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6697
Hey Group, Although I have been a member of this group for a little while now, I haven't had a need to post anything until now. I recently picked up a '41...
kenthrbek14
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Jul 1, 2008
4:59 pm
6698
Check the "Links" page in the navigation of the group on Yahoo. There are lots of online resources there and search ebay to find parts too. Leonard _____ From:...
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leonardroger...
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Jul 1, 2008
6:25 pm
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I have some NOS front fenders, rear fenders, rear bumper apron, rocker panel moldings, etc.. Regards Paul ... From: "kenthrbek14" <bigapple14@...> To:...
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Jul 1, 2008
8:10 pm
6700
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jennheather
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Jul 2, 2008
8:03 pm
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BOY YOU GOTTA TAKE CHANCES IN YOU LIFE TIME- YOU NEVER KNOW. Subject: Fw: The Sealed Barn WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE WHAT IS INSIDE!!!! � � A recently-retired...
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jennheather
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Jul 2, 2008
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The story is an urban legend, the collection is real... a collector asked for it to be photographed but didn't want the location disclosed (for obvious...
David C. Pyatt
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Jul 2, 2008
8:41 pm
6703
See the Pontiacs? In a message dated 7/2/2008 4:42:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dcpyatt@... writes: The story is an urban legend, the collection is...
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jennheather
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Jul 2, 2008
8:49 pm
6704
Hi Robert, I replied to your email about the parts but have not heard from you. Are you perhaps using a different email account? I am interested in the parts,...
Owl_Shadow
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Jul 7, 2008
4:18 pm
6705
Hi guys, has anyone fitted an external oil filter to a straight 8? I wouldlike to fit one I already have in stock to my 41 custom torpedo but am unsure where,...
Dave King
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Jul 9, 2008
3:08 am
6706
I have been thinking about it. The exixting system should be fine with straight motor oils, but with a filter you can use a detergent oil (in a clean engine) ...
hlees
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Jul 9, 2008
6:51 am
6707
I forgot to mention that the return should be drilled below the oil gallery. Above is water. Your 41 will be the same. ... From: hlees To:...
hlees
humphreylees
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Jul 9, 2008
7:36 am
6708
I have had a problem forever with my 1942 Pontiac Streamliner Chieftain Straight Eight not wanting to start the Car after sitting for about five minutes after...
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jennheather
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Jul 9, 2008
5:52 pm
6709
Hey all i got my 48 all back together, i have it starting just... and working, but the timing is off i think when i rev it up she idles out good but on low...
John Soykut
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Jul 9, 2008
7:03 pm
6710
Your wife wants you to sell her? J/K!!! Don't you just loosen the bolt on the distributor and rotate it to adjust the timing?...
Owl_Shadow
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Jul 9, 2008
10:00 pm
6711
yes but i am not sure how to get it perfect. and yes i need to sell the car :( ... -- John [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
John Soykut
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Jul 9, 2008
11:44 pm
6712
As the engine is already running, get a strobe light and adjust the timing till the light flashes on the middle timing mark. The hole is just above the starter...
hlees
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Jul 10, 2008
3:28 pm
6713
ok great!!! thankyou, my vacuum advance diaphragm is all bent up, this is prob my problem why i can not get it correct. Where can i buy or does any one have a...
John Soykut
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Jul 10, 2008
10:33 pm
6714
can i use a 12v timing light ... -- John [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
John Soykut
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Jul 10, 2008
10:33 pm
6715
Thanks Humphrey. I'm not completely sure I understand, but I will have a look this weekend and come back with anything I am unsure about. (the return inlet...
Dave King
mk2zephyr1956nz
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Jul 11, 2008
12:06 am
6716
That will work fine. Somewhere dark is best. Connect to plug one. Suck hard on the pipe and the distributor plate should move. Careful not to loose the special...
hlees
humphreylees
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Jul 11, 2008
8:13 am
6717
I just had a look on my 1940 six engine and the return hole is between 5 and 6 just in front of the crankcase ventilator about 2" above the sump pan. There is...
hlees
humphreylees
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Jul 11, 2008
8:19 am
6718
ok sounds great! what are the special screws, and so i do not need the vacuum advance? or what? ... -- John [Non-text portions of this message have been...
John Soykut
johnsoykut
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Jul 11, 2008
6:00 pm
6719
The screws are special and not to be dropped and lost in the grass. I was describing a way of testing the unit. If it is beat up then you will need a new one. ...
hlees
humphreylees
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Jul 13, 2008
9:25 am
6720
i took it all apart and cleaned it out it is working now perfect, thankyou for your help, now i need a carb kit and she will be done thankyou for all your help...
John Soykut
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Jul 13, 2008
12:12 pm
6721
Before you get too deep in the carb repair, check out the two needles. The cover on the front unscrews to reveal them. One can sometimes drop off the hanger...
hlees
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Jul 13, 2008
12:39 pm
6722
is there any advice on rebuilding wiper towers [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Joe & Beverly Coffelt
jbcoffelt
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Jul 14, 2008
11:05 am
6723
and another question to add to that? Has any one switched theirs over to the chain drive 12 volt wiper set up? Glen **************Get the scoop on last...
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dasthingster
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Jul 14, 2008
8:06 pm
6724
Hi Glen- haven't seen much about rebuilding the wiper towers. Mine were still in great shape. Not sure if they even come apart honestly. I did switch mine...
Tom Glide
tinindian1942
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Jul 14, 2008
11:49 pm
6725
Anyone have a source in the US for rebuilt starters for a 42 Pontiac? Thanks, Tim **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music ...
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jennheather
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Jul 17, 2008
3:00 pm
6726
Tim, Here's one. California Pontiac Restoration 820 Poinsettia Santa Ana, CA 92701 Ph: 714-245-9800 Toll Free: 1-877-504-8124 Fax: 714-245-9269 ...
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