There was some discussion about performance shocks for our cars earlier this year and having the CVOA run a survey to see if there is enough interest in a...
Don, Could you tell me when the dates are on that festival in Madison County? Could you tell me the name of the Town that has all the covered Bridges? I...
There are two Cosworths scheduled for the October 14-15 auction, one is the beloved 223 mile (now) '75 which allegedly sold for $28K in July and a '76 #2207,...
Hi again, All. Well, CV 1893 is at the Chevy Garage and the service guy tells me that the no.1 cyl is not firing. Other than that, the car runs poorly, but...
Michael: Missing on only one cylinder should not be too much of a problem. The operative word is "should". As for what else you might want to have looked...
Michael, A good source for the brake pads, and parts is RockAuto.com http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/catalog.php?carcode=1398720 When relpacing the pads, it...
Mark, Please tip your hat this way! I joined CVOA, then bought my car and then purchased Dukes works I decided after almost 30 years with the orignial owner...
When hurricane Rita was coming into Texas, my brother called me in a panic that he needed a truck load of ply wood for his new house, so I took off work on...
Hi Fred, One of the most important tips I can think of for the new G-tech Pro RR is to have it calibrated in Florida for about 6 months. I would like to...
I am going to take Friday off to play with it and I will let you know how it works. The instruction manual was like a book so this should be fun. The...
Hi mark, thanks for the insight, that will give me something to shoot for. Here is another question: The gus diagnosed that the poor running condition was ...
Michael: The fuel filters are no longer available. There is an NOS one on eBay right now. Other than that, if you are not concerned about originality, use a...
Mark, I thought the correct 'non standard' Fuel filter for the CV was off of a 82-85 Cadillac 4.1 (250ci) F/Inj model. i.e. AC GF476. I am pretty sure the 82...
Commonly overlooked items with automotive service it the brake fluid. I cannot stress how important regularly (at least once a year)flushing the entire brake...
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Mark/Michael, I have just cross referenced GM part# 25055001 on the AC Delco website and it cross references to the AC GF476. So does also appear to be a...
i just went to cosworth.com and saw the most amazing video.. a cosworth V8 that went 20,000 rpm!!!! gotta check it out... talk to you all later.. matt...
Hi Mark, hey, do you still have any of those NOS fuel filters you were advertising on CVOA? Might need to get one of those from you if you do. Thanks, Mike ...
Michael There has been a run on my supply in the last three weeks. I am down to one last filter in my inventory (not counting the one that I have for my...
Hi All, about a month ago I posted a post here about some running problems with my 76 CV , unfortunately I havent had any time to diagnose the problem or work...
Bruce: In my opinion you will find the ignition module to be the source of your problem. Assuming you are not running out of gas, which can cause very similar...
Bruce After you do the ignition tune up check the delivery. If there is a problem with fuel delivery it could either be with the intank pump, a possible vapor...
Bruce, I - as well as others - have had a similar problem - Check the wires (2 small wires) going between the distributor and the coil. sometimes these wires...
Anyone heard any thing about the 75 and 76 Cosworths at the October Chicago Mecum Auction? Just curious if they sold or didn't make the reserve. Brian...
Hi Brian, I know the '75 sold - and I the results haven't been posted yet by Mecum. Ollie #1134 ... Anyone heard any thing about the 75 and 76 Cosworths at the...
The 76 sold for $6,300 and the 75 was a no sale, which I believe means no one would offer the opening bid on it. This info. is available on the Mecum website. ...