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I forgot to add that it will start with a jump!
1965 Valiant 200 Sedan 273ci V8 2bbl(original) 904 3 speed auto 102,129 miles Original radio (works fine - antenna on -->> + CD player in...
No, no headers. Is it a fairly easy job to get the steering linkage off? Also I was wondering if it would be worth it to put in a smaller starter...
I was afraid of that...so there is enough room to get the starter out without doing anything else? It just looks like there is a lot in the way.
The starter was functioning properly - no issues until the relay went.
We've got a '65 Valiant with the 273 and I just replaced the starter relay after it failed, but now the starter is not engaging and its just...
Make sure the oil pump is in good nick, if not, replace it, possibly with a higher output one. It should drop as the engine warms but 5 psi at...
[IMG] This was taken in 1958 in North Vancouver by Fred Herzog, a local photographer who was highly skilled at capturing the atmosphere of his...
This was taken back in the day, I believe its on Mountain Hwy between Seymour and Grouse mountain... Its my current favourite! [IMG]
The whine of old school syncros from first to third and the calm quiet of fourth. The distinctive burble (at idle) and bllaaat (at speed) of a...
Does anyone in the Vancouver area (BC) know where I could get a Y pipe for a 273 for our 65 Valiant or at least a shop than can do the bends...
Once lost my only pair of vise grips (most versatile tool after a block of wood) asked my pops to grab one while he was at the hardware store, he...
I mean the kind of guys who are in their 40's with their bluetooth headset, and got a shop to build it for them with huge wheels and painted-on...
When I'm at a show, I would never ignore someone who has a wealth of experience, the only people I might ignore are the ones with a 150k billet...
If thats the case why was it less noticeable when it had 10w30 in it?
I believe its solid, as they didn't put hydraulic on LA engines until 68.
Unfortunately it doesn't have a gauge just the idiot light, which doesnt always come on when you first start it (ie just turning the key to the...
What grade should I run? 10w30? 5w30? because I'm guessing 15w40 is too thick for it.
Our fleet finally has a Hamb friendly car but I have a question about it. When you first start it up in the morning it sounds like it has very low...
When it comes to parts stores, I just look up the part number(numbers if its something where I don't care which company manufactured it) online,...
I've heard good things about using the battery cables from BMW E30's (battery in the trunk in some of them) if you want a trunk mounted battery or...
@moefuzz; What if you rev match and/or double clutch when you downshift? Does that put less stress on the engine/gearbox?
I really dig that dark blue/purple colour (anyone know what its called? I'd really appreciate it), I'd keep it. I've always like those early Grand...
I've had to siphon gas twice so far, once to fill a jerry can (from my car) and once to get really old two stroke out of a lawnmower tank, didn't...
I'm 20, one car is definitely OT, a '76 Mini and is my driver. The other car is a 1954 Austin Somerset (with four on the tree!) that I am...
I thought of that, this is the back of a Muntz. [IMG]
Sometimes my parents ask me "What is this car?" and I can usually figure it out right away or at least fairly quickly, but this one has me...
I have to use lead additive in my non-HAMB mini because the heads are on the "soft" side on some Brit cars. But I think there are differences in...
Today I was taking my OT car ('76 Mini) on the Vancouver - Whistler All British Run, when I got to the starting point the throttle cable snapped,...
Ad would say something along the lines of: California car, no rust, new tires, brakes, bla bla Doesn't run, needs a new engine/transmission, I...
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