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by Maverick
Sun Oct 23, 2022 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Super cool '57 Olds
Replies: 3
Views: 3122

Re: Super cool '57 Olds

I've always liked the '50s Olds. My sister had a '53 98 that was really cool. Only thing I didn't appreciate was the cruise control. If set for a fast speed, then resumed at a slow speed, it felt like WOT. I made that mistake when that was, by far, the fastest car I had driven. Quite a shock. That '...
by Maverick
Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:15 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243593

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

Is there some way, short of an oscilloscope, to assess the strength of the spark? In the beginning, it offered to start then would fire weakly on one cyl sometimes. Made me think maybe the spark wasn't what it should be.
by Maverick
Tue Aug 16, 2022 4:42 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2003 S-10
Replies: 387
Views: 388696

Re: 2003 S-10

No, the rotor was fine, the pads just hang off the outside edge the tiniest amount so they don't wear, just leave enough pad to squeak. The pads are PowerStop Z26 pads and are normally never squeaky, and the rotors I'm pretty sure are PowerStop also, and are slotted and crossdrilled. They've held u...
by Maverick
Tue Aug 16, 2022 4:12 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2003 S-10
Replies: 387
Views: 388696

Re: 2003 S-10

In our work at the Wheels4Hope charity, WXO and I found the cheapest pads to squeal.
by Maverick
Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: slowly the big 3 ditch high powered engines
Replies: 3
Views: 2703

Re: slowly the big 3 ditch high powered engines

To me, hybrids make sense to reduce pollution in cities, do road trips, and pay a fair share of road taxes. I don't understand how people think we can go all plug ins without a very expensive expansion of the grid and power generation. I do understand the attraction for people who can afford an EV, ...
by Maverick
Fri Jul 29, 2022 11:20 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
Replies: 99
Views: 106640

Re: 1965 Oldsmobile 442

I'm not a stickler for originality but, the pictures make your point. BIG improvement!!
by Maverick
Tue Jul 26, 2022 6:23 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243593

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

Good work!! I saw where the Opti-Spark ventilation system is an annual service item. How often do you suppose THAT happens?
by Maverick
Fri Jul 15, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1963 Corvette
Replies: 85
Views: 118695

Re: 1963 Corvette

Isn't there supposed to be lube of some sort on there? I somehow remember on maybe the Caddy when I was adjusting the points seeing lube where it contacts the distributor shaft. Not sure if that's true or not, or if the kit comes with anything like that. -BP It's true. Think I remember a dab of gre...
by Maverick
Sat Jul 02, 2022 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Repairs Gone Wrong
Replies: 0
Views: 6321

Repairs Gone Wrong

by Maverick
Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:32 am
Forum: Wanted / For Sale
Topic: 1975 Pontiac Grandville Convertible
Replies: 9
Views: 3936

Re: 1975 Pontiac Grandville Convertible

Basement Paul wrote: Thu Jun 30, 2022 4:30 pm Although a big-ass convertible is cool, I think my boating days are over. And I really don't like that color on that car, but that's just me.

-BP
Could be but you might change your mind in a couple of decades. The Maverick was great fun, but the Lincoln was comfortable and fun. 8)
by Maverick
Mon Jun 27, 2022 7:27 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243593

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

Tomorrow afternoon?
by Maverick
Sat Jun 04, 2022 12:54 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243593

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

I agree, pretty loud and not normal. Sounds like metal scraping on metal.
by Maverick
Mon May 30, 2022 11:39 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1979 Malibu
Replies: 111
Views: 66339

Re: 1979 Malibu

When I did the in-tank pump on the Lincoln, I had a similar issue. Didn't know if the wire insulation was OK submerged in gasohol. I put a fuel-safe rubber hose over the wire. Maybe you could cover the splice, or whole wire, in hose if you're not sure of the shrink wrap.
by Maverick
Sat May 28, 2022 2:19 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2022 Jetta GLI
Replies: 24
Views: 6590

Re: 2022 Jetta GLI

It is fun to look back on the life of everyone’s vehicles in this forum . Including our own. :) I used the project threads as journals for things I'd need to know later on and, now that I don't have a project, I reminisce over them. It's amazing how much of what I did was forgotten. (I put front di...
by Maverick
Mon May 16, 2022 9:29 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette
Replies: 506
Views: 243593

Re: 1996 Collector Edition Corvette

There is a LOT to know about the front of the LT4 with the water pump, reluctor, distributor and pressed on hub!! A lot could go wrong without the careful research WXO has done. Improvised pullers and installers got 'er done. Well, not done, but good progress. I'm enjoying participating a little in ...