Don't know how many amps your electric fan uses, but hopefully there is a relay for it. You could just run a switch inside that ...   03-05-2021 06:17 pm

the capacitive discharge systems(like the Crane & Allison ones that were used on our cars) will not work well with the tachometer unless you modify ...   03-04-2021 10:58 pm

Just use the red ones JHPS sells(has instructions) with new seloc washers and you should be fine. Mine have been on 25 years with no problems ...   03-04-2021 10:52 pm

A few years ago, Tim Engel mentioned this high performance belt. I had never heard of it so I decided to get one(ROCKAUTO) and installed ...   02-24-2021 01:25 pm

You could remove it, but DO NOT plug the line from the gas tank(possible vacuum created). You could plug off the 2 brass nipples on ...   02-22-2021 10:10 pm

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Just got in a pump that can no longer be rebuilt. This is what happens when you leave the internal wire spirals found in aftermarket ...   02-19-2021 06:14 pm

No, it's NOT necessary to use an aluminum socket. I have a few nylon inserted sockets that are "safer" for lug nuts that are still ...   02-13-2021 12:52 am

Have NOS and a few "good" ones taken off cars. Let me know what exactly you may need bruce ...   01-28-2021 02:28 pm

Caution: after working on our cars for over 40 years, I found out something "NEW", which can be a problem. Usually, when I have rebuilt a ...   01-22-2021 11:25 pm

the vacuum for our dizzy is a RETARD; pull it out, plug the holes(silicone works) and bolt the top plate to the bottom(where the points ...   01-12-2021 06:12 pm

The glue was put on only the underside of the front bow(if you ordered a top from the dealer, it came with a bow already ...   12-23-2020 01:18 am

The blower motor may just be slightly stuck from lack of use; stick a coat hanger wire through the mesh grill on the front(under the ...   12-19-2020 09:07 pm

you got me on that one; the solid white wire(all British cars) is unfused, going to a fuse from the ignition. All green wires are ...   12-19-2020 08:28 pm

the 2nd/middle fuse does not have a white wire to it; it gets its power from the bottom blade of #1/top fuse holder which is ...   12-19-2020 06:11 pm

Pertronix:: that COULD be the problem. Before you wrap the fuel lines, which I have NEVER seen necessary, put a set of points, condenser, and ...   11-20-2020 01:54 am

I believe the differentials(both 4 & 5spd.) are Vauxhall(Viva model?) ...   11-10-2020 02:28 pm

As I previously as stated, I have quite a few. I don't know if you want to rebuild it yourself, or have me do It ...   11-10-2020 02:23 pm

if you're getting noise under acceleration, you may 1)be low in fluid; 2)the pinion & ring gear no longer mesh properly(live with it or get ...   11-09-2020 07:58 pm

the input shaft for the diff should not move at all. That is the shaft with the pinion gear on it that had been carefully ...   11-09-2020 04:56 pm

removing the allen bolt may be a little daunting at first, but if you use a set of vise grips on the large washer(yes, it ...   11-09-2020 02:20 pm

we're all happy to hear you got that sorted out--so exactly, what was the problem? Noticed the pressure only went to just above 50psi(the original ...   11-09-2020 01:10 pm

basically, yes(the 5 digit # stamped on the front may be different, but you will need to transfer the guts; might as well change ...   11-09-2020 01:05 pm

wow--surprised you still have the 2 piece for your 5 speed; almost everyone I know has had a one piece made(I put larger bearings in ...   11-08-2020 12:50 am

You may want to rig up a colorless line from the block where the plastic tube come out: the threaded side into the engine block ...   11-02-2020 01:49 pm

Most of you have already read this, but for those who haven't: Morris Frank Schwartz Jr. NOVEMBER 3, 1925 – OCTOBER 21, 2020 Obituary of Morris Frank Schwartz ...   10-26-2020 02:56 pm

Just got your reply while I was typing mine: do NOT use vaseline. maybe a very thin CLEAN grease such as MoS2/etc., but if there ...   10-19-2020 02:26 pm

didn't realize you had taken the oil pump housing off the auxiliary housing(the split pin is in the back side of your pic). Unfortunately, there ...   10-19-2020 02:22 pm

The small split pin(about 1/8" diameter) is on the back and gets pushed into the space for the distributor shaft. I just noticed after looking ...   10-19-2020 02:01 pm

If you're talking about the firewall bushing for the upper steering shaft as it passes through the firewall, the original was a piece of leather ...   10-07-2020 01:05 am

the SU fuel pumps did & do NOT require a regulator. They are set for low pressure and volume ...   09-20-2020 01:22 am

doesn't matter which crush washer you use--just DON"T reuse one that's already been "crushed". The float height is done using your fingers to bend the ...   09-19-2020 10:18 pm

Here's the POST was started on 8/11/'20 Carburetors > Fuel leaking from vent (39 replies - 1343 views) 08-11-2020 Stock Stromberg 175 cd2. The carbs ...   09-19-2020 09:14 pm

I think we just went over this recently(don't remember who). More likely the float valves have not been tightened enough(as was that person's case) or ...   09-19-2020 09:08 pm

The plastic plug with "O" ring is the later style; the brass plug with the screw was earlier(but NOT on any J-Hs) which by turning ...   09-14-2020 07:10 pm

Disco/Chris:I have a couple but let me check to be sure of condition and all the pieces I'll send you photos in your regular email.(but ...   09-13-2020 01:26 pm

the main problem(over 40 years ago) was the LOGIC box(on the side wall near where your left knee would be), that wouldn't let you start ...   09-09-2020 02:15 pm

If it was "sputtering" s you said, it is most likely a fuel problem(if the TACH went to zero, then an electrical problem). Since the ...   09-07-2020 04:22 pm