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What Springs?
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I just swapped my cam and know its a good idea to match the springs. I put in crane 100072 a 284 advertised. My cam card tells me I need 99848-16 and there web site tells me 96802-16 there tech tells me the difference is the installed height. I'm pretty sure that I need something the same or close for the hei...
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scott420p
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Redrilling backing plates or axle flanges - question
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Since my channelled T coupe sits quite low, the rear end is way above the bottom edge of the body, causing some interference with the E Brake cables and the body. I'm thinking about rotating the backing plates on my early 9" a few degrees by re-drilling the plates or the holes in the axle flange to al...
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Ragtop
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Squealing belts
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Hello Everyone. I think this might be a more basic question but I have been puzzling over it for a while. I was doing some freshening up in the engine compartment, so I changed the belts(power steering and Alt.) on my BBC. The old belts were getting all cracked on the underside. I went to Napa and boug...
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Rebelrod
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Cooling fan not working
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Just bought the car so starting from square one, the owner said everything was working fine before. The fan wouldn't start either by the temp sensor or the overide switch, jumpered the relay and the fan motor runs. Power at circuit breaker and terminal 87 at the relay, replaced the relay to be safe. Pu...
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oldkoot
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Gauge size
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Hello I am looking at installing a Tachometer gauge in the location of the clock on my dash (49 ford club coupe) I am having trouble figuring out what size gauge I would need to fit in the 2 3/4" hole. Any ideas??? I cant seem to figure this out
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Rebelrod
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reversing corvair box , any 1 local can do ( hamilton )
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Can any 1 local to me do ... ( hamilton ) ive never done anything like this before .. thanx Kev
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hemikev
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Thoughts On Allstar Performance Converters
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I can pick up a Allstar 3000 converter for $200 are they even worth my time or should I save the money to buy a better one.
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scott420p
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powder coating
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just picked up a set of headers for my t bucket project ... they are not chrome ...can you powder coat headers ????????????????
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hemikev
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Elektric trailer brakes
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I seen electirc trailer brake , break away kits that use a motorcycle sized battery Question , do you think that size battery would be any good to run an electric winch ?? Probably not . I dont wanna fit two battery,s to the trailer . Or just use regular car size battery for winch an break away . Like do yo...
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Brake booster.
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Well,it's time for a brake booster, master cylinder and proportioning valve for the malibu. Has anyone delt with John Stuart in Stoney Creek? I talked to them on the phone,and they have what I need,but want to be sure there okay.
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Malibu Man
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Brake Line Fittings
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I'm doing a rear brake line on my 1990 cherokee. I can't find the fitting that goes into the proportioning valve. Its a 3/16" tube nut with a 1/2-20 thread. I can find it online in the states. I tried cisco but they told me it'll be 4 weeks or more because they just got they're order in, and the manufact...
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scott420p
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Wheel bolt pattern cross reference site
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Hi folks, I came across this site yesterday and found it really helpful. Enter your make and model, wait for the page to load then click "Go to matching patterns" If you're looking for a wheel with different offset this really narrows the field in a hurry. http://www.roadkillcustoms....
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Iwannagofast
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Ya know that T shaped strip on Model T and A's?
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Is it steel? And can it be welded OK? I was thinking about removing the bolts that hold it in place, tilting it out a bit to chop the top and then cut the excess off the top, but it's riveted to one side of the quarter panel and it's almost impossible to get the rivets out even though I've knocked the heads off o...
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Ragtop
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?'s About Torque Converters
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I'm going to be swapping out my transmission and I was looking for some reliable information on torque converters so I came straight to the internet! The motor is stock out of an 1995 Impala SS (260 hp/300 ft/lbs), 700r4, 3:42 rear and it weighs 3200lbs (without my fat ass in it). The truck is about 1000 l...
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atomsplitter
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eight degrees
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ok i have noticed on many rats and rods the front axle is leaned back, i assumed this had some purpose but i never put much thought into it. i was talking to a guy i know that has the yellow flamed t bucket at armdrop, we started discussing my rat truck and i asked him why the axle was leaned back, he told me tha...
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fatstax
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POR15 vs DOM16
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Someone was asking about POR 15 a while ago - I picked up a supposedly equivalent product and thought I'd share my thoughts on what NOT to do. I picked up DOM16 which is made by a Canadian company @ half the cost. I applied it for the first time yesterday and was VERY DISAPPOINTED. I followed the instruct...
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Gearhead
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CT & Part Source rant
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So I buy 3 cans of duplicolor engine ename to paint an engine and genset for my old lincoln welder that I'm rebuiliding. I just got through hours of removing DOM16 and was nearly ready to paint when I noticed in the "instructions" that bare metal needs to be primed. With engine enamel???? WTF...
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Gearhead
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supercharge 52 f1
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efi 5 liter 30 over built to be blown have some rocker problems hitting valve cover have 1 inch ford racing spacer goes between upper and lower intake so i can run taller covers what i need to know will it stand the test of time and how will it afect or will it afect rpm tork so what we have is a mass air motor w...
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howardp13
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header gaskets
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OK here is the problem .What kind do yuu guys use.I cannot belive the trouble I am having.Cheap ones metal ones glue stacks 3or 4 deep(I was desperate).Fatstax even welded me up new flanges on them,They are straight we checked and the gaskets are gone again.I have ordered a set of I think they are cal...
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flatblack55delivery
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TH350 rebuild
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I'm building my first th350 and have a rebuild kit that i waited a while. But during teardown I relized I needed a intermediate roller clutch when it fell apart in my hands. Can I get theses new around the gta and from where? I can find them but only online and in the usa.
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scott420p
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Disc brakes / Master cylinder
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Okay guys, might as well start gathering info for a winter project ahead of time. We want to change both the Falcon and the Comet over to front disc / dual master & proportioning valve set-ups this winter. I've read so much stuff regarding this swap my head hurts. Monarch / Fairmont / Geo / ect, ect. W...
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Iwannagofast
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Decent Interior guy
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Hey all , looking for a decent interior guy from Toronto , north to Barrie area . The tweed like part of the door panels on my wife,s 87 trans am have dried out an shrunken . 1/2 inch gap tween material and plastic part that its sposed to be bonded to . Want that replaced ..77.
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Machine Shop
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Looking for recommendations on a good Machine shop, got a Buick 430 Block and heads that needs some lov'in. Im in Niagara Falls but willing to travel some to get it done right. Thanks
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ve3oky
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an easy answer for some
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ok a car guy should know ........but i don t and if i don t ask i ll never know ........flat piston what does it do.......... increse hp or just better and more reliable ?
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flatduck
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motor mount help
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i have a pete & jakes model a frame and now i have bought a ford motor mount kit for my 5.0l can anyone give me a diagram or something on how to install the mounts
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sebright
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Sheet Metal Work
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I have an 84 s10 with a sunroof that I just don't want its a PITA. I'm looking to have sheet metal welded in. Can anyone around the GTA do this or know a reputable shop to go to? I'm not worried about the paint as I'd be happy with primer.
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scott420p
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S10 Engine Swap
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Does anyone know if or how a 98 2.2 will fit in a 95 S10 with same size engine that has blown I know there are some differences between the engines We know there are sensors in the 98 that are not in the 95 but can they be by passed and still pass an Etest? do the intakes interchange if we want to use the 95 intake...
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flatblack55delivery
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Exhaust (Cats)
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Hey guys there is a lengthly thread on emmisions on the board and its got me thinking time to pony up with some parts. Im looking to buy some high flow cats when i get my new headers and going over some sites im trying to determine the best ones to buy. There are probably several out there but has anyone bou...
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Torquewar
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transmission help
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would the tail shaft in a pre 1986 700r4 with mechanical gears be the same as the later ones with the electronic speedo, thanks brent
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61 poncho
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s/c 52 f1
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cab on s10 done. rear of truck is getting tubed. not 4 link not ladder bar useing parts out of my yard. we have 83/4 dodge with 391 that is 33.5 wide on super stock leafs. have 29x18.5x15 m/ts pro sport tires. would like to see some pics or prints to see the best way to do this all ready put in front cross member...
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howardp13
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gasket material
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What would be the best gasket material / thickness to place between a glass body and its chassis?
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Beachcat
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Looking to paint
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I picked up a couple of 1932 Ontario license plates. I cleaned them up and painted them and now I'm looking for someone who can paint the numbers that are embossed on them. I'm in the Schomberg or Wasaga Beach area if anyone would do this. Thanks
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Beachcat
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rear axle pull
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This might seem like a stupid question for some but how do I pull an axle out of a 9" Ford rear end? Is it a simple procedure?
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Beachcat
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decode an engine number
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can anyone decode this casting number? Thanks 1M0519 3ZZ4
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Beachcat
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tire/wheel question
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I would like to change some rear tires from a 26" OD tire to a 30" OD tire. I running a 350 tranny and a 9" ford rear end. Other than confusing the speedo, are there any reasons why this might not be a good idea. fenders are not an issue. Thanks
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Beachcat
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jacking points
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What are the recommended lift pad points on a 32Ford coupe? Thanks! -- Edited by Beachcat on Sunday 29th of July 2012 08:46:46 PM
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Beachcat
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Overheating Comet
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Hy guys, I'm back with onother issue. We purchased a 63 Comet ragtop last year as a gift for my Dad who since has passed away. Previous owner had over heating problems and replaced the rad with a 4 row unit. Our Falcon had similar issues when first built. It has a '69 302 Windsor / C4. We installed a 190' ther...
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Iwannagofast
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Roller rockers and cam shafts
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The plan, 93 Roadmaster 350(Chevy)change the cam and intake to carb.The cam I have little information on except it worked well with the intake in my last high milage engine till the crank berrings went.The question we changed the roller lifters to reg chevy style,(hydrolic?)because it was suggest...
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flatblack55delivery
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Turbo 400 with no speedo drive provision.
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I have a 68 Turbo 400 with a long snout in my 67 Cutlass. It actually fits well vut when I went to hook up the speedo cable I realized there is no provision for one. apparently some of the big Olds back then drove the speedo from the front wheel. So the big Question is what do I do now to solve this problem? Will t...
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39poncho
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Media Blasting - ?
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Can anyone recommend a media blasting shop that they know or have had work done by them and were satisfied with the results? There seems to be so many types of "media material" also. What is the best? I am looking to have the complete exterior blasted down to bare metal and then primed for...
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will
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Crankshaft grinder in Eastern Ontario
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Hi, I have a crank from a early hemi (392) and I am looking for a shop to grind the crank. Do any of you know of a shop I should send it to in Eastern Ontario. This is a rare crankshaft and I would like to send it to someone who won't f$$k it up. Thanks, John
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jadranjohn
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Shop crane dimensions?
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Hey, does anyone have dimensions for a heavy duty shop crane? I have a 3ton long arm jack and want to build a knock down shop crane instead of buying one of those fold up deals. My shop space is pretty tiny, I want to make one that comes apart into separate components and stand them up in the corner or oil drum...
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Gearhead
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rag top problem
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hi trying to put the top back up and short of a little bit ........door gap looks ok .is there any ajustment that can be made ? never own a ragtop before is this a current thing with ragtop ? help help
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flatduck
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redrilling axle flange
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Does anyone know of a place that has experience redrilling axle flange?I have a ford 9 with 5 on 4.5 and I waant to add 5 on 4.75.thxbob.
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rat39
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no oil pressure reading
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i have a question regarding the oil pressure reading on my 53 chevy 235. i just finished rewiring the car for 12 volt from 6 plus new automterer gauges etc. i took the car out for a spin to test her out. the car ran great but my oil pressure gauge was not reading. had my dads mechanic take a look at it. thought ...
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Rookie rodder
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I need help with wiring my rod
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I have an EZ Wirirng harness. With my health now it is hard to get under the car and REALLY hard to get under the dash. Anybody in Fergus/Guelph area that can help me in exchange for my help on their project or for a reasonable fee? I can certainly help pull it, actually going to try start it this week. Thanks...
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Youngoldguy
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A question for the bodymen
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My son is customizing a 96 Roadmaster wagon and has removed the woodgrain and trim .We are left with a couple of holes and a whole bunch of small nail like studs that held on the trim.The holes we know what to do with,the question is what do we do with the studs.They seam secure and the couple that we broke o...
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flatblack55delivery
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C4 Trannny shifting issue
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I've got a 74 C4 tranny in my pickup and the problem I am having is repeatable. When driven for the first 5 minutes, it does not want to shift out of low. After 5 minutes it shifts fine. I've checked the fluid several times when in park and after driven awhile, it shows full, doesn't smell, and is nice'n p...
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30AV8
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fuel gauge float
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The gas gauge on the wagon quit a while ago so I picked up a Ford brass float and changed it to night. The old float has gas in it. The gauge moved to about 1/4 so lets hope when I fill it up it will be accurate. Many GM/ Chrysler and Fords use the same float. COAZ-9202-B.
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henrys57wagon
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10w40 oil?
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I know this sounds like a newb question, but I have been using 10w30 oil in my vehicles for all my life (5w30 in the modern daily driver)......My oil pressure is decent in my truck, but the engine has 18 years and quite a few miles on it now....What will 10w40 do for me, if anything?
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poncho62
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