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Forum: C3 General
09-16-2022, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,201
Posted By Freepop

Broken motor mount and fan was hitting on the...

Broken motor mount and fan was hitting on the shroud. The rubber separated with the age and exposure to fluids
Forum: C3 General
07-08-2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,201
Posted By Freepop

I like that 69RAY :thumbs: Haven't had the...

I like that 69RAY :thumbs:

Haven't had the chance to look but the more I think about it, I believe the yoke may be hitting something, exhaust?
The reason I am thinking this is appeared to happen...
Forum: C3 General
07-07-2015, 08:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,201
Posted By Freepop

Clicking noise on take off

Twice yesterday I noticed a clicking noise as I accelerated from a stop. Only did it on a hard acceleration and sounded like taking a stick to a picket fence.

Car hasn't been driven much lately. ...
Forum: Help Forum
09-06-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By Freepop

I couldn't get on last night about 10 pm.

I couldn't get on last night about 10 pm.
Forum: C5 General
07-22-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By Freepop

Sorry, I got the wrong forum on my phone. It was...

Sorry, I got the wrong forum on my phone. It was mechanical and on a C3.
Forum: C5 General
07-21-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By Freepop

Passenger door won't unlock

I know someone has experienced this. Tried knob inside and key. Doesn't look like I can get the inner skin off either.
07-19-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 696
Posted By Freepop

I have the same squeak so I'll be monitoring this...

I have the same squeak so I'll be monitoring this :)
Forum: C3 General
06-25-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 781
Views: 212,584
Posted By Freepop

My father bought my 74 new, off the lot. It's...

My father bought my 74 new, off the lot. It's seen a lot of time sitting but I've finally got it finished (like anything ever is finished).
05-16-2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 373
Posted By Freepop

Cut the old ones off and put new ones on.

Cut the old ones off and put new ones on.
05-16-2007, 01:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,285
Posted By Freepop

:rofl: :rofl: Heat increases the resistance...

:rofl: :rofl:

Heat increases the resistance in the windings of the starter and wires to the starter. Check the battery and all the connections (frame ground too) first then proceed to new...
05-16-2007, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 474
Posted By Freepop

Marvel Mystery Oil in the cylinders over night. ...

Marvel Mystery Oil in the cylinders over night. My car sat for 15 or so years, the old gas burned but stunk. The older gas didn't go bad like the new stuff.
05-10-2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,804
Posted By Freepop

I have the same year and this project is next on...

I have the same year and this project is next on my list :lurk:
05-09-2007, 03:53 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 34,650
Posted By Freepop

I cut the wire on either side of the link and...

I cut the wire on either side of the link and spliced it together. I really doubt that cold oil was a problem because it was a really old car with bad rings. My point being that ther are no...
05-09-2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,546
Posted By Freepop

Does Lars do those?

Does Lars do those?
05-09-2007, 02:00 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 34,650
Posted By Freepop

I beg to differ based on an experience. Late...

I beg to differ based on an experience. Late 70's on a very cold morning my car wouldn't start. No spark. After playing around with it for a couple of hours I cut ou the link and walla! car starts...
05-07-2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 374
Posted By Freepop

Thought I'd share this ad from another forum

I know nothing about this car, just thought if someone was looking, they might want to check it out.

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=6723
05-04-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 495
Posted By Freepop

I've got red stains on my floor too :lurk:

I've got red stains on my floor too :lurk:
04-30-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 437
Posted By Freepop

Thank you Lars!!

Had the last week off to turkey hunt. The G/F and I got our turkeys by the second day, so I had enough time to get my car back together. I still have some work to do but it was nice to take it for...
04-13-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By Freepop

My real goal it to make it more reliable as I'm...

My real goal it to make it more reliable as I'm going to keep it till I die because my dad bought it new in 74. It'll then go to my nephew, no kids of my own.
I always tell the G/F that I'm going...
04-13-2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By Freepop

You guys just amaze me :thumbs: :thumbs: ...

You guys just amaze me :thumbs: :thumbs:

Fast, accurate and always willing to help :grouphug:

Well, now that I have your ear (or eye) maybe I should open the door for more advise.

I...
04-13-2007, 02:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By Freepop

Maybe I'll stop by and check one out. I bet you...

Maybe I'll stop by and check one out.
I bet you even have the part number for a small block too.......
04-13-2007, 02:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By Freepop

Because it'll be free and I'll get paid to do it...

Because it'll be free and I'll get paid to do it :cool:

The moroso one, is that just a sleeve or shaft, sleeve and pin?
04-13-2007, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By Freepop

Thanks Bird, I'm pretty dumb sometimes. 442,...

Thanks Bird, I'm pretty dumb sometimes.

442, I'm using the plastic, but now that you opened my eyes, I can go to the lathe and turn up a sleeve and roll pin it to the shaft.
04-13-2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By Freepop

Oil pump question

When changing my oil pump the other day I had one heck of a time witht the sleeve. The shaft didn't want to go in. After I got it assembled, I held it to a bright light and it looked like I had...
04-11-2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By Freepop

Speak of the devil :seeya While I'm...

Speak of the devil :seeya

While I'm painting, cleaning and stuff, I crack open a :cheers: and wonder if you're doing the same.

Ultra black it is, thank you again :D
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