Author: Locke

Throttle cable through firewall fitting removal

I’m trying to remove the original throttle cable and am having a problem figuring out how to free the plastic grommet at the firewall without destroying it. I removed a metal retainer from the interior side but it still wont come through the firewall. …

Hello from Phoenix

Long time E-body owner, have a 71′ Barracuda convertible (known as the red car) I inherited in 76′ and a second one (the purple car) I bought from my brother about 15 years ago, both cars were originally 318’s. The red car is in the process of being di…

Manual brake master cylinder pushrod removal

I’m replacing the brake master cylinder on my 71 Cuda and I need to remover the pushrod from the old one since the replacement came without. Is there a trick to it or just give it a good yank, I don’t want to damage it.

Fuel Regulator Mounting Question

I have a Mallory 4309 return style regulator that I’m going to be mounting on an E body that feeds a small block. I already have a braided steel supply set-up for the Speed Demon carb that connects the 2 bowls to one inlet that points toward the rear of the car that I want to use. Where do you…

Block Plugs

There are two 1/2″ holes on the front of my small block just above where the cam is inserted. Is it necessary to plug these?