Author: Ghostultramarine

ID my Carb, please (for a rebuild kit)

Time to rebuild my carb. Problem, I am not sure the model/make so I can order the proper kit.

I will post some pictures of it. (Also, if you notice anything off – springs, clips, wires, etc in the wrong place, please let me know – I am still learnin…

Gas Gauge Not Working

so, I changed the gas tank yesterday in my 68 Newport convertible.

The gauge was not working prior to the tank swap (figured the old sending unit probably did not work).

I tested the new sending unit prior to putting it in and it seemed to work. (T…

Which Battery to get at Costco

Time for another battery. Costco’s book only goes back to the 90’s.

What would be a good one to get from there?

1968 Chrysler 383 automatic just regular street driving.

(If anyone asks why there, I’m a business member (so I get money back), good…

New Distributor Car Not Starting

Okay, so I painted my engine so when I took the old distributor out I did not mark it.

I thought I had the new distributor in the correct way but it would not start.

I turned it 180 degrees (never done this before – do you just pull the distributo…

Changing Distributors

A quick question. I have a new distributor that came with my car when I bought it last year.

I did not install it but swapped out the distributor cap and rotor (it was running poorly and I was trying to help teach my daughters, who are getting near…

Carb Air Cleaner Rod – How to tighten?

I’m not sure the technical name for the threaded rod that sticks up out of the carb, but it’s loose.

How do you tighten it?

Thank you, in advance!

Proper Colour of Power Steering Pump Bracket

My 1968 Newport happens to have a red p/s pump bracket and pulley wheel.

I’m guessing the stock colour should be black (I’ve not seen pictures otherwise but that doesn’t mean some were not red (heck, this one is – but it doesn’t look like it belongs)…