Plymouthy Adams

that is true, but in this case, he is not even to the point of adding fluid to the system...his base circle of the shoes is even larger than his now larger cut base circle of the drums on resurfacing. The manner of repop cylinders, the cups often will NOT match the cups of original stock in depth...thus it holds the base circle of the shoes to even greater distance. You have to work the magic of mix and match of cups and pin to correct this error.

simple, if the power does not pass through the meter, the meter cannot read it and report the drain....be sure to fuse your battery to source input on the relay appropriately for the current that will be used.

as long as you remember to turn them off when parked, they do not need be switched. But if you power the relays by the switch when lighting direct from the battery..they will default off with ign. off.

technically you are correct, and there is (I read of this and never made a copy) a 50 state reciprocity agreement that the registration rules in one state are to be honored in all other states as the state of registration takes precedence. HOWEVER, you have many rogue states with Virginia being the worse for stopping transient drivers and subjecting them to their rules and regulations. Once settled this is legal in your registered state, they are to drop the stop so to speak. It is a sticky wicket and one you may or may not win in litigation these days. I have legal documentation I carry that states it is legal in my state for blue dots and YOM tags....I carry a copy of this law with my car's documents. I have never been bothered by any LEO at this time....and make provisions for such stop to eliminate an onsite whizzing contest. Does not take much to trigger some LEO's buttons to over react.

I recommend that the trunk lamp continue solely as a brake light for the added safety in today's age of distracted drivers. Mine is not only operative, but with a higher lumen LED lamp to help overcome the glass lens as it does subdue the glow a bit. I also went LED so to use the added effect of the warning sequencer added to further catch the eye of the following motorist. Some question the legality of these, while on a cycle these are recommended, it is also extended by many to read useable for the older antique vehicles for added protection. Kinda in line with the blue dots for safety. Ask you own locals. Mine is set up to plug and play so they will snap in or out in just a couple seconds polarity never a question fitting/refitting if you find you offending a local ordnance when traveling. Have this feature on two of my vehicles now and get compliments on the added safety.

did you change the cylinders.....the profiles of the pistons (cup depth) in the cylinders s are often not the same as stock either so this is where majority of the mismatch occurs...pistons and pins...they turn out to be too long

as an added...for those folks that have been using e85 and if it is older stock fuel....you can run into problems with sticking valves easily. Suggest you use an additive for upper cylinder lube to prevent this if you do not run the fuel through in short order. Small engines suffer from this even more so. The ethanol is not your fuel for intermittent use. While the modern car with zero emissions systems of the modern car seems to do better as there is less air/moisture interaction in the system and thus less issues with longer sitting times between operations. Sealed containers with no headspace seem to store the fuel a bit longer with less adverse effect as well.

I did not search and post a link as these are way common, glad you went proactive and located one.....ya did good for yourself....we need more proactive folks for sure.....👍

just plumb the light switch inline and let the big dog eat....

I was referring to the physical part also, it is a bit to stop and pop the hood and disconnect the battery, and lower the hood and later up it to connect the battery back in service...but as stated, if that is your routine I support you 100% I met a guy who not only pops the hood to disconnect the battery, the also takes the air cleaner induction hose off, plugs the air cleaner, plugs the hoses on each end and then places a can over the exhaust tip....this is done even if knowing he will drive it the next day. Nothing wrong with that either.

I also read Ulu's comments, lots of work going into the unit. The basic design of the car he is working is to sit on the VW pan. The pan is attached longitudinal sections that is the strength combined with the cross supports and of course the suspension mounts. It is my thought if Ulu were to build a frame separate, he would have to also build a pan still yet for the floor of the molded body....maybe I am wrong here but as I see his drive to build a combo unit such as he is. Then he would be back to square one for steering and rear suspension.

disconnecting the battery lead is going to hurt anything....the extra effort to do this if gives the owner peace of mind...go for it......I do mine also but it can be up to a dang year between drives and often more than 6 months between starts....the poor ole battery is just 15 years old.

once you polarize the unit there should not be further need unless you change major components or swap polarity.

usually you will see a noise filter attached to this screw.

these were very much serviceable in the old days....finding the parts is you concern, the task itself is not that involved.

screw, you may have to move the door seal a tad to see the access hole...for sure this allen head set screw is likely now frozen in place and may be difficult to loosen if not impossible at this time given you did not take measures to prevent this when last serviced.

they turn their oil black early as they are an inefficient engine.....now that is not to say they are not reliable and rugged and will live a long life and serve you well, just don't expect it not to pollute. Get them late in life without a tear down in their history, even with the better maintenance schedule, you will be years cleaning that engine with normal oil changes given that you are also continue to add to the inefficiency.

Do what makes you happy, do what you know is right..!!!

would that by chance be her side of the car you working right now?

DuPont brand, guaranteed to fire....... Way back when, bumper sticker, wish I had one today: MAKE AMERICA BEAUTIFUL-JUNK A CHEVY

I figured it did but man is that picture confusing if you look close....

optical confusion maybe.....that belt displaying massive issues with alignment.

I believe at times whether a car or other project, we all would have been tempted to use one of these if we had it on hand. Sometimes you just got to drop the wrench and walk away for a bit.

chevy owner came over today stating his car would not start and if I had something that would help......sent him home with this....

It has been a long time since seeing a slant 6 in the local wrecking yards. I recall seeing but maybe two slant 6 distributors at swap meets in the last couple years. It is ironic that with the number of these produced, so few are available. Seems these when entering the local yards were immediately sent to the crushers and few parts stripped beforehand and only a handful of crushers stock the cars aside for a period to sell parts prior to crushing. I am happy to state I live near such a yard and the manager puts things aside he knows I have an interest in so I can glean a few items.