Tech

Dave Scott · Dave Scott

So my AC was working when I got the truck in March, but now when I need it, it's not working. I bought the re-seal recharge and hose kit, but when I hooked it up, it's already showing full pressure. The compressor clutch spins as it should when the engine is running, and there's air blowing inside the cab, b...

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

need to reglue my truck headliner and was wondering if there are good/bad glues . 3m 77 comes up on the net but some like it some don't ...as does permatex super that crappy tire sells.

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

got the tranny back in the 46 and went to start it and pop goes the starter fuse. ...checked all wires and none are bare ,pinched .....I did do a wire cleanup on the wires going to the starter but they are all ok....now I'm wondering if its a shorted starter solenoid..the solenoid doesn't even engage.......

captainq · captainq

Gave my rochester 4 jet carb off my 348 engine to a mechanic to rebuild. Got the kit and he disassembled it but both floats had gas in them. Cant seem to find replacement floats, Any chance someone may have one of these carbs with good floats or another carb that may fit my intake. It is basically two tw...

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

Had it rebuilt....5000 miles ago......runs good...full manual....but Every now and then...not all the time...when I back out of the garage...it pukes tranny fluid while in reverse WTF? I find a puddle under the car when parked every now and then ...sometimes a few drops...sometimes a lake Any t...

poncho62 · poncho62

A bit off topic.....I am going camping in a couple of weeks. Taking our popup trailer and will have no electric. I will be running the campers lights and water pump on batteries. I have one on board RV battery and an going to take a 2nd, maybe a 3rd. Heres the question...Which will last longer....Hook the...

Gwillyville Kid · Gwillyville Kid

I am trying to identify these ground brackets. The 8 finger one is from a 80's G20 van, and mounts on the boot that seal s the firewall where the steering column passes through. The 6 finger unit is from and 80's S10 and I believe it mounts on the parking brake mounting bracket on the driver's kick panel. I...

Adslow65 · Adslow65

Hey everyone, I picked up this front straight axle off a truck (good deal, it was just the axle - no truck and the guy wasn't sure what it was from) I was hoping to use it for a project... I thought it was Ford but I think I made a bone head move, as this one might be Dodge!? Can anyone help me identify this for sur...

crash43 · crash43

Trans won't shift out of first gear so I went through my check list: replaced vacuum line and modulator checked governor gear ( it was good ) replaced fluid and put new filter an...

r680680 · r680680

Well I decided I want to put disk brakes front and back and upgrade to power steering on my 56 nomad. But there is a lot of different makes and sizes out there. Just want to get feed back from others that have done sim work on there ride

slim · slim

Ran across one today in a mid 80s F150 behind a L 6 just wondering if any one has used one in a A or 30s rod. Shifter placement looks to be the same as the early fords dam near under the dash. divorced bell house with overdrive. hydraulic clutch with external slave . I had one in a service truck around that time...

r680680 · r680680

Hello Just wondering where to get a good disk brake conversions kit for my 56 nomad, also want to upgrade to power steering just not sure which way to go yet. Any good Canadian retailers to deal with instead of buying in the US. Shipping and customs fees are getting to crazy.

hotroddonnie · hotroddonnie

Looking for someone that is good! and willing to come to my place to adjust the two doors, they are hung and need some adjustments.

Beachcat · Beachcat

here is an aluminum part that has had a welded on part ripped off it. I don't know if you can tell by this picture but most of the bead has remained in tact. To me this means it was a cold weld. Am I right?

Beachcat · Beachcat

A while back I bought a car off a guys wife when he died. Along with it, I got a lot of his tools. I have a gazillion sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers etc. I plan to put them in an upcoming garage sale. The thing is, there are many sockets that are old snap-ons, herbrands, mactools, proto. Are these old pro t...

sasquatch · sasquatch

Anyone interested in checking out any old tools , this is the best information site i have found, with many old companies listed, most with great pics. http://www.home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/ (The oldest i have found is an 1896 "Billings and Spencer" adjustable.)

sasquatch · sasquatch

Talk about collecting tools ,,, i have always wondered,,, Where did ALL the old mechanics and body mens tools and tool chests go over the years?? There has to be thousands of these tradesmen that have died off over the years, so "WHERE" did all the tools and tool chests go to?????? Surely the...

scott420p · scott420p

Just picked up a 1989 Gmc S15 4.3 with 246000. After I drove it a little hard to see how it ran this noise started. It only makes this sound once its warmed up, but it doesn't matter whether I'm driving or if its parked. I've felt around the exhaust manifolds and don't feel a leak. Is it bearings or possibly a...

Glen440 · Glen440

I just saw an interesting master cylinder conversion for old chevs with the master under your feet. It uses the master that is on the car and they mount a new master behind it and have the push rod run through everything. I was trying to decide if I make one or buy one until I saw this. It solves the hard part o...

will · will

Has any of our members had any experience with "plastic weld" to repair cracks etc. in hard plastic such as dash repair. There are guys advertising "plastic weld" and I would like some feed back from someone who has used their service. Thanks John

captainq · captainq

My 59 elcamino has power steering, a ram type set up. The original pump mounted to the back of the generator and ran directly off the generator. I changed to an alternator and planed on using a late 60s power steering pump that I mounted to the block. The new power steering pump has one high pressure li...

entourageguy · entourageguy

changing over the impala and just wondered if anyone knew of web site with wiring diagrams.

Gazoo · Gazoo

Due to all the new (possible) regulations governing our hobby..., my build is quite possibly going in another direction. I was building my '38 Dodge with the intention on using a small block Mopar 318ci (5.2L), the engine is from '88 pickup with low miles, so I have a mock up engine trans. with headers e...

77

Ok so I bought new belts at summit an dammmmmmmmm right I parked tow rig trailer with gremlin on it right out in the front lot . Have pics to prove it . Got the same brand as I got before rci 5 pt belts . the old , 2 yrs old , rules rules rules ... feel like a bit more plastic or harder material . the new ones feel sof...

PatrickJC · PatrickJC

Has anyone found headers to fit a '57 350 (347) Pontiac? It is hard to search sites by vehicle since my engine is in a '59 Apache. Not sure which vehicles came with that engine in '57. Thanks! Patrick

Rochie · Rochie

Here's a great article from the New Zealand registration process regarding steering columns. This is a must read for everybody. http://lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosheets/LVVTA_Info_01-2013_Unsafe_Aftermarket_Steering_Columns.pdf

shag766 · shag766

ok guys, i just just removed the cover off a 10 bolt rear from a 70 something chev. here's the #'s from the ring gear- G01 882411 37 9 usa k3 what is it. thnx. this will help -- Edited by shag766 on Monday 20th of May 2013 08:14:16 AM

FALLSGUY1955 · FALLSGUY1955

I was just wondering if anybody has had any experience with this type of paint and bondo removal. I was thinking about purchasing a unit from a company in Texas. I saw it on an episode of My classic car and it looked like a good way of striping a body or chassis to bare metal thanks for any insight you can give...

shazzbott · shazzbott

what i am looking for is information on who makes or sells a rear end cover. this cover fits 8 & 9 " for rears. what this aluminum cover does is fit right over the center section , bolts over it actually and it looks like the whole center section is aluminum. I think the center part looks like a qui...

Chance · Chance

Ok, so I am trying to figure out how or where to start building a rat rod. I know alot of you guys have years and years experience, some of you were probably born into the industry, but for me I have just had a love for classic cars my whole life, but never got my **** together enough to do something about it....

Grumper · Grumper

I'm trying to determine if my sending unit is pooched or if its wiring. I've got an autometer fuel gauge that goes past full and stayes there. I'm trying to determine if its the wiring or not but I'm into sure how the wiring goes on this sending unit. The tank and unit is out of a mid-80's full size blazer....

RacerRick · RacerRick

Anyone know of a good upholster? Needs the 57' bench seats redone... Everyone here in toronto keeps telling me to "buy seat covers and we can put them on". No body make seat covers for my car and I want a non stock color.

Gazoo · Gazoo

Here's the scoop, the brake pedal returns in the up position reaalllyy sloooowwwlllyy. I've never encountered this before, it comes back, but way too slow, takes about 3-4 secs. It's a '71 Duster with power brakes, disc at front, Kelsey Hays, 4 piston caliper, this is all factory equipment not retro...

Chance · Chance

I have been dreaming and drooling over vintage and classic cars and hot rods my whole life, and all the while saying some day...well i would like that someday to be sooner rather than later. However, in the last year i have bought my first house, and welcomed my first child into the world, so needless to...

DaveM · DaveM

One whiff. http://www.brewracingframes.com/id75.htm

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

I want to reattach the seat cover to the foam on the drivers side of my 90 chevy truck. I had thought about removing the seat then the seat cover back far enough to spray some contact cement to both pieces one section at a time and reattaching it making sure that the fabric is well within the grooves. I have a...

captainq · captainq

I now have a 59 Chev with a 348, The power steering pump bolts to the back of the generator, i want to switch to an alternator so I need a double pulley for the 348 and does anyone know what power steering pump i can use to fit the original steering box or originall lines. If anyone has the parts, pump, alter...

shag766 · shag766

first spring project is my 50 f-1. i have the hardwood bed out and ready for re-covering. i put the 8 oak boards through a planer on the weekend and want to know if there are any tricks to what and how i apply the varnish. the truck is candy apple red and a very-very small hint of red in the covering would look g...

fatstax · fatstax

anyways i have a two barrel carb on my rat truck engine, i noticed the other day it was flooding at idle somewhat and gas would drip into the engine when i shut it off. i dont have the engine on the angle it was on whe it was in the buick so the carb leans forward. being a carter BBD carb, the floats work in such...

FALLSGUY1955 · FALLSGUY1955

I have just acquired a 29 Ford roadster frame and body. I was thinking of making an electric hotrod out of it. Any suggestions on how I would get started? or do any of you know of any that have been built? Thanks for any help you can offer Fallsguy1955

Dustman · Dustman

Hey guys, I hope someone can help me out! I'm looking for a fuel tank that will fit in a 20"x 33" opening, maybe 6-8" thick. I mounted an s10 blazer tank(20 gal) and thought it was going to be perfect. Until I put the body back on and now the tank rides about 6" off the ground. Steep par...

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

so how are you suppost to grease a u-joint when the yokes are so close that you can't get the grease gun on the nipple?The opening is only about 5/16 wide. In the past I have ground a small groove on the yokes and managed to get the gun on but not this time.

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

going to check my chevy 5.7L. ...so after removing the plugs and high tension lead and connect the tester on a warmed engine, open the tbi ..when you crank the engine over would't the tbi be shooting fuel into the engine? Never done a compression test on a tbi before.

fatstax · fatstax

at the ancaster meet i bought a chevelle steering box for forty bucks that has corvette guts so im told. i took it apart to see if it could be revered since its not facing the right way for my rat truck. gm is mega simple and i see how easy reversing the box is. i saw a vega box as well but the clown who had it wa...

Iwannagofast · Iwannagofast

Last week we installed a onewire alternator from an Aerostar onto the Comet. Everything went great with one exception. When I put the highbeams on, after about 90 seconds they shut off, then on, then off, on, off, etc. It only happend when the highbeams are on, low beams function fine. Should I have in...

oldkoot · oldkoot

While checking things over before I hit the road noticed the front flex hoses have a little wear mark in the outer sleeve, not the hose itself but the rubber sleeve over the hose. When going to full lock the inside of the tire touches the hose, the steering stops are simply a bracket rivetted to the lowe...

Mr Samis · Mr Samis

I have a 1968 327 sbc that I would like to put in a 53 Gmc pick up, but with all the ministry crap ,I would like to know what emission components would have been used at that time? Anyone know a good website or where I can find this info?

45GMC · 45GMC

Today I received the piece of trim I have been looking for some time, its in reasonable shape, I’ve straightened the other out. Once I do some minor tiging on a few cracks I’ll be looking for a good place to get both of them rechromed, and thoughts (I’m in Barrie.) Next question, the general motors truck...

fatstax · fatstax

just a quick question, i have what i think is all the parts for the cowl vent on my 39 chevy but i cant seem to visualize how it goes together, i might be missing a part. anyone have a picture or drawing of how its suppose to look under the dash?

2inchestoolow · 2inchestoolow

Question. Can the same spray gun be used for both water based paints and solvent based paints? Is there a difference in gun types, Tip sizes, other?

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	1998 F150 AC help please (Preview) So my AC was working when I got the truck in March, but now when I need it, it's not working. I bought the re-seal recharge and hose kit, but when I hooked it up, it's already showing full pressure. The compressor clutch spins as it should when the engine is running, and there's air blowing inside the cab, b...	Dave Scott	13	1836	Jul 20, 2013 by Dave Scott
	headliner glue (Preview) need to reglue my truck headliner and was wondering if there are good/bad glues . 3m 77 comes up on the net but some like it some don't ...as does permatex super that crappy tire sells.	Rustynuts	7	1703	Jul 20, 2013 by 427CARL
	blowing fuses!!!!! (Preview) got the tranny back in the 46 and went to start it and pop goes the starter fuse. ...checked all wires and none are bare ,pinched .....I did do a wire cleanup on the wires going to the starter but they are all ok....now I'm wondering if its a shorted starter solenoid..the solenoid doesn't even engage.......	Rustynuts	12	7136	Jul 18, 2013 by DaveM
	Rochester 4 jet carb (Preview) Gave my rochester 4 jet carb off my 348 engine to a mechanic to rebuild. Got the kit and he disassembled it but both floats had gas in them. Cant seem to find replacement floats, Any chance someone may have one of these carbs with good floats or another carb that may fit my intake. It is basically two tw...	captainq	14	2344	Jul 17, 2013 by poncho62
	Any tranny guys out there.......th350 question (Preview) Had it rebuilt....5000 miles ago......runs good...full manual....but Every now and then...not all the time...when I back out of the garage...it pukes tranny fluid while in reverse WTF? I find a puddle under the car when parked every now and then ...sometimes a few drops...sometimes a lake Any t...	Cat in the Hat	5	1530	Jul 16, 2013 by slim
	Battery question (Preview) A bit off topic.....I am going camping in a couple of weeks. Taking our popup trailer and will have no electric. I will be running the campers lights and water pump on batteries. I have one on board RV battery and an going to take a 2nd, maybe a 3rd. Heres the question...Which will last longer....Hook the...	poncho62	7	1111	Jul 16, 2013 by 3 deuce
	Chevy & GMC Ground Bracket (Preview) I am trying to identify these ground brackets. The 8 finger one is from a 80's G20 van, and mounts on the boot that seal s the firewall where the steering column passes through. The 6 finger unit is from and 80's S10 and I believe it mounts on the parking brake mounting bracket on the driver's kick panel. I...	Gwillyville Kid	2	1083	Jul 14, 2013 by fatstax
	Front axle identification Help! (Preview) Hey everyone, I picked up this front straight axle off a truck (good deal, it was just the axle - no truck and the guy wasn't sure what it was from) I was hoping to use it for a project... I thought it was Ford but I think I made a bone head move, as this one might be Dodge!? Can anyone help me identify this for sur...	Adslow65	10	2859	Jul 14, 2013 by Gwillyville Kid
	Diagnosing a TH350 (Preview) Trans won't shift out of first gear so I went through my check list: replaced vacuum line and modulator checked governor gear ( it was good ) replaced fluid and put new filter an...	crash43	10	4685	Jul 9, 2013 by crash43
	To Many to choose from (Preview) Well I decided I want to put disk brakes front and back and upgrade to power steering on my 56 nomad. But there is a lot of different makes and sizes out there. Just want to get feed back from others that have done sim work on there ride	r680680	4	1114	Jul 2, 2013 by henrys57wagon
	Ford t170ft (TOD) (Preview) Ran across one today in a mid 80s F150 behind a L 6 just wondering if any one has used one in a A or 30s rod. Shifter placement looks to be the same as the early fords dam near under the dash. divorced bell house with overdrive. hydraulic clutch with external slave . I had one in a service truck around that time...	slim	2	1421	Jul 1, 2013 by slim
	Best places to order performance without having to ship from US (Preview) Hello Just wondering where to get a good disk brake conversions kit for my 56 nomad, also want to upgrade to power steering just not sure which way to go yet. Any good Canadian retailers to deal with instead of buying in the US. Shipping and customs fees are getting to crazy.	r680680	12	1533	Jun 24, 2013 by Chris Stapley
	Any local body guy that can hang doors? (Preview) Looking for someone that is good! and willing to come to my place to adjust the two doors, they are hung and need some adjustments.	hotroddonnie	11	1518	Jun 23, 2013 by entourageguy
	welders opinion (Preview) here is an aluminum part that has had a welded on part ripped off it. I don't know if you can tell by this picture but most of the bead has remained in tact. To me this means it was a cold weld. Am I right?	Beachcat	6	1172	Jun 23, 2013 by slim
	tool advice (Preview) A while back I bought a car off a guys wife when he died. Along with it, I got a lot of his tools. I have a gazillion sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers etc. I plan to put them in an upcoming garage sale. The thing is, there are many sockets that are old snap-ons, herbrands, mactools, proto. Are these old pro t...	Beachcat	17	1420	Jun 22, 2013 by Keeper
	Reseaching old tools: (Preview) Anyone interested in checking out any old tools , this is the best information site i have found, with many old companies listed, most with great pics. http://www.home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/ (The oldest i have found is an 1896 "Billings and Spencer" adjustable.)	sasquatch	0	979	Jun 21, 2013 by sasquatch
	Where did they all go??? (Preview) Talk about collecting tools ,,, i have always wondered,,, Where did ALL the old mechanics and body mens tools and tool chests go over the years?? There has to be thousands of these tradesmen that have died off over the years, so "WHERE" did all the tools and tool chests go to?????? Surely the...	sasquatch	7	1291	Jun 21, 2013 by fatstax
	1989 S15 Tick/Knock (Preview) Just picked up a 1989 Gmc S15 4.3 with 246000. After I drove it a little hard to see how it ran this noise started. It only makes this sound once its warmed up, but it doesn't matter whether I'm driving or if its parked. I've felt around the exhaust manifolds and don't feel a leak. Is it bearings or possibly a...	scott420p	35	3344	Jun 19, 2013 by scott420p
	Building a master cylinder mount (Preview) I just saw an interesting master cylinder conversion for old chevs with the master under your feet. It uses the master that is on the car and they mount a new master behind it and have the push rod run through everything. I was trying to decide if I make one or buy one until I saw this. It solves the hard part o...	Glen440	12	1517	Jun 18, 2013 by henrys57wagon
	Plastic Weld (Preview) Has any of our members had any experience with "plastic weld" to repair cracks etc. in hard plastic such as dash repair. There are guys advertising "plastic weld" and I would like some feed back from someone who has used their service. Thanks John	will	6	1212	Jun 15, 2013 by will
	Power steering on a 59 Chev (Preview) My 59 elcamino has power steering, a ram type set up. The original pump mounted to the back of the generator and ran directly off the generator. I changed to an alternator and planed on using a late 60s power steering pump that I mounted to the block. The new power steering pump has one high pressure li...	captainq	21	2043	Jun 7, 2013 by captainq
	swapping generator for alternator (Preview) changing over the impala and just wondered if anyone knew of web site with wiring diagrams.	entourageguy	12	4154	Jun 2, 2013 by flatblack55delivery
	Hemis, anyone steer me in the right direction! (Preview) Due to all the new (possible) regulations governing our hobby..., my build is quite possibly going in another direction. I was building my '38 Dodge with the intention on using a small block Mopar 318ci (5.2L), the engine is from '88 pickup with low miles, so I have a mock up engine trans. with headers e...	Gazoo	23	6364	Jun 1, 2013 by shag766
	So I bought new belts (Preview) Ok so I bought new belts at summit an dammmmmmmmm right I parked tow rig trailer with gremlin on it right out in the front lot . Have pics to prove it . Got the same brand as I got before rci 5 pt belts . the old , 2 yrs old , rules rules rules ... feel like a bit more plastic or harder material . the new ones feel sof...	77	0	930	May 31, 2013 by 77
	Headers for a 1957 Pontiac 350 (347)? (Preview) Has anyone found headers to fit a '57 350 (347) Pontiac? It is hard to search sites by vehicle since my engine is in a '59 Apache. Not sure which vehicles came with that engine in '57. Thanks! Patrick	PatrickJC	5	2107	May 29, 2013 by RacerRick
	After market tilt steering columns (Preview) Here's a great article from the New Zealand registration process regarding steering columns. This is a must read for everybody. http://lvvta.org.nz/documents/infosheets/LVVTA_Info_01-2013_Unsafe_Aftermarket_Steering_Columns.pdf	Rochie	5	1500	May 27, 2013 by henrys57wagon
	rear end ident (Preview) ok guys, i just just removed the cover off a 10 bolt rear from a 70 something chev. here's the #'s from the ring gear- G01 882411 37 9 usa k3 what is it. thnx. this will help -- Edited by shag766 on Monday 20th of May 2013 08:14:16 AM	shag766	10	1290	May 21, 2013 by hemi43
	dustless blasting (Preview) I was just wondering if anybody has had any experience with this type of paint and bondo removal. I was thinking about purchasing a unit from a company in Texas. I saw it on an episode of My classic car and it looked like a good way of striping a body or chassis to bare metal thanks for any insight you can give...	FALLSGUY1955	23	7171	May 19, 2013 by oldkoot
	rear end cover that makes center section look like aluminum unit (Preview) what i am looking for is information on who makes or sells a rear end cover. this cover fits 8 & 9 " for rears. what this aluminum cover does is fit right over the center section , bolts over it actually and it looks like the whole center section is aluminum. I think the center part looks like a qui...	shazzbott	9	1584	May 19, 2013 by shazzbott
	Where to start? (Preview) Ok, so I am trying to figure out how or where to start building a rat rod. I know alot of you guys have years and years experience, some of you were probably born into the industry, but for me I have just had a love for classic cars my whole life, but never got my **** together enough to do something about it....	Chance	18	1649	May 15, 2013 by Newagerod
	Fuel Sending Unit (Preview) I'm trying to determine if my sending unit is pooched or if its wiring. I've got an autometer fuel gauge that goes past full and stayes there. I'm trying to determine if its the wiring or not but I'm into sure how the wiring goes on this sending unit. The tank and unit is out of a mid-80's full size blazer....	Grumper	10	1188	May 14, 2013 by Grumper
	Anyone know of a good upholster? Needs the 57' bench seats redone... (Preview) Anyone know of a good upholster? Needs the 57' bench seats redone... Everyone here in toronto keeps telling me to "buy seat covers and we can put them on". No body make seat covers for my car and I want a non stock color.	RacerRick	10	1604	May 14, 2013 by hemi43
	Pop Quiz!....Brakes (Preview) Here's the scoop, the brake pedal returns in the up position reaalllyy sloooowwwlllyy. I've never encountered this before, it comes back, but way too slow, takes about 3-4 secs. It's a '71 Duster with power brakes, disc at front, Kelsey Hays, 4 piston caliper, this is all factory equipment not retro...	Gazoo	27	1760	May 8, 2013 by Cat in the Hat
	Looking for a foot in the door (Preview) I have been dreaming and drooling over vintage and classic cars and hot rods my whole life, and all the while saying some day...well i would like that someday to be sooner rather than later. However, in the last year i have bought my first house, and welcomed my first child into the world, so needless to...	Chance	1	1221	May 5, 2013 by workin class
	Safety PSA (Preview) One whiff. http://www.brewracingframes.com/id75.htm	DaveM	4	1227	May 4, 2013 by Sloorider
	any upholsterers here? (Preview) I want to reattach the seat cover to the foam on the drivers side of my 90 chevy truck. I had thought about removing the seat then the seat cover back far enough to spray some contact cement to both pieces one section at a time and reattaching it making sure that the fabric is well within the grooves. I have a...	Rustynuts	11	1528	May 3, 2013 by Keeper
	348 and power steering (Preview) I now have a 59 Chev with a 348, The power steering pump bolts to the back of the generator, i want to switch to an alternator so I need a double pulley for the 348 and does anyone know what power steering pump i can use to fit the original steering box or originall lines. If anyone has the parts, pump, alter...	captainq	2	1166	May 1, 2013 by captainq
	hardwood truck bed (Preview) first spring project is my 50 f-1. i have the hardwood bed out and ready for re-covering. i put the 8 oak boards through a planer on the weekend and want to know if there are any tricks to what and how i apply the varnish. the truck is candy apple red and a very-very small hint of red in the covering would look g...	shag766	23	2444	Apr 30, 2013 by shag766
	interesting carb thingy (Preview) anyways i have a two barrel carb on my rat truck engine, i noticed the other day it was flooding at idle somewhat and gas would drip into the engine when i shut it off. i dont have the engine on the angle it was on whe it was in the buick so the carb leans forward. being a carter BBD carb, the floats work in such...	fatstax	5	1106	Apr 24, 2013 by DaveM
	electric hotrod (Preview) I have just acquired a 29 Ford roadster frame and body. I was thinking of making an electric hotrod out of it. Any suggestions on how I would get started? or do any of you know of any that have been built? Thanks for any help you can offer Fallsguy1955	FALLSGUY1955	27	1874	Apr 19, 2013 by Chris Stapley
	I needs me a fuel tank!!! (Preview) Hey guys, I hope someone can help me out! I'm looking for a fuel tank that will fit in a 20"x 33" opening, maybe 6-8" thick. I mounted an s10 blazer tank(20 gal) and thought it was going to be perfect. Until I put the body back on and now the tank rides about 6" off the ground. Steep par...	Dustman	20	2844	Apr 15, 2013 by hemi43
	u-joint greasing problem (Preview) so how are you suppost to grease a u-joint when the yokes are so close that you can't get the grease gun on the nipple?The opening is only about 5/16 wide. In the past I have ground a small groove on the yokes and managed to get the gun on but not this time.	Rustynuts	12	1954	Apr 15, 2013 by fatstax
	compression testing question (Preview) going to check my chevy 5.7L. ...so after removing the plugs and high tension lead and connect the tester on a warmed engine, open the tbi ..when you crank the engine over would't the tbi be shooting fuel into the engine? Never done a compression test on a tbi before.	Rustynuts	10	1322	Apr 15, 2013 by Hog
	steering box reversal (Preview) at the ancaster meet i bought a chevelle steering box for forty bucks that has corvette guts so im told. i took it apart to see if it could be revered since its not facing the right way for my rat truck. gm is mega simple and i see how easy reversing the box is. i saw a vega box as well but the clown who had it wa...	fatstax	0	1308	Apr 1, 2013 by fatstax
	blinking headlights (Preview) Last week we installed a onewire alternator from an Aerostar onto the Comet. Everything went great with one exception. When I put the highbeams on, after about 90 seconds they shut off, then on, then off, on, off, etc. It only happend when the highbeams are on, low beams function fine. Should I have in...	Iwannagofast	22	2268	Apr 1, 2013 by Iwannagofast
	Steering stops (Preview) While checking things over before I hit the road noticed the front flex hoses have a little wear mark in the outer sleeve, not the hose itself but the rubber sleeve over the hose. When going to full lock the inside of the tire touches the hose, the steering stops are simply a bracket rivetted to the lowe...	oldkoot	6	1475	Mar 26, 2013 by hemi43
	Emission components?? (Preview) I have a 1968 327 sbc that I would like to put in a 53 Gmc pick up, but with all the ministry crap ,I would like to know what emission components would have been used at that time? Anyone know a good website or where I can find this info?	Mr Samis	10	1553	Mar 26, 2013 by slim
	Chrome (Preview) Today I received the piece of trim I have been looking for some time, its in reasonable shape, I’ve straightened the other out. Once I do some minor tiging on a few cracks I’ll be looking for a good place to get both of them rechromed, and thoughts (I’m in Barrie.) Next question, the general motors truck...	45GMC	6	1726	Mar 21, 2013 by flatblack55delivery
	cowl vent (Preview) just a quick question, i have what i think is all the parts for the cowl vent on my 39 chevy but i cant seem to visualize how it goes together, i might be missing a part. anyone have a picture or drawing of how its suppose to look under the dash?	fatstax	0	1072	Mar 20, 2013 by fatstax
	Spray guns and paint types (Preview) Question. Can the same spray gun be used for both water based paints and solvent based paints? Is there a difference in gun types, Tip sizes, other?	2inchestoolow	7	1587	Mar 20, 2013 by gogglespizomo
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