people spend good money for poor quality parts. Recently had a customer, who is also an old friend, reach out because the new "crate" 454 engine he installed in his project 1970 El Camino was running really bad. As with most of us...
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When that day finally comes
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Does anyone have any images of what framework goes beneath a track-T radiator shell ? Is there some kind of framework for support ? Is there bracing of any kind ? Or does the shell just bolt to the frame and / or radiator support ? Thank you.
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solve exhaust drone.
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a saved link I found cleaning junk outta my computer https://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/gm-engine-exhaust-performance-21/how-build-exhaust-resonator-tube-eliminate-drone-489463/page4/ [URL]https://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/gm-engine-exhaust-perfor...
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track T rad shell
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I managed to weld the bottom and side panels together and I think the next step is to attach the two compound curves to the side panels but that's a problem. The side panels curve inward from side to side and the compound curve panels curve inward from top to bottom with no curvature sideways. For a final...
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Cleaning a rusty gas tank
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I just bought a old International W4 tractor, and it not been run in about 10 years,I have got the gas tank off and there is some nasty crud in there,mostly some rusty gunk,any suggetions that would be the best way to clean it out,it does have a baffle welded tight in the middle,so putting nuts,bolts or a c...
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Oil Filters
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I just wanted to put this out there to see what everyone thinks. I usually change my own oil and for my whole life, I have used nothing but Fram oil filters and I have never had an issue. Now I understand, from youtube I think, that Fram is probably the worst filter on the market. Just wondering what everyon...
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spare tire mounting
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I have a 42 Ford pickup with a mount for the spare tire on the side but the holes in the rim don't line up with the holes in the mount. I thought there must be a bracket missing but the previous owner said there isn't. I don't know how to mount the spare rim and I can't find a video on youtube for a truck this old....
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Stromberg 97s
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I was having trouble getting my Strombergs set. There is a small hole in the primary arm for the set screw to hit the small hole in the brass rod that controls fuel flow in the primary carburetor. The problem I'm having is that if I use that setting, my primary arm doesn't sit at 45 degrees. It sits almos...
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sheet metal bending
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I spent yesterday in the garage making a sheet metal bender. I found a few youtube videos that showed how but this one worked well for me. Hope to finish it up today. Looks like it stores away easy when done. So if anyone needs to make one, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iFVW753...
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short shift kit
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Does anyone know if Lokar makes a short shift kit ? I looked at their site but couldn't sort it out. I have a C4 automatic transmission. Perhaps a different make of short shift kit would be good ?
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Neutral Safety Switch
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I need to put a neutral safety switch in my 51. Its got a 350 auto tranny . is there a factory switch i can adapt to hook it up. With the borders closed it seems the US is out. I am using a Lokar shifter . I seem to remember years ago , when i worked at a GM dealership that the Chevettes had a switch i think woukd w...
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speedometer question
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My 1981 chev truck speedo is in miles per hour and when I'm driving 50 MPH the speedo shows 75 MPH. That's 50 per cent increase! This does not concern me because I'm sure someone changed the rear end previously and I can calculate the kilometers per hour speed from the tach. My question is will the mileag...
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PCV valves in the headers
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Had these for years, the one way valve for PCV that ya weld into the collectors. Forget what ya call them. I'm gonna dry fit the headers back in after I remove the solid motor and trans mounts and go back to rubber. With the headers back in, I'll know where I have the clearance down there, which way to point t...
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harmonic balancer bolt size ?
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I bought some timing tape for my harmonic balancer so I have to clean my balancer. I need a larger socket to fit the bolt so I can turn my balancer but I don't know what size socket to buy. I have a 66 289 Mustang motor. The biggest I have is 22mm and I know that's too small.
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no reverse
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my 1981 Chev pickup has a four speed transmission with fourth gear being overdrive. Apparently it is a version of the Chrysler A833 transmission used by GM as a MY 6. It will not go into reverse! Anyone have any experience with this tranny?
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power window wiring
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I have a 1980 El Camino that is very rusty. It has power windows. I would like to have these power windows in my 1987 El Camino that has manual windows. My question is, are all cars wired for power windows? Would there be a junction block/plug somewhere in the '87 that I can hook the power window wiring into...
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burnt valve
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For anyone like myself who is relatively new to this hobby, this is what a burnt valve looks like. When we discovered compression was low in one cylinder, my friend Bill spritzed the headers and found the water didn't evaporate nearly as fast on one header pipe. Sure enough, it was exactly as he predi...
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removing heads
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Can anyone please suggest a youtube video that will show me how to properly remove cylinder heads from a 66 289 ? Or even provide step by step instruction without a video ? Thank you. I found two vids but in the first by Thunderhead289, he drops the push rods ( I think they are called ) all over the place w...
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More Defective Parts
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So, one of my long time customers calls me, he has a 2015 Ram with the 5.7 Hemi and he is getting a "low oil pressure code and CEL on". He took it in to the dealer and they changed the sending unit but the light came back on the next day. He mentioned to me that the oil change was done a couple of weeks ago so I was...
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motor storage
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My friend with the 46 Chevy pickup wants to set his motor aside until he can get the mounts and stuff set up on the frame. Does he have to buy an engine stand or can he set it on a pallet with blocks or something ? Stupid question ? I am just trying to save him a few bucks as he puts his ride together. Thank you.
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buying metal
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I am looking forward to practicing my welding come Spring. I understand salvage yards are the best place to buy cheap but I only have scrap yards near me. Can anyone tell me where they get metal cheap between Toronto and Ottawa ? Thank you.
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292 rebuild
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My friend with the 46 Chevy pick up is worried about the cost of a potential rebuild on an old 292. The motor sat for years in a combine and then another 10 years in a barn. He thinks it might need a rebuild and wonders about where to take it and what it might cost and if it even needs a rebuild. Any guidance w...
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LOOKING FOR A 58 EDSEL
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Like the caption says, looking for a 58 Edsel Pacer or Ranger 2 door hardtop or coupe. No rust buckets or trailer queen. Just a nice driver. Thanks John
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Power steering
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My grocery getter ( I love the term ) suddenly reverted to manual steering on a wickedly cold day so I went to Honda and bought Honda power steering fluid and poured in almost a full bottle. My reservoir was almost empty. So then I drove it out of the drive and back again but still no power steering (and bo...
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It just occurred to me
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It just occurred to me this morning that I could build my own frame now and start from scratch. I could rebuild my ride and do it all the way I now know is best. Cool. So has anyone here built their own frame with tubing? A few basic questions: Do I have to have a jig to ensure the finished item is square and...
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Be Honest
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Has anyone ever actually used the "balance" setting in their car stereo? In all the years I've had a car the only time I've adjusted it is when it got nudged doing something else.
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learning more stuff
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If anyone fairly new to the hobby isn't familiar with the Iron Trap Garage youtube videos hosted by a gentleman named Matt (Murray I think), here is a good place to start. In this video Matt shows how to form a sub frame on a model 'A'. Matt is also in a lot of 'Eastwood' videos on youtube and that was how I g...
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A real puzzle for most I think
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Today I saw a video of a rat rod with altered suspension and I'm curious to know if anyone here would know how this suspension works. It looks like a nice alternative to bags. The 1932 Ford pick up is called Hemrod and owned by Robert Wong. It has a 392 Hemi but here's the tricky bit. The rear suspension ra...
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I just want to be certain
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I emptied my rad so I could get a leak repaired. In the Spring, I am removing a head to have a burnt valve repaired so I thought I'd leave the engine free of coolant since I am going to have to drain it again in the Spring anyway. I just need someone here to reassure me that it is ok to leave the antifreeze out o...
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Grocery getter giving a problem
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My daily driver is a 2008 Honda Ridgeline. I left it with a friend to do the rear brakes for me since I am still learning how. Anyway, when the job was done, I got the truck home and when I went to lock it up, I discovered my security system / key fob no longer functioned. I imagine the timing is just a coinci...
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belts and pulleys
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Here is a picture of my A/C and alternator and power steering. The belts in the picture are wrong, it was to check and see if it looked right. I am wondering what is the best way to have the belts.Option # 1 one belt goes from the A/C to the crank to the water pump and back to the A/C. That is the line of groove...
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Battery mounting
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If anyone is starting a project on a channeled model A Tudor and wondering where to store the battery, I looked all around under there and it seems to me that the only place to hide a full size battery is behind the passenger or driver seats under the floor. Especially if you plan to bag your ride and need a...
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protecting vinyl and rubber
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Hi started looking for something to help slow the cracking of dash pads and tires, etc. In my search came across this product called 303 Aerospace Protectant on Amazon but its not cheap and as always the reviews are mixed. Thought I'd ask and see what others are using. Paul
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Music
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Interested if anyone is playing music in their hot rod with an ipod, no radio. Thanks -- Edited by TIREDIRN on Saturday 24th of October 2020 02:04:58 PM
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1927 Ford model T startup issue
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Hi all, purchased a 1927 Model T Cupe. New to this historical vehicle. Having issue on startup. Looks like the gasoline is not getting into carburetor. When unscrew the gas line that connected to carburetor, I see a steam flow off gas. Carburetor's drain plug is in the bottom middle. Not sure abou...
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