Recent content by Project66

Backfiring often happens when your mixture is too lean. I had that kind of issue a few years ago and I found that the plug on my carburetor's power brake port had come off. That makes me suspect that you might have a leak somewhere in your intake manifold gasket.

It looks like Dr. Diff has some... eBay Listing

I just installed 4-ways on my '66 Satellite. I used the switch from a '67 Belvedere. The cool thing about that '67 switch is that it's made to retrofit into the '66 dash, so all I had to do was drill a hole. I was concerned that it might look weird because the other switches fitted into...

What kind of brakes do you have? Is this a factory set-up?

I have heard that the Poly was bigger than the LA, but I didn't think it was THAT much bigger!

I use Barrier Bond and I think it works well, but seam sealer is not there to bond the parts together. As the name implies, seam sealer is used to plug gaps and to keep air, dust, and water from blowing through. Superficially, seam sealer might help hold things together, but it's not a...

Changing your cam and heads can make big difference in how your engine performs, but it's not a simple job. Every time I take on one of these upgrades, I end up spending a lot more time and money than I anticipated, mostly for all the might-as-well side quests that I keep adding ("I can't put...

American Powertrain's Speed Analyzer might be useful for you to estimate your speed in gears. I think 2.94 is good for cruising. I have been thinking of going to a 3.08 in my Corvette for the same reason. Right now, it has 3.73 gears which are not really necessary to get things moving with...

To fill or or not to fill... The question has debated all over the internet. The consensus seems to be that it's better to fill the filter prior to installation. I view that as goal, rather than a requirement. If I can get a filter full of oil on the car without spilling, then I'll do it but...

PM sent. Thanks for the primer on how to delete conversations.

Sorry, I can't PM. The site says "You have reached the limit (15) for conversations." When I try to contact admin, I get the same message. Anyway, do those sliders fit a '66 hardtop?

I've heard good things about Brawlers. I bought a remanufactured Street Avenger direct from Holley for my Corvette, but I have not installed it yet. The price is good (about $250 less than a new one) and everything looks like new. I'll see how it does whenever I get her running again. I'm...

There was a time when my garage would reek for hours after I drove my car. I replaced all of my rubber fuel lines with the kind that are non-permeable and it seemed to do the trick. I still get some vapor from the carb, but it's a lot less and it doesn't last as long as it used to.

Yeah, I was heavy into sportbikes about 25 years ago and that probably skewed my perceptions about things like front-end feel and traction. I know I'll probably never get all the way there with my old Satellite, but I am really satisfied with the brakes. I bought my brake kit from Summit, but...

If you prefer power brakes, that's cool, but there are alternatives. I have a manual Wilwood Big Brake set-up on the front of my Satellite (12 inch rotors, 6-piston fixed calipers, Wilwood MC), with factory 10" drums on the rear and I couldn't be happier. I prefer the feel of good manual...