Just took delivery of another Roadster yesterday. The newest addition is a 1967-1600. She's rough, but runs. Going to have my work cut out for me once Raodster # 1 is on the road this summer. The sad
I DON'T CARE! I don't care who gives what and who doesn't. I don't care who sold what at a discount, and who didn't. I don't care if one badmouths the other. I don't care if one car show got stuff an
Lots of questions going on about Head Bolts. Here's how I deal with them (never had a head gasket fail) First, when you torque a bolt, although you are measuring the resistance to the bolts turning,
A few years back, I bought a "Club" like device that hooks onto the brake pedal and the steering wheel. You can't steer, and you can't push down on the brake pedal. I can't remember the make, but I l
Has anyone put an L16 with an automatic trans in a 1600? I have a 1966 low windshield, and because of a problem with my legs, would like to do so. What's involved, anyone have a list of parts needed
Try heating them up with a torch, almost where they are starting to turn dull red, and douse them with water. Then try and put the wrench to them. The different expansion/contraction rates come into
I've done dozens of ring gears over the years doing fleet repairs for the local Phone Company. To remove the ring gear, use a torch, brass drift and ball peen hammer. Get everything out and ready fir
Sound like you might have a vacuum leak. Check the hoses and carb base gaskets and intake gasket. Spray WD 40 where the manifold attaches to the head, and then at the carb bases. Idle should change i
You can use a harmonic balancer puller if you have access to one, or a trick I have used. Once you have loosened the main nut, only unthread it until it's flush with the top thread on the shaft (save
A while ago, while surfing the net, I saw a site that someone had software available to track the restoration of a car. Anyone khow about something like that? Bob 1966 1600 1970 510 4 door Ice Racer
Being a former mechanic, I remember being taught to replace the regulator with the alternator or generator. That's when generators were being replaced with the newer, more efficient alternators. The
I wasn't meaning using only new parts, just that people are careful and do things correctly. A friend of mine had a front brake failure that when he applied the brakes to slow for a left turn, the wh
I never re-torque heads. BUT, when I install them, I follow the manufacturers recommended pattern, (from the center out), and do so sssslllloooowwwwllllyyyyy. If you use a "click" type especially. Wh
Sounds like fuel problem. Change the filter, and make sure there's no crap in the tank. If the fuel pickup in the tank, or the filter is nearly blocked, running for 2-3 mins could completely block it
I'm assuming the porcelain came out with the rest of the plug. Try to find a slotted screwdriver that just fits into the spark plug metal. LIGHTLY tap it with a hammer, so it has a friction fit insid
I've painted a few of my own cars with good results. The first explanation is with Tremclad, the second was metallic acrylic enamel, which I refer to as "shine in a can." (my first paint job was laqu