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Recent content by Ken Nims

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    Earthquakes in So. Cal

    We appreciate the well wishes. These quakes do rattle the nerves a bit!
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    Speedometer Cable Lube Question.

    Ranger's got it right-- White Lithium grease.
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    Spare Tire Strategy

    I have fixed several punctures on the road with plugs and a portable compressor. Most times I haven't even had to remove the rim for the repair!
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    Overheating mystery

    I had a car that did acted similar to your description. After much investigation, I found that the water pump impeller had broken free of the shaft. It would spin the impeller now and then, giving the appearance that water was moving in the radiator.
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    Overheating mystery

    Is it puking coolant? Have you read temps with an infrared gun to check your gauge accuracy?
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    Another new guy

    Hey Bob, I am originally from the Pacific Northwest. I hope to return someday to stay. Ken
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    Another new guy

    Hey Kevin, I'm in the San Bernardino area. 68 GTX---sweet! Ken
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    Another new guy

    Color was originally F5
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    Another new guy

    Thanks everyone! Here's a couple more pics:
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    Another new guy

    Hi all!, My name is Ken. I live in Southern California. I have been driving and working on hot rods for the past 20 years. Recently sold my 41 Willys (pictured) and bought a 69 Road Runner! Matching numbers, 383, 4 speed, repaint. I am looking forward to learning from all of your combined...
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    A hard lesson on tires

    When I bought my 69, it had a set of Goodyear Eagle GT's on it. The tread looked good! No cracks. I looked up the manufacture date, 12 years old! I replaced them the following day. My buddy has a body shop, he says old tires keep his shop busy!
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    Normal cooling temp

    My car, 383 4 speed original 26" radiator (clean) Shroud & clutch fan new 180* thermostat (tested) 50/50 coolant one bottle LUCAS coolant additive Ambient temp= 105* In town normal driving Running temp= 195*
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