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cooling system puzzle - will I ever get to Port Hope ?
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1966 Ford 289 - I recently replaced my rad core, my thermostat, my water pump, flushed the system and filled the system to about one inch below the rad cap. I drove about half an hour away and back for a show in Millbrook on a fairly hot day but not humid. My new Classic Instruments electric water temperatu...
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Battery or what ?
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I bought a new battery last year. Babied it through winter in the house with a trickle every 3 months until the charge light turned green Had problems with the car holding a charge recently and had to replace the alternator. Took it to a show half an hour away today after trickle charging it again. Got me...
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gauge repairs
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Would anyone here know where to send vintage gauges in a cluster for repair ? My temp gauge gives a false reading and my fuel gauge does not function at all. Thank you
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Pipe paint
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Trying to build a new shop out here. I want 40x80 with 2nd floor on one side and another pit for sure. Dunno how big the Township will let me do. Hydro service/septic etc etc. I know what I wanna do but.... Anyway, I'm on a mad dash to get stuff running and moved to break ground. (need the access to the back acr...
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For any Model A rat rod owners
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If you have your battery stored as I do behind the seats under the floor, you probably find it awkward every spring and fall to move the battery if you store your battery elsewhere over the cold season. But recently, I built some taller jack stands and having done that, I can now move my battery in or out w...
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Emergency brake
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Now that I have jack stands high enough to get under there and now that the weather is warm enough to do so, I got under my ride and saw what a mess my emergency brake cable is in. The handle jammed and I wondered why. Whoever set it up screwed up I think. I watched some videos and it isn't anything like how it sh...
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Safety Stands
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I have been a licensed mechanic for over 50 years, never get under a vehicle unless it is properly supported by approved safety stands.No homemade or welded repaired stands,its not worth your life.Never depend on wood or cement blocks to save your life.
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relays
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I would like to know if there is a difference, aside from appearance, in the starter relay I found under my dash and the starter relays I see when researching what I need to buy to do my electrical system correctly. All the starter relays I see on the net for properly wiring a hot rod are small, square black...
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First Oil Change
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These filters are really hard to find!
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J & K Torque Convertors ?
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Hi folks these guys are out of Baden Ontario I have never delt with them before and reviews seem difficult to come buy. Was hoping some here are familiar with his work I really want to support a Canadian company in these tough economic times and still get a quallity product. The convertor is for a BBC 50...
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Cutting header pipes
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I have been watching youtube videos to see how to make headers. In all the videos, they cut the mandrels with a bandsaw. Is there a specific reason that a bandsaw must be used or could I use a chop saw ? And must the mandrels be Tig welded or can they be Mig welded ? Thank you. (one too many photos - sorry) -- Edi...
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rad shell cutting
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I am sure I will have to cut more off the bottom of my rad shell to allow for the rod that goes across from one wheel to the other and attaches to ball joints (I think). I think it is the tie rod since it ties both sides together. But I don't want to cut away more than necessary. Could I please get opinions on how...
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Covid Backorders
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Anybody else having trouble getting parts? I have a bunch of weatherstrips, ordered from 2 different places and both are backorder. One shows a May release date. Also ordered some clutches for a GM posi, took 8 weeks to arrive. Not gonna be driving much in the near term anyway but May seems kinda na...
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Pulse electric wipers kits for 50 chev truck
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any leads ? all the conversion kits i ca see are just two speeds
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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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