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Is this what I should be using instead of the 3 jaw puller?...
Thanks- that will be greatly appreciated!!
Since the pulley is lower than the core support, do I need to remove it to remove the pulley-or should the tool have clearance to get it off?
That makes sense. Thanks! I have a 3 jaw pulley puller- would this work or is there a specific tool for pulling the harmonic balancer? Also,...
Small update: Set gaps on the spark plugs to .045 as per the Pertronix guys. Went to crank it and ignition switch started smoking... As you can...
The current on the wagon has something that stucks out...will these be swappable? I can drive it at low rpms currently- just dont want to rip it...
Update: electronic ignition installed. Radiatior drainer and removed from parts car. It has a double on it for the stock power steering pump....
Update: New water pump on. The bearing squeal is gone, but when I rev it up it sounded like belt was slipping. So when i went to tighten the...
Just got a notification that the waterpump was left by my front door. So as long as the weather allows me to paint it, it will be on soon!
Its seems like the more I narrow things down, the more hours I have to work- so then cant have time to work on car. My waterpump was supposed to...
Dont take that comment out of context. It was in response to saying the hobby might not be for me if I dont fix it myself. I do have a manual...
There is no shroud around the fan between it and the radiator. Should I make one then?
Car runs smoothly now. Just need to get the water pump changed out so I can test the transmission since I put the TransX in.
Everything under the hood is capped off. I havent taken the knob out of the dash yet though- rather leave it than look at a hole in the dash for now.
Well I know newer OT cars with computers, I fix my own farm equipment, and excel more in the electrical side of things. I like classic cars and...
Will try some soap. I don't necessarily want to spray belt dressing on it then get everything sticky for it to turn out to be something more....
It was not losing power on inclines when I got it out of the shop. The squeal is coming from the front of the engine. Either belt, waterpump, or...
12v conversion done. She fires right up now. However, something starts to squeal when she warms up. The night I drove it home and had the...
Just a small update: 12v conversion done except for alternator(will be picking up today or tomorrow), alt brackets( Just painted yesterday), DA...
HA- Well I have the weekend off to work on her, so I think I will keep her for a little while longer anyway... lol
Waiting on my alternator guy to get me the alternator, then I will just be converting to 12v. The shops are too far away and dont stock alot of...
Batteries were dead off the shelf. Wouldn't give me a spark between posts and nothing on multimeter. Didn't bring my multimeter with me each...
You guys may have also seen in the posts that this car has been in my uncle's climate controlled garage until Monday. Which is not close to where...
Ok guys. Here is the latest: I picked her up monday and drove for 20 minutes and parked in my uncles garage(close to shop). Uncle called last...
Hey guys, sorry it has been a while since my last update. My supervisor's daughter has been in hospital with organ failure- so been covering...
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There are no filters between the new fuel pump and the carb. I verified that myself. As far as from the pump to the tank- there was an inline...
To be honest- I am about ready to pull it and just park it til next year. Too much stuff going on to be able to keep up with calling them every...
New sending unit came in and was exact same as the cheaper $40 unti from chevs of the 40s. Nothing like the picture. Contacted them this morning...
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