09-14-2011, 09:15 PM | #61 |
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You think your chevette is slow. The diesel was NA and about 45hp. I had a 5 speed at least. 45 around town. 55-60 on the highway.
The engine ran great, but the car fell apart. Between the non functioning doors, rust, and then the siezed transmission bearing it was retired. |
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09-14-2011, 09:18 PM | #62 |
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You're developing a soft spot for small engines. Me too.
Does your Chevette have the crooked steering column?
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09-14-2011, 09:19 PM | #63 |
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Mine did. I had a 79 and 76 too. The 79 was our yard cart.
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09-15-2011, 12:44 AM | #64 |
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09-15-2011, 09:55 AM | #65 |
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You made my day with that vid, KD.
You're gonna have to start a new thread showing us before and after shots of your 'Vette. I'm interested to see the colour change. The dash layout on your scoot looks pretty good. I especially like how you haven't taken the plastic off yet; do your lampshades have the plastic on them too? Really, it is a nice looking scoot. When do you plan on upgrades, like the new muffler you spoke of?
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09-15-2011, 12:13 PM | #66 |
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09-15-2011, 03:04 PM | #67 |
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09-16-2011, 01:50 AM | #68 |
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The circle of toadstools is a fairy ring. They were a curse when I lived in Edmonton.
What's under the tarp in the first pic? Is it a Model A? The Vega rims look really good!
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09-16-2011, 02:25 AM | #69 |
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09-16-2011, 08:06 AM | #70 |
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I had a report of one the floats not adjusted properly. He removed the sending unit and adjusted the float. Gas guage worked fine from then on.
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09-16-2011, 11:56 AM | #71 |
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09-29-2011, 09:33 AM | #73 |
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Do you have an auto parts store nearby? I buy NGK plugs at Oreilly for $2.
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09-29-2011, 09:51 AM | #74 |
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What type of oil are you using in the gearbox? What about the engine?
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09-30-2011, 02:46 PM | #75 |
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I use Mobil 1 full synthetic 75/90 in the gear box. It onlt takes a few ounces.
For the engine 10w40 something. No clutch to worry about so automotive service. |
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