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silverchief |
05-27-2017 @ 8:04 AM
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My oil pan is starting to show the first very faint traces of oil. It's been about three weeks.
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silverchief |
05-23-2017 @ 2:49 PM
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A great article Tom. Thanks very much.
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TomO |
05-22-2017 @ 7:38 AM
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When you use an electric fuel pump all of the time, it is a good idea to wire it though a oil pressure switch. Here is a link to a hot rod article on how to do this. http://www.how-to-build-hotrods.com/electric-fuel-pump.html
Tom
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silverchief |
05-21-2017 @ 6:57 AM
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Thanks Bob, I will keep an eye out for any problem and check the coil first. My electric fuel pump is full time.
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supereal |
05-20-2017 @ 2:36 PM
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Leaving the ignition on usually cooks the coil. If you have any problems, that would be the first place to look. When we install an electric pump as a booster, we use a spring loaded toggle switch to run it, unless the electric pump is replacing the mechanical pump. This is also a "fail safe" in the event of a collision to prevent a fire.
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46coupe |
05-20-2017 @ 11:45 AM
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Hey there, Enjoyed the picture of your car. I have its twin. I agree with the others on letting us know what happens.
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JayChicago |
05-17-2017 @ 12:43 PM
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This made for some hearty discussion at out regional group's meeting last night. "Now everyone is going to be topping-off their oil with gasoline!" On thought I had for what its worth: If the gasoline worked so well to soften the rear seal, what else did it dissolve? I know you have fresh oil in, but there could be microscopic bits of loosened crud in that oil. Might be a good idea to change the oil again now. Yes, please let us know long term results.
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silverchief |
05-17-2017 @ 8:55 AM
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I'll let you know when/if it starts leaking oil again.
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alanwoodieman |
05-16-2017 @ 4:57 PM
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you have just soaked the rear main seal with gas for most of a night--maybe it swelled it up again, sort of like new!! I would be interesting in follow ups for a couple weeks/months to see what the outcome is.
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silverchief |
05-16-2017 @ 4:01 PM
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Attached is a pic of my car. I change the oil every summer and it has never burned oil - always near the full mark.
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