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    Failed CA smog test; high HC at idle

    1976 L48 odometer reads 70K+ (not sure if it rolled over) - Edlebrock Performer intake - new distributor/cap, plugs, EGR, carb rebuild by SMI, all in 2016, 3K mi. since - not sure most recent oil change, think it was 3/2018 - mostly highway miles, 3K MSL give or take (high desert), usually 16mpg...
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    He's at it again

    You may have seen video of Brodie Smith doing a number of trick shots with a Frisbee; well, here's some more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc2stdqp7KQ Mike
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    Is the fuel line supposed to do this?

    Maybe it's to prevent siphoning: After it goes over the frame, it goes up over the corner of the control arm, then wraps around underneath and heads back to be clamped onto the hardline. Also, is that the input line or return line? Thanks, Mike
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    Upgrading/Relocating Fuse Box

    I replaced the headlight switch in my '76, and no longer have dash lights or tail lights. Research indicates it's likely a bad ground somewhere. I did have to replace a fuse, which was a pain to get out. While checking the fuses, I noticed some corrosion on some of the prongs in the fuse box...
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    Brakes, this time on my Saturn

    2000 LW1(wagon) The front driver's rim is grinding on the brake caliper. Started recently. Stops when brakes are lightly applied, so I'm hoping it's a loose caliper and not the bearings (or something worse). Mike
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    not weird brake thing

    My pedal goes to the floor, with the motor running or not. Pumping several times doesn't change anything. With the motor running, when the pedal is pressed or released, motor RPMs surge briefly. The car has been mostly sitting for the last 6 months. Brakes have worked fine up until now...
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    'Coupla Qjet questions

    1) Is this a divorced choke? 2) If so, can I use something like this to convert it to electric? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/jet-201355/ I have a new Edlebrock Performer intake to put on, and would like not to have to acquire and install new tubes (the old ones suck, plus I can't get...
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    Bypassing the headlight switch rheostat

    I broke my headlight switch. Since I'm still between jobs, I have lots of time and no money so I decided to take it apart and see if I could make it work. The plastic inside broke, and CA seems to be holding it together. Reassembly seemed to go O.K., with everything working except the dash...
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    Thinking about selling some silver coins

    The last time I did this was the early 80's when they were going for 8X face value. Does anyone know the going rate for: 1) silver coins 2) clad half-dollars 3) uncirculated silver dollars 1987 I'm not looking for "graded" values, as I don't think anything I have would even make "Good", or...
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    Honda Center (the Pond) Anaheim parking tips?

    I'm going to see "Roger Waters: The Wall Live" this Tuesday :yahoo: To give you an idea how long it's been since the last time I went to the venue, it was still called "The Pond". So, I was wondering if anyone had any parking secrets for ease of access, saving money, etc., that they'd be...
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    Anybody know anything about phones/phone lines?

    My DSL works fine, and I can make calls to other people no problem. However, when someone tries to call me, they say it rings once, and then either they get a busy tone, or else nothing happens for about 5 seconds and then they get disconnected. I reported the problem, but the earliest a tech...
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    Radiator Fan & Fan Clutch Removal

    1) Any tips, tricks, and/or techniques anyone would like to share on how to get the bolts loose? 2) Can I get the assembly (or the individual parts) out without removing the shroud? 3) Anything special to watch out for, or to avoid, that might not be apparent to someone thinking it's just a...
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    Cool Space Shuttle Video

    Onboard cameras during ascent from latest mission: http://www.vimeo.com/7852885 Mike
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    '76 Groundstrap Q

    I've been looking through my AIM, but can't seem to find what I'm looking for: I think there's supposed to be a ground from the passenger side valve cover to the firewall. Is that correct? If so, where on the firewall? I don't have a pic, mainly 'cuz of how bad it looks, but when I...
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