Tech

billyisamountain · billyisamountain

I was working on the 33 chev this week and noticed that the hinges on the front pillar aren't in a straight line to eachother. ie I wasn't able to pass a dowel from the top hinge into the bottom hinge. Are there any tricks to get the hinges into alignment? Jens

captainq · captainq

Swapping out powerglide in my 59 Chevrolet and had the front drive shaft before the hanger bearing shortened. Guess I mismeasured as I only have about 3/8 or so of freeplay in the driveshaft. I know its not ideal but is there much movement in a two piece drive shaft or should I get another half inch cut...

34guy · 34guy

I am looking for paint or paint codes to paint my 34 chev pick up The colour is swift red . The paint houses I have been to look at me like a deer into headlights, or if I have an account or will I be purchasing the paint from them??? Any one have some paint codes for swift red gm commercial color thanks joe mac...

hemi43 · hemi43

I think this subject was touched upon a few weeks ago, but couldn't find the thread. I've notice lately that fuel starts to cause me grief after only sitting for a couple of months, and I think it's related to the ethanol they now put in gasoline. Does anyone have gas without ethanol in it ?? I run everythi...

FarmerSid · FarmerSid

Hey All! I'm at the point where I'm ready to install some patch panels in my 51 Chevy truck project. I have to replace both inner and outer cowls by the door hinge pillar panels and floors. My concern is after the inner and outer cowls are welded in, Access to paint, coat or spray will be impossible. I've fo...

apachomatic · apachomatic

My neighbour has a 1954 Chevy 4 door Sedan and he is looking for signal light pods and bulbs (6 volt). He has been told that no one re pops these. He is also looking for side trim clips. These seem to be in short supply and thus expensive when they can be found. Is there some reason why parts are hard to fin...

Dootch · Dootch

I'm looking for a place to buy aluminum sheet metal so i can do interior panels on my Bug.

carta · carta

Has anyone installed a overdrive tranny in an older Mopar? Can I install a lockup converter in my 727? or would I have to change the whole transmission? For the amount I drive the van I,m wondering if it,s cost efficient to do the tranny as well as change the gears in the diff. -- Edited by carta on Sunday 23...

carta · carta

I think I remember someone here mentioning that they repaired appliances. I,m trying to diagnose my washer if anyone is a tech I would appreciate having a chat. Thanks

janies dirty 37 · janies dirty 37

Now of course, the truck wont start to at least heat it up..... How much luck has anybody had extracting these? Any tips besides the obvious soaking/heating method?? Just livin the dream in the North

Chance · Chance

Hey Guys n' Gals Been a busy summer! Hope ya'll have had a blast! I have a problem with my 87 Ford F150 4x4 4 spd with the bull low. I was driving home one day and the ol' boy just lost throttle, and started sputtering then lost oil pressure then it just died. My mechanic said I lost compression in 1 and ...

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

Today my 90 chevy Silverado blew a fuse. It is the courtesy circuit that's the radio , dome lts, cargo lts. Anyone here know of a good place to start to find the short? All I did was start the truck this morning and had the drivers door open and after about 3 minutes there was a pop (probably the fuse) and the...

fatstax · fatstax

so I has this Tahoe im putting together to drive, pedal was way down and it has new brakes all the way around I so I changed the master cylinder. I am still having a problem getting a firm pedal. I do recall reading that some gm trucks and cars are difficult to bleed through the abs system and require press...

JohnnyBgood · JohnnyBgood

Need to get my a/c lines made. Would like braided stainless. Anyone know who does this or have had it done for them. Need to get this done ASAP. Any leads would be great or if anyone on this site does it for a business I need some done...

427CARL · 427CARL

1. I bought my first computer in London in 2002 2. In 2004 the Hard Drive crashed 3. I went to a shop in Exeter On. and they send the hard drive to Toronto and had info retrieved for $1200.00 (I had the only photos of my grand daughters born in 2001) 3a. The shop owner suggested I buy a 2nd &...

wuga · wuga

I had a custom driveshaft built for Dog Spit and when I went to install it, the u-joint was the wrong size for the 9" yoke(my fault for giving the wrong bit of info). The driveshaft was a 1310 u-joint size and the 9" is a 1330 large cap size. This appears to be an unusual combination and calls fo...

34guy · 34guy

looking for some info on Toyota power steering boxes,what vehicles are they available on which vehicle has the smallest box and are they all the same , turn left wheels turn left or do they come left and right

apachomatic · apachomatic

I am planning an exhaust system for my '59 Apache and I need any input you've got. For some reason I can't just keep things simple, but here's what I want. 2.5" system with full length headers going to an X pipe, then I need to go right to dual mufflers because I want to have the exhaust exit on either...

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

Anyone know where one can buy a gear drive head unit for an engine stand - or in the alternative have a good working model of something they built? I need an engine stand in the 1200# range and need it to be driven in some manner due to the weight and offset weights of an inline 6 I have three engine stands no...

poncho62 · poncho62

Wrong time of year I know....... Last summer I had work done on my AC system...97 GMC...New compressor, dryer. , top pipe and valves....Had it charged. Worked good. Today, while waiting for the wife in the store, I thought I would crank it up to circulate the compressor etc. The compressor wouldnt kic...

Dave Scott · Dave Scott

Hey guys, what sort of battery should I be looking for? 350 sbc motor, electric fan, basic electrics I'm guessing that a V8 requires a fair bit more juice than the wee 4 pots I've had all my life?

Mikey44 · Mikey44

Hey Guys .. I am looking to replace my Manual tranny. have been looking at Richmond gear 4 or 5 speeds. Any experience with these, or suggestions on something else? Any info will be greatly appreciated. I was thinking 4 speed because overall will probably be cheaper. Less mods. It is going into my 81 Cam...

Model A Guy · Model A Guy

Re-wiring a 1965 Beaumont convertible, 283 auto., owner wants to keep stock as much as possible, but not going to Pebble Beach. He doesn't want to put extra gauges in it, wants to use the idiot lights, problem is they installed a single-wire alternator. I have never run into this scenario before, mayb...

Hibred · Hibred

I need to ask you guys that know engines better then I do, I have a 440, believe its a mid 70's quite possibly from a motorhome, not sure just have a feeling it is, not sure of the internals although I was told when I bought it that it is a 440, 030 over bore, closed chamber heads, mild cam, not sure of what it is...

Larry · Larry

HI, I have an old aluminum tranny adapter with OFFY cast on the outside and # 3702 on the inside....just wondering what it fit .....been welded in many spots....hemi to ford 3 speed flatty??? ( now wall art)

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

In looking for a rad for the HJ one fellow(on the internet) recommended using a cross flow as a down flow. They look the same and I would think they flow the same in either down or cross direction. Anyone actually used a cross flow as a down flow?

Schnitz · Schnitz

Picked up this 350 from a friend of a friend. I'm in the first stage of rebuilding it. I stripped it down to the long block. Everything "looks" good to me but I've never gone this far with a motor before so any help you guys can provide is greatly appreciated. Cylinder walls are perfect - no scor...

fatstax · fatstax

picked up a 97 yukon cheap rear gears are broken, can i find out the axle ratio of this truck using the vin?

Seeker1056 · Seeker1056

Hi all I am looking for a supplier of low tension hood springs fro a project I am working on. was wondering if anyone had a source - preferably by length than by application thanks Ken

henrys57wagon · henrys57wagon

The message came on after I lent the truck to pull a horse trailer. I checked the fuse under the hood and even changed it but still have warning. Any other ideas. ?? Please only constructive comments please.

scott420p · scott420p

I've got most of the rust cut out of my floors in my truck, but as I get further into it the rocker and cab mount look like they need to be repaired also(drivers side). The passenger side is a lot better. I can't weld sheet metal to save my life (at least not yet anyway). I have the rockers for it thanks to Ziggy...

Bryan · Bryan

Has anyone had problems with wiring the drivers seat from a chevy pick up (2005) . Have power in to the unit under the seat and out of it but motors will not move . Have power at the control switches . Hooked up passengers side orange wire power and black ground and it works fine ??

Bruce Rossiter · Bruce Rossiter

This information has been added for general interest only and not to downplay the quality of the original timing chain and gears. The following 2 pictures show the timing chain deflection in a new Chev engine. This engine hasn't run yet and the chain has a half an inch of deflection. Picture 1 Chain...

gkent · gkent

I'm looking for the style of cutter shown in the photo. I have the "Blair" style but these guys do a WAY nicer job. Unfortunately they do wear out. I got this set at a swapmeet in the states and have never seen them in Ontario but that's not to say they're not available here somewhere - hopefully...

billyisamountain · billyisamountain

I'm at a point where I'm mounting the chassis to a frame that I had built for the 33 chev. I would like to ask the collective how many mounting points should I use. I've got two in front of the firewall. 2 at the front door pillar and there will be another 2 at the rear. Is that enough? The picture is not the fra...

Gazoo · Gazoo

I have a drive shaft that needs to be shortened and balanced, it has a Dodge front yoke and needs a Ford at the rear end. Where would you guys recommend I get this done, in the Kitchener area, or within 100km or so. I want good quality work.

fatstax · fatstax

im installing a 69 350 in my coe, it has the cannister style filter on it, ive never actually changed one to a spin on type but given the aged folk who frequent this site im just wondering how its done before i actually tackle it myself, im thinking its just a piece that accepts the threads of the spin on filt...

DaveM · DaveM

[video=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tk_e54v_ZM&feature=share&list=UUc2V6zlUb1CvDbvmMkMe...

canucktruck · canucktruck

I have a sandblast cabinet, tends to get really dusty and hard to see inside when using. A friend gave me a blower motor from a gas hot water tank and suggested I use it to extract the dust. Anyone ever done this?

sasquatch · sasquatch

Anyone know what the CFM difference is between Rochester 2G, 2GC, and 2GV carbs? Thanks.

48chev · 48chev

I have a 87 chev 305 TBI in my 48 chev p/u All new gas lines, fitter it will only start If you put gas down the TBI AS soon as it starts it will run great weak pump?

poncho62 · poncho62

OK, heres the deal...I installed an Autometer tranny temp gauge in my truck this morning...4L60 trans....Its about 35-40 degrees around here...Went into town to run a few errands. Temp on gauge went to about 125F, that was about it. Ran a total of about 10 miles. Is this normal for this time of year?.....

Dave Scott · Dave Scott

After driving Grumps car round the block a couple of times yesterday (first person other than Grumps to drive his car EVER by the way

), I asked him about steering play. I realised that I have never driven an older style car with traditional worm steering. And to make things worse, I've been playi...

shag766 · shag766

an old lad down the road from me dropped this rear window off the other day. he had the front one also at one time but it got broke. it was in the garage when he bought the house 20? years ago and seems to think it was in a mopar of some sort. its in good shape but has no markings to identify it to anything, just ar...

58Chev · 58Chev

I'm in the process of putting my front end back together but I can not compress my coil spring enough to put the steering arm on. I have heard that some shops will compress and strap the coils, is this best? Is there anyone here that can do this? I'm sure my Chinese junk can't hold up to the amount of compres...

hemi43 · hemi43

I've used this phrase all my life to remember the value of a resistor, but never realized it would be in a book.

Chris58 · Chris58

I was given an older mobile Vulcan scissor lift years ago. Its handy as hell for raising a car 36" or so. The problem is that it stalls the pump/motor once it realizes the whole weight of the car. I used it extensively when I did my Chevelle, but it had no drive train in it while I was doing the body. Now...

entourageguy · entourageguy

What have you used for sound proofing? I'm replacing my firewall pad and installing a 4 speed so it seems like the perfect time to upgrade the insulation. Guys on the HAMB talked about a product called peel and seal at lowes but can't find it there.

fatstax · fatstax

ok i finaly fixed my ignition problems i was having with the rat truck, seems i now get some black smoke at idle like the motor is loading up with fuel and a slight puff if i rev it the engine. other than that it runs fine and revs out under load okay. the timing is set as far as i can tell to be right since the ma...

NOX Mobile · NOX Mobile

Can anyone recommend a machine shop that can redrill the hubs of a Lincoln Mark VIII rear end to 4.5 bolt pattern and can also make and adapter for the calipers to fit a larger rotor?

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	hinge alignment (Preview) I was working on the 33 chev this week and noticed that the hinges on the front pillar aren't in a straight line to eachother. ie I wasn't able to pass a dowel from the top hinge into the bottom hinge. Are there any tricks to get the hinges into alignment? Jens	billyisamountain	8	955	Mar 7, 2014 by billyisamountain
	how much freeplay to allow in tranni yoke (Preview) Swapping out powerglide in my 59 Chevrolet and had the front drive shaft before the hanger bearing shortened. Guess I mismeasured as I only have about 3/8 or so of freeplay in the driveshaft. I know its not ideal but is there much movement in a two piece drive shaft or should I get another half inch cut...	captainq	7	901	Mar 3, 2014 by entourageguy
	swift red gm commercial truck color ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I am looking for paint or paint codes to paint my 34 chev pick up The colour is swift red . The paint houses I have been to look at me like a deer into headlights, or if I have an account or will I be purchasing the paint from them??? Any one have some paint codes for swift red gm commercial color thanks joe mac...	34guy	59	6252	Mar 3, 2014 by oldkoot
	Ethanol in gasoline woes !! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I think this subject was touched upon a few weeks ago, but couldn't find the thread. I've notice lately that fuel starts to cause me grief after only sitting for a couple of months, and I think it's related to the ethanol they now put in gasoline. Does anyone have gas without ethanol in it ?? I run everythi...	hemi43	61	13931	Feb 28, 2014 by oldkoot
	Epoxy Primer (Preview) Hey All! I'm at the point where I'm ready to install some patch panels in my 51 Chevy truck project. I have to replace both inner and outer cowls by the door hinge pillar panels and floors. My concern is after the inner and outer cowls are welded in, Access to paint, coat or spray will be impossible. I've fo...	FarmerSid	19	3308	Feb 26, 2014 by FarmerSid
	1954 Chevy 4 door Sedan trim clips and signal lights (Preview) My neighbour has a 1954 Chevy 4 door Sedan and he is looking for signal light pods and bulbs (6 volt). He has been told that no one re pops these. He is also looking for side trim clips. These seem to be in short supply and thus expensive when they can be found. Is there some reason why parts are hard to fin...	apachomatic	2	736	Feb 25, 2014 by slim
	Where to buy Aluminum sheet metal (Preview) I'm looking for a place to buy aluminum sheet metal so i can do interior panels on my Bug.	Dootch	17	3869	Feb 23, 2014 by meester_jamie
	Mopar transmission question (Preview) Has anyone installed a overdrive tranny in an older Mopar? Can I install a lockup converter in my 727? or would I have to change the whole transmission? For the amount I drive the van I,m wondering if it,s cost efficient to do the tranny as well as change the gears in the diff. -- Edited by carta on Sunday 23...	carta	2	638	Feb 23, 2014 by hemi43
	WASHING MACHINE HELP (Preview) I think I remember someone here mentioning that they repaired appliances. I,m trying to diagnose my washer if anyone is a tech I would appreciate having a chat. Thanks	carta	26	1325	Feb 22, 2014 by janies dirty 37
	While getting coil/plugs changed at garage they informed me .....they broke a plug ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Now of course, the truck wont start to at least heat it up..... How much luck has anybody had extracting these? Any tips besides the obvious soaking/heating method?? Just livin the dream in the North	janies dirty 37	55	5355	Feb 19, 2014 by shag766
	Lost Compression (Preview) Hey Guys n' Gals Been a busy summer! Hope ya'll have had a blast! I have a problem with my 87 Ford F150 4x4 4 spd with the bull low. I was driving home one day and the ol' boy just lost throttle, and started sputtering then lost oil pressure then it just died. My mechanic said I lost compression in 1 and ...	Chance	25	1901	Feb 18, 2014 by 54vicky
	blowing fuses (Preview) Today my 90 chevy Silverado blew a fuse. It is the courtesy circuit that's the radio , dome lts, cargo lts. Anyone here know of a good place to start to find the short? All I did was start the truck this morning and had the drivers door open and after about 3 minutes there was a pop (probably the fuse) and the...	Rustynuts	15	1217	Feb 17, 2014 by janies dirty 37
	brake bleeding (Preview) so I has this Tahoe im putting together to drive, pedal was way down and it has new brakes all the way around I so I changed the master cylinder. I am still having a problem getting a firm pedal. I do recall reading that some gm trucks and cars are difficult to bleed through the abs system and require press...	fatstax	20	1723	Feb 16, 2014 by Torquewar
	AC lines (Preview) Need to get my a/c lines made. Would like braided stainless. Anyone know who does this or have had it done for them. Need to get this done ASAP. Any leads would be great or if anyone on this site does it for a business I need some done...	JohnnyBgood	24	1385	Feb 15, 2014 by JohnnyBgood
	PC computer question (Preview) 1. I bought my first computer in London in 2002 2. In 2004 the Hard Drive crashed 3. I went to a shop in Exeter On. and they send the hard drive to Toronto and had info retrieved for $1200.00 (I had the only photos of my grand daughters born in 2001) 3a. The shop owner suggested I buy a 2nd &...	427CARL	25	1500	Feb 7, 2014 by bmw2002e3
	Driveshaft shop (Preview) I had a custom driveshaft built for Dog Spit and when I went to install it, the u-joint was the wrong size for the 9" yoke(my fault for giving the wrong bit of info). The driveshaft was a 1310 u-joint size and the 9" is a 1330 large cap size. This appears to be an unusual combination and calls fo...	wuga	5	2982	Feb 2, 2014 by wuga
	toyota steering box (Preview) looking for some info on Toyota power steering boxes,what vehicles are they available on which vehicle has the smallest box and are they all the same , turn left wheels turn left or do they come left and right	34guy	9	1108	Jan 30, 2014 by 34guy
	Exhaust system with exhaust diverter questions cutouts exhaust divert mufflers 2.5 pipes (Preview) I am planning an exhaust system for my '59 Apache and I need any input you've got. For some reason I can't just keep things simple, but here's what I want. 2.5" system with full length headers going to an X pipe, then I need to go right to dual mufflers because I want to have the exhaust exit on either...	apachomatic	8	1380	Jan 24, 2014 by oldkoot
	engine stands? (Preview) Anyone know where one can buy a gear drive head unit for an engine stand - or in the alternative have a good working model of something they built? I need an engine stand in the 1200# range and need it to be driven in some manner due to the weight and offset weights of an inline 6 I have three engine stands no...	Seeker1056	17	1812	Jan 21, 2014 by JPB
	A/C question (Preview) Wrong time of year I know....... Last summer I had work done on my AC system...97 GMC...New compressor, dryer. , top pipe and valves....Had it charged. Worked good. Today, while waiting for the wife in the store, I thought I would crank it up to circulate the compressor etc. The compressor wouldnt kic...	poncho62	19	1166	Jan 19, 2014 by 427CARL
	Battery choices (Preview) Hey guys, what sort of battery should I be looking for? 350 sbc motor, electric fan, basic electrics I'm guessing that a V8 requires a fair bit more juice than the wee 4 pots I've had all my life?	Dave Scott	20	1114	Jan 15, 2014 by GhostPost
	Manual Transmission replacement (Preview) Hey Guys .. I am looking to replace my Manual tranny. have been looking at Richmond gear 4 or 5 speeds. Any experience with these, or suggestions on something else? Any info will be greatly appreciated. I was thinking 4 speed because overall will probably be cheaper. Less mods. It is going into my 81 Cam...	Mikey44	13	1566	Jan 14, 2014 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	Generator Light (Preview) Re-wiring a 1965 Beaumont convertible, 283 auto., owner wants to keep stock as much as possible, but not going to Pebble Beach. He doesn't want to put extra gauges in it, wants to use the idiot lights, problem is they installed a single-wire alternator. I have never run into this scenario before, mayb...	Model A Guy	5	790	Jan 14, 2014 by Model A Guy
	Need a little help and advice with a Mopar 440 (Preview) I need to ask you guys that know engines better then I do, I have a 440, believe its a mid 70's quite possibly from a motorhome, not sure just have a feeling it is, not sure of the internals although I was told when I bought it that it is a 440, 030 over bore, closed chamber heads, mild cam, not sure of what it is...	Hibred	12	2291	Jan 14, 2014 by RacerRick
	OFFY # 3702 tranny adapter fits ??? (Preview) HI, I have an old aluminum tranny adapter with OFFY cast on the outside and # 3702 on the inside....just wondering what it fit .....been welded in many spots....hemi to ford 3 speed flatty??? ( now wall art)	Larry	1	786	Jan 14, 2014 by Playin Hookie
	cross flow as a down flow (Preview) In looking for a rad for the HJ one fellow(on the internet) recommended using a cross flow as a down flow. They look the same and I would think they flow the same in either down or cross direction. Anyone actually used a cross flow as a down flow?	henrys57wagon	7	1026	Jan 10, 2014 by Chris Stapley
	rebuilding 350 sbc - first timer (Preview) Picked up this 350 from a friend of a friend. I'm in the first stage of rebuilding it. I stripped it down to the long block. Everything "looks" good to me but I've never gone this far with a motor before so any help you guys can provide is greatly appreciated. Cylinder walls are perfect - no scor...	Schnitz	28	2303	Jan 8, 2014 by Schnitz
	97 yukon axle ratio (Preview) picked up a 97 yukon cheap rear gears are broken, can i find out the axle ratio of this truck using the vin?	fatstax	16	2262	Jan 6, 2014 by JPB
	low tension hood springs (Preview) Hi all I am looking for a supplier of low tension hood springs fro a project I am working on. was wondering if anyone had a source - preferably by length than by application thanks Ken	Seeker1056	6	1192	Dec 29, 2013 by 77
	07 Chevy truck- service trailer brake system warning (Preview) The message came on after I lent the truck to pull a horse trailer. I checked the fuse under the hood and even changed it but still have warning. Any other ideas. ?? Please only constructive comments please.	henrys57wagon	2	920	Dec 23, 2013 by slim
	Sheet Metal Guys (Preview) I've got most of the rust cut out of my floors in my truck, but as I get further into it the rocker and cab mount look like they need to be repaired also(drivers side). The passenger side is a lot better. I can't weld sheet metal to save my life (at least not yet anyway). I have the rockers for it thanks to Ziggy...	scott420p	2	1089	Dec 22, 2013 by scott420p
	RE Chevy 6 way power seats wiring (Preview) Has anyone had problems with wiring the drivers seat from a chevy pick up (2005) . Have power in to the unit under the seat and out of it but motors will not move . Have power at the control switches . Hooked up passengers side orange wire power and black ground and it works fine ??	Bryan	7	1146	Dec 22, 2013 by entourageguy
	Loose timing chain (Preview) This information has been added for general interest only and not to downplay the quality of the original timing chain and gears. The following 2 pictures show the timing chain deflection in a new Chev engine. This engine hasn't run yet and the chain has a half an inch of deflection. Picture 1 Chain...	Bruce Rossiter	14	2996	Dec 21, 2013 by Iwannagofast
	Looking for spot weld cutters (Preview) I'm looking for the style of cutter shown in the photo. I have the "Blair" style but these guys do a WAY nicer job. Unfortunately they do wear out. I got this set at a swapmeet in the states and have never seen them in Ontario but that's not to say they're not available here somewhere - hopefully...	gkent	10	1746	Dec 17, 2013 by hemikev
	chassis mounting (Preview) I'm at a point where I'm mounting the chassis to a frame that I had built for the 33 chev. I would like to ask the collective how many mounting points should I use. I've got two in front of the firewall. 2 at the front door pillar and there will be another 2 at the rear. Is that enough? The picture is not the fra...	billyisamountain	3	868	Dec 16, 2013 by billyisamountain
	Where...shorten driveshaft? (Preview) I have a drive shaft that needs to be shortened and balanced, it has a Dodge front yoke and needs a Ford at the rear end. Where would you guys recommend I get this done, in the Kitchener area, or within 100km or so. I want good quality work.	Gazoo	19	5359	Dec 8, 2013 by 427CARL
	older small block chevy question (Preview) im installing a 69 350 in my coe, it has the cannister style filter on it, ive never actually changed one to a spin on type but given the aged folk who frequent this site im just wondering how its done before i actually tackle it myself, im thinking its just a piece that accepts the threads of the spin on filt...	fatstax	8	1018	Dec 4, 2013 by Bruce Rossiter
	Oil leak (Preview) [video=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tk_e54v_ZM&feature=share&list=UUc2V6zlUb1CvDbvmMkMe...	DaveM	9	1261	Nov 27, 2013 by hemi43
	Anyone done this? (Preview) I have a sandblast cabinet, tends to get really dusty and hard to see inside when using. A friend gave me a blower motor from a gas hot water tank and suggested I use it to extract the dust. Anyone ever done this?	canucktruck	9	1447	Nov 19, 2013 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	Rochester Carb info? (Preview) Anyone know what the CFM difference is between Rochester 2G, 2GC, and 2GV carbs? Thanks.	sasquatch	8	4852	Nov 18, 2013 by sasquatch
	will not start (Preview) I have a 87 chev 305 TBI in my 48 chev p/u All new gas lines, fitter it will only start If you put gas down the TBI AS soon as it starts it will run great weak pump?	48chev	16	1502	Nov 12, 2013 by 48chev
	Transmission temp gauge (Preview) OK, heres the deal...I installed an Autometer tranny temp gauge in my truck this morning...4L60 trans....Its about 35-40 degrees around here...Went into town to run a few errands. Temp on gauge went to about 125F, that was about it. Ran a total of about 10 miles. Is this normal for this time of year?.....	poncho62	7	1327	Nov 12, 2013 by poncho62
	So I've been researching steering boxes... (Preview) After driving Grumps car round the block a couple of times yesterday (first person other than Grumps to drive his car EVER by the way ), I asked him about steering play. I realised that I have never driven an older style car with traditional worm steering. And to make things worse, I've been playi...	Dave Scott	13	1396	Nov 12, 2013 by 77
	rear window mystry (Preview) an old lad down the road from me dropped this rear window off the other day. he had the front one also at one time but it got broke. it was in the garage when he bought the house 20? years ago and seems to think it was in a mopar of some sort. its in good shape but has no markings to identify it to anything, just ar...	shag766	1	802	Nov 10, 2013 by 69SS454
	Best way to compress coil springs?? (Preview) I'm in the process of putting my front end back together but I can not compress my coil spring enough to put the steering arm on. I have heard that some shops will compress and strap the coils, is this best? Is there anyone here that can do this? I'm sure my Chinese junk can't hold up to the amount of compres...	58Chev	16	3562	Nov 8, 2013 by henrys57wagon
	Resistor value (Preview) I've used this phrase all my life to remember the value of a resistor, but never realized it would be in a book.	hemi43	9	891	Nov 8, 2013 by hemi43
	Any hydraulic Experts out there? (Preview) I was given an older mobile Vulcan scissor lift years ago. Its handy as hell for raising a car 36" or so. The problem is that it stalls the pump/motor once it realizes the whole weight of the car. I used it extensively when I did my Chevelle, but it had no drive train in it while I was doing the body. Now...	Chris58	19	1355	Nov 5, 2013 by hemi43
	Sound proofing (Preview) What have you used for sound proofing? I'm replacing my firewall pad and installing a 4 speed so it seems like the perfect time to upgrade the insulation. Guys on the HAMB talked about a product called peel and seal at lowes but can't find it there.	entourageguy	31	9501	Oct 28, 2013 by Rochie
	some black smoke at idle with holley 2 barrel (Preview) ok i finaly fixed my ignition problems i was having with the rat truck, seems i now get some black smoke at idle like the motor is loading up with fuel and a slight puff if i rev it the engine. other than that it runs fine and revs out under load okay. the timing is set as far as i can tell to be right since the ma...	fatstax	35	3093	Oct 28, 2013 by fatstax
	Machine Shop? (Preview) Can anyone recommend a machine shop that can redrill the hubs of a Lincoln Mark VIII rear end to 4.5 bolt pattern and can also make and adapter for the calipers to fit a larger rotor?	NOX Mobile	5	1283	Oct 24, 2013 by Cat in the Hat
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