Author: BOB P

Old Brake Fluid

I have a 34 Ply. street rod sedan with 78 Vett front disc brakes and 73 maverick rear drum brakes,[power assisted]. I have had silicone brake fluid in this car for over 25 years and have never flushed or changed it. Because it has been in there so long I’m wondering if I should flush and change the…

Cranks but won’t start!

69 440 Road Runner with mopar eletronic ignition, Started up and let run for about 5 min. Shut it off for 5 min. Now it cranks but won’t start. Good battery, Rotor turns, no spark from coil wire. have replaced the ballest resistor, ecu & coil with spare parts that I know are good, checked the…

Proportioning valve

I just installed a front disc power brake conversion kit on my 69 Road Runner with a new proportionong valve. The dash brake indicator lite won’t go out. What is the proper way to reset the valve so the lite operates correctly? I’ve blead the system completely. The brakes seem to operate good. Any…

Front disc brake conversion

I have a 69 Road Runner which I would like to convert the front brakes to disc. I’ve heard 72 & up “A” body disc brakes will work. I know there are kits you can buy from $400. up to $1200. I’ve heard there are brakets you can buy to do the conversion. Any input on what is a good way to do this?…

Rear Main Bearing Seal

I have a 34 Ply Street Rod with a 360 Mopar. I have oil leaking at the rear main bearing/oil pan area. I can get at the lower enging and oil pan easily. I don’t know if I need to change the rear main seal along with the oil pan gasket. The engine was rebuilt and put in the car for about 10 yrs….