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by GMJohnny
Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
Replies: 99
Views: 106634

Vacuum Gauge Install

41,000 …. I found a sweet deal on Ebay on a factory vacuum gauge for the 442. For under $100 I got the gauge shipped to me and purchased the new vacuum hose and the brass fitting to connect the hose to the intake manifold. It took me a couple of hours to do the install, but when I was done it worked...
by GMJohnny
Thu Jul 06, 2023 5:46 am
Forum: Races, Swap Meets & Car Shows
Topic: Canfield 2023
Replies: 5
Views: 1825

Re: Canfield 2023

I will be in attendance as well.

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by GMJohnny
Tue Jun 20, 2023 8:54 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2018 GMC Terrain
Replies: 29
Views: 11702

Re: 2018 GMC Terrain

51,493…. I have a bit of a vacation starting tomorrow, so I Kicked it off by doing a routine oil change. Mobil 1 and filter. Nothing crazy to report. I did use the air hose to blow out a bunch of small sand-like pebbles out of the engine compartment. Driving on roads that are perpetually under const...
by GMJohnny
Mon Jun 12, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1987 Corvette Z52
Replies: 163
Views: 147372

Re: 1987 Corvette Z52

Did you check the springs in the distributor? I think that if the springs are too weak,
you’ll be getting the detonation you’re hearing.

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by GMJohnny
Sat Jun 03, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
Replies: 99
Views: 106634

Transmission Mount Replace

40,540….On the last few rides, I started to notice a shudder when the car was put into reverse. The first couple of times I wrote it off to this being an old car, but on my last Sunday drive it became obvious that the issue was getting worse. I checked under the car and was able to move the trans up...
by GMJohnny
Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:32 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1987 Corvette Z52
Replies: 163
Views: 147372

Re: 1987 Corvette Z52

I have a timing light you can use. Don’t buy one!

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by GMJohnny
Mon May 15, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
Replies: 99
Views: 106634

Re: 1965 Oldsmobile 442

40,248 … Last August I purchased a pile of 425 parts from a guy and part of the deal was a set of factory steel valve covers. I’ve been working on this project for a few months now, obviously! I wasn’t a fan of the PCV system that was incorrect for the car and I was hating on the cheap chrome valve ...
by GMJohnny
Mon May 15, 2023 7:29 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2018 GMC Terrain
Replies: 29
Views: 11702

Remote fob battery replacement

49,502… I went to take the Terrain to work this morning and was greeted with a message on the dash telling me that the vehicle couldn’t detect the remote fob. It was in the center console. Hmmmm… I tried the cycle three times with the same result, so I hit the door locks buttons on the fob and the l...
by GMJohnny
Sat May 13, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
Replies: 99
Views: 106634

Oil change / Chassis lube

40,219.. Today I did a routine oil change/chassis lube. 5 qts. 10w-40 and a new Napa 1049 oil filter. The oil was barely dirty, but I keep a pretty old school “once a year” plan going for this car. All of the grease fittings took a pump of grease. While I was checking stuff over, I wiggled the front...
by GMJohnny
Wed May 10, 2023 4:54 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243552

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

Good thinkin', GM. I'll see if I can find a 10mm-1.5 bolt. Did you ever think you'd have to think of exhaust manifold studs in millimeters :? :( I’ve never been a fan of metric bolts on vehicles. At least your car has all metric bolts on it as opposed to the late 80’s when GM was converting over to...
by GMJohnny
Tue May 09, 2023 5:13 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243552

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

The holes look good from the pictures. I would have a bolt that is
the correct size handy in case the stud is crooked and the flange
of the converter won’t fit over all of the studs. A bolt could be put
in last after the two studs are started. Just a thought.

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by GMJohnny
Fri Apr 28, 2023 5:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1914 Ford Model T motor home
Replies: 2
Views: 1543

Re: 1914 Ford Model T motor home

A perfect candidate for an LS swap!😂

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by GMJohnny
Sun Apr 09, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
Replies: 99
Views: 106634

1965 Oldsmobile 442 - 2023

40,068….. I started off the 2023 season today. A real quick check of fluids and air pressure in the tires and I was ready to start. No starting fluid required today, just some typical Rochester pumping of the carb and it fired off. I sat and idled so nicely while I checked for leaks, which there are...
by GMJohnny
Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2018 GMC Terrain
Replies: 29
Views: 11702

Re: 2018 GMC Terrain

47,090 … With no snow in the immediate forecast and a sunny and 50 degree Saturday morning staring me in the face, I swapped on my summer tires and put the snows on the rack. I think I have one more season left in the before it’ll be time to decide on getting a new set or not. For now, summer tires ...
by GMJohnny
Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:28 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243552

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

WXO, I’m not certain about your feelings on this, but when I had my C5 I changed the whole carrier when I did a gear ratio upgrade. It wasn’t that expensive to do and I got a factory set up for under $400 ready to bolt in. I know nothing about the rear end in your car but I’m throwing this out there...