Recent content by rtremaine

That's a Tamale Wagon, in super rough condition - I have one, they used to be super popular. One could park it between bays use both sides and use it as a workbench. Many had vises attached to the top.

I have a pair of keen boots and they are excellent!

yeah this guy usually makes the ticking or squealing noise on those engines: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Crank-Angle-Sensor-Cardone_18630403-P_2133_R%7CGRP60011_____

I would do: check for vacuum leak (intake manifold gasket failure, etc) verify injector signal (pulse) clean injector(s) replace injector

usually the ticking sound that those engine's develop is the distributor drive, which is a quick fix. If the lifters really are making the noise he should inspect the oil pickup which is probably clogged. If indeed it's the two lifters, I'd probably go ahead and replace the just two lifters that...

that's how i lift just about any truck, good advice!

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Don't sweat it, been there for years.

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National Public Radio (NPR) story. "If you honestly think there is a tool or invention from any century, any culture, any time (no science fiction please, we are trying to be real here) that has gone completely extinct, please send it in"...

controls on those lifts are on the right or passenger side

Hey Tank, One may put any car on any lift "backwards" if they wish. I worked professionally as an auto mechanic for many years and can remember only a handful of times when this was really needed. I believe Rotary lifts are considered to be premium lifts just because they have been around...

I have a bendpak xp10ac and the pump is mounted on the right or passenger side.

All 'retail' jacks now-a-days are garbage. Same goes for all of the boutique aluminum 'racing' jacks that i have seen. Below is a @25 year old Snap-On 2 1/2 ton that I bought new. I think it was made by Lincoln. I have rebuilt it three times. It low enough to get under nearly any car. If you can...

I like the coated rod because it's less mess IMHO. Plain rod and paste works well also. Main thing is make sure what you are brazing is super clean and that the metal flows toward the heat. It one of those 10 minutes of instruction, 10 years of practice type of skills.