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    How does one adjust the camber? I adjusted the...

    How does one adjust the camber? I adjusted the ride height up a bit and will wait for it to settle before making further adjustments.
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    Tread wear question

    Started an early spring run through of the car today. I have about 2000 miles (in town driving) on the tires. Tread wear on the front tires is very uneven. Down to a 1/16" on the inside and...
  3. Thread: Power Brakes

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    I am thinking of winter projects and am thinking...

    I am thinking of winter projects and am thinking about installing a power brake set up. Has anyone worked through this? I have done some research and generic kits are available from the big catalog...
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    My parking brake didnt work for a while as well. ...

    My parking brake didnt work for a while as well. I suggest you remove and rebuild the ebrake assembley. Its fairly straightforward - rebuild kits are fairly inexpensive and come with new springs...
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    you guys were 100% spot on - changed the solenoid...

    you guys were 100% spot on - changed the solenoid and it fired up -- I discovered a new electrical gremlin - battery is fully charged - I get just shy of 13v on a battery meter with the engine off. ...
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    Starting problems

    I spent the past few months underneath the car replacing header gaskets, rebuilding emergency brake set up etc - put the car back together for a test run today and it wouldn't start - a bummer as it...
  7. Thread: Fan Shroud Build

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    thanks - great design - anything you would do...

    thanks - great design - anything you would do differently the next time?
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    what guage metal did you use?

    what guage metal did you use?
  9. Thread: Clutch Problem?

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    Does anyone have a picture of how they set up a...

    Does anyone have a picture of how they set up a return spring on the throw out arm for the clutch?
  10. Thread: Clutch Problem?

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    Will do - at rest should their be play in the rod...

    Will do - at rest should their be play in the rod from the cylinder which pushes against the throw out arm? I do not have a return spring is it possible to mount one if so where?
  11. Thread: Clutch Problem?

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    Clutch Problem?

    Been quite a while since I posted last. Was curious if the symptoms below may indicate a problem with my clutch - I hope not! I have a 4spd toploader with a sa 406 engine and a cylinder that I got...
  12. Thread: emergency brake

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    I think the brake that unique supplies is a side...

    I think the brake that unique supplies is a side mount to the tranny tunnel, mine is a top mount - will try to play with the adjustment and see what happens
  13. Thread: emergency brake

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    emergency brake

    I am looking for some tips to make my emergency brake function without brute force. I have a flush mount brake handle that is on the top of the tranny tunnel. I fabricated a bracket that bolts to...
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    I also have a SA406 - there is just enough room...

    I also have a SA406 - there is just enough room to attach te 90deg hose ends to the block plate - bill parham had told me to use stainless an/npt straight fitting into the plate to which the 90deg...
  15. Thread: Breathers

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    thanks - the underside of my air filter cover has...

    thanks - the underside of my air filter cover has a nice oil slick on it - cant hurt to switch out the pcv valve and add breathers on the valve covers - I presume its easy enough to remove the valve...
  16. Thread: Breathers

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    Breathers

    I have a quesion regarding breathers - I have a SA406 that has a breather cap on the intake manifold where oil is added and a vacuum hose to the rear of the manifold to the carb. The engine does not...
  17. Thread: Header Removal

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    just got the headers off - not something I look...

    just got the headers off - not something I look forward to again - has anyone had a good experience with jet hots sterling coating - I hope to avoid this process again.
  18. Thread: Header Removal

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    thanks - I am in the same boat with my ceramic...

    thanks - I am in the same boat with my ceramic coating - after three years its pitted and begining to rust.
  19. Thread: Header Removal

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    Thanks - thought I needed an engine hoist to do...

    Thanks - thought I needed an engine hoist to do it - where is the best place to jack up the motor? - I have a canton oil pan - doesnt look strong enought to support the load. Just to clarify I...
  20. Thread: Header Removal

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    Header Removal

    I am in the process of getting my headers and sidepipes redone - I have a big block SA406 and cannot get the drivers side header out. It looks like my only option may be to cut back a bit of the...
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    Best bet is to call unique - I think they now use...

    Best bet is to call unique - I think they now use pro shocks which are great - I am running them, no compliants
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    thanks - thats what I was hoping for. Its funny,...

    thanks - thats what I was hoping for. Its funny, the other night I went out for drive and the amp never swung into charging territory -- got back home and popped the throttle a couple of times and...
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    alternator question

    when starting my car the car runs for about 5-10 minutes or so drawing power from the battery, then the amp meter swings and the alternator throws off a charge. I am getting 12.5v across the battery...
  24. Thread: Fan Shroud Build

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    Very nice -- would you please post more info on...

    Very nice -- would you please post more info on dimensions, material used, mounting etc. thanks
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    I have the SA406 -- Southern Automotive is first...

    I have the SA406 -- Southern Automotive is first class and has been very helpful to me with any and all questions. I have a 4spd toploader and the combination is outstanding. Car really moves. I...
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