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    DOT3 is acceptable, but take the time to read the...

    DOT3 is acceptable, but take the time to read the back of the label of the variety of products on the shelf. being that brake fluid absorbs water, buy the fluid that has the higher WET boiling point...
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    about ten years ago, i installed a three row core...

    about ten years ago, i installed a three row core with my old tanks. the cost was $300.00
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    finally got an opportunity to follow up for you....

    finally got an opportunity to follow up for you.
    i drilled a hole all the way through the SWITCH SHAFT EXTENSION in the newport engineering product so that i would not have to break off the small...
  4. Thread: engine leak

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    don't start the engine on a dry rope seal. soak...

    don't start the engine on a dry rope seal. soak it in oil for an hour or so before installing it.
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    you should be able to get the engine components...

    you should be able to get the engine components machined for around 1200 to 1500. assembly is free, assuming you pull the engine and break it down and do the rebuild yourself. fasteners and...
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    here are a couple options for you: scarebird.com...

    here are a couple options for you:
    scarebird.com
    webrodder.com just did a tech article on a 55 buick installation
    classic performance products. although they are primarily chev oriented, they...
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    for what its worth, you can replace the original...

    for what its worth, you can replace the original heat riser, using a late model chevrolet pickup unit. couldn't begin to tell you which one, other than to match it to a gasket.
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    there must be a code number or letter on the...

    there must be a code number or letter on the center section that would identify your gear set.
    spin a rear tire one full revolution and count the number of rotations the driveline makes will also...
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    yes, i adapted my outer control to fit their...

    yes, i adapted my outer control to fit their switch pieces. its been a few years ago and i have forgotten exactly what i did do. if you need blow by blow directions, let me know and i will post...
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    its highly doubtful, whatever you are...

    its highly doubtful, whatever you are investigating will look like anything that is currently in your car. i installed a newport engineering unit several years ago. their switch is just a generic...
  11. Thread: oil light

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    it could very well be a bad idiot light. install...

    it could very well be a bad idiot light. install a temperature gauge and you will know for certain what the real temperature is.
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    a blown fuse would be the very first thing to...

    a blown fuse would be the very first thing to look for. do the climate control levers operate smoothly and stop where you believe they should? if not, there may be something broken behind the...
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    obviously, the first thing to do is determine...

    obviously, the first thing to do is determine what codes have been set. try the paperclip exercise, it might still work with the 1994 models.

    www.yjshadow.com/ALDL_codes.htm
  14. Thread: engine leak

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    iddie, i'm really disappointed for you to see...

    iddie,
    i'm really disappointed for you to see that this problem still persists. i would suggest before you do any further disassembly, that you wash down the engine with a solvent. it doesn't have...
  15. Thread: Alignment

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    a shop manual should have the specs listed. give...

    a shop manual should have the specs listed. give your front end guy these numbers and they can be loaded into the alignment equipment.
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    you don't state which year or engine size you...

    you don't state which year or engine size you have, but there could be 125 or more lbs/ft torque on those bolts. that's a load, especially if you are on your back.

    you will need a torque wrench...
  17. Thread: Misfire

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    could be the carburetor or perhaps your coil also.

    could be the carburetor or perhaps your coil also.
  18. Thread: engine leak

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    remove the cap from the distributor so you can...

    remove the cap from the distributor so you can see the direction of rotation in the following step.
    rotate the crankshaft so the number 1 piston is at top dead center on its compression stroke....
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    thanks for your support guyopel. the problem did...

    thanks for your support guyopel.
    the problem did indeed turn out to be the ignition module.
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    guyopel, i tried your suggestions, but no joy. ...

    guyopel,
    i tried your suggestions, but no joy. the female receivers seemed to have pretty good resistance in holding a paper clip and the engine kept running when i tapped either the coils or the...
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    sorry....its a 1988

    sorry....its a 1988
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    3800 v6 hard start

    my daily car has 193,000 miles on the clock. in the past month it has gone from being hard to start, to just about impossible, but eventually will fire. it will intermittently set a code 42 during...
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    there are several solutions: if you do not have...

    there are several solutions: if you do not have vacuum assist, a simple dual master cylinder attached to your existing pedal and mounted to the engine side of the floorboard works very well. the...
  24. Thread: engine leak

    by heidigirl
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    i can't say that i am familiar with the bottom...

    i can't say that i am familiar with the bottom end of your engine, but.....add an extension of 6-8 inches or so to your socket to give you clearance beyond the crankshaft. get yourself a 2-3 foot...
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    mid fifties disc brake tech article

    webrodder.com has posted an illustrated article on converting drums to disc brakes. their guinea pig is a 55-56 buick, but this is a good tutorial for anyone seeking to mount disc brakes to a king...
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