Author: Verse

What types of frost plugs have you used to replace a failed one while the engine is in place? How well have they worked?

Hello all! I am still having hard shifting with my 3 speed trans. It takes some effort to shift out of first and into second. If I take too long to hit second, it grinds. Second to third is ok Third to second downshift is also difficult. This trans is…

On my 66 Newport, I have installed a newly rebuilt 745 transmission. I cleaned and lubed the yoke splines with some grease. I am meeting a lot of resistance trying to get the yoke to slide over the splines. The splines are engaged. I bumped up against …

If you happen to have a 833 or 745 transmission laying around, could you take a measurement for me? I trying to troubleshoot a problem and I am wondering if the input shaft is too long.
I need the dimension from the transmission case face to the end of…

It is time to replace the shock absorbers on my 1966 Newport with the standard suspension. I did a lot of reading on this forum and looked at the KYB site. Much of the info is a few years old so may need an update.
I am looking for a smoothest and soft…

Does someone have a template for the trunk mat for a 1966 Newport two door hardtop? I have to make the cutout for the spare tire holder. It is up under the package shelf. Location and diameter of the hole.
Thanks