Thanks for all of the responses. I'll pull the trans and look at the t/o bearing. I did a search and found Duke's procedure for cleaning and lubing the...
I was straightening out my attic in preparation for the latest gulf storm (which didn't come near Texas thankfully) and found the following Vega parts: 2 sets...
Anybody having trouble buying gas .. Seems there is an all out panic going on down here in South Fla and people hoarding gas ... I found out about it last...
That is precisely the behavior that causes a gas shortage. The gas distribution system cannot cope with 150 million cars being filled up on the same day. Gary...
Last post was in error.I have a new computer and its a it touchy. Sorry.Yes this is exactly what causes shortages!! Internet B.S..Oil is still trading at $69 a...
Dont panic, easier said than done... when theres no gas anywhere in the south as people panic and buy it all up. from what I understand and am being told.....
Just fitted the starter motor. I changed the Bendix and the brushes. The bushes were in good shape, as was the commutator. I have a feeling that I may have...
Just thought I'd let you all know about my test run after fitting my 'new' starter motor. I was doing a run of my favourite test circuit, which includes a ...
Run, don't walk, to get the latest Hemmings Muscle Machines (the October 2005 issue) and turn to page 39. While their upper end pricing was surpassed at...
Dave: You didn't have Pink Floyd on the radio by chance did you? No? Well, hmmm. I've never experienced that kind of wall in a Cosworth. In "normal" stock...
Dave, Is this "wall" something that you have run into in the past or was this a first time experience? What do you have for an exhaust system? Could it have...
Mark/Dick, The 'wall' as several have described it on the forum, is just the feeling it gives. It has always seemed to have it as long as I have had it. Having...
Heres an update, I drove 1579 to work today, the bad news is it looks like the solenoid on the starter I fitted is a little weak and doesn't engage the gear...
Dave, et al, not all solenoids are the same - purchased one from auto zone (absolute junk) purchased one from NAPA - still working today. Much better part. BTW...
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2005 10am - 4pm Rain or Shine Meet at Tudor Inn at 9am Follow Car Club members and friends to US Border Make sure you have porper papers...
Hi gang, First time poster here. I just resurrected #771 from it's 24 year coma in my fathers Garage. The deal was "If you can get it running you can have it"....
Alan: Congratulations on awakening #0771 after all those years! Another Cosworth accounted for in the Cosworth Registry. The tray that the pickup sock rests...
Hi Alan, Congrats on getting your Dad's car resurected... Thats great to hear.. So you are moving to Fort Myers, Fla???? or did you sell the car to someone in...
Hi Alan, your car is only about a mile from me. I stopped by a few weeks ago to see if your Dad still had it, but he wasn't home. Small world, these things...
Alan, I have used Reliable Carriers 3 times myself and Bruce used them to get his pro street Vega to him. I have high praise for them and I believe Bruce does ...
Hi Everyone, Looking for your thoughts on some CV parts that have come to my attention. Kind of a what do you think they are worth question, what would you...
Just watched Jake's run around the track again on the CVOA site and realized he didn't say one word throughout video. Jake, what was going through your mind? ...
I have a 76 Cosworth that backfires when I shift. The engine is completely stock and has 8000 miles on it. I am not comfortable working on this problem and...
Jeff Do you mean backfire (firing back thru the intake) or muffler pop (explosion in the exhaust system)? If it is muffler pop and you still have the PulsAir...
Thanks for responding Tim, It is through the muffler and happens as I let off the gas to shift. So, your comments see to be right on target. I'll check around...
Tim, Good news, I plugged the hose leading to the air control system (from the air cleaner assembly) and it has reduced the backfire problem almost completely....
Jeff, it sound like you have an air leak into the exhaust system. Some times the Pulse Air Injection Reaction (PAIR) will not cut out the air injection. Check...
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