Ferd/289

My IR brand impact wrench @ 90# pressure has started to get really slow and seemingly has little power to turn nuts. Can I do a rebuild, or is something else wrong with the little sucker. It is a 1/2 inch model 231 Ferd

I recently looked for a spark arcing in one of my wires. While looking I decided to check the Ohm's readings on the wires in an attempt to pin point a bad wire. Looks to me like different lengths of wire have different Ohm readings. I thought the Ohm reading should be the same for all lengths. Can you determine a bad ignition wire from an Ohm check?? Ferd

I have a 280 with 2 year old paint. Can I paint areas without painting the entire car, then sand as a feather in process? Paint is one stage yellow.

The windshield has a single flange that the OEM gasket rides on . Then the window fits into the receiver channel of the windshield gasket. I have heard of windshield adhesive that comes in 10 inch bars of clay like consistancy that apparently work well. A friend of mine just installed a plastic window on his boat with this material. Hope this helps

whats the bleeding sequence for a tilton master and slave I guess that the master must be bleed first. Ferd

I have been looking for the large reservois for a Tilton 3/4 inch clutch master cylinder. I found one from AFCO racing for $8 but they need a $25 dollar minimum order. Part Number is T74202. ANyone know where to get this part

How do you change this type of belt? I have a tool that I think is made for this. It consists of a 18 inch lever, with several sizes of three pronged retractable circular collars. I guess I lever the idler back, then change belt, then let idler back on. Ferd

I was at the Corvette event at TMS in Ft. Worth. Several of the classic Vette's ie 1957 and 1967 hasd LS1/6-speeds installed. They were awesome. Wondering where I can get this drive train. One vette owner paid $6k ( 4k miiles on wrecked 2002 vette) for the LS1 and T-6, then sold T-6 for $2k since trans would not fit in his '67 stingray.

I need to replace a stripped threaded hole in my chassis tapped for 14MM. What can I use as far as size to retap and use an oversize bolt? As usual I am fixing a shoemakers error. Ferd/289

Watching Street Rod Nationals in Orlando FLa. I saw briefly a dark blue 280 in line with the other street rods. Wondering if anyone knows whose it is? Ferd

Can you let me know what you used as the fuel opening part. Looks like a motorcycle component. I have been looking for a while for something like you used and would like to know what it is from? Also, how did you ( if you had a pic that would be nice too ) contact the fuel opening with the fender from the inside. Is there a gap or is it flush to avoid spills and odor?? Ferd

Can you let me know what you used as the fuel opening part. Looks like a motorcycle component. I have been looking for a while for something like you used and would like to know what it is from? Also, how did you ( if you had a pic that would be nice too ) contact the fuel opening with the fender from the inside. Is there a gap or is it flush to avoid spills and odor?? Ferd

Great job. Great car coming. Ferd

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Whats the best way to take out hail damage? I have been hit by the Texas scourge with about 100 nickel size hail pock marks, most of which I can get behind on the sheet metal. What process can I use for this. I visited several paintless dent repair places and have seen basic tools like long rods, wax droppings, etc and think I may be able to take a bunch out myself. Ferd

My rules of buying cars ( sorry to say which I dont always observe and have always regretted) Rule 1:never buy a car that you have not seen in person or driven Rule 2: obey rule # 1 Rule 3: most of us do pretty much total rebuilds anyway so buy a good body without rust ( California or Texas ) cheap Rule 4: Obey rule #2 Good luck Ferd

I tried to bleed the Tildon clutch master and slave today. Never got past the master as the plastic reservous had a leak due to a crack. I am using the mity vac. I need to know the bleeding proceedure to do this job. I guess that you bleed the master first. Then, bleed the slave which is at a lower level. Then probably go back to bleed the master again to insure air is purged totally. ALso, can I buy the pastic reserve part, or do I need to buy a new master. I so can you suggest a place to buy from?

Getting ready to add mufflers and tail pipes to my 280Z. Looked at search but wonder if anyone has a good suggestion since there is not much room under car. I plan to have small type muffler ie glass packs, and tail pipes coming out in front of back wheels. Looking for suggestions.

Yep, just wondering as to what happens if I change to ATF. Synthetic I thought also my have the same effect as leaking seals. Let me know if you have any experience with this. Ferd

Does changing from motor oil to atf in a standard gear box cause the seals to shrink and then leak? 8)

Changed background to 'silver Looks great. Thanks Ferd

Is it me, or do the screens have a black background. I vote to change to an other background that is lighter ( like before ). My eyes are not what they are used to be. However, knowing the excellence of this website master/group , I probably need to read how to change this 'blackground' color myself. Help!