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by NotDadsW41
Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:57 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: T.B.I.
Replies: 11
Views: 3079

Re: T.B.I.

I did mine once using a gallon can of carb cleaner. I got it at one of the chain parts stores. Took the TBI unit apart, and soaked it overnight. Then cleaned it up with several cans of spray carb cleaner and assembled with the kit mentioned above.
by NotDadsW41
Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:16 pm
Forum: BODY
Topic: pillar gage pod for a 1992?
Replies: 2
Views: 1044

Re: pillar gage pod for a 1992?

You will have to do what I did. Get one for a 96+ along with the b-pillar trim for both.

http://my.hamilton.net/~notdadsw41/gaugepod.htm
by NotDadsW41
Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:27 pm
Forum: Casual
Topic: Another gas thread.... sorta... ethanol questions.
Replies: 13
Views: 3478

Re: Another gas thread.... sorta... ethanol questions.

+1 to lower mileage with ethanol. For years we drove from KS to NE. Whenever I was in NE I would fill up, always with E-10 because it was cheaper, before heading back to KS. Always lower mileage going back to KS. Now I live in NE, and am just stuck with lower mileage using ethanol.
by NotDadsW41
Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:22 pm
Forum: Casual
Topic: $4?! No Way. Time To Stick It to OPEC
Replies: 15
Views: 3793

Re: $4?! No Way. Time To Stick It to OPEC

It's not necessarily about milage or money. It's about reducing oil usage and keeping what we have. That said, one reason the E-85 vehicles get such crappy milage is that the engines use a compression ratio that would still safely burn octane. But at what cost? Keeping what we have means keeping mo...
by NotDadsW41
Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:09 pm
Forum: Casual
Topic: $4?! No Way. Time To Stick It to OPEC
Replies: 15
Views: 3793

Re: $4?! No Way. Time To Stick It to OPEC

Well.... What you make up in a cost savings per gallon, you loose in fuel mileage so it's really a wash, if not more costly to run E-85...
by NotDadsW41
Wed Jun 04, 2008 3:36 pm
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: What Brakes Pads Should I Choose?
Replies: 3
Views: 1820

Re: What Brakes Pads Should I Choose?

Buy the best you can afford. I know that doesn't help much as far as brand selection goes...

But your life is at the mercy of your brakes. Do you really want to skimp on $$$ there?
by NotDadsW41
Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:29 am
Forum: Casual
Topic: Ok, I'm pi$$$$ed!
Replies: 12
Views: 2785

Re: Ok, I'm pi$$$$ed!

When going back to speak with them, make sure you mention a call to your local district attorney's fraud division.....
by NotDadsW41
Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:13 am
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: Unsticking a caliper?
Replies: 12
Views: 5705

Re: Unsticking a caliper?

I think I found the problem. Looks like I need to tighten the bleeder screw on the right side. Looks like I have a slight leak there. :yikes:

I'll get that tightened up tonight and report back!
by NotDadsW41
Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:49 pm
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: Unsticking a caliper?
Replies: 12
Views: 5705

Re: Unsticking a caliper?

Well the new parts are in place. New calipers, pads and hoses. Several hard stops from 60mph later and I don't feel any shudder or wobbles. So I think I am lucky and the rotors are OK. However, I do have a slight tug to the left.... Where should I be looking to correct this??? I'm thinking I'll blee...
by NotDadsW41
Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:54 am
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: Unsticking a caliper?
Replies: 12
Views: 5705

Re: Unsticking a caliper?

The hoses are less than a year old. Do you guys really think they could go bad in that short of time???

I will be bleeding the whole system when I replace the calipers.
by NotDadsW41
Sun Jun 01, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: Unsticking a caliper?
Replies: 12
Views: 5705

Re: Unsticking a caliper?

I just replaced everything up front, including the rotors last summer. I sure hope the right one is OK. I'll start with new calipers and pads tomorrow.

Thanks All!!
by NotDadsW41
Sun Jun 01, 2008 3:45 pm
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: Unsticking a caliper?
Replies: 12
Views: 5705

Unsticking a caliper?

All, wife.com said the van was doing some scary things today... Shaking at 45-70mph and touch of the brakes sent it veering to the left.... I drove it around the block. It turned hard right as soon as I let go of the wheel... Hmmm... So I take a look at the right front. Sure enough the caliper is st...
by NotDadsW41
Sun May 04, 2008 5:56 pm
Forum: AUDIO / VIDEO
Topic: New Antenna for the CB ;p
Replies: 11
Views: 6330

Re: New Antenna for the CB ;p

Love the Wilson's! I've used nothing but Wilson 5000s for several year now. Love them, except for drilling the big hole in the roof...
by NotDadsW41
Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:05 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: fuel pump upgrade
Replies: 3
Views: 2209

Re: fuel pump upgrade

Put that big pump in place and you probably will not be able to crank your pressure low enough to get the van to run decent. You might consider a pump for an LT1 powered B-body(Caprice, Roadmaster etc.). These cars all run around 55-60psi. I run one in my 89 9C1 with an adjustable FPR. When I replac...
by NotDadsW41
Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:08 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Which way should it turn...
Replies: 15
Views: 3981

Re: Which way should it turn...

There will be a small, hopefully small, explosion. :peep: