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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Help finding a Weber tuning specialist in the metro area of Minnesota.

« on: April 15, 2024, 08:54:40 AM »

Good afternoon all.
I am wondering if there are any Weber tuning specialists in the metro area of Minnesota.

I have someone asking me to tune their engine with 48ida's and while I have done this a few times before, I no longer have the parts, or tuning tools for this task......

By the way, NEVER loan your tuning tools to a friend because they seem to dissappear...##@@$$%%!!

Anyway, if you know of a person well versed in this please let me know.

Thanks and have a great day.

FE Technical Forum / What is your engine prep for a long sitting engine?

« on: April 13, 2024, 08:05:57 AM »

I'll jump right in and get to the point.
I have a 428 that was rebuilt nicely and then only received about 1,000 miles of driving before being stagnant for a long.....long time.

Boy time flies when you don't look at the clock.

There was nothing wrong with this engine, as a matter of fact it worked great.

I'm working on getting it running again and I would like your opinions about what prudent steps I should take prior to firing things up.

I have my own ideas, thoughts and methods but I also value other input to be used to help me get there the best I can.

What would you do prior to firing up an otherwise good engine that has been sitting for a long time.
Oh, it has been sitting in a heated garage this whole time....no A/C in the warmer months, but heated and relatively consistent temps.

Thanks and have a great weekend.

Non-FE Discussion Forum / Knowing when things went your way, even when they seem otherwise.

« on: April 02, 2024, 10:17:53 AM »

https://youtu.be/-tnqMpz-EIQ

Non-FE Discussion Forum / A big tip of the hat and thank you to Mark Bliss

« on: February 26, 2024, 03:34:31 PM »

Because of this forum I was able to get into contact with another forum member from across the country to help with an automobile issue.
Mark Bliss, who lives and works nearby where my daughter is now living and working, is that forum member.
Mark and I talked about what needed to be done and he agreed to do that work for a small fee.

The task was the removal of an aftermarket car alarm that began giving troubles.

This whole thing took a few months to finalize, for a number of valid reasons, but today Mark
and my daughter scheduled the repair and Mark was successful in removing the troubled alarm.
Mark stuck to his original amount and would not accept more.....What can I say other than,

Thank you Mark Bliss.

Your mechanical efforts and experience helped solve a long distance repair issue I would not likely get to for a long while (I'm 1600 miles away)

But this seemingly small gesture goes beyond the simple mechanical repair.

Mark, you helped a dad get his daughter in a better spot from a long distance while providing a trustworthy, honest person to deal with.....That trustworthy and honest part is worth far more than the mechanical work.

Thank you Mark, you fixed the car, and you put a dad at ease in the process.
I am grateful for your generosity.

Non-FE Discussion Forum / On a quest for an early 2000's vintage helmet: Shoei Z4 (a Z3 will work too)

« on: December 01, 2023, 09:46:18 AM »

Hey all, my daughter is searching for a Shoei Z4 helmet (a Z3 will work)
This is the helmet used by Uma Thruman in the 2003 movie Kill Bill Vol.1.

I figured we all have at least one, if not many, old helmets that are still good, but have aged out and found the shelf.

If anyone has a Shoei Z4, or Z3, helmet they would part with please let me know.

Non-FE Discussion Forum / Help me find quality car elecrtrical service in the Arlington, VA area.

« on: November 20, 2023, 09:28:32 AM »

My kid lives in the Arlington, VA area.
She is driving a 1999 Toyota Camry LE. (45,000 mile car I picked up for her)
This car has an aftermarket car alarm that I would like completely removed from the car in a neat and tidy fashion.

Does anyone here know of a shop (professional or home shop just so long as the work is quality) where this work could be properly accomplished in the Arlington, VA area?

Thanks to all.
Have a happy Thanksgiving, and be sure to eat your share of the goodies.

Non-FE Discussion Forum / Which battery switch to use for non-racing applications.

« on: November 09, 2023, 09:06:37 PM »

I am wondering which battery cut off system I should use for a car that gets little use.
This is a 45,000 mile 1999 Toyota Camry LE, V6 my daughter is using.
Where she lives she seldom drive the car, often leaving it sit for two months at a time...and the battery goes dead.

I am thinking a battery shut off that she can easily manipulate might be of good service in this situation.

What do you suggest I use for this application.
Thanks for any and all help.

Member Projects / Trunk floor replacement 1966 Galaxie 7-LITRE

« on: October 21, 2023, 05:00:18 PM »

Hey all, I'm looking for experience about removing the HEAVY layers of tar like sound deadening on the trunk floor before trying to weld things back together.

Short version:
Accident ruins trunk floor.
Trunk floor was rusty so whole new trunk floor sourced in one piece.
whole trunk floor won't fit unless body removed from frame...cut new floor into sections and will weld back together in place.
Need to remove the tar before welding.....

What has worked for you to remove this stuff sufficiently to allow for quality welding?

Thanks and have a great day.

FE Technical Forum / 1962 Galaxie, 352, 2spd auto.....which C6 will bolt on?

« on: July 02, 2023, 11:10:31 AM »

My friend has a 1962 Galaxie with a 352 and the 2spd automatic.
The auto needs work and he is considering installing a C6 instead.

I just don't remember if there are any bolt up issues with the 1962 352 to a 1967-1974 C6 for an FE.

If there are any "better" transmissions that will bolt up please let me know.
This 1962 Galaxie is just a fun cruiser with mostly stock everything.

Thanks and have a great 4th.

Private Classifieds / WANTED: One "Mercury" script pent roof valve cover.

« on: June 28, 2023, 09:23:35 AM »

I am seeking a single "Mercury" script pent roof valve cover.
I am cleaning up a pair I have and one cover is rusted through.....Dang it!

Thanks and have a great day.

FE Technical Forum / Seeking a bit of help from the 1969 428/C6 experts concerning kick down parts.

« on: June 22, 2023, 03:54:44 PM »

I am working on a 1969 Shelby GT500. (This is a factory configured car)
This car has the 428 SCJ/C6 "Drag Pack" option and I don't know what is specifically supposed to be on the carb for the kick down lever adjustments.

Currently the kick down linkage consists of the lever on the primary throttle shaft that actuates the primary float bowl vent stopper and the kick down engagement.

The kick down lever has the standard tube/rod with the recieving lever that interacts with the previously mentioned lever.....but there is no adjustment screw like I usually find used to fine adjust the moment of throttle opening/kick down.

The first lever simply bumps into the pad on the second lever and, other than bending the first lever, there is no adjustment.
Am I supposed to bend the first lever to adjust the kickdown?
There appears to be no extra space to allow for the adjuster screw, making bending the lever seem correct, but I want to be certain before I get to bending things.

I am asking because this car is acts like it needs adjustment here due to the fact it will not upshift into third gear without lifiting the throttle ever so slightly.
I have adjusted the modulator valve from highest to least and have not been able to cure this shift issue....I recently replaced the modulator valve just to be certain and still the same thing.....Both valves checked good with my vacuum tester though.

I have not run the engine past 5,800 rpm to see if it might shift just a bit higher, so keep that in mind, but if I lift, even the slightest, it shifts nicely into third gear and stays there when floored again.

When driving around in modes other than full throttle, from slow to moderate, the trans shifts through the gears well.
It does feel like this transmission has a shift kit in it due to the firm shifts, but on that I am not certain.

Thanks for the help.

FE Technical Forum / What is the current choice for Type-F transmission fluid.

« on: June 10, 2023, 05:51:11 PM »

I am wondering what is the current go to Type-F transmission fluid to use?

Type-F has been an industry standard fluid for a long time, as well as being used in the transmissions.
I have a C6 that will get a fluid and filter service and am just curious if there are any current better fluids to use for a transmission that is in an occasional use toy type car?

I know about many different brands and formulations but just want to hear what has been experienced.
Thanks in advance.

Non-FE Discussion Forum / Anyone have experience with "Blue Print Engines" (website listed in text)

« on: May 30, 2023, 01:19:17 PM »

I am wondering if anyone knows specifically about what this engine shop has to offer?
https://blueprintengines.com/

Thanks for any and all comments.

Non-FE Discussion Forum / What brand 15" tire are you using for your classic car?

« on: May 22, 2023, 07:46:38 AM »

I'm going to be buying new tires for a 15" rim 1969 and was thinking......"It's been a while since I purchased 15" tires and I don't know who makes the go to tires today."

I know many brands but I want to hear what you are running and what is good about them.

This is a street driven car that gets driven with gusto, but ultimate race traction is not the goal here.....Just very good tires.

Thanks and have a great day.

Non-FE Discussion Forum / Help with leaking 1967 Kelsey Hayes Magstar wheels.

« on: May 15, 2023, 11:48:06 AM »

Hey everyone, I'm working on a 1967 Shelby wearing the Kelsey Hayes Magstar wheels.
The wheel is being used for the spare in the trunk and it is a leaker.
It leaks between the outer hoop and the inner hub mating surface.
The wheels have the center hub bolted to the outer hoop.

Do you know of anyone who repairs wheels like this?

I tried a local company called "Pioneer Rim and Wheel" and they said they won't touch a wheel like this.

I might be able to take the wheel apart myself and seal things up, but it might be smart to let experience rule the day with this project.

Thanks and have a great day.