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    Mid-70s 400sbc Bogging

    Small block 6.6L (4bbl) that came out of a mid-70s Impala wagon. Went into a 1/2T GMC truck of the same era in the early 90s. Stock, never been into that I know of. 200k+ miles.
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    Tire Recommendation, Japanese Sedan

    I took it to Midas recently for an alignment, and it seemed fine right afterward up to 50mph or so; much better. Then it seemed to sort of revert(!). Weird. There is an occasional clacking sound up front I didn't remember too. I'm thinking, Did he leave something loose?, but surely not. I...
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    Mid-70s 400sbc Bogging

    Thought I'd throw this issue out for consideration. It's an intermittent problem, happening usually under hard acceleration, and is sometimes right after a shift (though I've no idea what the trans would have to do with it). It seems like fuel starvation as it runs pretty well otherwise, and...
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    Tire Recommendation, Japanese Sedan

    Ah, good to know.
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    Tire Recommendation, Japanese Sedan

    I finally pulled the trigger and got a new set (got PO's $ worth out of the old Yokohama's for sure). I went with the Accelera PHi R - absolute cheapest on the list I had assembled, lol. I'd initially ruled those out due to the relatively low mileage warranty (30,000), but as little as I drive...
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    OMC 3.0L cooling hoses not available

    Yes, boats are another matter; don't make any substitutes when it comes to the fuel system. (To continue the topic shift/hijack)... That does look old; Can't readily access mine to see what it says on it. Looks heavy duty though and not ribbed like that. Black w/lengthwise maroon stripe (for...
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    To tip a housecleaning service?

    If you're inclined, bless somebody else with a tip (even beyond the traditional places) - if it doesn't seem awkward or condescending. That's a tough call sometimes.
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    OMC 3.0L cooling hoses not available

    I took the gas fill hose (and maybe the vent too...) from an old truck to Napa. The counter guy took me back to their impressive radiator hose supply and we found something that worked (prob had to cut it down). Might notta been the right thing to do (use a rad hose for that), but it's held...
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    Clutch Hydraulics, 1989 GMC C1500

    Replaced it. Still going good. Didn't know if I would, but had to bleed it again; just cracked the fitting open down at the slave (no tubing or vacuum, etc. this time) had my other son push and hold the pedal, closed the port. Repeated several times. Got some good air burps. There's a zerk...
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    Clutch Hydraulics, 1989 GMC C1500

    Based on what worked for my other car, I changed the master on this a few weeks ago (even though that was done at a shop a few years ago), and it's all better now. It was driveable for a while after the last re-bleeding attempt, but my son recently said it was giving him trouble again, so I...
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    Water keeps filling boat cover, please help!

    Yes, one of the hassles. Keeping the water shedding, as mentioned is obviously key. I've got the front part of my convertible top up (just over the main front seats, essentially), and a "Heavy Duty" (WM) tarp over the boat, either bungeed to the trailer or staked out at the corners. That's...
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    Just a fun day at the range, I hadn’t been in a few years. I’ll never make that mistake again.

    The more you bring, the more you gotta clean (or neglect) afterward. I hardly ever go anymore. If I was retired I might find the time/energy again.
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    More Clutch Hydraulics Fun!

    I just had to do the master cylinder on the Acura, for the 2nd time since I got it (2020). The first one I put on lasted about 3 1/2 years. I looked into getting a Honda part this time (instead of chain parts store), but it was like 5x the price. I've got the clutch adjusted better this time...
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    water pressure vs air pressure

    That's a good idea. Mine was somewhat clogged when I changed the blower assembly last summer. It's right by the water heater, which I've been meaning to drain for a few years now...
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    Co-owning a boat?

    As Dave Ramsey used to say, "The only ship that doesn't sail is a partnership". He meant business of course, but you could apply that here too. I actually had the co-owner thought when I bought mine, and might've even asked my brother if he was interested in going in on it. Prob wouldn't have...
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    Clutch Fan to Electric Conversion, 1997 Suburban

    No, I didn't; thought about it, but it's so stiff all the way around, it seems Ok yet. It should be an easy job though, if it comes to that; I put some anti-sieze on the pump threads where the fan attaches.
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    Clutch Fan to Electric Conversion, 1997 Suburban

    Just did the water pump on this. First time I've seen the fan screwed onto the pump, and couldn't get it off until I sprung for a cheap air hammer (to batter the big nut on the side of the face(s) that would tend to loosen it...). The big crescent wrench and small sledge hammer method didn't...
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    Clutch Hydraulics, 1989 GMC C1500

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    Clutch Hydraulics, 1989 GMC C1500

    Took another crack at it yesterday, using this procedure. I was opening the bleeder after the pedal was on the floor before I think. So far so good...
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    Tire Recommendation, Japanese Sedan

    Sounds very Vermont-y; all that snow... : D We only get it a few times where it's an issue (thankfully), so not really a thing here. I think I'm gonna go with the Uniroyal Power Paw All-Seasons when these Yokohamas are just a little further gone. Don't think I've ever had a set of Uniroyals...
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