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My gas tank is leaking around the sending unit. I see MSA and VB don't carry it. Is it possible to find a fuel resistant o-ring of that size? Has anyone tried, and if so, did you find one, and where? Thanks, Victor.

No, I really did mean dash mat, the cloth covering, not the plastic dash cap. Just wondering if there is any difference in quality between the ones you order from the local auto parts place and the ones in MSA and VB. Last time I bought a Dashmat for a Ford Escort at the local auto parts, I thought the quality was quite poor, with some of the edges unbound and ill fitting. Thanks for the response though.

Is there anything special about the dash mats sold in MSA and VB catalogs or is the local DASHMAT/auto parts dealer just as good quality(maybe the same manufacturer anyway?)

Did you say MacArthur?

I know there are certain greases that can be applied to light bulbs that will prevent oxidation. I would think that they would work on fuses also.

Yes, I'll try readjusting the valves. Haven't adjusted since I rebuilt the engine(350 miles) so they could be needing an adjustment anyway. There is definitely no problem with power at low rpms once it gets over its initial stumble. However, a new wrinkle, wife had to tow me home yesterday due to very little to no gas getting to the carbs. Today will check fuel pressure, pressure regulator, fuel filter, and lines(it was the fuel pump filter. Clogged with a pinkish colored very fine powder almost like talc, so I drained the tank and cleaned the filter). I doubt that fuel supply was my original problem with stumble, since it worked really well at high rpms. As for the flat tops, I'm undecided. I think I'll take one or both apart before I decide and get a better feel for their condition. Looking on the bright side, their is no paucity of used parts at really low prices because no one wants to mess with them. That's probably a hint. Would be nice to get a mild cam and rockers, but really isn't a guarantee to solve the problem, even though it does sound logical. So that would be another $500 more or less which would be tough(read impossible) to afford right now. So I have to try the least expensive alternatives and work my way up. As for the headers heating up the carbs, I imagine the only real solution to that would be a header blanket or tape? Thanks for all the input, everybody.

I have about 2 miles of dirt roads to navigate to my house, so I am interested in as soft a spring as will work. Not really interested in going around corners exceedingly fast, more interested in saving my kidneys, which are already having problems without being hammered by these high rate springs the car has. Dirt roads aren't friendly to a car with 4" ground clearance either. The camber on the rear is so bad the car looks knock kneed. Even I can tell the tires will wear out too quickly at those angles. Thanks for all the info on these springs. It sounds like that is the way I will be going, since stock springs are pretty much impossible to come by even if I could afford the price on a new set.

Poor Iraq. If we go off after another Muslim country, Iraq will be totally forgotten just like Afganistan. Where is Afganistan anyway? Wasn't that the place that we were going to rebuild to prevent any more terrorism? Oh well, out of sight, out of mind.

Hey Ozzy Guy, get back to "reality"! Besides, has little Herman ever failed you? I bet not. Size only matters in the NFL, or so I console myself. As for Monica, only in the US can the simple act of giving h... make a millionaire out of you. Amazing that we can be entertained for so long by something so common. Well, maybe not amazing.

jeffhop, You're probably right about taking better care with it when you have lot's of your own time into it. Be careful if you get the classic car insurance that you mind the rules religiously. Lots of restrictions, and you know if they can substantiate any wrong doing on your part, they won't pay off. That's why I am getting full coverage from my normal insurance company with no restrictions. Definitely more expensive, but more peace of mind for my paranoid little brain. I will be giving the 240 I am refurbishing to my son when he turns 16 next July. I don't know if that's the smartest move, but you're only that age once and you have to have as much fun as possible(hopefully without killing yourself or frying your brain) while you can. I live in Durango, and I get up to Denver fairly often, maybe I'll see you around. I've been mulling over joining the Colorado z club, but don't know if I'll be able to participate enough to make it worth while. Have a blast. Victor.

Suggest to her that it would be your honeymoon trip.

Of course, everything depends on available money, but you could just buy a 280 engine and modify it however you want. Then pop it in whenever you get the itch to drag and save your 240 to pop in whenever you feel like being original. I know taking the 240 engine out and putting back in is really pretty fast and easy after the first time(one of the easiest cars I've done). Don't have a 280 so I can't vouch for it. Money, money, money and time.

Yes, a really nice poem. The meaning of family is clarified even further when a person finally realizes their own mortality due to terminal disease or old age. You tend to become infinitely more aware of the very limited time you have to soak up the happiness and love of your wife and kids. Fifty years really seems like about five or ten minutes, and time seems to accelerate logarithmically the older you get. Got to pay attention to all the small things, the everyday interaction that is the meat(or tofu for you mushrooms) of family life. What a blast having family!

Although...... I remember reading a study done awhile back stating that red was the best color for attracting attention from cops. I wonder if they factored in the possibility that people who like that red color also might have a predilection for high speeds, thereby biasing the study. Have fun anyway.

The repair was at the right rear corner next to the tailight, two shallow(<1/8in), narrow(1/4-1/2in) 4 inch grooves caused by the right bumper end being pushed against the body from something hitting the right bumper guard. So the bondo does wrap around the rear corner. At least it will be protected by the bumper(unless someone kisses the bumper again). I guess I'll try the fill primer and sealer primer as you described and leave it at that. I know it won't be good as new, especially with my primitive sanding skills, but the bumper should hide most of my Bondo art. The more difficult task ahead will be adjusting the shape of the right rear bumper mounting flange so that the bumper will have the proper clearance from the body. If I could see an undamaged one I could get a better idea of how I need to bend it. Anyway, thanks alot for the advice. Victor.

I have read some of the info stating that using either a self etching or epoxy primer under the Bondo really extends the life of a Bondo patch. Unfortunately I read this AFTER I had done the patch and all the sanding, so there is no primer underneath my Bondo. Is it really worth it to grind the Bondo out and redo? Since I don't have access to a gun, I am forced to use whatever primer comes in a spray can. Any recommendations on brands that will work well under the Bondo? Any tricks or proven methods are appreciated. Thanks, Victor.

Never realized datsun had any pickups in the US that early. Sounds like it should be pretty quick. I bought a 72 when it was brand new with a camper shell for $2500 and was a great truck except for some rust along the sheet metal seams on the bed.

Now we know where Bambikiller's "head" is. Lewd, rude, and crude. Excellent!

Maybe canary yellow with black hood bump? Always have liked that color combo for some unexplained reason. I have to get mine painted soon also, but my son has to make the color choice because he gets it for his 16th birthday. His first car. Hope he appreciates the effort put into it and the strength it takes to hand it over. Made him promise not to dent it for at least 2 hours after I hand him the keys. Have fun.

I'm getting great mileage with my 73 240. The trick is to put in a 3.9 rear end and not change the speedo gear. I seem to be getting around 30 mpg. Not bad for a six with triple Webers. Dream on.

EScanlon, "No worries mate". Man I think the Aussies have a great vocabulary. The slang they use is really fun and highly descriptive stuff once they explain what they mean. Got to visit there someday. Feral women. Forgive the unrelated rambling.

Always really sad to lose a friend and especially a family member. And bulldogs are such friendly and humorous souls. They always make me laugh. I had the misfortune of watching my mother's boxer die slowly over a tortured year(she didn't have the stomach to put him down) and believe me, putting your buddy down is a kind and caring act. Sorry.

I guess I may need a new thermostat housing then because when I assembled I noticed that the the housing gasket surface was slightly irregular due to the thermostat outlet cover having corroded severely (over 20 years of storage). It didn't look bad enough to replace, thought the gasket compound would be adequate. As usual, cutting corners usually will sting you. I might really learn that someday. Thanks for the response. Victor.

I agree with Bravo. Best to let the individual decide what info is worthwhile. What if someone had tried to deprive me of Area 51 info? I wouldn't be able to fantasize about aliens taking me for a ride in a photon powered z.