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So I finally got some time on the weekend to try and start the car. I left in on the jackstands to be able to see leaks easier. Filled with 2...
I had read on some posts about the Leatherique products and decided to try them out on my steering wheel. I have an E Naroli aftermarket wheel,...
Now we were rolling, and I got some more parts, so time to tackle the distributors. I bought new caps, rotors, and standard wires. I did not...
Next was the oil cooler. I had hoses made up and new fittings welded to the original cooler. This end of the engine had an oil leak somewhere and...
So now it's carburetor time. I had my brother rebuild the carbs for me. Of course I installed them in the wrong order, as I had to make some...
Now back to the motor. I installed new bearings in the A/C tensioner. Weird design - the snap ring between the bearings removal a tad difficult....
So after tackling the fuel hoses, I decided it was time to put the coolant hoses on. First - some disassembly. The car was up high on jackstands,...
I forgot to mention that I did buy the Hill tensioners bearings. Nice piece of engineering / manufacturing. I disassembled the tensioner...
NOW FOR THE CAMS!!!! Cue scary, mysterious music!!!!!! So I checked all of the clearances - 3X. Then I built a spreadsheet that calculates the...
So next up was the front of the motor. I removed the coolant tank just to make sure it wasn't rusted inside (it wasn't), so I cleaned it up and...
I have not posted since January! Yikes. I have not really had a chance to post on progress, busy at work and doing the work! But I did take a...
If you dont want to do the work yourself, remove the M/C and send to White Post Restorations. They bore out the housing and sleeve with stainless...
I just replaced mine, as it fell apart in my hands. Got it from Dennis McCann. Matches original 100% - form, fit & function. I had thought about...
I have a 79 GT4 Bought the car last fall - put 700 miles trouble-free miles on it before putting it away for the winter. Did timing belts,...
I was going to do the front dizzy tonight. I turned the engine until the cylinder across from #1 (the cylinder next to the A/C compressor) came up...
I removed my twin distributors for cam seal change out and valve adjustment. After reading the manual prior to removal I figured setting them...
I look at this way. I am deep in the throes of opening the mechanical can-o-whoopass that is a previously maintenance-unloved 1979 308GT4. I knew...
I just took mine apart. For the tensioner (upper) bolt I used a Crows-foot + 8" extension with a 3/8 ratchet. For the lower part - you have to use...
Ok - so a few questions: 1 - How do you know if you have sodium filled valves? Can you tell by the stem? I.E. without removing the heads? 2 - So...
I had the same problem last week trying to get the alternator adjustment bracket off to release the front timing belt cover. I ended up using a...