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    low oil pressure or bad sensor or something else

    Make sure you pay attention to the fuel gauge and temp gauge when you see the oil pressure fluctuate. If the other gauges move in time, could be a constant voltage regulator issue
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    I am afraid the old car group is gone.

    I knew somebody would go there....there are those memories too
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    I am afraid the old car group is gone.

    I would encourage everyone in this forum to find a kid you know or are related to and take them for a ride. That is one sure fire way to keep them interested. You can't recreate the experience with any video game or modern car. I'll bet everyone on this forum has a story when they were a kid...
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    Engine buffs: why do our engines need to warm up?

    I haven't seen it yet in post. The biggest thing that helps with atomization is the ported exhaust that is crossed over the bottom of the intake manifold. That quickly heats up the bottom of the manifold to allow for quicker atomization. By the way, it also kills performance when hot because it...
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    Need help with leak down test results

    Chuck, is correct. Top dead center becomes not top dead center when you apply air. Use a breaker bar to stay at tdc. Normal results would be 10-12% leakage on a stock engine. The other thing you could do is regulate the air pressure down to 100 psi or less to prevent the engine from going back...
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    71-73 Ram Air Actuator / Flapper Rebuild

    I appreciate this too. Found your post and just did the diaphragm swap yesterday. Found a cx-361 from rock auto for $6.00
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