Forum: Technology
June 24th 08, 06:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Forum: Technology
June 24th 08, 04:18 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Forum: Technology
June 24th 08, 04:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 19
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67 chevy 327 timing help
Turn it "counter clockwise" (retards timing)
If you get a light:
210 H.P./ 4 B.T.D.C.
275 H.P./ 8 B.T.D.C.
325 H.P./ 10 B.T.D.C.
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Forum: Technology
June 21st 08, 06:19 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 473
Ford F-150 Ball Joint Issue
On Jun 21, 10:58*am, mr158912 > wrote:
> dude were did you get the labor times? it is way off
> lower one side is 1.9 and both is 3.1 *on mitchell guide which is the
> industries...
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Forum: Technology
June 21st 08, 01:17 PM Posted to alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.toyota.camry
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Replies: 41
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A floor jack's STEEL WHEELS
>...chalk-like substance which I can only suppose was ground steel extracted from the wheels<
It's not steel from the wheels. Its concrete dust/marks in the
concrete from the weight on the steel...
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Forum: Technology
June 20th 08, 09:04 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 473
Ford F-150 Ball Joint Issue
On Jun 20, 3:02*pm, wrote:
> Should I replace lower ball joints only....I did not think to ask dealer
> about condition of upper ball joint....willl I have to replace the...
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Forum: Technology
June 20th 08, 09:03 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 12
Views: 566
Cranking with plug wires removed?
On Jun 20, 3:50*pm, Calab > wrote:
> > Hi folks,
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> > I've heard over the years that it is not a good idea to crank an
> > engine with the plug wires removed because damage will...
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Forum: Technology
June 20th 08, 01:30 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 12
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Ford F-150 Ball Joint Issue
Book time is 6.5 hrs/one each side, including alignment. Doing both
each side is 7.2. (hrs x shop labor rate) Ball joints vary in price/
quality. You should put joints in "with" grease fittings....
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Forum: Technology
June 19th 08, 02:45 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 1
Views: 213
Ranger Power WIndow Problem
Could be some teeth worn off the regulator. Usually it's the teeth are
partly worn on the motor or the plastic drive gear worn. Somtimes all
are bad.
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Forum: Technology
June 16th 08, 12:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Technology
June 12th 08, 04:05 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 6
Views: 475
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Forum: Technology
June 6th 08, 05:37 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,288
spark plug in oil pan drain instead of bolt
On Jun 6, 12:03*pm, wrote:
> I bet that oil pan looked funny with that spark plug sticking out from
> the bottom.Humph! I never would have done that, let alone even thought
> of...
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Forum: Technology
June 6th 08, 03:13 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech,alt.autos
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Replies: 30
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spark plug in oil pan drain instead of bolt
Auto parts stores have replacement drain plugs. FYI: They also have
drain plugs that are "over sized", "double" and "triple" over sized.
They are usually marked with an O for over sized. OO for...
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Forum: Technology
May 30th 08, 01:31 AM Posted to alt.autos.gm,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Technology
May 24th 08, 10:34 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 25
Views: 645
No grease on lug nuts
On May 24, 4:29*pm, Paul > wrote:
> Never grease lug nuts.
> It causes over tightening that leads to warped rotors.
A wet torque is better than a dry torque. If the lug nuts on a...
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Forum: Technology
May 17th 08, 09:55 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 576
Door stuck closed
Coat hanger/jimmy and try to unlock the door.
Try to unlock it with the room you have.
Ruin/break door panel and remove to get better access.
Remove the seat to gain more room.
Let someone else do...
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Forum: Technology
May 17th 08, 03:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 400
98 Grand Am Stalling Problem
On May 17, 9:44*am, "mr.som ting wong" > wrote:
> it's plain to me you have no common sense when it comes to fixing a car
> the basics would be check battery connections then scan...
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Forum: Technology
May 13th 08, 11:51 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 29
Views: 624
OK to remove thermostat?
Will run cooler, gas mileage will might/might not drop a few mpg's and
it won't have any heat, but thats all.
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Forum: Technology
May 12th 08, 06:39 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 325
3000 rpm stall speed converter on the street?
Very annoying and not livable. You want a lower rear to keep your revs
up. The higher the number, the lower the rear. I know, that's f'd up.
A 3:73 is a very nice cruise/torque gear for a stock or a...
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Forum: Technology
May 11th 08, 08:21 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 400
98 Grand Am Stalling Problem
On May 11, 1:08*pm, "mr.som ting wong" > wrote:
> start by pulling fault codes from the pcm before you throww any more
> parts at it.
No Mr. Wong, that is "wong". You check the...
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Forum: Technology
May 8th 08, 09:03 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 647
Hard to get off Spark Plug Boots
On May 8, 1:45 pm, N8N > wrote:
> On May 8, 1:40 pm, Just3 > wrote:
> wipe a little silicone grease on the spark plug before you reinstall
> the boot and...
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Forum: Technology
May 8th 08, 05:20 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 400
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Forum: Technology
May 8th 08, 02:55 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 222
Does this sound like an ALTERNATOR...?
>My cousin has an older Ice Cream Truck<
The: Year/Make/Model would really,help me help you.(sounds like Jerry
McQuire)
>Does this sound like an ALTERNATOR? Could a very weak battery ever cause any...
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Forum: Technology
May 7th 08, 01:24 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 461
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Forum: Technology
May 6th 08, 02:00 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 3
Views: 321
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