The Rebel
Well-Known Member
Got a whole laundry list of items being done by my local restoration shop (http://www.automotiverestorations.com/ari/home/) as I doubt the average Joe's Garage would do it right the 1st time.
Have no idea when the last time any serious maintenance was done as my guess is the last owner just did the basic oil changes at the nearest Jiffy Lube and let everything go based on what I found as well as what my shop found. Car has been at the shop for the last week & will get back in 2 weeks. Once this is all done I can do the rest of the other basic maintenance myself moving forward. Needed to get a good baseline. Also as this will be up on a lift, I'm having them get the #'s for me so I can see if this is truly a #'s matching car or not. The previous owner said it was all original except the Edlebrock Proformance Carb & intake based off the guy he bought of off. Said engine was rebuilt as well.
What these guys can do in 3 weeks would take me probably 6 months to do not to mention I don't have a lift, specialized tools and I'm not an expert so there'd be a huge learning curve. Wish I had someone to guide me thru all of this as I'm a hands on type and like getting my hands dirty rather than paying someone else to do it.
Replace oil and filter with zinc rich oil, Replace spark plugs, Air filter, PCV valve, Fuel filter, Check PCV system, All belts and hoses in good condition, Adjust carburetor for best idle and running, Power steering fluid, clean and full. Brake fluid for moisture content, good condition, Drain, flush and refill cooling system, Fixed Leaking seam on LS breather to stop oil leak.
Kick down not working correctly and downshift erratic. Kick-down linkage not installed correctly. Install linkage correctly and install missing return spring.
Diagnose excessive rear axle noise. Evaluate lubricant, thin and dirty. Drain, flush and refill differential with high grade synthetic gear oil.
Service transmission, change oil and filter.
Valve train is noisy on right side. Before addressing this issue we would like to do a compression and leak down test to insure all else is in good order. Remove valve cover and inspect valve train for source of noise. Check for loose or worn components and advise. Photograph cylinder head numbers while valve cover is off to verify that heads are correct.
Lift vehicle. Solvent soak underbody and engine bay. Brush as needed and reapply solvents to dislodge grime. Hot water pressure wash and forced air dry to clean up and prepare for service.
Noted weak servo action at low speeds. Diagnose: engine has aggressive camshaft and is not generating enough vacuum at idle (10" Hg) for brake booster. Recommend installing auxiliary vacuum pump to provide more vacuum.
Inspect steering and suspension. Correct worn items as follows: Replace loose and worn inner and outer tie-rod ends and adjusting sleeves. Lubricate chassis. Laser align front end. Remove & replace failing rear leaf springs, shackle bushings and hardware. Replace worn REAR air shocks with heavy duty shock absorbers.
Have no idea when the last time any serious maintenance was done as my guess is the last owner just did the basic oil changes at the nearest Jiffy Lube and let everything go based on what I found as well as what my shop found. Car has been at the shop for the last week & will get back in 2 weeks. Once this is all done I can do the rest of the other basic maintenance myself moving forward. Needed to get a good baseline. Also as this will be up on a lift, I'm having them get the #'s for me so I can see if this is truly a #'s matching car or not. The previous owner said it was all original except the Edlebrock Proformance Carb & intake based off the guy he bought of off. Said engine was rebuilt as well.
What these guys can do in 3 weeks would take me probably 6 months to do not to mention I don't have a lift, specialized tools and I'm not an expert so there'd be a huge learning curve. Wish I had someone to guide me thru all of this as I'm a hands on type and like getting my hands dirty rather than paying someone else to do it.
Replace oil and filter with zinc rich oil, Replace spark plugs, Air filter, PCV valve, Fuel filter, Check PCV system, All belts and hoses in good condition, Adjust carburetor for best idle and running, Power steering fluid, clean and full. Brake fluid for moisture content, good condition, Drain, flush and refill cooling system, Fixed Leaking seam on LS breather to stop oil leak.
Kick down not working correctly and downshift erratic. Kick-down linkage not installed correctly. Install linkage correctly and install missing return spring.
Diagnose excessive rear axle noise. Evaluate lubricant, thin and dirty. Drain, flush and refill differential with high grade synthetic gear oil.
Service transmission, change oil and filter.
Valve train is noisy on right side. Before addressing this issue we would like to do a compression and leak down test to insure all else is in good order. Remove valve cover and inspect valve train for source of noise. Check for loose or worn components and advise. Photograph cylinder head numbers while valve cover is off to verify that heads are correct.
Lift vehicle. Solvent soak underbody and engine bay. Brush as needed and reapply solvents to dislodge grime. Hot water pressure wash and forced air dry to clean up and prepare for service.
Noted weak servo action at low speeds. Diagnose: engine has aggressive camshaft and is not generating enough vacuum at idle (10" Hg) for brake booster. Recommend installing auxiliary vacuum pump to provide more vacuum.
Inspect steering and suspension. Correct worn items as follows: Replace loose and worn inner and outer tie-rod ends and adjusting sleeves. Lubricate chassis. Laser align front end. Remove & replace failing rear leaf springs, shackle bushings and hardware. Replace worn REAR air shocks with heavy duty shock absorbers.
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