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    Replacing studs on a rear spare tire mount

    One of the studs holding the spare tire on the rear of my car is striped. How do I remove remove and replace both of them? Thanks Dick
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    Car wanders

    Lately I have been having the front end wander as if in a strong side wind. I have checked the toe-in, camber, tire pressure and snugged up the adjustment on the steering box to no avail. I just put a combination square against the front axle. It showed a 1° tilt back at the top which should...
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    Drag link hits the tie rod

    I changed the front string with one that is 1" lower than the stock spring. Now the tie rod and drag link rub each other. Has any one else have this problem and how did you solve it?
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    Modern one piece valve guide removal

    My engine has the one piece straight valve guides. A couple of the intakes are leaking oil up to the intake valves. Can these be removed by pressing/driving them down without removing the cam and lifters? I already have the valves and springs...etc removed. I figure I should fix this while...
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    High compression head

    Are Tod's new iron 7:1 Winfield heads available anywhere or does anyone know when they will be? Thanks
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    Passing Gas Carburetor Repairs

    On June 29th, Neil Franks, the owner of Passing Gas Carburetor Repairs, past away from a ongoing brain tumor.
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    Removing the tapered pin in the clutch release arm

    I want to change the release arm on my clutch to the longer one for a lighter pedal. Is there any easy way to remove the pin in the car with out the chance of bending the rod or cracking the bell housing? Big hammer just doesn't seem right! Maybe a modified c-clamp or something?:confused:
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    Steel rivets for brake lining?

    I ordered some brake lining for a set of '34 front brakes to put on my Model A. They came supplied with steel rivets instead of brass. Has anyone used steel rivets for their brakes? Seems to me as soon as I get near the rivets, they are going to tear up my drums. I called the vendor and was told...
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    Aluminum Winfield head fitting?

    Hardtimes: Quote: Hey bettlesr, I've re-read your input here and concerning problem with hole in head and dist. size difference. BTW, I have the head on right of you pics (8.5:1 cr). So today, I went and checked a recently got Bubba alum dist, with the Winfield head hole ...for fitment. What...
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    Sedan delivery picture.

    A few weeks back I saw a picture of a sedan delivery with a wheel chair ramp going into the back door. Does anyone know the link to this picture? I want to show a friend who is in a power wheelchair. I tried searching but couldn't find it. Thanks Dick Dick
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    Mitch Bunkin in PA

    After a long battle with cancer, "Mitch Bunkin in PA" passed away last night. Please keep his wife Sue and his family in your prayers. Thanks
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    Oil pressure dropping on right turns

    Last year I had an engine rebuilt with all the "good stuff", balanced, full pressure, insert bearings, etc... About a week ago I added an oil pressure gauge and tach under the speedometer. I've noticed that on a sharp right turn, the oil pressure drops from 35 psi to under 10 psi. Has anyone...
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