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I am in Medford.
Problem is I am running a 260 c.i.d. v-8 and the bolt pattern I believe is different than the c-4.
I have a 63 Mercury Comet with a two speed merc-o-matic transmission that flares up at the shift point. I adjusted the gas pedal height as per...
Do you still have the 47-48 steering wheel available?
Maybe check crankshaft end play. Problem with end play might be allowing crank movement and seepage. Might have been set up wrong with builder.
Great work once again. Same great eye to detail as all the work you have done for me.
That is a beautiful car!
I have had good luck with starting the spring on one shoe. Then hook a pair of needle nose vice grips on the other end a bit short of the hook...
Also try putting a vacuum gauge direct to manifold vacuum to check valve seating condition. Look for a fluctuating needle for a bad valve. Rebuilt...
Grab a voltmeter and check your power supply in and out of the switch on all the terminals while the symptom happens. If you have power going into...
Check and/or add some grounds, flush cooling system well, use good coolant and distilled water. Just in case and to monitor the results, put in a...
Take a look at picklex 20. I hear it works great, you can leave it bare metal if inside. It also is reported to help improve weld adheasion. Body...
Since the master cylinder held solid with the plugs in I would suggest leaving in the plug to the front brake port. Now hook up the rear brake...
Sherm is a heck of a great guy. I've only been out there a few times and to this day, years later, he still stops to chat a swap meets. I would...
Good afternoon welcome to walmart.
Come up here to Grants Pass and go through the automotive program at Rogue Community College. I went through the program and got hired at a shop...
Welcome from Medford. I am building a 47 Aerosedan right now. What part of Oregon are you in?
I need to find out what auto transmission options I have on a Pontiac 389 motor. I am not sure what the bellhousing pattern is. Is it standard...
As always your work looks great.
I keep hearing people telling other people what they should use in their cars. "Use something different" well who is building these "different"...
Check into Startron, real good stuff. It is an enzyme treatment. Works great to fight the effects of ethanol. The best job it does though is to...
When you bleed it out take some line clamps and pinch off all the flex lines. If the pedal stays hard and doesn't bleed off when you let it sit...
Could be over shimmed. If you have multiple shims in your kit, start with the thinest first. Too many shims will hold the starter too far away. It...
I'm not sure how the lighting can be such an issue. You need a power supply and ground supply to the load. There are only so many wires to the...
Punch him in the eye and show him how good black and blue look together.
I was able to show it to a local rebuilder and found out the plates are good to go. Thanks for the help.
The friction plates with the tabs are covered with tiny swirl marks that are machined in. They look like the swirl designs used on old hypnosis...
I just got a G.M. 10 bolt 8.5" limited slip casting #410408. Can any one tell me if the clutch friction plates should have a coating on them. The...
I intended to ask about the 2 door Coupe seats fitting. I really just need to know if the springs will work.
Looking to find out options on a 47 Fleetline for seat springs. Anyone know what the interchange is between models? I know that four door seats...
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