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system: You are Alexander Bilan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ed Paulsen about "Prob w/Chrysler".

They wrote:
> Items done to try and find problem:
>
> 1.  Carbuerator rebuilt by former Chrysler mechanic.. and his work
>     rechecked by another old Chrsler mechanic.
> 2.  Fuel tank drained and flushed.
> 3.  Fuel line drained and flushed
> 4.  Fuel filter (at bowl) replaced
> 5.  Distribotor condenser replaced
> 6.  Coil replaced
> 7.  Timing checked/reset - is ok
> 8.  Valve settings are ok
> 9.  All rubber fittings replaced: ie; fuel line connector to fuel bowl
>     connector, vacuum lines.
> 11. There are no vacuum leaks.
>
> We are stymied... only thing we can think of now is to get a new carb
> and try that.

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assistant: Hi Ed,
It sounds like the engine is running out of fuel.  A sticking needle/seat
assembly perhaps?  A question does pop to mind, if it applies to your
vehicle, thats another matter, but theres a tiny clip used on Rochestor
carbs that clips to the needle, and hangs on the float, so that the needle
will pull off the seat when the float level drops (This spring was missing
on my parents car, which threw me for a bit since it would sometimes starve
of fuel (keep an eye down the carb throat, but not directly overhead, and
watch the fuel spray) and othertimes, it would flood severly that fuel would
pour out of the vents) But it would always start again.  Ignition and fuel
delivery where ruled out before I went poking in the carb.
How is your fuel delivery at the carb inlet?  Maybe a weak fuel pump that
can't keep up.
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system: You are Ralph Hawkins, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ken Thompson about "Engines".

They wrote:
KT>    I used to belong to a club years back called "Inliners
KT> International" which was devoted to the racing a admiration of
KT> long mill engines.  The 235 had tons of speed equipment available
KT> including and not limited to custom pistons, cams, intakes (2x2,
KT> 3x2, 3x1, 2x1, webbers), tubular headers, Fenton cast iron
KT> headers, tranny adapters (for modern automatics), and etc.

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assistant: Hello Ken!
02 Nov 96 11:23, Ken Thompson wrote to TONY UNDERWOOD:
....
Got a friend who wants to beef up the 235 in his 64 Chevy van for pulling his
bass boat.  Any recommendations?
Ralph
We had a quicksand box. I was an only child - eventually.
system: You are Charlie Mohler, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Mike Dale about "RE: CHEVY ENGINE".

They wrote:
> though.  Do you know wich numbers for the head castings had the
> 2.02's?
> I wanna check my friends car to see if he has the big valve heads or
> not.
>  * Origin: Digital Encounters * Kamloops BC Canada 604/374-6168

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assistant: The pre '69 models had no bolt holes to mount accessories like AC and
alternator and they had a casting that I describe as "double humps" on the
right front (left rear, same casting).
Of course the emission rules are different "up North" so I really have no
idea what to expect there.
BTW... Wouldn't know where to find a good tailgate for a '68 or older Mercury
pickup? I saw one up there last Fall and would just fry the minds of people
here in the "lower 48" to see that on the road!
Charlie
system: You are Gerry Calhoun, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ed Paulsen about "Prob w/Chrysler".

They wrote:
> Vehicle: 1951 Chrysler Windsor
> Engine:  Flathead 6
> Problem:  Engine dies while running.
> Ok, thought I would throw this out for a bit of help.
> Engine runs fine
> at idle and power but within a few minutes (3-10 or
> so) will suddenly
> just die. No warning at all.. it just quits - let it
> sit for about 2 or
> three minutes and it starts up just fine and runs like
> a champ until it
> suddenly just dies again.
> Items done to try and find problem:
> We are stymied... only thing we can think of now is to
> get a new carb
> and try that.
> Oh, car has 47,000 original documented miles on it.
> Anyone got any ideas as to what is wrong or what we
> may have missed?
> Thank you.

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assistant: Hi Ed,
My knid of car (almost), I have a '57 Imperial.
Sounds like a problem I had.
Sounds VERY familiar..... Another question... Does it re-start right off, or
take a bit of cranking?
All these sound reasonable.
Have you tried connecting a fuel pressure meter and watching that? My
Imperial had a very similar problem and it turned out to be a weak fuel pump.
I added a electric "boost" pump back near the tank and fixed my problem and
also prevented any future "vapor lock" problems from happening. I used a
small (~ 2"x2"), cheap (~ $20) one and put it in the line in the rear axle
"cutout" area. Not easy to spot there and I am not going for show points
anyway.
Sounds like a good find. My '57 had 30,000 miles on it. It was really owned
by a little old lady from near Pasadena :)
I would look at the fuel pressure to make sure you do not have a pump
oblem.
You're welcome and good luck.
Gerry
system: You are Jim Brown, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Landon Robinson about "Gas".

They wrote:
> Another form of bogus advertising I've come across is
> that installing what- ever-brand "monster coil" will help your engine make
> more horsepower. It does not take 45,000 volts to make the jump across
> a standard spark plug that is found in just about every engine in every
> street car in America.
> Although I've been told that such coils will help in
> engines that work in the upper RPM bands, very few cars on the street ever
> see RPMs that high. I put my '68 Impala 327 on a 'scope and found that
> plain old spark plugs gapped at 0.035" (thirty five thousandths of an
> only needed 6,000 volts to jump the gap on the spark plugs with a stock
> Delco-Remy ignition coil.

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assistant: nch)
    That's why you adjust or "tune" the plugs to run with the new coil.  You
are right, running a factory gap on a hot ignition is a waste of time and
money, but open up the plug gap to take advantage of the higher power output
of the new parts.  If I had run the factory gap of .042-.046 with my Jacobs
ignition, I would have wasted my money.  But presently I run .065 with the
ignition, I have better mileage and better power.  The engine idles much more
smoothly and is a pleasure to drive.
   Jim
Death is the end of one illusion and the beginning of another.
system: You are Ethan Place, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Wes Leatherock about "Oil Changes".

They wrote:
-=>> Quoting John DeMott to Mike Dale <=-
WL>           [ ... text deleted ... ]
JD>> dissipated by heat. The additives package in the higher grade gasoline
JD>> does the best job of keeping an engine "clean" in both the upper and
JD>> lower end.
WL>         I think it's well established by now that the same additive
WL> package is used in all grades of gasoline of the same brand name.

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assistant: On Monday November 18 1996, Wes Leatherock snickered to John DeMott.
   Umm, I beg to differ. I see lots of stations around here (like the texaco
right up the street) bringing in their name brand gas for the 89 & 92 octane
tanks, and some no-name third party bringing in the 87 unleaded. Needless to
say, I always use super.
TTYl,
                      Ethan
system: You are Tim Campbell, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Richard Doherty about "Torque specs".

They wrote:
RD> by the metal fatigue on the old bolts or if new ones are used they
RD> wouldn't need near as much torque. All in all I don't think a 1940
RD> motor would run enough compression to need enormous torque on the head
RD> and manifold. Maybe try looking through "street rod" type magazines

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assistant: Thanks for the suggestions on the Torque specs.  I have purchased new head
bolts for this old beast.  I am also installing new manifold nuts and bolts.
The old girl should be back together soon.
Tnx again,
Tim Campbell
... Read the docs? Wow, what a radical concept.
system: You are Barry Proctor, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Lori Harvey about "Mopars".

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assistant: Hi again Lori I talked to you before,but I bet you don't remember.
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system: You are Jack Hannah, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Mike Dale about "Engines".

They wrote:
-=> Mike Dale screamed this, over the roar of my HEMI, to Jack Hannah <=-
JH> the valve covers. He still has the car too but it is WAY beyond
JH> I should be able to figure out the year from it.
MD> The engine codes works too :)  CHeck the casting numbers
MD> Anyways, for value, they are
MD> MUCH cheaper that the 426 :)
MD> but the early hemi's really arn't that
MD> expensive really.  Well, the book doesn't say anything about it, but
MD> it should be realatively inexpensive for yah.

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assistant: restoratio
 Next time I'm out there I'll write them down.
 Well I figured that. :)
 I wasn't thinking for me to buy it, I was think of me selling it! >:>
 Jack
 (like my quote line?)  :)
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system: You are Wes Leatherock, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bill Clark about "Re: Model A Gas".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Bill Clark to Gerry Calhoun <=-
BC> On (14 Nov 96) Gerry Calhoun wrote to Mike Dale...
GC> I guess you have just missed the point and are still
GC> believing the oil companies. Higher octane does not have
GC> anything to do with burning cleaner. Higher octane only has
GC> to do with the anti-knock aspects of the engine. From
BC> Time to get into this fray in terms of old eras (right echo... eh?
BC> <g>)! Back in the 50's and 60's "high test" not only meant higher
BC> octane but also more cleaning ingredients and upper cylinder
BC> lubricants (lead among others) blended into the gasoline.

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assistant: Tetraethyl lead was not added to the gasoline to serve
as an upper cylinder lubricant.  It was added because it raises
the effective octane level of the gasoline at less cost than
creating higher octane fractions from the crude oil.  The
lubrication was a side effect.
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system: You are Wes Leatherock, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ethan Place about "Re: Oil Changes".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Ethan Place to Wes Leatherock <=-
EP> On Monday November 18 1996, Wes Leatherock snickered to John DeMott.
-=>> Quoting John DeMott to Mike Dale <=-
WL>           [ ... text deleted ... ]
JD>> dissipated by heat. The additives package in the higher grade gasoline
JD>> does the best job of keeping an engine "clean" in both the upper and
JD>> lower end.
WL>         I think it's well established by now that the same additive
WL> package is used in all grades of gasoline of the same brand name.
EP> Umm, I beg to differ. I see lots of stations around here (like the
EP> texaco right up the street) bringing in their name brand gas for the 89
EP> & 92 octane tanks, and some no-name third party bringing in the 87
EP> unleaded. Needless to say, I always use super.
EP> TTYl,
EP> Ethan

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assistant: In Oklahoma City, during the great gasohol craze a number of
years ago, a chain of Texaco stations started carrying gasohol that was
not made by Texaco, and the pumps were so marked.  (I believe Texaco
was not making gasohol at that time.)  Even though the pumps were marked
that they were not Texaco, and the stations would not accept Texaco
credit cards for the gasohol, Texaco cut them off.  They were very
insistent that stations displaying the Texaco sign would sell only
Texaco products.
         The chain switched over to Phillips 66 rather than discontinue
gasohol sales.  (And, in the course of time, gasohol fell back out of
favor and is no longer available at most stations of any brand.)
         Incidentally, a lot of brand-name gasoline is delivered in this
area, and I believe in most areas, by independent tank truck companies
whose trucks are marked only with the name of the trucking company.
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system: You are Alexander Bilan, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Hill about "Engine for Corvette".

They wrote:
>   I have a 78 Corvette and thinking of putting a new engine in. With all
>   this smog shit and fuel cost, hoping to get better gas milages.
>
>   My question is:
>
>   a. With the new engine  (350), what about the transmission and
>   rear end. Would like to upgrade the transmission. I want to stay with
>   the auto trans.  What would be a good transmission to have..?
>
>   b. Do I need to replace or rebuild the rear end...?

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assistant: Hi John
It may be easier to get you started economically if you let us know what
your corvette currently has in it.
However, the tried and true Turbo Hydramatic 350 (TH350) is one of the best
trannys out there. And if you where so inclined, a lockup th350 is just as
easy to find.  And I'd bet your vette has a th350 in it right now.
Some people will tout the 700r4 as a great tranny....Welll.... I hated mine.
(In a full size pickup). I replaced it with a non-lockup th350. I'm much
happier with it now.
As for the rear end, you won't need to replace it. Just give it a thorough
inspection (bearings, seals, excessive play in the gears), and change
the lube. When you've got the engine and tranny you want, then you might
want to consider changing the rear gear ratio. If you don't know the current
axle ratio, count the teeth on the ring & pinion while your giving the gears
the once over so you know what you are starting with.
Its a matter of seeing how
what you have now operates for you, and if its something you'd like to
change the characteristics of, make an educated choice based on what *YOU*
want out of the car.  Remeber, what *you* want out of the car. Not what your
friend wants.
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... Experience is knowing a lot of things you shouldn't do again.
system: You are Sean Dunbar, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jim Brown about "Re: Gas".

They wrote:
JB> the higher power output of the new parts.  If I had run the  factory
JB> gap of .042-.046 withmy Jacobs ignition, I would have wasted  my
JB> money.  But presently I run .065 with the ignition, I have better
JB> mileage and better power.  The engine idles much more smoothly and is
JB> a pleasure to drive.

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assistant: Jim, would using a larger gap on a factory DuraSpark II ignition (with an
Accel Super Stock coil) do any good, or just do more harm than good?  I would
do (almost) anything for better mileage... if I pass someone on the freeway I
can just hear the gas being sucked down :-/
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system: You are Sean Dunbar, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Hill about "Re: Engine for Corvette".

They wrote:
JH> a. With the new engine  (350), what about the transmission and
JH> rear end. Would like to upgrade the transmission. I want to stay with
JH> the auto trans.  Whatwould be a good transmission to have..?
JH> b. Do I need to replace or rebuild the rear end...?

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assistant: GM's TH350 and TH400 (aka Turbo 350/Turbo 400 and Turbo Hydramatic 350/400)
is an excellent tranny.  A friend of mine had a 73 Nova, with a 79 Corvette
350 bolted up to a TH350.  That car was QUICK!
It'd be a good idea to rebuild it (or replace it, whichever you prefer) if it
has a lot of miles on it, especially if you plan on beefing up the engine a
little bit.
     Team OS/2 / pandemonium@aip.net / http://www.aip.net/~pandemonium/
system: You are Jessie Bouillion, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to David Hartley about "Re: Mustang".

They wrote:
DH> I will take some pictures of it and send them with all that I know about
DH> I had plans, but some things came up that upset the apple cart.
DH>  I bought it a few mouth ago, and drove it a few times. It is a
DH>  setup if that makes a diifferance to you.

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assistant: it
street/drag
no it don't make a differance but i would like to see it so you can send the
info to
Jessie Bouillion
200 allen st.
New Iberia La,70560
system: You are Bill Clark, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to David Robbins about "Oil Changes".

They wrote:
DR> components, maybe you could clear something up for me.  I'm a little
DR> confused about Volkswagen Bug Oil filters.  You said they don't have
DR> one?  Is that on all bugs, or a certain year, or were you even talking
DR> about bugs in teh first place.

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assistant: On (19 Nov 96) David Robbins wrote to Mike Dale...
The only oil filter on VW bugs is a screen located above the sump plate
where you drain the oil. However, there are a myriad of kits that will
adapt the engine to a standard spin on type of oil filter.
-bc-
bclark@rochgte.fidonet.org
system: You are Sean Dunbar, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to John Demott about "Re: Oil Changes".

They wrote:
EP> Umm, I beg to differ. I see lots of stations around here (like the
EP> texaco right up the street) bringing in their name brand gas for the 89
EP> 92 octane tanks, and some no-name third party bringing in the 87
JD> unleaded. Needless to say, I always use super.
JD> You are correct. I say anyone using gas below 89 octane is penny wise
JD> and pound foolish.

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assistant: <shrugs> I always use Chevron 87 octane in my F-150.  Runs great.  I've used
the 89 and 91 grades for a considerable amount of time because my timing was
a little off, I was too lazy to set it, and I didn't care for pinging.
'sides, when you're a teen like I am, you have to use whatever's cheapest
(seems people like paying us teens minimum wage :-/ )
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system: You are Rusty Dodson, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jessie Bouillion about "Mustang".

They wrote:
JB> RD> What are you asking for this car?
JB> yes do you want to sell it?

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assistant: What, I was asking what the 71 Mustang was selling for, I don't have it.
system: You are Ed Paulsen, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Alexander Bilan about "Prob w/Chrysler".

They wrote:
AB> It sounds like the engine is running out
AB> of fuel.  A sticking needle/seat
AB> carbs that clips to the needle, and hangs
AB> on the float, so that the needle
AB> will pull off the seat when the float
AB> level drops (This spring was missing
AB> on my parents car, which threw me for a
AB> bit since it would sometimes starve
AB> of fuel (keep an eye down the carb
AB> throat, but not directly overhead, and
AB> watch the fuel spray) and othertimes, it
AB> would flood severly that fuel would
AB> pour out of the vents) But it would
AB> always start again.  Ignition and fuel
AB> delivery where ruled out before I went poking in the carb.
AB> How is your fuel delivery at the carb
AB> inlet?  Maybe a weak fuel pump that
AB> can't keep up.

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assistant: Hi Alexander,
You mentioned to me on 21 Nov'96 - 18:43:
Sounds like that to me also.
I forgot to add.. we replaced the fuel pump also.. forgot to add that
to my list.  Have looked down the throat observing fuel spray, etc. The
fuel input is fine.. and is not flooding out.  Also thought of vapor
lock but adding heat shields makes no difference.
We'll keep puttering along!! Thanks for replying!
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system: You are Ed Paulsen, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Old Cars message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Don Dellmann about "Prob w/Chrysler".

They wrote:
DD> If you're in an area with federally
DD> mandated reformulated gas, the 10%
DD> alcohol will cause it also (try and find
DD> a station that sells the MTBE
DD> instead.)  In this case, the alcohol
DD> causes vapor lock in hot-running
DD> engines.

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assistant: Hi Don,
You replied with the following words of wisdom on 22 Nov'96 - 00:02:
Well, yep.. we are in a federally mandated area: Portland, Oregon. And
the gasohol changes in November each year to the oxygenated variety.
But this started up in September... but what you said is a good idea.
Now all I have to remember is where we got the gas from the last time
we put gas in that tank and go get some from another station.
Thanks.. we will try changing fuels.
Ed
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