Ed

C'mon, I thought everyone enjoyed F1. Or are you a left turn only guy?

You will probably have to put the pump and your EGR back on.

I'd forgotten about that post. It's your VR. Replace it and your bouncing meter is no more.

I was told the same thing by a mechanic at Z-whizz in San Diego. I guess ATF is the same as 20wt (or was it 30wt?).

It was a while ago but the guy told me he did have to replace something. Don't know what for sure. But it has been working fine since so I can't complain.

Yup, just when you think your done you always end up getting more. And the earlier you start the more you spend.

On my 73 with 72 carbs I removed everything that had to do with smog. I did leave the PCV valve and the hose that goes from the top of the valve cover to the air intake. Go to the Gallery and check out some of the other members rides. You can get a pretty good idea of what you can get rid of. Most of it probably doesn't work anyway.

You could also install a Catalictic Converter on your exhaust. First you should check with your state's smog requirements. In some states a 30 year old vehicle is smog exempt. Or did I missunderstand you and you are trying to reduce / remove smog equipment currently on your car?

Can you hear the pump, pumping when you turn her over?

What a tool!:stupid:

If you can give us some more info. Like did it slowly come to a stop? Does it turn over? Any unusual noises? Start with the electrical. Does it turn over and do the spark plugs get spark? Next check and make sure the engine is getting fuel. (I can't help you with FI sorry). Let us know. After you eat offcourse.

I would say it depends on how much material is being removed and how much weight is still on the car. If possible pick a couple of points front to rear, top to bottom, side to side and measure before you cut. Then measure again and compare before you start to weld. Just to make sure you don't have a sag going. And on the flip side if you do preload the metal, how much? Good luck.

I wanted to vote on more than one. But I'll just put my 2c. worth on being silly. It IS a great opportunity for relatives to reunite and share a meal.

Yup, you can do anything with a little fab work.:classic:

I trully admire the overspray in the door jamb.

A motor flush is designed to break down / disolve built up sludge, and could possibly dislodge any large oily deposits that has been built up. Start by pulling the valve cover off. Inspect the rockers and the top of the head. Look for brown tar looking deposits / residue. It will flake off with a screwdriver. If your engine has these deposits then don't use the flush. These deposits will break free and possibly plug an oil passage or bind your oil pump (a rebuild will be necessary). Better than using the flush would be to change the oil / filter run for about 50 miles then change again. This should remove any old nasty oil. The tranny fluid is an old mechanics trick. The lighter weight oil (usually 20wt) will get into those small areas and loosen them up. Used to loosen up noisy rockers. Tranny fluid also has more detergents than engine oil and will clean up some minor residue.

I think only a bumper from a 73 will fit the early 260.

I'd like to add that I too have only had good experiences with the guys on this forum. Like Lance said: It's a good feeling to know that someone's word is still good.:classic:

Check with a few bone yards, you should be able to get some rims for a decent price. Just make sure you get ones with 4" of backspacing. By the way, Welcome! edit: If you have the original hub caps take care of them. In good shape those are worth some $$$.

I know this might be kind of harsh but.... Assault with a deadly weapon comes to mind. What if you were walking with a girl down a road and your X saw you??????????????

My tach did the same. It slowly got worse, bouncing, reading 1k lower than actual. I ended up taking it out and taking it to a tach repair shop. $40.00 U.S. and it was fixed.

Looks smooth, soft and sexy. Like a pair of knee high boots.

looks like a four door of some kind

Congrats Jeff! It finally paid off in the end.:classic:

Sorry to hear that you haven't gotten the engine running properly. Maybe as a last resort take it somewhere. Make it someone else's headache for a bit.