Recent content by Demonic

Teflon tape is bad for lots of things, like oil pumps, fuel pumps, etc. It's not the first time you put it together, it's the bits that get pushed in the line the second time. Unless you thoroughly clean the female side of the threads. Many oils dissolve Teflon tape...

Silver duct tape for the light colored gas pump speakers, black duct tape for the black pump speakers. Two rolls in my door pocket.

The major auto mfgs have not made ( or sourced ) flat tappets since the late 80's early 90's. The machines that make flat tappets are worn, the knowledge to quality check them has retired. It's the tappets.

Can you catch a nail on those scratch marks? You need a long pinkie finger to get through the plug hole. :lol:

Exactly this! I've pulled the block drain plugs from part motors that had tons of scale in them. I pull the block plugs when flushing at every step in the cycle. That and my other post about this.

Yes, someone will want rechromed original parts vs overseas reproductions. Post them for sale.

Found this on Bookface, thought it deserved some attention. It's close to me. Looks like a fair price. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2066596410841138/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A7afe08f0-cd1e-493c-b63e-ba2f99be3b1b

Pull harder. Unless some fool glued it on, but they're just a friction fit.

Hoods, doors, trunk lids are easy to warp with that kind of pressure. I would call Brut Mfg and ask for the pressure specs for that unit. The cfm will vary a bit with the nozzle, but I'll bet the max pressure is less than 200 psi. https://brutmfg.com/product/pressure-fed-abrasive-sand-101h/

You can likely eliminate the OSAC valve ( green) and whatever the yellow thing is to the left of it. There will be a hole where the OSAC valve is, so unless you're good at making a flush patch for a butt weld, just eliminate the hoses. You WILL get caught in the rain, so the wiper motor...

Instrument Specialties shows suede paint on their website. Expensive, $225/pint. https://www.instrument-specialties.com/products/

Ah. I had forgotten he was an electrical engineer. Make sense now looking back on his postings, reminds me of conversations with other engineers. Rest in peace Bob, you knowledge and experience will be missed.

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They remind me of 66-67 Charger seats.

Any signs of the car being hit on one side long ago? Both of mine are blacked out ( 2 owner car ). Wondering if one is a replacement from the factory, or maybe someone just forgot.