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jaracer replied to the thread Technical Huge voltage swings.
Checking connections with an ohmmeter will find a bad connection. However, it doesn't really tell you if you have a good connection. A...
May 9, 2024 at 4:21 PM -
jaracer replied to the thread Technical Huge voltage swings.
I agree on the starter. If the overrunning clutch failed and it was being driven by the flywheel, I think the armature would explode...
May 9, 2024 at 12:05 PM -
jaracer liked Mr48chev's post in the thread Technical Hub puller.
That's not a hub puller, they are trying to pull the drum off the axle but how the hell did they get those bolts hooked to the drum? Or...
May 9, 2024 at 12:01 PM -
jaracer replied to the thread Technical Huge voltage swings.
What car are you working on? Where are you connecting your voltmeter? Have you tried connecting the voltmeter to another vehicle to rule...
May 9, 2024 at 9:46 AM -
jaracer liked wheeldog57's post in the thread Hot Rods The car I've been waiting for.
This is a teaser until this weekend. I have been gathering parts for a particular early Ford coupe build for the last couple of years....
May 8, 2024 at 7:42 PM
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jaracer liked Ryan's post in the thread History Fear & Loathing The Ohanesian '34.
Ryan submitted a new blog post: Fear & Loathing The Ohanesian '34 [IMG] Continue reading the Original Blog Post
May 8, 2024 at 6:02 PM -
jaracer replied to the thread Technical Flathead V8 conversion to 12-volt - needing some help!.
I agree with Tim, but you may also need a voltage reducer for the gauges.
May 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM -
jaracer attached a file to the thread Hot Rods Need more leg room.
I've got a 28 sport coupe and I didn't put a package tray in it when I put it back together. I can't say if removal of the tray made...
May 8, 2024 at 3:48 PM
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jaracer replied to the thread Technical Autolite 4100 Running Rich.
Vacuum that starts to drop at high rpm (no load), points to a plugged exhaust system.
May 8, 2024 at 3:42 PM -
jaracer liked RodStRace's post in the thread Hot Rods Soft Brake Pedal.
Probably what he said, if that doesn't fix it, block off fronts and retry, then block off rears and retry. IF nothing helps, it could...
May 8, 2024 at 3:38 PM -
jaracer liked ClayMart's post in the thread Technical Autolite 4100 Running Rich.
These old Autolite carbs did seem to be "stone axe" simple. Any time I ever had one apart I was always amazed that they seemed to...
May 8, 2024 at 12:13 PM -
jaracer liked Hotwyr's post in the thread Technical Autolite 4100 Running Rich.
I had a similar problem with the Holley version of this carburetor. Power valve was blown. I think I'd check that first to at least...
May 8, 2024 at 12:13 PM -
jaracer liked BrokenOx's post in the thread Hot Rods Olds 324 what to look for..
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May 8, 2024 at 12:09 PM
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jaracer liked Cowtown's post in the thread Projects Picked up a couple of Barn Finds.
Had a lady call me back around Christmas and ask me if I was interested in buying a couple of old pickups. She said they Chevrolets but...
May 8, 2024 at 9:57 AM
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jaracer replied to the thread Technical model A won't start.
A great application for testing with a voltmeter. First you need to see that happens to battery voltage at the posts when the starter...
May 7, 2024 at 2:03 PM
