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    wanted drop column detent

    Looking for the screw ,spring, and ball bearing that keeps the off and on switch in the right position. 1932 to 48. I think they are the same; thanks ahead Bill
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    Every wonder why late model cars don't run an amp gauge

    Exactly! I had to repair a burnt harness in a 1965 SS impala. At that time there were no replacements so I had stick the 18 gauge battery sensor from the battery and the output side, with a needle, check the output on a VAT 40 and adjust both lengths until the amp sensor in the car matched the...
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    Every wonder why late model cars don't run an amp gauge

    If 60 and 70`s chevy trucks had a real ammeter try hooking the main battery source to the positive side of the guage and everythig electrical to the negitive side with 10 guage wiring and get back to me after you put out the fire!
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    Every wonder why late model cars don't run an amp gauge

    60`s and 70`s chevy trucks did not have an ammeter. It looked like an ammeter but was acually a voltage sensor. It ran 18 guage wiring with a 3 amp. fuse at the main battery source on the passenger side, and another 18 guage with another 3 amp. fuse next to the horn relay. I had to repair or...
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    Every wonder why late model cars don't run an amp gauge

    I repaired and replaced ammeters in cars as old as 1935.Plymouth,dodge, and chrysler had two problems with their ammeters. They were copper and brass studs pressed together. As the vehicle aged the copper wiring developed resistance and as you know resistance causes heat, kinda like a common...
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    1935,36 ford pickup inner fenders

    Looking for ford pickup fender inners. Found some fiberglass ones but would like metal thanks
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    flywheel/clutch balancing

    Hello, I need to balance my 31 flywheel and clutch assembly.Is there anywhere near Fresno Ca. that could do this for me? Thanks ahead Bill
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    SignalStat 900 photos

    try to find a non chinese flasher.I`ve had the exact problem with many of these 900`s. I rewired cars for a living for 35 years and never had a problem with the older usa flashers.
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    Cast Iron Hedder for the "A"?

    I`ve been running this exhaust for about 3 years. The motor got tired and I had to pull it out. Does anyone know where I can get the lower gasket. I broke the old one. A couple places have the header but I can`t find just the gasket. thanks ahead for any help. Bill
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    Bratton's, Again

    I`ve had great luck with Tam`s. ups ruined my shipment from them and they sent me a new undamaged part right away. They said they would file a claim with ups but have never had any luck with them
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    loose valve guides

    I bought a set of modern valves and guides for my engine. When I removed the old valves, all the intake guides fell out with no force. The exhaust guides had to be knocked out. These new solid guides have the same flange as the split guides. Is it normal for the new guides to be installed with...
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    snyders 5.5 to 1 head gasket

    I bought a high compression head from Tams. He and his rebuilders say to use a copper A head gasket. It is 5.5 to 1 looks like a Snyders but no markings of cource. Why does Snyders say to use a model b gasket. I dont know why I can`t use a copper A gasket. What is the difference. thanks ahead...
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    good camshaft

    I`m looking for a model a camshaft core good enough to have reground. Mine is shot and I can`t afford a new one. thanks ahead for any help bckybck748@aol.com or call me @ 559-275-7376 Bill
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    tudor rear window garnish moldings

    Hello, can anyone tell if 28,29 tudor rear window garnish molding will fit a 1930? I`m missing the passenger side and i`m looking on another site,at some 28,29 moldings, but dont know if they will fit mine, thanks ahead for any help or a right molding. Bill
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