You will still be able to do a compression test with your valve cover removed. :)
It would pay you to do a compression test before you take your head off. You can rent the gauge from most auto parts stores and the procedure is...
It should be fine once everything is cleaned out. The only reason fuel went through before was the needle valve didn't seal. Also, does your carb...
X2! I have had the same thing happen. All it takes is a little piece of old hose, rust, or grit to get stuck in the needle valve and cause...
Is it something like auto shop? I've never heard of it. :)
I've had luck straightening bends with a hydraulic press. I did the same thing you are suggesting with the wood. You can bend a little and check,...
If I remember right, I got a block that had a plug put in where the dipstick would have went. Only the top ½" of the hole was actually threaded,...
Left side near the washer fluid reservoir. You'll see what looks like a can on it's side with a tube about 4" long sticking up at the rear of the...
I've drained and saved old gas before. I just use a little of it at a time mixed with good gas. :)
If you have year old gas, you're lucky to have the car even start! I wouldn't adjust anything until you drain and refill with new gas (non...
There's 4 Mavericks within 20mi of me! As for finding them in the junkyard, not happening! To me this is a good thing, as one of these should have...
X2! The bearings should be packed and a thin film of grease goes on the spindle and inside of the dust cap to prevent rust. If the entire area...
Even though some wheels with center caps will cover the spindle, they don't seal tightly and even if dirt and water don't get in, grease will...
There is a grease fitting on the valve. It wouldn't hurt to give it a shot! Hand grease gun only!!! I hope it warms up for you! I struggle when it...
Fantastic!!! :thumbs2::thumbs2::thumbs2: I know you've been waiting on this a long time! :)
Just curious as to how you made out with your heat. :)
I wouldn't pitch that! If I'm not mistaken, that dizzy has a good mechanical advance curve and the newer Duraspark II style adapter, cap, and...
Before I got interested in American Iron, I was into British sports cars. My choice (and I used to have one) is a Jaguar XK 140. That was my...
It got to 38° here a day ago. We lucked out and missed the snow part! It was only 90mi away, though! :)
They placed our cars on the same page as a Dodge Omni? Puhleez!!!! :cry:
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