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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-29-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,689
Posted By rjshull

Re: 700r4 Problems

Like KNBlazer said, i need it to last for another year. I dropped the pan and it is clean, no metal shavings. What do i need to do to fix this tranny?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-29-2010, 01:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,689
Posted By rjshull

Re: 700r4 Problems

ok one more question for you guys. Is there a build code on the tranny and if so where is it? Tomorrow i am going to drop the pan and check it out, hopefully I will see a clear pan but I don't think...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-28-2010, 08:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,689
Posted By rjshull

Re: 700r4 Problems

While I do have a fluid leak it is not the culprit, or at least I dont think as i have put more than enough fluid into to make it work and still nothing. The dipstick tube is there just not the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-27-2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,689
Posted By rjshull

700r4 Problems

Hey guys,
I have an 88 formula 350 with the 700r4 in it. The tranny was fine up till a few days ago, after driving the car for about an hour the tranny was just fine I pulled up to a stop sign and...
Forum: Brakes
03-01-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,820
Posted By rjshull

Re: good stainless steel aftermarket brake lines

Thats a good question, stainless steel is less forgiving than any other form of steel, that I know of. If you have experience working with tubing then I would say go with ss, but if you don't want to...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-28-2010, 09:01 AM
Replies: 311
Views: 45,457
Posted By rjshull

Re: How many current or ex-ricers on here? dont lie!

The first car I ever had, when I was 16, was a brand new 1995 Accord sedan with the 5 spd and 2.2 L 4 cyl and I had it until this past November when a 85 y.o. man pulled into his driveway 10 FEET in...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-28-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 442
Posted By rjshull

Re: Fuel Tank

my email is rjshull@yahoo.com
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-28-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 442
Posted By rjshull

Re: Fuel Tank

IF there is no rust on the tank, Inside and outside i will take it.
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-26-2010, 06:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 442
Posted By rjshull

Re: Fuel Tank

I live in ohio so I would have to have it shipped, if you can ship it then I would buy it from ya.
Forum: Body
02-25-2010, 06:00 PM
Replies: 974
Views: 117,347
Posted By rjshull

Re: What is the most ghetto thing you've found done to your car?

While it may not be the most ghetto thing I have seen but I just noticed that the panhard bar on my 88 formula 350 was disconnected from the frame on the driver’s side. After looking at it a little...
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
02-25-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 442
Posted By rjshull

Fuel Tank

Anyone have a fuel tank for an 88 bird? The PO replaced the old tank with a junk yard special and to get it in they disconnected the panhard bar and used corrugated metal strap to hold it in place...
Forum: North East Region
02-25-2010, 05:44 PM
Replies: 2,446
Views: 101,233
Posted By rjshull

Re: Ohio?

I'm From Clyde. A little town on Rt 20, was the home of Sherwood Anderson, the Author of Winesburg which was a true book about the towns people back in the day.
Forum: Brakes
02-25-2010, 12:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,820
Posted By rjshull

Re: good stainless steel aftermarket brake lines

I would go with stainless even if your only driving it during the summer as it is a harder material and will resist rust, they will not bulge over time, the pedal will be stiffer, and they will...
Forum: Brakes
02-22-2010, 08:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,820
Posted By rjshull

Re: good stainless steel aftermarket brake lines

I would suggest that you just buy a roll of universal brake line and a good double flare and bending tools. I changed the lines out on my F-250 and it was a breeze and those were 3/16" just cut a...
Forum: Electronics
02-22-2010, 07:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By rjshull

Re: Starters

No I haven't replaced the starter yet, haven’t had the time. I replaced the battery as it had 2 dead cells, the battery cable that had a but end splice covered by an electrical conduit coupling and a...
Forum: Electronics
02-20-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By rjshull

Re: Starters

yeas, the cables are brand new, so is the battery so no corrosion, alt was tested fine and no connection problems there. I know it doesnt make sense but with what I have replaced the only thing left...
Forum: Electronics
02-19-2010, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By rjshull

Starters

Hey guy's,

I am having some problems with my car starting. I just changed the battery as it was bad and at the same time that I was at the parts store I had them do a bench test on the alt and it...
Forum: Body
02-18-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 974
Views: 117,347
Posted By rjshull

Re: What is the most ghetto thing you've found done to your car?

No I did not take a picture, but from here on out I am just so I can show the world how stupid some people are. I should have known to take pictures just like I do at work, HVAC tech, when I see a...
Forum: Body
02-17-2010, 11:29 PM
Replies: 974
Views: 117,347
Posted By rjshull

Re: What is the most ghetto thing you've found done to your car?

I just got my 88 Formula over x-mas and in the short time I have had it I have had to remove a light up naked lady hood ornament and fix the hatchet job the po did to the engine wiring. And just this...
Forum: Electronics
02-17-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,137
Posted By rjshull

Re: Defroster grid as antenna

Didn't think about just swapping doors but that sure would be easier especially since when I am done with the car it is going to go from the light blue to a darker midnight blue. Since i am looking...
Forum: Electronics
02-17-2010, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,137
Posted By rjshull

Re: Defroster grid as antenna

How hard would it be to install a rear defroster on an 88 bird as mine doesn’t have one? I am almost done building a new poll barn for a work shop so I am going to start stripping and rebuilding my...
Forum: Electronics
02-17-2010, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By rjshull

Re: Starting problems

Yep found it, bad battery cable going to the starter.Here is the weird part, Auto-Zone, Advance, and O'Reilly's says the cable should be about 45" but the one I just pulled off the car is about 91"...
Forum: Electronics
02-16-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By rjshull

Starting problems

Was driving my 88 bird earlier today and the check engine light came on. Stopped and turned the car off for 10 minutes and tried to start it back up and it acted like it had a dead battery. 2 weeks...
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