Recent content by Auggie56

Those generic engine accessory brackets. After finally getting the spacers right on the alternator, it was noticeable that the belt was about two degrees off center in relation to the driven pulleys. P/S same though a little more. This is a 78' 440 without A/C. The instruction sheet says it...

Both hoses are on the way. Thanks

Recently, at a traffic light, the truck stayed straight.

I do know the whole hydraulic system bled normally, if that's any indication of anything.

Thanks for your input, but do both hoses do it at the same time? I will look into it before proceeding. Thanks

I'm not expecting an answer, just passing this problem on. I have owned this truck for fifteen years, and the "anti-lockup" brakes have never worked. All was well with the brakes after over a hundred K, until last week, the left front pads were worn down and destroyed the rotor. I was surprised...

When you took part in these training sessions, you were awarded a tool of some kind with a gold tone on it. I had only three because our manager was lazy in presenting the videos to us. Last week on eBay, someone must have attended most films, as they were selling off about twenty of these awards.

I performed alignments when I was a mechanic. And any car you put a little more positive caster (forward), to prevent drifting to the right. In looking at the printout, I am willing to say someone has no right to be under the hood of any car. Camber can match as long as it's in specs. Caster, as...

Dual master cylinder front brakes reservoir? Is it the rear or the front that controls the front brakes?

I opted to use a fan clutch because it's quieter than a straight fan assembly. I'm running a five-bladed fan with an RPM-type fan clutch with a shroud. I have yet to drive the car. The fan is approximately 1.5 inches from the radiator—half of the fan is in the shroud. BTW, this is a 440 engine...

I thank you.

Wiring the ballast and point-type distributor. Wier colors? I have a factory manual, but at my age, my vision sucks. Many thanks.

With everyone's experience or not, it's good to come here and get answers. Even if there is a mistake, share it so we all learn.

Why, thank you, Mike.....

A side note. I can't do heavy work anymore. I had a caliper tie-up on my truck. I took it to an unfamiliar garage, as the people I know have all retired or moved on This garage was always really busy, so I hope this turns out on the plus side. Replaced a caliper rotor, rear shocks, and one tie...