Author: celticwarlock
Mystery brake issue.
A while back, I replaced the rear brake hose which was restricted due to age. Not long after, one wheel cylinder started leaking, so I replaced them both (they were severely corroded on the inside).
What was weird is that the lines bled, but they bled slowly, and the pedal never went to the floor. I had the bleeder screws turned out way more than what’s typically required, but still, the pedal was way more stiff than it should’ve been. The fluid that…
Replacing or rebuilding a Federal PS pump.
I have a Federal pump on my ’69 NY (original 440 with only 60K) which is slowly crapping out. It’s leaking slightly from the seal behind the pulley, and the shaft has some end play (very little, but you can hear it even with the belt still on). The leak is minor now, but I’m sure it will get worse.
There are rebuild kits, but should I replace it or rebuild it? Are there reliable sources for new/rebuilt pumps? Also….how does it come apart?
Speedometer issues.
I have no idea where to post this, so I’m putting it here.
I could use some help with the speedometer issue I am having on my 1999 Ram 3500 van. As soon as I go above about 45 miles per hour or so, the speedometer needle begins to falter occasionally…
Retrofitting a master cylinder.
Has anybody retrofitted a master cylinder from a different application onto a C-body? I think I remember somebody using one from a later cargo van or similar vehicle.
Mine works fine (it’s an older re-manufactured unit that the car came with) and I …
Positive battery cable.
Greetings.
Does anyone know how long the positive cable needs to be? Mine needs to be replaced, but I am not with the car currently, and I would like to buy another one before I remove the old one. It’s a stock 1969 New Yorker.
Thanks in advance.
Timing chain replacement.
Hello, all.
Are the replacement roller timing chains from Summit any good? I’m sure a number of different brands would work, but I want to make sure that I’m not buying a lump. The 440 in my ’69 NY has never been apart, and has only 56K on it, but…
440 source aluminum water pump housing.
Does anyone here have any opinions on the 440 aluminum water pump housings sold by 440 Source? if I decide to purchase one, it will be for the pump housing that has the exit on the driver’s side.
Any input regarding quality control issues or any sor…