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Best run we attend and would not miss it. That being said the only downer of the event is the independent attitude of the hotels in the area....
First thing you must do is establish what it is worth to you. This will most likely be more than most will pay. Then there is what you have in the...
I jacked the rear end up and let the axle hang free. Both sides from the top of the axle tube to the frame member just next to the snubber...
Lots of good info coming in....thank you. lifted the front end with a bottle jack on the centerline of the front cross frame. Front wheels were...
That is the kind of help I was looking for! Simple methods to determine the problem. I'll jack up the front this evening and let you know what I...
Front and rear springs are new and equal. Old springs set the same. All tires are same brand and size Measurements taken at frame rails and at...
I will inspect/rebuild the front end next. I'm concerned that I am spending a great deal of cash with no visible results so far. Would hate to...
I have a problem that has me stumped. I'll try to give you as much background as I can and hope that someone may see what I may be overlooking....
For years we have used an industrial paint called "Steel-it". It is tougher than nails, has a nice semi-gloss finish and is easily touched up....
thank you all for the suggestions. I'll get out the tape measure and start measuring in the areas suggested. They all make sense.
Recently purchased a 65 Comet Cyclone that was partially restored. It is setting one inch low on the drivers side rear. I have replaced rear...
Forgive my ignorance but electrical was never my strong point. I have a 1965 Mercury Cyclone with a wiring harness that has been butchered by the...
I may be dealing with multiple issues here. Put the timing light on again andit had moved to about 15 degrees. It would not run a 6 degrees as it...
Looking at the various scenerios my vacuum gauage was reacting more like retarded timing than any other. I'll advance it tonight and see if it...
I have a 302 ford that I can only get 12" vacuum at idle and idles rough. Autolinte 4100 carb freshly rebuilt, new plus, wires, cap, points, and...
I lived in Minneapolis a few years ago. I had a spring company there buiild some for a Studebacker. I know the company is still there but cannot...
Had some time to work on all the suggestions. Only a couple things have made it run smoother. This is what I have found: 1. Distributor advance...
Thank you for all your responses! I believe that most suggestions point to the ignition. I will investigate all the areas noted above and...
Thanks, I'll check th dizzy leter this evening
Not sure if it is lean or not. Not sure how to tell.
Could be a fuel supply issue. Lines still have pressure in them after shtting the motor off but do not have a pressure gauge on the motor.
is replacement of the economizer vavle the only way to diagnose if that is the problem
Just checked the vacuum advance. It is new and no leaks. I'v also sprayed either around the base and shaft pivots and they seem to be ok.
302 Ford with a 4100 4 barrel surges while at constant speed not under a load. I have reset float level, timing is good,spark plugs look good, new...
I agree that a sealer is very important. Learned that on my first full paint job. Cost me a lot of extra work and money. I now have a project that...
Just replaced flexplate and starter. Have gone through three starters and none would shim correctly. Realized that the flexplate is out of round....
I have heard constantly that the Rochester B's are lousy carbs, but I do not find that to be true. I was lucky to find a matched set off of 216 cu...
Ya you heard me. Purchased some Polara tri-bar hubcaps at the KKOA last weekend. Mounted them and they fit great,snug but not too snug and real...
It is a 235 inline 6. PCV was mounted in the old draft tube on the side of the block. Valve cover has a breather in the oil fill hole. If pressure...
I installed the pcv valve in the old breather tube and connected to the intake vacuum port. Engine runs much cleaner and no smoke rising when at a...
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