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A mechanical fuel pump has a pump chamber that has a diaphragm that moves up and down and a couple of check valves to control fuel flow. If both...
If you want to have an emergency fuel pump, you would be better off installing it instead of keeping it a spare in case your mechanical pump...
My Motor manual shows that the 1957 347 engine requires 5 quarts of engine oil plus 1 for the filter (6 quarts total). The specified grades are...
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/switching-grades-and-types-of-engine-oil-and-its-affects-on-engine-noise-exhaust-etc.1041084/page-5#pos...
This is my understanding based on discussions with Petro Canada's tech department. If you look at the Infineum API performance criteria, you will...
My understanding is that the 800 ppm limit is really only applicable for dual-rated (CK-4/SN) 30-grade HDEOs. If a 40-grade HDEO has an additive...
I've used 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of citric acid in my cooling system, which I got a local wine supply store. If you haven't gotten any oil in your...
Replacing intake manifold gaskets isn't too bad of a job. The worst that can happen is that it still leaks and you'll be a pro if you have to...
My understanding of why diesel-only oils were unsuitable for use in gasoline engines was their high levels of sulfated ash (SA), which was a...
I have been following this topic and I appreciate your insightful posts. Your recommendations are similar to those of the Corvair oil article...
If it is low mileage and sounded great while it was running before you tore it down, I would put it back together and do a citric acid flush....
Welcome from Fort Erie!
Welcome from Fort Erie! It's better to be fun to drive than pristine.
Willkommen from Fort Erie!
Hi Fred. Welcome from Fort Erie!
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