Sounds like the cars idles okay, but upon driving you are using the differential and transmission. I would check the fluid and fluid level in ...   07-31-2019 01:13 am

I assume when you replaced the thermostat, it was a 2 stage one as required?(if single stage the water will keep running through the ...   07-26-2019 01:42 pm

Sorry to hear; it's certainly not the new radiator. You said you smelled oil burning; first determine where it's coming from and then one can ...   07-16-2019 12:55 am

cjw: here's a post I did a few years ago(use the "SEARCH" box at top). Read some of the other comments as well Hope this helps: Brakes ...   07-14-2019 10:56 pm

You're okay for now, but usually at idle(after the engine has warmed up) the pressure would ideally be 20-25psi. Lower than this indicates slightly worn ...   07-11-2019 02:09 pm

thanks for doing the "writing" Tim; I don't type as fast as you and would have answered in a day if you didn't. Once again users, ...   07-05-2019 06:16 pm

I've used LEXOL on the steering wheel and that keeps the rubber from deteriorating. I also recommend Meguiars #40 on your dash, etc. Use a foam ...   07-02-2019 03:22 pm

Just saw this thread; in Atlanta, in 1978, there was a couple of guys named Tom Wyat and Tom Gage(they used to work for Bob ...   07-02-2019 03:04 pm

The oil pressure is directly affected by the water temperature. The CHAMPION 3 row aluminum will take care of that and is much cheaper than ...   06-28-2019 12:29 am

Sounds good(glad to see your friend will patch weld it and not "bondo" it), but if I am not mistaken, epoxy primer doesn't flex much ...   06-27-2019 04:15 pm

Tom: whikle you're doing all this mechanical repair the MAIN problem is keeping the "tin worm" from doing a number on the panels. POR15, KBS, Mastercoat, ...   06-27-2019 02:08 pm

Don: after you drill out/grind pout the rivets. you may wish to make the upper ball joint aid in your camber, which is not adjustable ...   06-24-2019 12:02 am

I suppose I should have responded earlier, but since I read you had ordered a pair for the earlier style tensioner, I did not reply. I, ...   06-06-2019 10:24 pm

Something you may want to check if you're installing the "extra thick" padding, especially on the firewall and floors. Having just finished working on a '75 ...   06-06-2019 09:36 pm

All the post '73 vehicles have the black area where the headlight is. The west coast vehicles all had the "J" badge like the precious ...   05-29-2019 05:16 pm

Hey gang: this is "double listed" and was solved 2 days ago: cjwilson Member Joined: 04-23-2006 Location: Posts: 7 Status: Offline Hey Brett, Thanks for answering. Yes fuel ...   05-22-2019 11:29 pm

Already printed out the 12 pages from your link; will do the same for the remaining items. One peculiar note I'm sure many notice in the ...   05-21-2019 04:26 pm

Thanks once again Tim; I'll print these "updates" & put them in my shop manual. Keep rolling!, bruce ...   05-21-2019 01:29 pm

assume you used a plastigage for these measurements and all nuts were torqued down to specs? If so, you're in the standard 907 range for ...   05-20-2019 01:39 am

try these rubber company; I have catalogs from them from 25 years ago, but they still seem to be in business. J.C. Whitney used to ...   05-17-2019 01:09 am

If you have one of the pre '75 filler tubes then opening the cap and use your finger or equivalent to get that fianl section ...   05-16-2019 04:34 pm

Interesting choice: For regular street use, one would prefer the Lockheed since they are self adjusting, unlike the Girling; however, for road racing the Girling was ...   05-05-2019 03:24 pm

As for replacing the outer window seal: the original(7 of them) clips work fine, by slightly widening the gap(use a steel chisel for that) and ...   03-27-2019 04:48 pm

THIS IS A COPY FROM THE "FUEL PUMP" THREAD: LET"S KEEP THE COMMENT ON THAT PAGE SO WE DON"T HAVE ALL THIS DUPLICITY The standard for ...   03-15-2019 04:58 pm

The standard for valve shimming is 12 hours of labor; the Loctite #518 cam tower-to-head anaerobic gasket cement is a less than $15, the shims ...   03-15-2019 04:54 pm

I wouldn't count on it; I've used that years ago with poor results, even though they looked promising at first ...   03-12-2019 11:44 pm

sorry; didn't realize getting it to Canada would be such a problem. If you're close to the border, have a friend order it & then pick ...   03-09-2019 06:46 pm

btw, i do NOT use the hollow rubber bulb that came originally on the car as it does not keep the rain from coming in ...   03-09-2019 06:23 pm

a photo would be helpful; but the front edge gets trimmed at the first 90 degree face so that when a rubber seal goes on ...   03-09-2019 06:21 pm

post "convertible top" in the "Search" tab at the top for help. The glue we used for the front bow is 3M "Fast Tack Trim ...   03-06-2019 04:58 pm

AMAZON has it in different widths: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=3M+4929+VHB+tape&ref=nb_sb_noss ...   03-06-2019 04:22 pm

I forgot to mention that the SU pumps have gradually been upgraded so they are now solid state. A little pricey now at around $200, ...   02-18-2019 07:57 pm

Maybe now the FACET square pumps are dependable, but a over 25 years ago when they first came on the market we considered the Boat ...   02-14-2019 04:06 pm

I'm not sure why all the confusion: earlier gas tanks only had 2 vent tubes where the pressure relief valve is screwed in, whereas the ...   02-14-2019 03:56 pm

I would certainly think so; no reason to sell it unless it works okay, but maybe call/email them if you want clarification ...   01-09-2019 02:53 pm

Just looked at Martin Robey's site for J-H master cylinders; these look exactly like the originals(not sure what "EX" means for the 2nd picture). The ...   01-09-2019 02:38 am

A few years ago, only the Vredesteins were available in a fairly high performance tire for both wet & dry pavement(the excellent Yokohama AVS were ...   01-06-2019 02:56 pm

I've previously listed tires; please use the "SEARCH" tab at the top and type in "185-70 tires". Both Vredestein and Pirelli. The Pirelli are ...   01-06-2019 12:45 am

yes; it was/is a common problem and the "hole" is right where the end of the metal holder/arm clasps onto the nylon. Anytime I removed ...   01-05-2019 06:40 pm

what Frank is referring to is the round white(later ones were black)"LOGIC BOX" plug right about where your left knee would be. The numbers are ...   12-27-2018 11:18 pm