Recent content by marc1

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The lowest cost brand name synthetic. Typically that is any one of Kirkland Signature, Supertech, Mobil 1 or Pennzoil. Mobil 1 and Pennzoil frequently have rebates that are attractive.

Great link with a demo, thanks! That's exact what I do with these machines. That Sun is mint!

I could not upload the video of the machine running with the synchrograph flashing :( but it works fine.

Finally got my distributor synchrograph from a regional swap meet. I haven't checked the vacuum pump yet but all other functions are working fine. I have a separate vacuum source for checking vacuum advance canisters if need be. This is my spare Chevrolet distributor mounted up to test with...

1969 AMC AMX Out: Mobil 1 5w30 In: Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w30

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For aftermarket gear sets, this is typically recommended (see page 5): https://www.richmondgear.com/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/richmond/cat-32.pdf I have done rack and pinion sets from Richmond, Yukon and Motive and pretty much followed this procedure and been fine. For brand new cars / trucks...

Interesting, I haven't heard of IWIS, I will check them out thanks. For high end / race timing sets, I have used Rollmaster a few times. https://www.romacusa.com/products.html

Different engine and a few years ago but I put a Melling timing set in my Impala back in 2022 and the quality seemed fine. I have used Melling all my life and have trusted them and haven't seen any reason not to so far.

The use of ATF in manual transmissions has been around a long time (picture is from my 1969 AMX FSM for example). My 2011 Shelby GT500 (also a 6060 like you are looking at) required ATF and the factory fill was Dexron III. This was a 500HP supercharged car. I replaced it with Redline D4 (an ATF)...

Mostly this shows up as a flare going into 2 from 1 if the band is worn and needs adjusting. It isn't a show stopper (unless it is really out of adjustment) you can get to it later.

This is pretty much the only time I deviate from the factory manual. So yes, the factory manual specifies "neutral". I never check in "neutral", I check in "park" strictly from a safety aspect. Having the park pawl engaged plus the parking brake gives me more confidence to stick my head under...

The original fluid was General Motors Type A. Type A is long obsolete so today you use any of the regular viscosity Dexron fluids eg. Mobil D/M or Supertech Dexron. You do not have to pay extra money to use the light viscosity modern Dexron eg. Dex VI, the Powerglide is fine on regular Dexron...

1 - Jobber parts in Jr. High / High School, worked as the mechanic's parts person, sourcing parts for their jobs. Some retail customer interaction in the early days, selling parts over the counter. Good job, learned a ton about parts, terrible pay. 2 - Tire shop in High School, made enough...