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Recent content by Van Bagley

  1. Van Bagley

    Repairing bakelite surround

    Thank you all.
  2. Van Bagley

    Repairing bakelite surround

    How does one repair a broken in have bakelite surround that fits in front of the cubby?
  3. Van Bagley

    14" wire wheels

    @Thor 1211, Can you post a picture of your wheels mounted onto your car?
  4. Van Bagley

    Flat spot in steering box

    Upon inspection of my steering box I have discovered that the worm gears are severely worn. I can take the gear to my local machinist that specializes in race cars and have them weld and refinish the gear. Or my other option is to find a new or not so worn out worm gear. Does anyone know of...
  5. Van Bagley

    Best oil type for a 1966 Series V 1725 with a Weber Conversion

    I use Brad Penn 20/50 in my 928 as well as the Sunbeam. It has the amount of zinc required for vintage engines.
  6. Van Bagley

    Flat spot in steering box

    Tie rod ends are not that old and I'm currently replacing the upper ball joints, I replaced the lowers a few years back. Uppers are not that bad, just old so why not. I will check the steering relay pivot bushings...good suggestion Thanks
  7. Van Bagley

    Flat spot in steering box

    My steering box has always had a slight flat spot but recently it has become worse and clunky. Do I need to replace the entire box. What is wearing out?
  8. Van Bagley

    Best alternator for a 1725

    Great information Thank you all !
  9. Van Bagley

    Best alternator for a 1725

    There are lots of alternators out there, is there a preferred unit for a 1725? Van
  10. Van Bagley

    Overdrive wiring question

    All of the wiring in the entire car is new from headlight to tail light including all the under dash.
  11. Van Bagley

    Overdrive wiring question

    Thanks, this is very helpful. I have a SV that I installed the OD into about 5 years ago. It has worked well until recently.
  12. Van Bagley

    Overdrive wiring question

    Where does the overdrive get it's power? There are 3 wires that come from the switch ( steering column) and they all go to the relay. 2 wires from the relay go to the OD itself plus a ground. The relay is new and I assume it works. Van
  13. Van Bagley

    Gauge readings

    I just installed a new voltage stabilizer and what a difference... Thank you
  14. Van Bagley

    Dash cubby

    Thank you for this. I have one just like it. Were they originally made as poorly as the replacements black paper board and staples showing?
  15. Van Bagley

    Runs great for 30 minutes then not so well

    Before switching to the Pertronics , I tried a new coil and condenser trying my best to make it work. I must have re-gaped and re checked everything a dozen times. I did an OHM test on everything, including the old coil and a new one, checked and re checked. I wasn't all that keen on using the...
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