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    fast 99 replied to the thread Nylon cam gear years.
    That's one of the diagnostic procedures I use for a non running engine. Can't explain seeing more Pontiacs either. I think most of...
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    fast 99 replied to the thread Nylon cam gear years.
    Some of the 90's and up GM V-8's came with a single roller chain. Replaced several high millage motors and frankly the chain was tight...
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    Besides choke, there should be 2 choke pull-offs that can be adjusted. When a carb is rebuilt there are base settings however every...
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    Our company bought one F350 Ford with a 460. Comparing to a 454 absolutely horrible. No power, about 2 mpg less [7 vs 9] harder to pass...
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    fast 99 replied to the thread R4 Compressor Help.
    Have seen a bunch of them fail. That being said, our company had good luck both R12 and 134A units. Several trucks had 300k on original...
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    fast 99 replied to the thread Steering does not self center..
    Have seen offshore ball joints that are too stiff. What is the caster reading? Was everything lubed? Don't mess with anything else.
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    fast 99 reacted to Edelbrock's post in the thread Front discs won’t release with Like Like.
    Try lubing the caliper pins. Get them locked up again and try cracking open the bleeders on the calipers to see if they release.
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    We all know tools are abused I am guilty of that. Sticking a 6' pipe on a 1/2" breaker bar isn't what they were designed for. Agree some...
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    fast 99 replied to the thread Caster settings 1977 C10.
    Camber and toe are wear angles. Toe is set in to compensate for loose parts and load. Hopefully ending up close to zero or slightly in...
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    When I sold my business it became a little inconvenient to work on my own vehicles at the shop. I bought mostly Gearwrench end wrenches...
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    fast 99 replied to the thread Caster settings 1977 C10.
    I have done alignments for about 10 years. Isn't my primary job. Do them when the regular alignment tech has a day off or whatever. Yes...
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    fast 99 replied to the thread Caster settings 1977 C10.
    When replacing front end parts I just put whatever shims were there back in. Was usually close enough to drive to an alignment shop...
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    At one point we had Matco, Snap on, Mac and Cornwell all making weekly stops. I tried to buy a little from each but really only needed...
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    fast 99 replied to the thread Brake Fluid Flush GMT800.
    Booster failing would cause hard high pedal, suspect master.
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    fast 99 replied to the thread Brake Fluid Flush GMT800.
    If the excessive travel developed with a full master here are a few possibilities. Am sure there are others. Rear shoes out of...

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