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I bought a big set of craftsman tools last year and they have made in usa stamped on them. They seem to be of quality but i have noticed some...
Thanks for the info!
Where should the engine ground be at and where is the best place to ground the negative side of the battery. This is in a 56 oldsmobile by the way?
I have a question.... This car is converted to 12V so if I do need a new switch do I need one that is for a 56 or something that would be 12V?...
Here are the diagrams. Tried to get them to fit the best i could. The one on the right shows the wiring to and from the switch. The left picture...
Will do. So are you talking about the wire that goes to the turn signal switch from the flasher and then the wire from the brake light switch to...
The brake lights work normally and the front signal lights stay off when the turn signals arent being used
The issue is that the turn signal lights in the front work correctly but when you turn the signal on the ones in the rear both sides flash until...
what motor are you running? If you can find a pertronix style kit for the distributor it it would make the ignition circuit much simpler that...
here this may help a little bit [IMG] [IMG]
I like to take circuits and cut them in half. Start at a middle point in the circuit. Just for an example... on an ignition circuit there is a...
'55 Mercury that has been converted to 12V. How many volts should i be getting at the coil?
if they do i will be severely PO'd and im only 18.
+1 on that
My grandpa told me in the late sixties he bought an early sixties chrysler new yorker, 61 i think. He said one day when he was cleaning it he...
+1 on a craftsman tool set. Im in school for auto tech and our teachers even recommend That we start out using craftsman or husky due to the price...
Never used 'em but i know lots of guys who use the ceramic coated headers and they look great for a long time.
I agree my olds was 180 out, and made the sucking sound he is describing. It's at tdc right before the intake stroke not on the end of the...
My advice is not to paint the bottom half of the front bumper lol. To Me it looks way better in chrome like it came from the factory. Like this...
could ya lower the these two for me? just a tiny bit lower on the olds. Lookin for different wheels on the olds, whatever you think will look good...
Wasnt between traditional rides cause im a youngin' and I was in my daily driver, a 1996 Z/28 Camaro. Lt-1 motor with a cold air and a catback...
I am thinking the same thing. Not an expert on the id numbers on these engines, but the casting number seems to indicate a 57 which would be a...
I always check the torque on the rod bolt over and over to make sure because they stretch. A lot of people used a rod bolt stretch guage as well...
I started one of those threads, but i found out what to do from a guy on the classic oldsmobile forums. The stock linkage will work if you make a...
How did i miss that one?!! i went up there today!
Go for a big block lol. Ive see a few, mid seventies, 440 motors for cheap on craigslist dying to get a new top end and and a healthy cam. :D
Same. Works great breaking loose pistons and etc.
"You must have at least 2 years' experience in the automotive service field. An applicant may substitute 2 years' specialized schooling for a year...
I like this but I will have to save some money up first. I just turned 18. i wont waste anytime though. As soon as I am ready I will start to get...
I will definately look into this because they have a auto electrical specialization program. To those trying to deter me, i completely...
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