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    Booster push rod adjustment

    Installing a new master cylinder and booster. I didn't know that the push rod depth in the booster had to be set. Figured since they came as a set, they'd be compatible. Ordered the tool to check it and I got it close, but I need another 1/32 - 1/16 of an inch. Is there another adjustment...
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    Seal Location?

    Found this in a parts box that came back from the body shop. Not sure where it goes, any ideas?
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    Axle Ratio?

    I’ve been banging my head on the floor of the shop and figured it was time to ask for expert help. I’ve got an 83, and checking the AMC 20 rear end for an axle code, it has a CC stamp. Checked the chart and read if as a 3:31 with a trac-lock. Then I realized I read the wrong chart, that I had...
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    Alternator Overcharging

    Have an unusual situation that I hope maybe some one else has already been through. Will try to keep is short and simple. 83 with 4.2 and manual tranny. Was trying to diagnose an ignition problem (no spark at coil, except when getting on the key or getting off of it) for a while, then once I...
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    Clint Bowyer's 1979 Peterbilt & ????

    Not sure how many other NASCAR fans we have, but I always pull for Clint. Saw this video and I think they missed the real story as I was more interested by the vehicle in the background, though the history of the Peterbilt was pretty cool. <iframe width="640" height="360" src=""...
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    83 258 Carter BBD - Have to flood it to start when hot

    Looking for any suggestions/advice. Had the jeep running well, except it would die when coming to a stop. Would always start right back up and run good under power. Did my research and found information on the clogged idle tubes. Followed the directions found here and that solved that...
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