Copper FuelLines Copper will develop stress cracks and begin leaking , this makes for a serious FIRE HAZARD :eek: as once started , vehicle fires...
Project Pickup EGADS ! :eek: . No wonder they junked it ~ that's a Brand 'F' bed ! . It looks pretty solid , does the engine turn ? . they're...
Brake Lube Well you know , I worked on one , once :rolleyes: . Most FLAPS have little packets of LUBRIPLATE brake grease , use it _sparingly_
Used Engines Are always a crap shoot . Be SURE to get the starter included ! . Complete used 235 engines top out at $150 fan to clutch and...
" What Way ? " In EVERY WAY (note clever use of CHEVROLET BLUE) as you well know ! :p . :D
Righty - O ! Well ; The two grumpy old French guys I worked for back then , didn't give a hoot what you called it... I ran the gas...
Good Find ! Now I know what to look for :p .
Sweet ! Can I borrow it ? :rolleyes: . Get rid of that copper fuel line before it burns up the car ! .
Wiring Detail I hate it that the repops almost never have the correct colors.... :mad: . Anyway , to do this correctly , you'll need a test...
Testing First battery charge between the posts . Then move on ~ full voltage to the hot lead on the starter , same with the frame ~ didja get...
Just So ! This is why I'm always nattering on about taking it slow , don't put in a V-ate etc.~ I had my son very young and I am very lucky I...
' Smog Town' Is what it's been called by truckers since the 1930's..... :rolleyes: . Yes , it was occasionally clear but only occasionally...
" zoom ~ zoom " Whadda ya think the 27 year old , 364,000 mile unrestored Mercedes Diesel Sports Coupe is for ? :p . BTW : yes , it really...
Stop ! Go get a Multi - Meter , it is time to begin serious testing . (bet you alls never expected me to suggest a meter didja ? :rolleyes: )
Used parts ! YES ! :D . You'll find a ready supply of folks wanting & needing your left over bits , even the rusty & bent ones .
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