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January/February 2013


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Episode 98 Dooley and Sons Chassis and Independent Rear Axle 

This week we blast out to Magnolia Texas to visit with Dooley and Sons  to check out their super cool custom chassis and new independent rear axle. The chassis uses common components to achieve a stunning and strong full frame for any vehicle; though the most popular uses are Camaro and 1955-1957 Chevrolet. 

Episode 99 Retrosound USA Classic Car Radio Review 

This week we review the new Model 2 Retrosound USA radio. This radio is fully Bluetooth enabled and ready for installation in any classic car. With its customizable knob positions and variable face plate you can place the radio in nearly any car. The radio features two USB connections, outputs for amplifiers and mini RCA jacks as well as many other hard core audio features.

PART 1 Rebuilding an Autolite 4100 or 2100 Carburetor  

This week we give carburetor tips and tricks while we rebuild Fords venerable 4100 Autolite carb using parts from National Parts Depot. What we discuss with the 4100 will mostly apply to the Autolite 2100 that saw use in pretty much everything that Ford Motor Company 
built between 1957 and the late 70’s and early 80s. We discuss jets 
and where to get them as well as tools for safe jet removal and installation.
Week One:

Mustang diaphragm secondary control   9503-1 

Mustang float, carburetor, replacement, brass  9550-1B

Mustang secondary float carburetor replacement 9550-2B

Mustang rebuild kit carburetor 9A586-7 

Part 2 Rebuilding an Autolite 4100 or 2100 Carburetor

This week we finalize our carburetor tips and tricks while we rebuild Fords venerable 4100 Autolite carb using parts from National Parts Depot and jets from Allstate Carburetors. What we discuss with the 4100 will mostly apply to the Autolite 2100 that saw use in pretty much everything that Ford Motor Company built between 1957 and the late 70’s and early 80s. We discuss jets and where to get them as well as tools for safe jet removal and installation.
Week two:

Allstate Autolite/Motorcraft Jets: Jet Page

Mustang float, carburetor, replacement, brass  9550-1B

Mustang secondary float carburetor replacement 9550-2B

Mustang rebuild kit carburetor 9A586-7 

Diagnosing engine, checking Alternator & Regulator function 

This week we start to diagnose and fix some of the issues that our 1965 Mustang hardtop has like missing vacuum tree caps, PCVs connected to the intake and not the carb. Among the things we cover are checking alternator and voltage regulator function to make sure you are getting good ignition. We also explain carburetor spacers, show a quick way to tell if an engine has a miss. We also install throttle linkage from National Parts Depot.
Parts used:
National Parts Depot:
Mustang rod throttle repro  9A702-1A 

Mustang bushing kit throttle rod a/t accelerator linkage  9A703-1A 

Summit Racing:
Carburetor Spacer, Aluminum, 1 in. Thick, 4-Hole, Square Bore 6006

Tuning Classic Car with Vacuum Gauge, Plug reading 

This week we use a vacuum gauge to fine tune our 1965 Mustang hardtop, how to read your plugs to know if the carburetor you are running is too lean or too rich. We also show what the exhaust should sound like at the tail pipes and how to use the spark plug wire removal test to find dead cylinders. We also give tips on how to test your car so that your changes will compare well with past test.

Parts used:
Summit Racing:
Equus Vacuum Gauge 3620 
         (also available at local autoparts)



Carburetor Chokes and set up and one good reason you should have a PCV

This week we explain why chokes are important enough that you should consider having one on your street car. We also set up a hot air choke, talk about the pros and cons of manual chokes, and tell when an electric choke might be the best bet. We talk about the Cleveland stainless choke tubes and show off a choke cable; all available from National Parts Depot for the Mustang. We also tell you why you might want to install a PCV (Positive Crankcase Vent) to keep things clean.
Parts Used:
National Parts Depot:
Spacer Carburetor To Intake Manifold Repro In Black  9A589-2A 
Choke Tube Set Stainless Steel Less Insulation  9819-5AS 
Choke Cable Kit Manual Carburetor 289 Hipo 9700-1A
Choke Cable Kit Manual Carburetor Boss 302 9700-2A 

Classic Car Shocks, Coil Springs with Eaton Detroit Spring

This week we meet with Mike Eaton from Eaton Detroit Spring and discuss his business. We also dispel some myths about coil springs, give some dos and don’ts for your coil spring front end. Things like what coils can and can’t be cut and what it means when you say 620 coil spring. We also discuss the differences between gas and hydraulic reason you want hydraulic shock on your vintage car rather than a gas shock.
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