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10-16-2017, 06:56 PM | #41 |
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In the 60,s and 70,s people used to say "They sure don't make um like the use to " - and they were right ! the cars of that era were pretty bad ! If your engine had 50,000 miles, it probably smoked, you were probably changing and or cleaning your spark plugs a couple times a month because the engine missed. In the winter months in Milwaukee, if the temp dropped below zero, Service Station Trucks roamed the streets, looking for open hoods that meant your car wouldn't start, and they could make a quick $25 bucks for a jump. There were always a bunch of cars at the local Filling Station that had been towed in, that would not start. Now people say " They sure don't make um like the use to " And again, they are right ! Now there are few Filling Stations. Everyone seems to know people with 100,000 miles plus, on their cars. My wife drives the low mileage 13 year old 210,000 car. My everyday car is 25 years old pushing 300,000 miles the engine runs like a top, yeah I make sure the oil is changed, tires are good, and fix things that need attention, but I don't miss the fight, winter was, for drivers in the 60,s 70,s and 80,. - I think the cars of today are SO much better!
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10-16-2017, 07:09 PM | #42 |
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I had a '60 ford wagon that originally had a 6 in it. after a couple engine changes I had trouble starting it ,even with a block heater. discovered when I changed to a larger engine I neglected to upgrade the battery size. once I did that all OK.
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10-17-2017, 02:27 AM | #43 |
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As a teenager in the 1960's I had a part time job delivering building blocks. The company I worked for had fleet of ex-army Bedford lorries. In order to get them to start on a cold morning we had to light a fire under the sump! This would loosen the oil in the sump and allow the engine to spin over. Followed by a good squirt of Easy Start we were usually away ! Remarkable the fire engine NEVER attended.
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10-17-2017, 05:32 AM | #44 | |
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In summer the volatility has been reduced from around 10 vapor pressure to 6 vapor pressure.
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10-17-2017, 09:22 AM | #46 |
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10-17-2017, 09:24 AM | #47 | |
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Plus ball bearings instead of bushings in the starter (at least on imports). How often do we change starters today? It used to be every corner gas station had a stock of rebuilt starters (and generators, carburetors, brake shoes, wheel cylinder kits, etc., etc.). |
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10-17-2017, 09:39 PM | #48 |
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All of you
As Mr. Hope said, "Thanks for the memories" Although there were a few new ones. |
10-17-2017, 10:46 PM | #49 |
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I remember my dad heating water in a teakettle and pouring the hot water on the cylinder head of the family’s 53 Customline four door with a a flathead.
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10-18-2017, 01:10 AM | #50 |
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Putting a small gas stove under my car still won't help it start. Use up a whole tin of butane and the oil was still so thick i couldn't crank it.
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