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Where can I find a window sticker for my car?

Where can I find a window sticker for my car? A window sticker lists the options your car had when it left the factory. We find this info from dealers invoices, tank stickers, build sheets, fender tags, original window stickers, etc. How big are the window stickers on a corvette? Perfect for your home, office or “man cave.” They look as good from behind on the reverse angle as they do straight on! Oval shaped, approximately 2-3/4″ high by 3-1/2″ wide. Sleek and shiny way to show off your car’s options, or your actual car! How big is a build...
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How to remove pressure oiler from engine block?

How to remove pressure oiler from engine block? Carefully remove the pressure oiler’s hose from the engine block (place a rag under the end of the hose to prevent dripping oil onto surfaces as the hose is removed). Reinstall the vehicle’s oil pressure sender to the engine block. Where is the oil pressure reading on a LS derived engine? The first way to get an oil pressure reading is to use the factory port on the back of the engine. This is an M16x1.5 thread. AutoMeter Adapter #2268 will thread right in place and give you a proper 1/8″ NPT...
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Was there a Corvair Spyder?

Was there a Corvair Spyder? Introduced in 1960, the Corvair shattered Detroit's conventional car mold. It was GM's first unit-body car mass-produced within the US. It beat Corvette to market as the first American postwar car to feature front and rear independent suspensions. When did the Chevy Corvair Monza Spyder come out? The 1964 Corvair went on sale nearly two years before Ralph Nader’s book, Unsafe at Any Speed, was first published. Concerns about potential safety issues with the Corvair had not yet swayed showroom traffic. Chevy sold more than 207,000 copies of the Corvair in ‘64, including just under...
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Are there any problems with my Ford F-150?

Are there any problems with my Ford F-150? Ford F-150 Problems. Find the most common issues based on car owner complaints. To check for problems affecting your car, select your make and model below: Tap theto learn more about the most common Ford F-150 problems. The engine may stall when the engine is warmed up. The AC compressor may seize resulting in loss of cold air from the AC vents. What was the problem with my 1994 F150? 1994 ford f150 5.0 cranks but wont start - intermittent problem… 1994 ford f150 5.0 cranks... Cranks but wont start. Problem is...
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What to do with BBC 427 tall deck?

What to do with BBC 427 tall deck? The specs for the 427 truck block are IDENTICAL in bore and stroke to the standard 427 with the expection of the block, and the tall deck is heavier as well. The crank and rods are also the same as a standard deck 427. On a production block, max safe overbore without filling is around .060", and you can stroke it about 1/4" max, but beware. How to build a tall deck 427 based big block? 4.25 stroke + 6.385 rods + off-the-shelf 454 normal-pin-height pistons + steel shim head gasket. Deck...
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What kind of truck is a Chevy grain truck?

What kind of truck is a Chevy grain truck? This is a 1-owner 1 driver truck.. like new bed.. 1999 Chevrolet C7500 grain truck, 6 speed transmission, Cat 3126 engine, spring ride, 295/75R22.5 tires, With Kann 16' Aluminum grain bed, cargo doors, roll tarp, Showing 240,623 miles, QUI... See More Details Sold By: SMOKY JENNINGS CHEVROLET INC. Can a GM 10 bolt be used as a rear end? Before you leave for the dealer, take a moment to think about how you will probably use the truck. Ford has used a wide range of rear end over the years. You...
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How do you ignite a MSD Street Fire CD?

How do you ignite a MSD Street Fire CD? Use the key on power wire that was going to the coil, to turn on the cdi box. Use the other wire to trigger the cdi box. Then wire a separate pair of wires from the cdi box to power and ground, add a fuse on the positive near the battery. Is the street fire CDI capacitive discharge ignition? WARNING: The Street Fire CDI is a capacitive discharge ignition. High voltage is present at the coil primary terminals. Do not touch the coil or connect test equipment to the terminals. COIL...
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Can a gasket be put on a water pump?

Can a gasket be put on a water pump? What you want to do is get a good sealer (silicon or any other type) and put it on a gasket on the inside. Then you put the gasket on a pump. Then let it sit for a half an hour or 40 minutes and when it is sort of dry, then you can bolt it onto the vehicle. What is the O-ring on a Chrysler 3.5L? The replacement O-ring is P/N 06505692AA, and the metal tube is P/N 04792185AC. Replace both at the same time to prevent further trouble down...
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When was the first year Dodge offered a Cummins Engine?

When was the first year Dodge offered a Cummins Engine? The first year Dodge offered a 5.9-liter Cummins engine was 1989. These inline six-cylinder engines were direct injected and turbocharged. Everything about this engine was drastically different than the competition. Is the Dodge Ram 3500 still using Def? Nothing is in the plans right now. Cummins is working on something else to meet the next set of guidelines and it doesn't involve DEF. As for others using DEF, anything manufactured after December 31st 2009 is using DEF other than the 2500/3500 Dodge. What are pre Def emissions for Dodge, Ford...
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When should you use fog lights during the day?

When should you use fog lights during the day? When should you use fog lights? According to the Highway Code, you should only use your fog lights when your visibility is reduced to 100 metres (328 feet) or less – the equivalent of a football pitch. If you use it when you can see further than the recommended distance, you could put other drivers at risk. When do you have to turn off fog lights? Rule 236 of the Highway Code states: "You MUST NOT use front or rear fog lights unless visibility is seriously reduced as they dazzle other...