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I am working on my 1963 Cadillac again with the Hydramatic. I am having issues with it being stuck in first. If the TV rod isn't adjusted right...
Ya the "park" thing didn't work. From what I understand a "slim jim" is somewhat the same. This is known as a "jetaway". I ordered the seals and...
A tranny guy told me that putting the tranny in park while rolling about 8-10mph will free a stuck governor. He said it shakes the trans and...
I work for Fastenal and I just worked on a power brake booster for a 58 ford and it had #12-32 screws holding the 2 halves together. I dropped...
Yeah the level is good and the oil is pinky red and smells fine. I couldn't be that lucky. I am gonna pull the pan and the rear housing and check...
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Watch this video. The guy talking is boring but this explains everything with visual, and scientific proof. It makes nylocks look useless. You...
I work for Fastenal and we get these tech questions all the time. There is not a locking nut, either nylock or top lock that should be re-used....
Just knock off the loose scaley rust with a wire wheel and spray/roll. This stuff is DTR (direct to rust). It likes rust. We spray old rusted...
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I have a 1963 Cadillac with a hydromatic trans that is stuck in 1st gear. The car has been sitting for a while and it did shift 1,2 when I first...
Any PPG retailer can get you PITT-GUARD Rapid Coat in black. This a 2 part Direct to Rust Epoxy Primer. It can be applied to clean or clean...
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