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Jo JestyU.S.
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Most detailed about Austin Healeys but also MGs (A,B,C), old Minis, old Volvos: they share SU carbs, Lucas (Prince of Darkness!) ignition, Girling brakes & shocks. Some things shared with TRs too, but I don't know so much about them. Can advise the semi-neophyte on the basics of keeping things running, especially tuning ignition and carbs; but no rebuilding engines or transmissions; no frame or bodywork. General date range: late 50s to 70s (not so good about cars with emission controls, electronics). No valuation experience at all. | |
Richard BoberU.S.
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I have extensive knowledge of the Hupp Motor Car Company and specifically, the Hupmobile Skylark. I also have a fair amount of knowledge and experience with the Graham Hollywood, which was virtually an identical car to the Hupp Skylark. | |
Dan PetchelU.S.
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Vintage Porsche related question. What fit what. How to find hard to find parts. | |
RonU.S.
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I can answer questions on W114/ W115 /W(R)107/W123/W126 Mercedes models 1967-1985. I have rebuilt many of these cars and have problem solved many issues. I have access to much of the technical data and have deailed instructions on fixing the most common issues. Vintage US 1950-1989 and other foreign cars as well | |
Curt FullomU.S.
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I can answer questions on stanley steamers and other steam cars, including repairing and operating them. I can also help in assessing their value. | |
Bryan PilatiU.S.
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I can help you with information on Datsun Z cars. I can help with other Z cars as well, but I know less about them. | |
Ace Mechanic, MTU.S.
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Post war Alfa-Romeo sold in the USA. 1958 on FIATs sold in the USA. Cannot answer questions on vehicles outside of the USA. |
The ICU is really just a switchbox (think of a transistorized relay) that prolongs the life of your ignition points by sending the low voltage signal to them instead of the 12V that'd otherwise be used
it is possible , but not advisable, I would just keep clear records of the replacement . Take a photo history just in case and just run your maintenance schedule based on the mileage on the new pod.
John The key is service history, if it is absent , I would avoid purchase unless a pre sale inspection can be done. YOu can usually have someone check the car for you. I can probably hook you up if
the instrument clusters are press fit , best way is to remove lower panel to acess back of panel and push out. Sometimes you have to "release" the rubber seal around the cluster with a small very thin
sounds like your neutral safety switch on the tranny. Not to bad to replace. Is your mechanic familiar with MB's - if so he should know this is a common issue, pretty straight forward fix. SOme folks

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