Author: Zymurgy

Ignition wire order on distributor cap

I’m doing a little tune-up before attempting to start my car. I have a 383 in a 1966 300. I pulled the ignition wires thinking I marked them well…

I want to do metal repair, how do I get started.

I have always wanted to do every aspect of a car restoration. The one thing I have never attempted was cutting out bad metal and welding in new. I…

Finding the right console tach for my ’66 300

I haven’t even started my ’66 300 yet and I’m already trying to find some different parts. I would like to replace the tachy “fuel economy” gauge. …

Is ther suppose to be insulation between the engine and intake manifold?

I started cleaning up the top of my 383. I noticed insulation between the intake manifold and the engine toward the back of the engine. In the…

The engine turned over, Yes!

I has been a week since I soaked the engine after sitting for 30 years. I went over this evening and hooked a wrench to the engine and it turned…

Where is the best place to put floor stands in the back.

I need to do various work in the back of my car, like drop the fuel tank, change the shock. Where is the best area to put floor stands? I have a…

Replacing the master brake cylinder that has vacuum booster

Another task on my ’66 300 sitting for 30 years. I am replacing the master brake. I see I can buy the master and the vacuum booster together. …