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th350 puking oil out of the top
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I recently fired up the Buick for the season and yesterday I noticed a large oil leak. This morning I put it on the hoist and with the engine off it was puking trans oil from the top This oil had a lot of air bubbles in it and it kept puking for quite a while. Can anyone give me some ideas of what I should be lookin...
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billyisamountain
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Help Needed Quickly... Rockerarm and pushrod Question
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I just ripped the intake off my camaro with the 2.8l motor in it and the gasket goes unfer yhe pushrods. if i take the rocker arms off or loosen the to get the gaskets under the rods can i just torque the nuts back up or do i need special adjustnents and new nuts and stuff. The chilton and haynes manuals say cu...
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66-67-88Chevy
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king pins replacement
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Hello all, I need to get the king pins done on my 52 chevy. I hear its not an easy task and probably outside my skill level. Anyone know a good mechanic or shop in the halton/missauaga/oakville area that can do it..?
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dibs52
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Four link suspension
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Ok guys, just wondering what s the best /easiest style f four link suspension to put in ? Where can I get these parts, hopefully local? Is there anything that I need to know?
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Mr Samis
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T-Bucket upholstery - bench seat build and door panels
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After reading/posting in another post, I remembered I had this posted at the HAMB and thought I would share the info over this way. Okay, I know it's a t-bucket and the build is OT, but I figured I would share my first attempt at some seats. A couple months ago I had determined my seat rake and height using...
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Keeper
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Installing a B&M Prostick in a 1969 Ford Mustang
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Hi All, I am about to install a prostick into my Mustang and the instructions state to use the neutral safety switch on the shifter and remove the stock one from the trans. I was wondering if anyone on here knows whether or not I can keep the stock one in place.
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69Mustang
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whats the door off of
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picked up this car door today great shape not sure what it is off of
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captainq
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sbc oil pressure
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I need some opinions on an oil pressure drop on my 350 Chev. When the engine was first built about 10yrs ago,the startup oil pressure was 60-70PSI, hot around40. This year I noticed its around 40PSI cold and about 20 hot. I double checked my dash gage and its ok. I don't know if its the pump dying or if the mo...
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hotrod-steve
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Bumpers?? the law or not?
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Hi guy's, its me again!!! At the risk of starting something crazy hear, and trust me I KNOW this will set off a fire fox and for that I'm truly sorry up front! I did a search and had no luck, so here goes. as most know or will see I'm building a 56 F-100, I really like the look of no bumpers with roll pans, am I se...
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V2addict
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power steering part number???
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Ok - so the power steering pump disintegrated on my 71 Chevelle ss454 It is a pressed on double pulley style with the big tapered reservoir, rather than single pulley and tower type resevoir No one seems to be able to find me a part number in any aftermarket supplier for the press on pulley style pump Eve...
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Seeker1056
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How would I make a mirrored firewall?
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I am toying with the idea of making a mirrored type firewall. Is that aluminum that is buffed or stainless? Or another material? Anybody care to share how to make one etc.? -- Edited by MarkM on Monday 2nd of February 2015 07:17:24 AM
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MarkM
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Fuel Sending Unit
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Dropped the fuel tank on the truck today. (53 Merc M100) Can anyone tell me what kinda fuel sending unit this is? I'm pretty sure it's not the original merc/ford one. Is this Chevy?? It would explain why the fuel guage (original on the dash) reads backwards, chev and ford read opposite don't they? Low oh...
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Nickeleye
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gas tanks
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curious to what everyone uses for gas tanks when fabricating frames?.....fuel cells?...make your own? cheers
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knuckles
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LED LIGHTS
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Have a 66 belvedere post and want to change all lights to LED - anybody have any advise , or is this just an easy swap ?
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Bruce Smith
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Cheetah reverse pattern shifter questions
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Just wondering if anybody can tell me about a Cheetah SCS reverse pattern shifter with a manual valve body in the transmission, like to know how it shifts, are they popular and easy to use, like to hear anything you can tell me about it, thanks for any help.
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Hibred
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Duplicolor Vinyl and Fabric Paint Review
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I put this in tech because I will be doing a review/walk through of this product. From the test patch I have done it seems to work pretty well. For those who have seen the low budget winter beater build, then you will know that the carpet in my truck is garbage and covered in stains. Next Saturday I will be p...
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66-67-88Chevy
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1942-48 Ford convertible
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does anybody own a 1942-48 ford or merc convertible? I'm working on a rusty one and I need to know the location of the roof top helper spring where it attaches to the body with a 3 hole bracket...thanks...Larry.
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Larry
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350 sbc, Oil Pressure Sending Unit, - Extension ???
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I am swapping out my Oil Pressure sending unit on the ( '78 ) 350 sbc engine, the sending unit location is just to the right of the Distributer on drivers side..and wondering if anyone on here has ever changed that unit, and installed a short extension to the brass fitting in the block, ( I have the tu...
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cheyenne
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Wet sanding and polishing questions
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I'm getting ready to wet sand and polish my truck and have some questions. I've read through the posts on here and am a little confused. How far should I go with the wet sand??? 3000? 4000? After the truck is wet sanded, do I go with the 3 pad, 3M process or do I go directly to Farecla G3 and the purple Meguires...
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Moobster
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Holley fuel line routing
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Im just installing my holley carb. Does anyone have any experience installing the fuel log facing the rear of the vehicle. Im running an electric fuel pump so it just makes more sense to me. Do you think it will work? Thanks for your input in advance.
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67c10
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Batteries
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kinda off topic of the forum , but deals with my tow vehicle which tows my drag car and hot rods .I have an 07 Grand Cherokee with 3 litre benzino diesel m has a 2 month old motomaster battery in it , and wouldn,t start this morning , not plugged in . My diesel tech buddy says get an a c delco battery for it .. are t...
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fenderwell headers.
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anyone ever use a set of "off the shelf" fenderwell headers ? i'm wondering about chevy II pieces or maybe tri-five chevy would work. plenty of room in the car, no inner fenders and the engine is mounted with front and rear plates. mustang II front end. don't really have the time to spend with...
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studeshaker
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Mustang II front suspension and certification
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I found a car in Alberta, 52 Chey with a Mustang II style front suspension. If I bring it back to Ontario will I have any problems with certification? Anything special I should check? thanks JD -- Edited by Johnnee D on Saturday 14th of February 2015 01:06:55 PM
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Johnnee D
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colored window tint
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Is yellow or green window tint legal in Ontario? Think my truck would look bad a$$ with some yellow or green window tint. Does anybody have any suggestions on where to find it. Thanks
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67c10
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700R4 or TH350
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Been trying to deciede what type of trany to put in my streetrod.It is a moderate horsepowered 327 with an RV cam, the rear end is a 3:73 posi. If I will go with a 700R4 trany or be satisfied with a TH 350? I know the 700 will help lower the RPM on the highway and secondly save fuel and make it much more enjoyable...
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South Shore
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Nova disc brakes
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well it seems I will have to change my 72 Nova drum brakes to disc.....as the rear end I used from a 2000 S10 has disc brakes... Do I need to change the spindles on the drum setup to disc spindles?... Thanks as always!
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knuckles
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Driveshafts
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Does anyone know if there is a site that has data on different lengths of driveshafts?.....I want to see what one might fit my application without having to get one custom made Thanks!
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knuckles
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Engine and Transmission Oil for 1948 Chrysler Windsor
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Hi This summer I would like to change the Engine and Transmission oil for the 1948 Chrysler. Could some one advise me on the type of Oil and the amount I need look for? Thanks.
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ram1976
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6v Battery for 1948 Chrysler Windsor
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Hi, I'm new to this site, Looking for help/advice on getting a 6v battery for 1948 Chrysler Windsor, Prefer maintenance free. Suggestions are welcome. Thanks
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ram1976
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rear diff.
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I thought I saw a thread about differential widths here but can't find it. Anyone have experience putting a later diff with disc brakes under a '63 Falcon or Comet? I though I recalled the Bronco being closest but the offset was an issue. Any thoughts?
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Iwannagofast
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Wheel narrowing
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Hi guys. I was wondering if anybody has ever had a pair of aluminum wheels narrowed. If you have, who did it? Or maybe somebody on here can do it. Let me know. thanks for the help.
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Windsor
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Admore Lighting Inc posi locks for wiring
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I bought some Posi locks for wiring, after seeing some, on a Bike site.... I know everyone here solders I don't sweet set up for wiring... Carl
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427CARL
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grill and rad support advice
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I'm at the point in my project where I need to fabricate the rad and grill support. I have a 34 chev cowl and an aluminum rad. Any advice would be helpful Jens
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billyisamountain
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Want to swap 283 Power glide to a 5 speed
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Looking to go to a 5 speed standard in my 64 Elcamino ,have a chance to get all the parts -fly wheel bell housing and trans , any body know if a 4.3 from a 95 s10 5 speed bell housing will bolt to a 64 ,283 ? Will the 4.3 fly wheel fit ? If not,what fly wheel and starter will fit ? Can the speedo be changed from electr...
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Riddler
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POR15 AT CANADIAN TIRE
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I noticed in CTC's latest weekly flier that they've added POR15 to their product line. Only shows gloss black in quart sizes at $59.99, no other sizes or products from this line. That's about the same price as from a fairly local supplier but CTC is everywhere, and don't forget the coupons! Just tho...
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TIME TRAVELLER
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Milermatic 210
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Just picked up a very nice millermatic 210..Can you say FREE :) ..I have read that its a decent machine?..it does need a new whip though Just wondering as I have two 110v gas migs that I use for sheet metal but was wondering if this miller can do all....can it be turned down enough to do body work?...or best...
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knuckles
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fuel line removal help
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On my 90 Silverado with the 5.7 tbi engine the fuel lines are held by a bracket I guess that's between the block and firewall. Any one here familiar with how I can remove the lines from this bracket? There just doesn't seem to be any room. Thks Dennisl
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Rustynuts
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Delphi fuel pump problem
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Put a new pump on my 90 chevy last feb. Worked fine till now. Lately when it is getting to -5C+ overnight the truck sometimes will not start ( don't hear the pump) till I hit the tank a few times with a rubber hammer. Then once it starts its fine for the rest of the day. I thought it might be water in the tank so du...
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Rustynuts
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Sheet metal suppliers Canada
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I am looking for aftermarket sheet metal for my 39 Chev sedan....rockers, patch panels etc....However all the ones I find are in the USA...Are there any suppliers in Ontario?...hate all the shipping , exchange etc. Thanks! Steve
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knuckles
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1939 Chevy 2 dr sedan...Camaro Clip
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I know these topics on other forums can heat up conversation etc... But I have had a Camaro clip on my 57 Chev truck so will do same on my 39 chev car... what I need to know is if anyone has done this on one of these cars?....and how much wider the camaro wheel base would be compared to what was on the 39 stock? Ho...
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knuckles
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supercharger carb mods?
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anyone out there in Ontario that can mod my carbs enrichment circuits for supercharger use? or can guide me in doing it myself? apparently they need to be richened up for the off idle enrichment as my motor wants to backfire for that fraction of a second till the carbs pull fuel from the other circuits ...
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Seeker1056
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Seat Belts
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The seats I just took out had the seat belts bolted to the frame of the bench, I could be wrong but I'm assuming that's a no no cause if the bench breaks loose I'm attached to it.... Can someone sorta give me a rough idea on how seat belts are suppose to safely be secured?
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Nickeleye
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Brake lines
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Hi guys, looking for a little input, I'm running 304 S.S. lines and AN fittings (37deg.) my question is I have seen people wind the lines in a coil of some sort where they enter the master cylinder, I have also seen them piped right in, is the vibration loop necessary or is this personal preference, I und...
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V2addict
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Holly carb ID???
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Trying to find out what size this Holly is on my Avanti Has # 8055-1 & just below that 1040 this is on the frt. of the ait horn where Holly says the ID # is. Can't find this # listed anywhere??? Carb is almost brand new but think it's too Big in CFM's ??? Pete
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dualquadpete
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68 to 82 Corvette Vacuum Lines
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I have diagrams and directions for repairing and routing Vac hoses etc for these cars. If anyone wants a copy PM me.
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RWW
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decode muncie trans stamp
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I have a 1968 M22 10 in 27 out has a vin 28U166xxx stamped on it I know the 8 is for 1968 any idea about the 2 or the U ? trans code stamp is P8D04 thanks
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henry
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Fuel Stabilizer
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What brand of fuel stabilizer do you use for winter storage?
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Model A Guy
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Thread Cleaning Tap
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Anyone close to me have a 7/16-14 thread cleaning tap? Toronto / GTA I am in the process of replacing head gaskets on my SBC and need to chase some of the bolt holes. Some of them either have sealant in them or need chasing to properly clean/straighten any of the threads. I have a set of new ARP bolts on or...
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58Chev
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58-59 chev wiper motor. Wiring in speed control
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Hi guys I am trying to save my original wiper motor for my 1959 apache. The wiper motor runs but it will not park and I broke the 2 position switch. My thought is, if I could wire in a potentiometer (like a volume of small fan control) I could control speed and park the arms by slowing them down and stopping t...
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apachomatic
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Dyno tests on fans, alternators and oil
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http://www.carnut.com/ramblin/dyno.html
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jarvis1
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