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    front wheel scrub, can i have them machined?

    now that you mention it, i do remember the problem getting worse after replacing my worn out upper ball joints. maybe this affected the camber?
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    front wheel scrub, can i have them machined?

    i haven't physically checked out the backspacing yet, but the invoice from the wheel place reads: TORQ THRUST II 15X7 5-4.5 3/4 BS does this make sense? i assume the backspacing is encoded in there somewhere?
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    front wheel scrub, can i have them machined?

    wow i'm such a noob. i was measuring from the mounting pad to the FRONT flange of the wheel. its dark and cold so i'll have to figure out the real backspacing tomorrow. i'll let you know how thick the mounting pad is too so you could give me an idea of whether or not this will work.
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    front wheel scrub, can i have them machined?

    the backspacing looks to be 4.75, and the tires are 225 60R15 it looks like there is more than an inch of clearance between the spokes and the calipers. from reading dodgestang's chart, it looks like i should have gotten 4.25 backspacing with those wheels. i wish i had seen the chart...
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    front wheel scrub, can i have them machined?

    thanks guys. does anyone know of a machine shop in the socal area that would have the ability to do this as well as the experience to know if its safe with my wheels? i'll measure the backspacing today and get back to you, i don't remember exactly what it was.
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    front wheel scrub, can i have them machined?

    I got 15x7 torque thrust II's all around about a year ago, and i think they may have suggested the wrong backspacing for me. the wheels scrubbed a bit, so i rolled the fender lip and did the shelby drop, which helped i great deal. i've noticed that there is a bit of room behind the wheel, and...
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    engine won't idle! please help

    well i guess it had just been too long since i ran it, the carb must have been gummed up. i put in some fuel stabilizer and after an hour the surging was greatly decreased. after driving it around for a couple hours, its back to normal (so far). thanks for the help!
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    engine won't idle! please help

    i have a 66 with a 289 v8. i've never had any problems with the engine running before. i left it sitting for 3 months or more, and now it will start fine and run ok with some throttle, but won't idle (it kind of jumps between 700 and 50 rpm and then dies). could it be that the fuel has gone bad...
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    t5 transmission question

    hey guys, this is my first time out of the classic thread so go easy on me. i'm gonna be looking for an 85-93 t5 to get rid of my auto and i was wondering what i need to look for in a used t5? how much play should there be in the input shaft? what parts of the tranny are expensive to replace...
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    tube from exhaust manifold?

    i have a manual choke. at least, i have the knob for it under the dash. i'll have to make sure its connected, but i'm pretty sure it is. thanks for the help
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    tube from exhaust manifold?

    what is the tube coming from the passenger side exhaust manifold and connecting to the carb? i've already got headers put in, so do i just plug that connection at the carb or what? its a 66 c code v8 by the way. thanks
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    high horsepower engine value?

    you should post this in the new classic classified section
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    starting problem + daily driver = HELP!!!

    Thanks for the info guys. I just assumed the battery was fine when it charged and tested at the right voltage. Anyway, I took the battery to Pepboys, they tested it, and it had a bad cell. So I got my free replacement, put it in, and no more problems! I probably tested everything else in the...
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    starting problem + daily driver = HELP!!!

    How can I test the amps? I have a digital multimeter that reads up to 200mA, can I use this? Or can I just take it into Autozone and have them test it?
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    starting problem + daily driver = HELP!!!

    When I turn the key, all I hear is the clicking from the solenoid. I bypassed the solenoid, and the starter turns a couple times VERY slowly and then stops. Here are the things I have checked today... Battery - Fully charged, 13.1 volts, holding its charge fine Starter - Bench tested, worked...
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    OVERHEATING!! I did 2 mods today, which one did it?

    see if you can turn the pulley by hand, this might tell you if the belt is slipping
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    my block casting #'s

    what can you guys tell me about the casting #'s on my block? 5K6 0 C5AE-6015E thanks
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    Crazy Power Steering

    i remember reading a post not too long ago (probably gone) where someone had done the same thing. except that something broke and his hot headers were sprayed with power steering fluid, that proceeded to burst into flames. man, that would suck.
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    T-5 Swap: What else do I need.

    mike, when are you doing your swap? i'm planning the same swap in June. let me know how it goes... also, i found this website with some very good step by step instructions and pictures, its the same swap (but on a Falcon), it might be useful for you (i know it will be for me) click here
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    T-5 Swap: What else do I need.

    The flywheel needs to match the balance factor of the engine, and since he has an automatic he'll need to replace the flexplate with a flywheel.
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