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Very good.  Thanks for all the replies.

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Lost my link, but finally found my way back.

I have an ABS question.  Can you change from 225/55R17 to 235/55R17 tires on one axle without screwing up the ABS?  It's a 2013 Impala.

I have 2 decent 235s left over from another vehicle and hate to buy two new 225s if I can avoid it.  Cheap ya know.

thx.

Thanks Bob,  that's great.  Nearby videos show how to recharge rattle cans too.  Now I have some work to do.  Who knew these cans could hold 100 psi?

I really appreciate the link.  Thanks again.

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Hi all,

Long time, no posts, busy, busy, busy.

I could use some assistance.  I have a couple of cases of injector cleaner that have lost their pressure.  These are the kind that screw onto the fuel rail with a hose connector with threads on each end.  My question is:  Is there any safe way to re-pressurize the cans without blowing them up?  I have a fair assortment of valves, hoses, adapters, etc. from three different fuel injection service tool kits so I can surely find a way to connect them.  Has anyone else done this?

Thanks for any help.

It's good to be back.

.bjb

Perhaps those that don't require the cam already have an old one on hand that they use on these common engines.

Years ago I made an installer using an old axle puller and had a guy machine me a driver to "pull" the bearings into the block.  There was no way to center the puller over the whole length so the bearings would sometimes (rarely) be slightly off.  The hard part was figuring out which one was crooked.  Always had to check it using a cam.

my 2 cents

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I recently had my seats out to re-locate the battery and shut off switch.  In the process I inadvertently lowered the back of the seat about 5/8 of an inch.  I thought I had bought a new car.  sitting posture is much more comfortable and the steering wheel angle even feels better.

You might try mocking yours up with the front raised or the back lowered.  Do some experimenting.  Worked for me.

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I found an original Mustang II manual rack and pinion in a guy's junk pile.  It looks like someone tried to replace something inside.  One of the inner ends is pulled out about a foot.

Is there any way to re-assemble this, or should I put it back in the scrap.  I was hoping to put it back together as a spare since both of my cars have one.

Suggestions?

thx

.bjb

It's the best in the area.  It's been growing for years; now it's over 1000 cars for the weekend.  

Lodging is limited in Ottawa, but Olathe is 30 minutes up I-35 and has plenty.  The Saturday night cruise is the best.

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Anyone know what the vehicle count was?

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Hi all,

Once upon a time a ran across a link to a great article on Holley carbs and how to jet them leaner and insert wires in the air bleeds to lean out the idle.  Any suggestions.  I've lost the link.

It's for my 34 chevy, 327 with an Offy cross ram, a little Comp cam, and a single 700 Holley double pumper.  I've run the manifold before with a smaller carb and no problems (that was 20 years ago).  But this double pumper is really rich.  New kit and power valves, anti backfire kit, electric choke.

Anyone know of a good carb tuning link?

Thanks
.bjb

www.napaonline.com has images of most parts, but you have to look them up one at a time by year, make, model, engine.  In fact, most of the retailers have websites with images and specs.  Try the Advance, O'reilly, Autozone, Pep Boys etc. websites.  Some can even interchange casting numbers.

My 2¢

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I'm not Wayne or Crosley, but I've seen these before.  If I remember correctly, it nests in the dipsick tube.  I don't know if it needs to be in there or not.  It may seal off the tube to keep fluid from flowing out when it's hot.

my 2¢

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Why not just replace the booster?  These are your brakes, man.  You don't buy a parachute based on price.

my 2¢.

.bjb

I put a Buick 231 w/ 4 barrel carb, dual exhaust, and a fourspeed in my 76.  I didn't like the ugly front sheetmetal, so i changed it all over to the 72 style.  I really liked that car.

.bjb

This was a great show!  We broke down about 5 times over the course of the weekend and spent most of the time bending wrenches.  Finally ended up sending my car home on a trailer because my harmonic balancer had eaten out the keyway and I was afraid it would fall off and do some damage.  But it was the best show and venue I've been to in awhile.  The Sat nite cruise and the fireworks were worth the price.

We'll be back next year.

.bjb