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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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What engine do I have in my 52 Chevy 1300
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I'm new to this website here and I have recently purchased a a 1952 Chevy 1300 and I can't seem to figure out what engine is in my truck. I have done my research online and I can't seem to fine any matches to the numbers I found. I have the numbers from the block behind the distributer and the number that was ca...
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Redchev
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powerblock's altered e go traction bars
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On powerblock TV they built a floating traction bar system using spring hangers on the front of the bars and mounted onto a crossmember on the Comet. Does anyone have any info on this type of setup? I tried a search on powerblock but no luck. I know I could make the diff slide on the springs but do not want to...
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henrys57wagon
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wilwood pedals
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Has anyone here ever used wilwood pedals on a build? Im thinking of using them on my 56 F-100 , my plans with the build so far have stayed away from truditional and am building a more up to date resto mod. I'm interested in any feedback from anyone that can advice me of the pros/cons, the set up looks prety...
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V2addict
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new to carbs help
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hello Im new to the carb and am having a few problems so I have a eddy carb 1813 800cfm sitting on a moper 360 with aluminium heads intake all the rest...now I got the carb to start up fine and idle all day long and rev up. Now until the car is completely warmed up, if I put it in gear drive or reverse it flat ou...
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408dakota
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identifying a rear end
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I was down at Miniker's in Milford on Saturday looking for a 1950-1955 Olds rear end. They have a fence line of old rear ends but Randy doesn't know what they are although he believes I will find what I am looking for. The problem is I don't know how to identify one either. Does anyone have a spec sheet or...
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wuga
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Anyone do their own undercoating?
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I scored a pail of undercoating at work because it was leaking. Thought I would use it on the daily drivers. I have a cheapo undercoating gun that I bought at Princess Auto. The undercoating seems rather thick...Does it need to be thinned to spray, if so with what? Any suggestions would be helpful
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poncho62
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Bed liner?
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I have a plastic bed liner (Pendaliner), I'm looking at getting rid of. I'm getting tired of hearing rattle and rub, and I don't want to drill anymore screw holes to hold it down. I was wondering which spray on, roll on liner is better, if I do it myself. I've been shopping around and product prices vary in...
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Gazoo
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Power steering question
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Ok so we all pretty much agree that guys will stick a sbc into anything . Like my 50 chebby truck for eggsample . I have a sbc chev with g m power sterrin pump hookt to an amc pacer frt end . It has rack an pinion steering . the truck is almost like manual steering at rest , but even just moving slowly the power st...
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Oil Pan height at drags question .
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Ok this is a real dummm azzz bunny beginner question . with that said . the oil pan on my drag car is about 3.5 inches offa the pavement , unfortunately I,m adding about 80 lbs to the frt of the car . if that drops the pan down to 2.5 or 3 inches , do you think they will call that at the tracks ....St Thomas an Cayug...
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Interior help needed
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Hi everyone, i need some help finishing off the interior of my 61 suburban. does anyone know of someone who does nice work at a decent price and wouldn't mind too much if I watched/helped. So I could maybe learn a few basics. Or someone who does nice work at a really good price. just need a head liner and the...
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old school
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Original 1957 chevy truck 283 engine
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I have the opportunity to purchase an original 1957 chevy truck 283 staggered bolt engine. I am interested seen how it would be very neat to have the original engine in my truck. I have read that the staggered bolt engines are the 265 bored out to 283 and are known for overheating because of how thin the wa...
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J12
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Good Mechanic for Stromberg 97's 3x2 setup ?
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Trying to find a Mechanic around Barrie/New Market area that's good with setting up Stromberg 97's I have a 3x2 setup with progressive linkage on a small block chev. I can trailer the car just about anywhere in the area but not that many guys have experience with 97's. Anyone know someone good that they...
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Tramp
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What are these spindles from?
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I have a set of spindles and need to find out exactly what they are. any help would be great. Thanks
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FYN RYD Customs
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Wiring help
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I want to hide this in my Chevy II. Can anyone tell me what wire is what and how to disable the security system? I believe it's a 1997 unit.
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JPB
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Touch up
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Hey guys just wanted to know if anyone has used a paint guy (Riches Refinshing) in East London. Back in the spring i picked up a 03 Maurader nice one owner car. I asked about it years ago and was offered first bite had to buy it. The car deserves some TLC ,no rust just paint flake in wheel wells may extend to...
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Torquewar
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chevy o-ring valve seals....are they junk?
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am replacing my valve seals on the 90 chevy truck with umbrella type seals on the exhaust........I read that the O-rings are junk. Any thoughts?
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Rustynuts
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16in tires on 5.5 rims????what are my choices?
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Wanted to see if someone can tell me what is the TALLEST and THINEST 16 in radial tires I can get to fit my 40 to 48 ford 5.5 in wide rims. Thanks
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mario
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Rear Window Louvers
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I have a rear window louver I picked up a few months ago. The only positive part, is that they are Mopar. But I have know idea what Mopar. I'm pretty sure they are not for Duster/Demon, or Challenger/Barracuda, kinda sure they won't fit a Dart swinger also. I'll pull it from the rafters tomorrow and take s...
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Gazoo
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HEI pick up coil problems
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I replaced points ignition with HEI on my 1971 Olds. Works fine but seems to blow the pick up coil after a short time of use. I use a thick keyed wire from fuse box to ignition. I can cure the symptons but not sure of the cause ?? Thanks joepenoso
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joepenoso
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Fan shroud ideas for a 51 GMC Pick up
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Has anybody made or found a fan shroud for the 47-55 Chevy/GMC pick ups ? I am using the 261 straight 6 and a shroud seems next to impossible to find . thanks for any help .
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Rodical55
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edelbrock carb
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i have s edelbrock carb ..600cfm 4 barrel...looking for someone in kitchener area to tune it up..
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murman
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Keeping Tonneau Cover Black
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I just changed the soft top on the tonneau cover on my truck after the branches turned it into a shish kebob during the winter. Has anyone found a cleaner that can help keep it looking good? The sun really beats the snot out of the vinyl.
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123pugsy
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ford guys help please
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i have got the 50 f-1 in for some love and i am looking for some stuff. most of it i have sourced but there is a couple of things that i know you guys will know of the top of you heads and it would take me hours to look up. looking for a complete rear diff in the 60"-603/4" plate to plate length. 9"...
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shag766
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My Latest Electrical Question - Door Poppers
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I decided to have a look at the door popper today. Wasn't working when I bought the truck. Turns out simple as just finding where all the bad connection were and soldered everything. Works fantastic now..... EXCEPT it pops the door open when you start the truck.It doesn't pop the door when you turn the i...
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Nickeleye
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Wet sanding and buffing.
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As some of you know, or might remember, I replaced the box on my '03 Dakota with a clean rust free AZ box. The Arizona box was black, which matched my cab, the problem was, it was baked, to a shade of grey, and the clear coat pretty much gone, felt like 120 grit paper. I decided to get it painted, as I didn't wa...
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Gazoo
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Powder coating in KW area
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Can anyone recommend a good powder coating place, in the Kitchener/Waterloo area? Yellow pages are great, but I'd prefer doing my research the cheapest way..., knowing someone who has tried certain places. Saves me some time , not having to get stuff re-done not to mention money. I have some front en...
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Gazoo
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Driveshaft angle and phasing
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http://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/2014/07/26/video-driveshaft-angle-and-phasing/
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wolfman1
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Posi-Taps
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Many of you may have used these before but I had never heard of them. Posi-Taps (Posi-Lock brand but the Posi-Taps are the "teeing in" version) used to splice into wiring. They are freakin amazing. More for relays and trigger wires rather than primary circuits but never the less ama...
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Builderrhys
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White wall cleaner
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Whats the best whitewall cleaner out there for cleaning my wide whites, two are going yellow on me, just from sitting around - they are brand new never been on the road yet but are 3 years old I have heard horror stories on using the wrong things
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Seeker1056
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Turbo 350 pains
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I am hoping someone can help me as I have read through most related post and not found any answers. I have a 350 with a th350. I did a quick tune up and afterwards the transmission would not go into any gear. I checked the vacuum line and the shift linkage. Also checked the fluid with it warm and level and if an...
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mike38super
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a couple of ???'s
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i am in need of a couple of things and looking for input. 1- electric vacum pump. i have never had anything to do with these things and don't know anything about them. its for the chevelle with the 572 in it. it don't whoa very well. 2- i have got the complete interior out of the 50 ford f-1 for a revamp and i am w...
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shag766
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chevy power steering pump vs ford power steering rack
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will my chevy power steering pump over power my ford power steering rack was told my power steering pump puts out 1200 psi and the rack will only take 800 psi
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48poncho
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1953 gmc truck transmission
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Anyone know where I could find a front output shaft housing from a transmission? My dad has one in his 53 gmc truck he is doin and his is broken. Anyone have one laying around ? Looks to me like a Muncie sm420 but not 100% sure. The piece we need hold the input bearing at the front of the tr
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Mr Samis
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Indicator/Brake Wiring Issue/bad switch??
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Didn't get much seat time before the latest problem arose. OH well.... Here's the symptons - no rear or front indicator (passenger side only) and no brake rear only. the rear brake/indicator wire is getting 2v, I didnt check the front but kinda assuming it's getting same cause it's not lighting up eit...
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Nickeleye
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1957 SuperTurboFire (220hp PowerPack 283 canister oil Filter
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Hey folks. I had the 57 out for a spin and then changed the oil. Let it drain overnight, then reached into my case of AC-Delco canister oil filters(8 left) and oull the filter and oil seal out of the box and wipe off the engine block part, slip the new O ring seal into the groove in the block, then ran the can...
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Hog
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Block I.D.
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I am looking at a Chev V 8 block but there are no serial numbers on the pad at front of block. The only numbers I can see are on left rear of block( casting Numbers). The numbers are 14010207. Any body have any ideas? I,m hoping its an older 350 / pre emission bull.
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51 Styline
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Lincoln power mig 180
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Has anyone used/own this welder? I need a better welder, currently have a 110v which is awesome for body work, but it's pretty lame when I have to weld framework etc. It's currently on sale at cdn tire for $600, which is $200 off, which I think is affordable. I don't have the cash for a 1000-2000 unit, so I t...
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just dave
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Help ID front end please
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I'm having a litttle issue here. a wheel stud broke, rotors wouldn't hurt to replace either, so ordered rotors. I was told it was a 1979 Camaro front end, is that not what I have here? Can anyone help identify what this front end is? Ordered rotors but the dimensions are different, heights of the rotor do...
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Nickeleye
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Stainless steel trim repair
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Does anyone have a recommendation as to who in the southern Ont. area is doing quality stainless trim repair. I've done it but not to the quality needed. Thanks
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Bob T
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Power door locks, late model GM
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My daughters stupid boyfriend royally "F'd" up her power door locks in her 2004 Montana. I am trying to figure it out. The switches are both toast, so I am trying to bypass it to unlock the tailgate. I find there is no power going to the switches. Checked the fuses and all are good. I was wonderi...
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poncho62
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Hi all I need advice on building a stronger 225
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Hi all, I have a 82 dodge d100 short box in great shape, it has a tired 225 with a granny 4speed tranny. What I would like to do is build a 225 with a few more horses and keep the tranny but change the rear gears from 3:55 to something a little more cruisable. At 100kms every thing seems busy. Thanks Rick.
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truckguy
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GM FRAME WIDTH QUESTION?
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HEY Ladies and Gents just wondering if anyone know is a frame from a 55 olds would be the same width as my 37 Pontiac ?
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derekgcarr
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Drum Break - Double check please?
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Drum Brake Newbie.... Can you guys have a look and let me know if it looks like I've done this correctly? It's a GM 7.5" 10 bolt. I haven't tried to adjust it yet. I was kinda just curious if everything looks like it's sitting correctly. Is the parking brake strut on the back shoe properly? Thanks, ...
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Nickeleye
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New gas not good
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/ceW9Nc1hVHU?feature=player_detailpage
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427CARL
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4l60e limp mode pls help
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Hey guys I got a buddy who dumped way to much fluid into his truck (94 blazer) and now it's revving up and barley move I've already drained the fluid but now it's stuck in limp mode does anyone know what I have to do to get it out of limp mode I only got and an obd2 so I can't hook that up and I've already tried UN do...
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mike
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throttle body spacer
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at tafts today I found a truck like my Tahoe with an aftermarket throttle body spacer, these sell for about 100 bucks or more depending on the make. I think I paid 5 bucks for it and all the stuff that went with it, its made by trans-dapt. do these things make any difference? the manufacturers claim the...
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fatstax
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Panning for gold
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DaveM
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calling all body men-need advice
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I need to install a lower quarter panel and I was wondering if there is a product out to bind or glue the panel to the car. This would be an overlap joint under the stainless belt line. Anyone ever used anything like this before?
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hotrod-steve
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Bring chrome back with diet Coke
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I don't know if this is common knowledge but I found it amazing: -- Edited by Schnitz on Wednesday 4th of June 2014 01:07:17 PM -- Edited by Schnitz on Wednesday 4th of June 2014 01:07:36 PM
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Schnitz
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