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My 32 roadster has a 59 389 Pontiac in it. The rocker arm studs are 5/16. The rocker arm nuts on my motor are warn out and keep backing off. I...
What is correct sequence to bolt down a steel 32 roadster body for correct alignment?
Mounting new fenders on my 32 roadster. had to trim 1/4 inch off rear to fit against running board. Is there a sequence to follow to get braces...
Will D port headers fit on a 59 389 Pontiac motor Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I just converted my car to 12v, and I want to listen to music, can I get an amp that will run my phone so I can stream music, maybe bluetooth? I'm...
I want to replace the stock 6v radio in my 52 Pontiac with a good 12v stereo. Anyone know of a good company?
I just put a fresh hydro in my 52 Pontiac, it shifts 1st, 2nd, and then into 4th gear. It will down shift to 3rd for passing and back to 4th. The...
just put a fresh hydro in my 52 pontiac straight 8, it shifts 1,2,4, missing 3rd gear, does that sound like a throttle pressure adjustment?
just installed a fresh straight 8 in my 52 Pontiac, 6volt, good grounds. starter rebuilt, but cranks very slowly so engine wont start. battery...
I'm rewiring my 52 pontiac catalina, and I need help with the signals. There are 6 wires coming from the column, and it uses a 3 wire flasher. I...
I'm restoring a 52 Pontiac Catalina. There is a 4 post switch mounted on steering column on engine side of firewall. It has 2 pins and 2 spade...
can you drive an O/D trans with the solenoid removed or will it leak fluid?
I'd like to exchange the O/D trans in my 48 Champion for a rebuilt rather than do mine. My trans is fine, O/D doesn't work, and I'm told by tech...
I'd like to put A/C on my 52 Pontiac straight 8. Anyone ever seen it done or know someone who did it?
My 52 Pontiac WCD carb is leaking. The fuel inlet is on the back of the carb. There is a brass hex plug in front of it. On the carb body on either...
I have a Petronix ignition. car cuts out when it reaches operating temp, any help?
Got a Petronix ignition, seems when the car reaches operating temp, it starts cutting out. Bad coil maybe? Any ideas, I'm stumped.
Got a model A with a Mercruiser 180 L4, 5 speed, running a Holley 94. I need a better choice for a carb. Is 390 Holley 4barrel too big?
Hi, got a new Autometer electric speedo, hooking it to a s10 5 speed with 2 poleplug. speedo has a 12v terminal for the VSS. I dont have a VSS....
Just finished rebuilding my 48 Studebaker flathead six. I'm trying to decide whether to use the add on oil filter, which isn't full flowing or...
I need a steering wheel for my 48 Studebaker Champion project. Don't make fun!
I need a new distributor for my 181 Mercruiser L4 in my Model A. Anybody had this problem? It's a '92 motor with a T5 behind it.
I have a stock 48 Stude O.D. 3speed trans. Do I need to use a voltage drop to use it in a 12 volt system?
Im running a 181 L4 mercruiser (Chevy) in my Model A. Running stock points distributor. Do I need to run a Ballast resistor?
Got my Model A with a 181 Mercruiser L4 and T5 on the street yesterday. It's got stock dist. with a Petronix kit. I didn't like it, and now it...
I just put a 89 S10 T5 in my Model A. Looks like it has an electric speedo on the tailshaft were a cable might also go. Is it difficult to change...
I'm rebuilding a Model 8BA Holley 94. The needle under the squirter is stuck. Tried carb cleaner, thought about drilling it out, but I don't have...
I installed a NWC, '91 S10 T5 behind my L4 Chevy motor. Actually it's a 92 Mercruiser L4 with one piece rear main seal. I need a 86 or later 153...
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